EFE MODEL 28008 DMS CORNISH FAIRWAYS
Many thanks to EFE for forwarding me a photograph of the production version of the above which is scheduled for release week commencing 12th April
CLICK HERE to view

PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOME RECENTLY RELEASED EFE MODELS
Many thanks again to Ian Kirby for forwarding me a photographs of the three models released last week:
20643 Plaxton Pointer Dart Clydeside
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

22912 Bedford TK Box Van North Western B.R.S. 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

25809 Daimler DMS 1 Door Bournemouth Yellow Buses
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Wednesday 31st March 2010

ATLAS EDITIONS RTW
Many thanks to David Naylor for telling me that he received his model in the post today. Included was information regarding the cost of the models and purchasing further models in the series. Future models are quoted as being:
Q1 Trolleybus, Bedford OB, Leyland Queen Mary, Daimler CVG6, Routemaster and AEC Q

Tuesday 30 March 2010

BH Brixton Hill Tram Depot - Built as a tram trailer shed, by the time it was opened the trailers were ready to be scrapped. Used as an annexe of Telford Avenue Depot, housing Felthams and standard London trams. Used for many years by the motor trade, now used by Arriva.
Photograph 1 Brixton Hill Trams CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 Brixton Hill Arriva CLICK HERE to view

EYD East Yorkshire Driffield Depot. - With alternative signage for the present day and also for the NBC period
Photograph 1 Driffield Depot current CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 Driffield Depot current CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 Driffield Depot NBC CLICK HERE to view

Monday 29 March 2010

1. Within a few days of the RTW model being offered Atlas Editions had taken orders for almost 90,000 pieces.
2. The RTW is the first in a series of approximately 30 models which will normally be priced at £14.99 but the numbers of models could be increased if there is demand.
3. Corgi have loaned Atlas their tooling and the models will be produced by Atlas in China. With the exception of the Routemaster casting which Corgi will produce.
4. Corgi are providing assistance with the research and artwork so that liveries/decoration will not be exactly the same as previously released by Corgi.
5. Each model will come with a booklet giving background information regarding the vehicle and six cards (similar to cigarette cards) which can be kept in an album supplied.
6. Lastly Richard comments that with nearly 90,000 orders experience has shown that the number that become hooked is likely to be in the region of 35,000 to 40,000.

I found the comments regarding nearly 90,000 orders to be very interesting given that we regularly see models being released with production runs of 600 pieces.

Saturday 27 March 2010

CORGI OOC RELEASE UPDATE
I received a list of models scheduled for release between now and week commencing 10th May from Corgi today. There are NO buses scheduled for release at the moment.

CORGI PRODUCT AMENDMENT
Corgi have advised that the Olympic Tour model TY44115 Optare Solo Single Deck London 2012 Site Tour Bus CLICK HERE is being upgraded to a collectable model as follows:

""After some consideration, Corgi has decided that this Single Decker Optare Solo - London 2012 Site Tour Bus would be far better positioned as a collectable item.

This bus was given a London 2012 makeover in September 2008 and is now used 7 days a week taking up to 840 people around the park each week, making this model highly desirable to both collectors and Olympic enthusiasts alike.

This release will now carry an OM code and will be priced, packaged (as per handover bus) as an OOC limited edition collectable bus with a numbered limited edition certificate.

Please note the following changes:

Original Item Code - TY44115 New Item Code - OM44117

Original RRP - £14.99 New RRP £22.99

Limited Edition Qty - 4000 pieces""

Friday 26 March 2010

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM OXFORD DIECAST
I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale:
NQM003 Queen Mary A1 Service CLICK HERE

Monday 22 March 2010

16119 Leyland PD2 Highbridge Oldham Corporation
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

18612 Bristol VR3 Open Top Devon General N.B.C.
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

26407 Daimler Utility Bus Wilts & Dorset WW2 livery
Ian has included a photograph of the WW2 printed backdrop inside the box. He also tells me that there wasn't a description label on the box of his model and wonders if his is a one off or do all the boxes have the label missing.
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE to view

31202 ERF 4 Axle Flatbed British Road Services Wigan 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

31304 Daimler Fleetline B20 London Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

35302 36’ B.E.T. 6 BAY AEC Reliance Macbraynes
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

(2nd posting) Friday 19 March 2010

New models

2925 - 1948 RT -RT597 - HLX414 : LT Country 3RT3 with revised chassis and fuel tank - September

2926 - 1948 RTL - RTL501 - JXC20 : 1st Leyland, new engine, radiator, hub caps, dumb-irons - December

5011 - 1949 Bedford OB - Crosville : KFM429 as delivered new in 1949 - October

Anticipated release dates for previously announced models

2924 - 1946 RT - RT7 - FXT182 : 2RT2 in the short-lived all-over red livery of 1946 - May 

5010 - 1949 Bedford OB -East Yorkshire : a late 1949 29-seater with its original SS7376 plate - June

Friday 19 March 2010

Thursday 18 March 2010

UKBUS0031 Lothian Buses
Registration number P262PSX
Fleet number: 262
Route: 12
Destination: Leith Links
Quantity: 300 pieces
Livery: Lothian Madder/White
Cost: £35.99 + £2.00 p&p.

