To View the Corgi OOC January to June 2006 High Quality Media images CLICK HERE

"Britbus Fictitious Promotional Model" not as previously described. The model IS NOT a Cobham Special model but a "Britbus Promotional Model" in a fictitious Britbus livery.

Friday 31 March 2006

CLICK HERE to view the photographs.

Friday 31 March 2006

The model ES2-CO E. Lancs Scania Omnidekka is in a fictitious "Britbus" livery and is limited to 120 pieces. It will be available from the Britbus stall at the event. Click on the links below to view photographs:

Nearside view CLICK HERE
Offside view CLICK HERE
Front view CLICK HERE
Rear view CLICK HERE

Thursday 30 March 2006

Bedford OB - Southdown (Due September 2006)
Bedford OB - British Railways (Due November 2006)
I understand these will include a tooling change to plain roofs i.e. no quarter lights.

I understand that Original Classics are now taking reservations for the above models either via their web site or on 0870 444 3690 (Monday to Saturday 0900-1800). If contacting Original classics please mention British Model Buses.

ORIGINAL CLASSICS VEHICLE DETAILS
Further to my news article of last evening I am now able to give additional details of the Crosville and West Yorkshire models as follows:

Stock Code: OCLBOB 2
Crosville
Fleet number: SL71
Registration number: MFM 39
Route: -
Destination: TOUR
Quantity: 500 pieces

Stock code: OCLBOB 3
West Yorkshire
Fleet number: CP1
Registration number: FWW 596
Route: -
Destination: EXCURSION
Quantity: 500 pieces

The stock code for previously announced Royal Blue model is OCLBOB 1

COBHAM BUS MUSEUM RALLY MODELS
EFE have advised that the stock codes for the two models produced for the above event are:
27209B Leyland TD1 (Open Staircase) London Transport
28003B Daimler DMS 1DR Type B London Transport

AN ITEM OF INTEREST ON EBAY
I thought you might be interested in an item that closed today on Ebay. An example of 15635C Routemaster Arriva London sold for £821.61!!!

Monday 27 March 2006

Both are available direct from Original Classics Ltd priced at £99.95 inc P&P UK and Northern Ireland. Postage cost for other areas is available on request.

Sunday 26 March 2006

CORGI OOC MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 27 MARCH 2006
The following model is scheduled for release week commencing 27 March 2006:
OM40813 Bristol Lodekka FS United Welsh

EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASES WEEK COMMENCING 10 APRIL 2006
The following models are scheduled for release week commencing 10 April 2006:
18610 Bristol VRIII Open Top NEW FOREST TOUR (SOLENT BLUELINE)
29407 Bristol RELH Dual Purpose Oxford South Midland NBC
30703 AEC Renown SOUTH WALES

Friday 24 March 2006

"DL-03 will be a standard Britbus issue model - It will be in green A&D livery and will feature adverts. The specific details are not yet finalised so I cant tell you more than that at this time- It will be a production run of 1008 pcs at this moment.

DL-002 is a commissioned model- Jointly commissioned by the ADBIG preservation group and the London area of the MBF. This is termed the Anniversary model. This model will have its own special banners proclaiming the 100 years anniversary."

The following has also been received today from the Aldershot and District Bus Interest Group regarding the commissioned model:

"This model is a commission model to celebrate 100 years of the Aldershot & Farnborough Motor Bus Company, later to become the Aldershot & District Traction Co Ltd. The occasion is being marked by a huge event involving the Aldershot & District Bus Interest Group, who will be running vintage services with vintage Aldershot & District buses, and with Stagecoach South who will be highly involved and will have their Aldershot Depot open to the public.

The models we have ordered will be on sale to the public at the event for £30. The number is limited to ONLY 408 thus a very limited edition. The model can only be obtained from ADBIG, and we are currently taking orders at £30 post free. Details of how to order on our website - www.adbig.co.uk

The final artwork is not complete as yet, but I can tell you the  number is 458 EOT and will be in A & D Colours. Each side will depict 100 years and the front destination will be a 'special' 1906 blind".

Tuesday 21 March 2006

"This year the Trust has requested EFE to produce two fund raising models to be available on 2nd April 2006. The 2006 Cobham Special will be a Daimler Fleetline in the splendid 1933 style General livery on Cobham route 499. In contrast, the second model will appeal to the 'Half-Cab' fans. TD 153 will be in Country livery heading for West Croydon during the Whitsun Bank holiday in 1935, dressed with unique adverts for Motor Racing at Brooklands.

Please note: there will be no facility for the trade, members or non-members to 'Reserve' models prior to Open Day.

The Open Day models will be on sale in the Marquee at the Wisley Airfield site only.

Priority to purchase models will be given to the members and visitors attending the annual Open Day at Wisley Airfield on Sunday 2 April 2006. Purchases will be restricted to a maximum of two of each model per person.

Special arrangements are in hand for volunteer members who, being engaged in Open Day duties, cannot access the Cobham Marquee at Wisley.

For folk who can't attend, please send a prepaid stamped addressed envelope together with a note of your membership number, if applicable, and details of which models you hope to purchase, to:
  A F Hale (Cobham Shop),
  15 The Fairway,
  Farnham,
  GU9 9BB,
  England.

