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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 release imminently: NUT005 Guy Arab Utility - Wolverhampton CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS Thursday 30th June 2016 |
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NEW
MODEL ANNOUNCED BY LONDON OMNIBUS MODELS London Omnibus Models have announced a fourth New Routemaster model as follows: Go Ahead Group - Crunchie livery Only 10 models will be produced on this occasion (unlike previously when 20 models were produced) and will be priced at £180.00 each. There will be no pre-orders on the model, it will only be available from the London Omnibus Models stall at the Londoner Live Event at West Ham Garage on 23rd July. To
view photographs of a prototype of the model click on the links below: Wednesday 29th June 2016 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM EFE I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: 31911 RML Routemaster - London Country N.B.C. CLICK HERE Friday 24th June 2016 |
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CORGI
2ND HALF 2016 CATALOGUE Details of models announced this morning. The official media photographs have not yet been released so I am grateful to Time Tunnel Models (who have all of these models listed for sale on their website) for sending me screen grabs of the PDF catalogue Corgi have released to the trade (all 82mb of it)
OM46511 Wright Eclipse Gemini 2,
Mullany's Buses - Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Shuttle Bus CLICK
HERE
OM46616A New Routemaster, Go-Ahead London, Heritage General Livery
CLICK HERE
OM46616B New Routemaster, Go-Ahead London, Heritage General Livery
CLICK HERE
OM46509A Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 Green Line Coaches Ltd
CLICK HERE
OM46509B Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 Green Line Coaches Ltd
CLICK HERE
OM46712A Wright Eclipse 2 Lothian Buses
CLICK HERE
OM46712B Wright Eclipse 2 Lothian Buses
CLICK HERE 2nd Posting Thursday 23rd June 2016 |
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CORGI
2ND HALF 2016 CATALOGUE Corgi have announced the following new models in their 2nd half catalogue 2016. Further details to follow as I get them: OM46511 Wright Eclipse Gemini 2, Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Shuttle Bus OM46616A New Routemaster, Go-Ahead London, Heritage General Livery OM46616B New Routemaster, Go-Ahead London, Heritage General Livery OM46509A Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 Green Line Coaches Ltd OM46509B Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 Green Line Coaches Ltd OM46712A Wright Eclipse 2 Lothian Buses OM46712B Wright Eclipse 2 Lothian Buses 10:35 Thursday 23rd June 2016 |
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CORGI
2ND HALF 2016 CATALOGUE Corgi have advised me that they will be announcing their 2nd half catalogue tomorrow (Thursday 23rd June), I will publish details as soon as I can after I receive them. Wednesday 22nd June 2016 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM EFE I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: 12124 Harrington Cavalier - Greenslades CLICK HERE 31808 RMA Routemaster - B.E.A B.A. Pound Stretcher CLICK HERE 38126 Bristol VRT 2 - Ribble CLICK HERE
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EFE COMMISSIONED MODEL - HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOGRAPHS Friday 17th June 2016 |
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NEW
EFE COMMISSIONED MODEL Many thanks to Vernon Smith from Invicta Models for forwarding me details of a new commissioned EFE model: NEWS RELEASE: Invicta Model Rail and Plymouth City Transport Preservation Group Announce an Exclusive EFE Limited Edition Model Invicta Model Rail, Sidcup, is pleased to announce our next Limited Edition bus, produced exclusively for us and the Plymouth City Transport Preservation Group by Exclusive First Editions, with half of all profits made going towards the PCTPG to help them with their ongoing work preserving Plymouth’s transport history. The group is celebrating it’s tenth year, and is now settled in its new Colebrook premises just outside of Plymouth. 99207A - Leyland TD1 Closed Back Plymouth City Transport WWII PCTPG Adverts Exclusive Limited Edition of 200, RRP £19.99 Expected July 2016 Only 200 models are being made, at the special price of £19.99 (plus UK P&P £4) The model will be released over the weekend of July 16/17 2016 at the Bretonside Bus Station closure event on Saturday 16th July and the PCTPG’s annual Bus Rally and Running Day at the George Junction Park & Ride site on Sunday 17th July. After this date stock will be available as shown below. Advance orders are being taken by Invicta – please order early to ensure your model – and help preserve Plymouth’s transport history! Available By Calling Invicta Model Rail On 0208 302 7774 or On Line at
www.invictamodelrail.com Or From the PCTPG www.plymouthcitytransport.co.uk and the PCTPG sales stand at many rallies Any Enquires on this release should be directed to 0208 302 7774 or e mail invictamodelrail@btconnect.com To view a photograph of a very early pre-production sample CLICK HERE - Please note this is a low resolution photograph (a high resolution photograph of the model is not yet available). I will publish a high resolution photograph as soon as I receive it. Gareth CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC Thursday 16th June 2016 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE OF EFE SUBSCRIBER OFFER MODEL I can confirm that the following model has now been released: 34114 AEC RT - London Transport Photograph 1 CLICK HERE Photograph 2 CLICK HERE Photograph 3 CLICK HERE Photograph 4 CLICK HERE Saturday 11 June 2016 |
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EFE
MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE EFE advised me today that the following model is scheduled for release week commencing 20th June: 31911 RML Routemaster London Country N.B.C. CLICK HERE Friday 10th June 2016 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS I can confirm that the following model has now been released, mine arrived this morning. 4642109 Plaxton Panorama - Samuel Ledgard Fleet number: - Registration number: AUM 414C Route number: - Destination: - Wednesday 8th June 2016 |
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JOTUS.COM
KD BOMBARDIER COMMISSIONED MODELS Further to my News of 9th November 2015, I have received an email from Derek Farrelly who writes: "We have Received an Update from Jotus. Our KD Bombardier Models are in Full Production & hope to have assembly complete within the next fortnight then they will be shipped". If you have not ordered one of the models and are thinking of doing so, then email Derek at derekfarrelly@hotmail.com for further details To
view a couple of photos showing the models in production, click on the links
below (photographs courtesy of Derek Farrelly):
EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE Monday 6th June 2016 |
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