For further information or to order a model please contact Harburn Hobbies sales@harburnhobbies.co.uk

Wednesday 17 March 2010

Q1 Trolleybus sample
CLICK HERE to view

AEC RF Sample
CLICK HERE to view

(2nd posting) Tuesday 16 March 2010

EFE MODEL 30510 GUY GS LONDON COUNTRY
EFE have advised me that the photograph released when this model was announced was of a pre-production sample CLICK HERE and shows the fleet name in yellow coloured lettering. The production version of this model will have the correct gold coloured lettering.

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM BRITBUS
I can confirm that the following model was released during February.
AN1-23 Leyland Atlantean VFM Buses

TWO NEW KITS FROM KINGSWAY MODELS
Many thanks to Kingsway Models for the below news:

"New from Kingsway is T Leyton garage in 4mm scale. Measuring approx 20" by 8". Also new is NCM Chelsham garage in 2mm scale (N gauge) measuring approx 9" by 3". Leyton is £14  and Chelsham is £8 including p & p.

CM is already available in 4mm scale for £14. Recently released is MAV Maida Vale Underground Station in 4mm scale for £14."

All kits can be viewed and purchased from www.kingswaymodels.com

To view photographs of the above kits click on the links below:

Leyton Garage
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Chelsham Garage (N Gauge)
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Maida Vale Underground Station
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view

Tuesday 16 March 2010

OXFORD DIECAST MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Oxford Diecast have advised that the following model is scheduled for release after 18th March:
NQM003 Queen Mary A1 Service CLICK HERE

PHOTOGRAPHS OF A FEW RECENTLY RELEASED CORGI OOC MODELS
Click on the links below to view photographs of a three recently released OOC models:
OM41221 Wright Eclipse Gemini - Bus Eireann
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

OM45608A BMMO D9 - Midland Red Dudley via Grazebrook
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

OM45608B BMMO D9- Midland Red Cradley Heath via Grazebrook
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

NEW PAGE ADDED TO SITE - MODEL RELEASES 2010
I have created a new page detailing confirmed releases in month order (CLICK HERE to go to the new page). Alternatively it can be accessed from the menu to the left of the Home Page. I have included a running total at the bottom of each months list showing the total number of models issued by each manufacturer since 1st January.

Looking at the year to date totals (as at the end of February) it struck me as very scary how much money we could potentially have spent since 1st January with 49 models having gone on sale (including 2 1/24th Sunstar models). There have so far been 9 models issued in March and we are just half way through the month.

Monday 15 March 2010

NEW CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD COMMISSIONED MODEL
The below news release has been received from Susan Cameron:

Susan  Cameron  has  announced  that  she   has  commissioned  a model  bus which  should  be available   for sale  at   the  open  weekend at the   Scottish  Vintage  Bus  Museum at  Lathalmond, Fife,  which  this   year  is  being  held on  Sat/Sun  14/15  August. As  has  become the  norm  part of the   profits  will  go  to  the  museum  to  aid  their  sterling work in preserving  Scottish  vehicle  heritage.

This year’s  the  chosen  model  is  based  on  the  Creative  Master  Northcord Limited  Enviro400  casting &  the  featured  vehicle  is  from  the Stagecoach in  Lochaber fleet. The  model  carries  “The Fort Link” local  route  network branding &  the destination  featured  is  route 46,  Corpach,  Drumfada Tce  via  Caol.  The  vehicle   depicted  carries  Stagecoach  national  fleet number 19170 &  registration  number  SV57BFU. There will only  be 300 of this model  produced &  each  will  come with  an  individually  numbered   certificate. The  model  reference  number  is  UKBUS0029.

Further  information  regarding  availability  is available   from Lathalmondmodel@aol.com  or  by  sending  a  stamped addressed envelope to  Susan Cameron at 8, Allander  Drive, TORRANCE, Glasgow, G64  4LG.