If, after the Open Day, models are still available, an order form will be sent out in the prepaid envelope. If, after the Open Day, models aren't available, a letter of condolence will be sent instead. Special attention will be given to infirm or disabled members who are unable to attend. Members will take priority over non-members for all 'prepaid envelopes' received prior to Open Day. Thereafter, all orders will be on a first come first served basis."

Sunday 19 March 2006

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM BRITBUS
I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale:
MRL-03 MCW Metrorider Long Stagecoach (South Coast)

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
I can confirm the following models have now been released and are on sale:
UKBUS3022 Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD Surrey Connect
UKBUS5105 Mercedes-Benz/Citaro G Travel Coventry

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC
I can confirm the following models have now been released and are on sale:
OM43313 Plaxton Premiere The McKindless Bus Group
OM44011 Brush Railcoach Fleetwood Market Blackpool Transport

Friday 17 March 2006

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received from CMNL:

TransBus Mini Pointer Dart 

UKBUS3021 Stagecoach Manchester

Creative Master Northcord Limited has proudly released a brand new bus replica representing one of the most important acquisitions in the UK bus trades in 2005. It is UKBUS3021 Stagecoach Manchester MPD, a TransBus Mini Pointer Dart.

Of the major UK bus groups, Stagecoach was the one surging ahead on the acquisition trail in 2005. Stagecoach bought Dennis’s of Dukinfield on 1^st April 2005. All Dennis’s buses (all, appropriately, Dennises) were quickly subsumed into Stagecoach Manchester. It is quite interesting to see the liveries on the buses had been changed soon after the acquisition.  It adds importance to the models that the model itself is telling a significant story.

UKBUS3021 carries Stagecoach Manchester fleet number 33098 (MX04 AXN).

The bus originally entered service with Dennis’s Coaches of Dukinfield in June 2004 and was the only TransBus MPD in the fleet. When the company ceased its bus business to Stagecoach the bus transferred to the Stagecoach Manchester operation.

On UKBUS3021 the clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, gasket windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on each model is the extensive portrayal of handrails. The headlight / indicator units at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.

The brand new UKBUS3021 TransBus Mini Pointer Dart models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS3021 model is limited to 1400 pieces worldwide.

This photograph shows the production version of UKBUS3021 MPD Stagecoach Manchester 

Photograph © Creative Master Northcord Ltd

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Thursday 16 March 2006

Click for a Corgi Classic

Corgi is giving collectors the opportunity to make a bid for gold at an online auction of some of its most exclusive 50^th anniversary models.

The models up for grabs are gold plated versions from the 50^th anniversary product range with specially designed gold packaging – the ERF ECT Curtainside, Simon Snorkel, Spitfire, Bristol Lodekka FS and Jaguar E-Type. Only 50 of each have been produced worldwide and they will not be available from anywhere else!

The auction will kick off at 8pm on Monday 1^st May and the items will be listed for only 10 days.  To place your bid, log on to www.corgi.co.uk and follow the links.

Jill Davey, Collectables Marketing Manager, said: “Collectors often find it hard to get their hands on such special, limited edition models.  As it’s our 50^th anniversary, we wanted to offer everyone a once in lifetime opportunity to own what we’re sure will become a piece of Corgi history.”

The models to be auctioned are:

This photograph shows the OOC model to be included in the auction. AN40815 Bristol Lodekka FS - Gold

Photograph © Corgi Classics Ltd

Please note: I understand from Corgi that the auction is a commercial auction NOT a charity one - Gareth.

Wednesday 15 March 2006

The above photograph shows the error on the front registration plate

Photograph © Time Tunnel Models

BRITBUS PHOTOGRAPHS
Further to my news article of yesterday, I am grateful to John Ayrey's Ltd for sending me pre-production sample photographs of the new models. Click on the links below to view:

AE-01 AEC Regent III - Halifax Joint Committee CLICK HERE to view
ES2-01 Scania Omnidekka Metrobus on route 119 CLICK HERE to view
ES-02 Scania ELC Omnidekka - Yorkshire Traction, Doncaster CLICK HERE to view
ES-301 Scania ELC Omnidekka - London Sovereign Aldwych CLICK HERE to view
MRL-04 MCW Metrorider Long - Roundabout CLICK HERE to view
R805 Scania Alexander 113 Cardiff Bus CLICK HERE to view

BRITBUS NUMBERING SYSTEM
In case you are confused by the numbering system used on the recently announced Scania Omnidekka models, I am grateful to John Ayrey Ltd for providing the below explanation:

ES - single door.
ES2- 2 door with a large window lower deck drivers side.
ES3- 2 door- with a small window lower deck drivers side.

CONFIRMED RELEASE EFE DIECAST COLLECTOR MAGAZINE COMMISSIONED MODELS
I can confirm that the following models have now been dispatched to those who ordered them:
27614A Wright Volvo Endurance Diecast Collector Special The Delaine
28903A GM Standard Atlantean Diecast Collector Special The Delaine

Tuesday 14 March 2006

The models to be released after the above will be either:
R 805 Scania Alexander 113 CARDIFF BUS on route to Newport, Fleet No 602. or
AE-01 AEC Regent III - Halifax Joint Committee - Fleet No 277 on route 4(to be confirmed).

