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OXFORD
DIECAST CONFIRM DETAILS OF NEWLY ANNOUNCED MODELS Oxford Diecast have confirmed the details of the new models I reported on Sunday:
NWFL001 Weymann Fanfare - Southdown
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43WFA001 Weymann Fanfare - South Wales - Oxford Diecast 25 years special
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76COM007 Commer Commando - Skyways
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76MW6003 Bristol MW6G - Eastern Counties
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76OWB013 - Bedford OWB - Belfast
CLICK
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76SB002 Saro Bus - Maidstone & District
CLICK
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76PAN007 Plaxton Panorama - Ribble
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Thursday 28th September 2017 |
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MODELS ANNOUNCED BY OXFORD DIECAST Oxford Diecast have announced the following new models. No further details are known at this time: NWFL001 Weymann Fanfare - Southdown CLICK HERE 43WFA001 Weymann Fanfare - South Wales - Oxford Diecast 25 years special CLICK HERE 76COM007 Commer Commando - Skyways CLICK HERE 76MW6003 Bristol MW6G - Eastern Counties CLICK HERE 76OWB013 - Bedford OWB - Belfast CLICK HERE 76SB002 Saro Bus - Maidstone & District CLICK HERE 76PAN007 Plaxton Panorama - Ribble CLICK HERE 2nd posting Sunday 24th September 2017 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
OF RECENTLY RELEASED EFE MODEL Please see below photographs of recently released model: 38120 Bristol VRT - BR Plant & Machinery Training Vehicle Fleet number: - Registration number: AYG941H Route number: - Destination: Training Vehicle |
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Sunday 24th September 2017 |
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TINY
HONG KONG ANNOUNCE THREE NEW ROUTEMASTER MODELS I am grateful to Andrew Webb for advising me that Tiny Hong Kong have announced three 1:110 scale New Routemaster Models. Pre-orders are now being taken for models of LT50, LT60 & LT150. I have published photographs of their flyers below. The link to their web page can be found via this link: http://www.tiny.com.hk/v33/product_list.asp I have just pre-ordered my three models at a cost including postage from Hong Kong of £31.00 |
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2nd Posting Saturday 23rd September 2017 |
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Saturday 23rd September 2017 |
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NEW
IRISH COMMISSIONED MODEL FROM JOTUS.COM Derek Farrelly has contacted me to advise me of a new Irish model he has commissioned from Jotus.com Resin Specialist. Derek writes "I am now at the Production Stage of a 200 Piece Irish Model commissioned from Jotus, Resin Specialist. Models are expected to be Shipped in October. Price will be approximately €160 +P&P. I am taking pre orders for this model. Interested collectors can contact me via email: derekfarrelly@hotmail.com" The model features a Leyland
Atlantean PDR1A/1 in CIE livery. Update: Since publishing this article earlier today, Derek Farrelly has contacted me to advise that "The models will be sold on a first come first serve basis......I have had an overwhelming response since announcing it on Facebook this morning". |
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TTC DIECAST CONFIRM DETAILS
OF EFE COMMISSIONED MODEL TTC Diecast confirmed this evening that their EFE Leyland National in East London livery will represent LS35 on route D5 to Mile End Station. This is as shown in the photograph I published on Monday 18 September. Friday 22nd September 2017 |
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TTC
DIECAST COMMISSION EFE MODEL At yesterdays Showbus, TTC Diecast announced their first EFE commissioned model. Many thanks to Bob Belcher for sending me photographs of the advertising flyer on the TTC Diecast stall, together with photographs of the actual vehicle taken by Bob at Showbus, Duxford 2012. The model will feature
Leyland National - East
London The TTC Diecast flyer states the price will be £32.99 will be limited to 500 pieces and available 1st quarter 2018. Pre-orders are being taken now. Photograph of TTC Diecast
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SHOWBUS
2016 - MODELS As mentioned, earlier this week I will be unable to attend Showbus today as I am working this afternoon and evening. I understand from Jotus that they have produced 17 models this year to be awarded as prizes this afternoon, I have asked Jotus if they might be able to supply me with photographs of the models in due course. Last year Jotus produced 16 models which were awarded as prizes. I have just uploaded photographs of all 16 models to last years Showbus report page CLICK HERE to view Sunday 17th September 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC I can confirm that Corgi have now released the following two models: OM46618A - New Routemaster - Stagecoach London Photograph 1 CLICK HERE Photograph 2 CLICK HERE OM46618B New Routemaster - Stagecoach London Photograph 1 CLICK HERE Photograph 2 CLICK HERE Friday 15th September 2017 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
TWO RECENTLY RELEASED OXFORD DIECAST MODELS Please see below a selection of photographs of two recently released models:
76DR004
Duple Roadmaster -
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Thursday 14th September 2017 |
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TTC
DIECAST - NEW RANGE OF MODELS AT SHOWBUS Further to my news of Friday 18th August and Monday 21st August, TTC have announced on Twitter and Facebook in relation to Showbus (this coming Sunday) that.... "Looking forward to this.. we'll have loads of bargains, and a new range!" I am not able to go to Showbus this year as I have to work, so any photographs of the new range of models that TTC will announce at the Show would be most appreciated. Wednesday 13th September 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM OXFORD DIECAST I can confirm that the following models are now on sale on the Oxford Diecast website so will be in the shops very soon: 76RM112 Routemaster - London Transport - Bow Centenary CLICK HERE (Photograph shown is of previously released n-gauge model NRM013 with identical details) 76PD2005 Leyland PD2/12 - Edinburgh CLICK HERE 76PAN006 Plaxton Panorama - Bere Regis & District CLICK HERE NCMP007 CMP Lorry - Southdown CLICK HERE Tuesday 12th September 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM EFE The Bachmann website reports that the following model has now been released from their warehouse: 38120 Bristol VRT - BR Plant & Machinery Training Vehicle CLICK HERE Sunday 10th September 2017 |
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BACHMANN
ANNOUNCE NEW EFE MODEL Bachmann have announced their next new EFE model. This will feature mode 34112 AEC RT - London Transport. This model was originally going to be produced by EFE prior to their difficulties. 34112 AEC RT - London Central
Area CLICK
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PHOTOGRAPHS
OF SOME RECENTLY RELEASED MODELS Please see below a selection of photographs of some recently released models: Atlas Editions Corgi OOC Hachette/IXO Oxford Diecast |
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Monday 4th September 2017 |
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MODEL ANNOUNCED BY BUSBYBONO BusByBono have announced their second UK model and sent me details and photographs of a pre-production sample: They plan to manufacture 300 models and pre-order starts from the 2nd of September. Production models will be available for delivery on/about the 23rd of October. Product Code: 100104 Further details of the models can be found at: www.busbybono.com and Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/Busbybono/ If anyone has a photograph they have taken of 32924 in service that I could include on the Gallery page please CLICK HERE to email me. |
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Friday 25th August 2017 |
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BUSES FESTIVAL - GAYDON Further to my news from Friday, many thanks to Denis Chick and Jimmy Sheng for sending me photographs of some of the models on display. Bachmann had pre-production samples from their Aldenham Works set and The Cheltenham Model Centre had for sale a special model produced for the show. I am also grateful To Sam from Buses magazine who has written advising me that the Cheltenham Model Centre model sold very well yesterday and only 15/20 models remained unsold. If you would like to purchase one of the models CLICK HERE to go to The Cheltenham Model Centre website. In Sundays report I mentioned that a new range of models would be on display. I have not yet been able to speak with the company who told me the models would be on display at the Show. I will let you know if I hear anything as to when we might first see the new models. To view photographs from the
Show click on the links below: Monday 21st August 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS I can confirm that the following model has now been released: 4642126 Fleischer S5 - Ernst Sager Heide Express Fleet number: - Registration number: XV71-07 Route number: - Destination: - BUSES FESTIVAL - GAYDON
SUNDAY Friday 18 August 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM OXFORD DIECAST I can confirm that the following models are now on sale on the Oxford Diecast website so will be in the shops very soon: 76DR004 Duple Roadmaster - Bamber Bridge MS CLICK HERE 76PD2004 Leyland PD2/12 - Samuel Ledgard CLICK HERE
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF RECENTLY
RELEASED CORGI OOC, EFE AND OXFORD DIECAST MODELS Click on the thumb nails below to view images of recently released models from Corgi, EFE and Oxford Diecast plus a new Oxford Diecast addition to my collection: Corgi OOC |
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EFE 15808 Leyland PD1 - East Kent |
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Oxford Diecast 76WFA005 Weymann Fanfare - Greenslades NNR004CC New Routemaster - London United Coca Cola New addition to my
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Wednesday 16th August 2017 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
ADDED TO THE GALLERY PAGES Three Swifts added to the Gallery pages courtesy of Phil Hambling. |
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Sunday 14th August 2017 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
ADDED TO THE GALLERY PAGES A further selection of photographs added to the Gallery pages courtesy of Phil Hambling. |
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Saturday 12th August 2017 |
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Thursday 10th August 2017 |
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Tuesday 8th August 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM CORGI AND OXFORD DIECAST I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: Corgi Oxford
Diecast HACHETTE (IXO 1:43RD)
MODEL - AEC RT - LONDON TRANSPORT BUS-02
AEC RT - London Transport Unfortunately I am not able to publish a photograph of my model at the moment, so if anyone has purchased one of these models and could email me photographs, that would be appreciated. Sunday 6th August 2017 |
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NEW
JOTUS MODEL ANNOUNCED BY LONDON BUS MUSEUM - PRESS RELEASE The London Bus Museum is pleased to announce that it has placed orders with Jotus.com for two Limited Edition 4mm scale resin model based on the AEC Regent 1 Tilling bodied open staircase bus built in 1931, which originated with the Tilling organisation before becoming absorbed into the London Transport organisation in 1933 and re-numbered into the ST class. The model order which comprises of 500 pieces will be split 50/50 to produce 250 models in the original Tilling livery and 250 models in London Transport red livery. At this stage fleet numbers, route details and advertisements are still to be decided. These models are expected for delivery in the spring of 2018. This year also commemorates the 70th anniversary of the withdrawal of the Tilling ST type bus from service in Brighton. London Bus Museum Limited are contemplating a model depicting the bus in Tilling Brighton operation. This would be limited to only 100 pieces.