Other new general release models include:
DL-03 Dennis Loline III - Aldershot & District (A & D green/yellow with 100th anniversary 'adverts') scheduled for release in May/June to coincide with the Anniversary event
ES-02 Scania ELC Omnidekka - Yorkshire Traction, Doncaster
ES-301 Scania ELC Omnidekka - London Sovereign Aldwych
MRL-04 MCW Metrorider Long - Roundabout
MRL-05 MCW Metrorider Long - East London Hoppa

Other Britbus news
I understand that a further Aldershot and District model has been commissioned as:
DL-002 which will be an anniversary model - limited to 240 pcs- for the A&D and MBF joint promotion.

Further details of all new models will be published when they become available.

EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK
The following models are scheduled for release week commencing 20 March 2006:
14603 Leyland National MkI PENNINE
18204 Fleetline Park Royal LONDON TRANSPORT
20437 Bristol VRIII DAMORY COACHES
24323 BET Willowbrook South Wales NBC
29007 GM Fleetline NORTHUMBRIA

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following subscriber offer models have now been posted to those who ordered them:
15108 Leyland National MK1 long 2 door
Bunbury City Transit
(EFE subscriber offer)

16607 Leyland National MK1 Short 2 door
Hobart Metropolitan Transport Trust
(EFE subscriber offer)

Monday 13 March 2006

Sunday 12 March 2006

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM BRITBUS - MODEL BUS FEDERATION COMMISSIONED MODEL
I can confirm that the below model has now been released to members at today's event at Whitton:
AS2-002 AEC Swift - London Transport CLICK HERE to view a photograph courtesy of Bob Collier
Fleet number: SMS228
Registration number: EGN 228J
Route: 227
Destination: Chislehurst

NEW MODEL ANNOUNCED BY EFE
The following new model has been announced by EFE:
20439 Bristol VR3 Yorkshire Rider Leeds CLICK HERE to view an early pre-production sample
Fleet number: 736
Registration number: LUA 719A
Route: 82
Destination: Holt Park
Anticipated release: April 2006

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK
I can confirm the following models are scheduled for release next week:
OM43313 Plaxton Premiere The McKindless Bus Group
OM44011 Brush Railcoach Fleetwood Market Blackpool Transport

CORGI OOC MODEL PROPOSED RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 27 MARCH
Corgi have advised they are proposing to release the following model week commencing 27th March. Please note this is not a confirmed release date and may be subject to change. I will let you have the confirmed date when I receive it:
OM40813 Bristol Lodekka FS United Welsh

CORGI ANTICIPATED RELEASES FOR APRIL 2006
Corgi have advised they anticipate being able to release the following models during April. As above these are not confirmed and may be subject to change. I will let you have the confirmed dates when I receive them:
OM41214 Wright Gemini Eclipse First Leicester
OM41306 Wright Eclipse Fusion First York
OM41401 Roe Trolleybus Tees-Side Railless Traction Board
OM41402 Daimler CVG6/Roe Northampton Corporation
OM42514 East Lancs Myllennium Blackpool Transport
OM99186 "A Route Through Time" Corgi 50th Anniversary Gift Set

Saturday 11 March 2006

"As previously mentioned each successive release, 99102 onwards, will feature a new garage, new vehicle and the associated routes worked from that garage and these will be in smaller quantities probably 300 pieces each. 99102 will feature Norbiton Garage and routes 131 Wdays, 131 Sun, 213, 213A and 285. To be followed by garages like Barking, Catford, Holloway, Croydon, Walthamstow and more, so without having to wait too long you are very likely to see a model featuring your favourite routes".

Also included in the mailing was a flyer for the new "Routemaster Series" CLICK HERE to view. Please note this is a large file and may take some time to download.

Thursday 9 March 2006

This photograph shows an early pre-production sample

Photograph © Dave Foord

Monday 7 March 2006

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
Britbus DL-001A Dennis Loline III - Aldershot & District
Britbus DL-001B Dennis Loline III - Aldershot & District
EFE 29903A AEC 10T10 Green Line
EFE RM London Transport

The following has been received from the LT Museum in relation to the above and some recent releases:
..."the 10T110 is on Route F. Dennis Lolines are with the 1968 Aldershot & District fleet name, one on Route 1 to Egham, and one on Route 1 to Aldershot. LT had a formal working agreement with Aldershot & District, and the Virginia Water to Egham section was officially a 'joint' , and later, an LT licensed service. 1700 RM2217 with the correct advertising have been produced (£24.99 each), and a reasonable quantity will be available from the shop from 10.00 Thursday, as will the other models. Just a reminder - it has been stated elsewhere that the adverts for the earlier RML's and the first 2217 were fictitious - they weren't. The planned advertising campaigns (as per models) was changed too late for the 'as carried' versions to be correctly modelled".

Saturday 4 March 2006

Wednesday 2 March 2006

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