All of the models are expected for delivery in the spring of 2018. At this stage we are not taking any pre-orders, but full details will be published when available on our website www.londonbusmuseum.com and also in the model trade press
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EFE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED
LEYLAND ATLANTEAN RIBBLE - PHOTOGRAPHS Bachmann have this morning sent me photographs of their recently announced model: 16540 Leyland Atlantean - Ribble Motor Services Ltd Fleet number: 1645 Registration number: NCK634 Route number: 101 Destination: Preston
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Thursday 3rd August 2017 |
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OXFORD
DIECAST MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE Many thanks to Dan at Jacksons Models for advising me that the following model is due for imminent release: 76IR6001 Irizar i6 - Translink Goldline |
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Tuesday 1st August 2017 |
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MODEL ANNOUNCED BY EFE Bachmann have announced a new model for release in Sept/October: 16540 Leyland Atlantean - Ribble Motor Services Ltd Fleet number: 1645 Registration number: NCK634 Route number: 101 Destination: Preston Monday 31st July 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM EFE I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: 15808 Leyland PD1 - East Kent CLICK HERE YARDLEY WOOD BUS CLUB
TAKING STOCK OF TWO HACHETTE (IXO 1:43RD) MODELS BUS-02 LONDON TRANSPORT - AEC REGENT III - UK 1947-79 As usual they are in a strong blister pack with cardboard backing and the price is £15 each (Plus P&P). Please contact Yardley Wood via their website CLICK HERE if you are interested. Monday 24th July 2017 |
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PRESS RELEASE FROM RAPIDO
TRAINS The following press release has been received from Rapido Trains: The most detailed 1:76 British bus model EVER. Rapido Trains Inc. announces revolutionary 1:76 scale Birmingham New Look Bus Wythall, UK - Award-winning Canadian model train and bus manufacturer Rapido Trains Inc. is delighted to announce its first British bus model, a 1:76 scale representation of the Birmingham City Transport "New Look" Guy Arab IV. The model will include details and features never before seen on a 1:76 model bus. Rapido Trains Inc. has been producing models for the North American market since 2004. Last year, Rapido exploded onto the British model train market and was voted "manufacturer of the year" in both the Model Rail and British Railway Modelling magazine polls, with its first two model releases winning "model of the year" in their respective categories. Rapido is entirely run by train and bus enthusiasts, and has built its reputation by incorporating more detail than it was previously believed possible in small scale models. ABOUT THE BIRMINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT "NEW LOOK" BUS With the word "FORWARD" emblazoned beneath its coat of arms, the city of Birmingham has been the industrial and technological hub of the United Kingdom. Reflecting its home at the forefront of industrial development, the adoption of concealed radiators by Birmingham City Transport really made the industry sit up and take notice. Under development from 1948 and delivered from 1950, the New Look buses gained their nickname from fashion designer Christian Dior's "New Look" dresses of the late 1940s. The Birmingham City Transport New Look had a radical impact on bus development in the 1950s, with variations of the New Look front appearing all over the country in subsequent years. Rapido's Birmingham New Look Bus model is a Guy Arab IV with Metro-Cammell body, one of 200 buses delivered between 1952 and 1954 (JOJ 901-999, LOG 300 and MOF 3-102). These iconic buses featured one-piece body construction, a seating capacity of 55 (30 upper and 25 lower), and a tough Gardner 6LW engine. They were rugged and loud, growling through the streets of Birmingham for an entire generation. ABOUT THE MODEL Just as the Birmingham New Look revolutionized bus design, Rapido Trains Inc. presents a radically different approach to British bus models. Our model is based on a 3D scan of the real JOJ 976 in the collection of the Transport Museum, Wythall. This ensures that all of the proportions match precisely to those of the real thing, especially the complex curves of the front and rear domes and the "New Look" bonnet itself. The 1:76 Birmingham New Look Bus will feature: - 100% accurate proportions based on a 3D scan of the real thing The RRP is £39.95 (standard), £49.95 (deluxe) Reservations may be placed now with your local model bus stockist or directly from www.RapidoUK.com Tooling and production progress will be reported regularly on Rapido's web site, Facebook page, YouTube channel and Twitter. Once a final pre-production model has been approved Rapido will announce an order deadline. Reserve by the deadline to guarantee delivery. The models will be delivered to customers in autumn 2018. The list below shows the models being produced, Starting with fleet number, Route, destination, Registration number, comments, stock code for standard model, stock code for deluxe Birmingham City Transport (BCT) Blue/Cream with Khaki Roof West Midlands PTE (WMPTE) Oxford Blue and Cream with Khaki Roof
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Sunday 16th July 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM OXFORD DIECAST Saturday 15th July 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS |
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RAPIDO
TRAINS INC., 3D SCANNING EVENT New 1:76 Bus Model Launch This Weekend Rapido Trains Inc., Canada's largest manufacturer of model trains and buses, will introduce its first British bus model at a 3D scanning event this Sunday, 16 July, at the Transport Museum, Wythall. Please join us! All are welcome. * 3D scanning of full-size historic bus Rapido Trains Inc. has been producing models for the North American market since 2004. Last year, Rapido exploded onto the British model train market and was voted "manufacturer of the year" in both the Model Rail and British Railway Modelling magazine polls, with its first two model releases winning "model of the year" in their respective categories. Rapido's new British bus model is the first to be designed using a 3D scan of a real bus. This ensures all of the contours of the model match the shape of the original bus precisely. The model will also feature steerable front wheels, interior lighting and working headlamps, a first in the UK model bus market. The 3D scan will take place at the Transport Museum, Wythall on Sunday 16 July between 12:00 noon and 3:00pm. The scan will be performed by Central Scanning, a Bromsgrove-based firm that has specialised in 3D scan and print technologies since 2006. VERY
SAD NEWS REGARDING HARRY CAMERON Harry was a fount of great knowledge of buses both real and model with Scottish and Hong Kong buses being his real passion and I really enjoyed our meetings spent discussing our mutually enjoyed hobby. We met a number of times at the theatre in Pitlochry (which was mid way between Glasgow and Inverness when I was on holiday in the Highlands, Scotland with the family). We used to enjoy a meal in the restaurant there with my wife and daughter and his wife Susan. Harry was a very generous man and always insisted that it was his turn to pay for our meal as I had paid last time! No matter how much I protested he had paid last time he always insisted. Next time we visit the restaurant I shall raise a glass in his memory. Harry will be very sadly missed by many and I am sure you will join me in sending my condolences to his wife Susan and son Alister. RIP Harry. Thursday 13th July 2017 |
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MODEL
NEWS IN AUGUST EDITION OF BUSES MAGAZINE Firstly, in conjunction with Buses magazine, The Cheltenham Model Centre is producing a "strictly limited run of models of a double-decker from a Midlands fleet, decorated with a unique set of destination displays and advertisements appropriate to the event" The model will be priced at £19.95 each and available from the Cheltenham Model Centre stand whilst stocks last. A photographic clue shows a "red rear engined double decker of a type operated by one of the fleets from the Midlands" No other details are being released at this time. Secondly Forward Models have published a full page advertisement showing new models for 2017 under the heading of "Glory Days of the British Bus" The advertisement shows models from Glasgow, Manchester, Belfast and Rotherham. CLICK HERE to see a copy of the advert. Finally there is a two page article about model building and redecoration entitled "Models the DIY option".
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Wednesday 12th July 2017 |
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DIECAST MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE Oxford Diecast have also announced that further stock of model NTR003 Blackpool Tram will also be released CLICK HERE CONFIRMED
RELEASE OF EFE MODEL Monday 10th July 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC
OM46512B Wright Gemini 2 - Brighton and Hove PHOTOGRAPHS
OF RECENTLY RELEASED OXFORD DIECAST MODELS |
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Saturday 8th July 2017 |
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