To view photographs of a pre-production sample of the model click on the links below:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE to view

Saturday 13 March 2010

Thursday 11 March 2010

OM41221 Wright Eclipse Gemini - Bus Eireann Lotabeg CLICK HERE - 1000 pieces
OM45608A BMMO D9 - Midland Red Dudley via Grazebrook Dual destination CLICK HERE
OM45608B BMMO D9- Midland Red Cradley Heath via Grazebrook Dual Destination CLICK HERE
Quantity 1350 pieces (675 of each)

Tuesday 9 March 2010

19812 Daimler CVG6 Orion Aberdeen Corporation CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number:215
Registration number: JRG 215
Route: 21
Destination: Castle Street
Anticipated release date: April

34104 AEC RT3 Greenline CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: RT 3256
Registration number: LLU 615
Route: 722
Destination: Upminster
Anticipated release date: April

37201 Foden S24 8 Wheel Oval Tanker Miers Transport Ltd CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: -
Registration number: FDA 320C
Anticipated release date: April

Details of models announced last week:

22605 AEC Ergo Artic Flatbed Western BRS CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: RH234
Registration number: GEU375N
Anticipated release date: April

28008 Daimler DMS 1 Door Cornish Fairways N.B.C (Western National) CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: 812
Registration number: TGX 848M
Route: 543
Destination: Camborne
Anticipated release date: April

30510 Guy GS Special London Country CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: GS33
Registration number: MXX 333
Route: 336A
Destination: Rickmansworth
Anticipated release date: April

(2nd posting) Monday 8 March 2010

"..... its a RM with no adverts or legal lettering and no fleet names. I wrote to Frank Joyce about these buses to see if they are genuine and to see if they were stolen, I enclose the reply from Frank Joyce and some photo's for the site. It would appear it was the base model for 15618 (Ian Allen 2nd issue) and for 16521 (BR adverts route 88). The box clearly shows 15618 and it also appears as 15618 on the EFE master list as an undecorated bus, so I believe the 2nd run of the 500th Ian Allen should really be numbered 15618A?"

To view the scanned letter from Mr Joyce CLICK HERE
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE
Photograph 6 CLICK HERE
Photograph 7 CLICK HERE

Monday 8 March 2010

I will publish additional details and photographs as soon as I receive them.

Saturday 6 March 2010

We regret to inform you that the two items detailed below from the Corgi April/September 2010 have now been postponed and will be re-launching in August when we preview the October/ March catalogue this is due to tooling delays meaning they will fall outside the period they were planned for.

All previous orders will be cancelled from our system automatically.

- OM46401 – Caetano Levante – National Express – Wembley Stadium W10

- AA39101 – Westland Whirlwind HAR Mk10 – RAF Search and Rescue 22 Sqn, RAF Finningly 1960s

NEW KIT FROM MIRROR IMAGE MODELS
The following news has been received from MIM:

NEW KIT CASTING FROM MIRROR IMAGE MODELS

M14 Bedford JJL Marshall B24F as operated by Goodmans of Eastrea

The kit is made from one piece resin polyurethane body shell with chassis/seating unit, complete with whitemetal wheel sets plus printed glazing and instructions. The cost of the kit is £30.00 each plus £3.00 postage & packaging per order UK only.

This kit is in stock on the Mirror Image Models website www.mirror-image-models.co.uk (if ordering by post make cheques to A's Models of Bolton) and post to:

A's Models of Bolton
P.O. Box 514
Bolton
Lancs
BL1 5YD

Friday 5 March 2010

An escape to the country for Cobham’s latest LT Central Area model

Cobham Bus Museum will be launching another of its sought-after limited-edition EFE 1:76-scale London Transport models at its transport heritage show, which takes place at Wisley Airfield in Surrey on Sunday 11th April

The model in question will be red Central Area RTL 911 running as a Green Line relief on route 718 to Windsor.

Due to the fact that a spare RF coach was usually garaged at both Riverside and Victoria garages, it was quite rare for a Central Area bus to be used in service on Green Line duties.  On the occasion when they did appear, it was very often with the route and destination being chalked onto the blind box.  The Cobham model, however, depicts a well-presented bus from Victoria garage running as GM56 - complete with both front and rear destination blinds – having been substituted for an RMC coach on 27th September 1964.

The Cobham model is based on an actual appearance of this vehicle in this role. Limited to only 360 pieces; the model will feature authentic period advertisements. The ‘Cobham 2010’ branding will only be shown on the box and the certificate.

The model will be available exclusively from the Cobham shop at Wisley Airfield on the 11th April (not Redhill Road), priced at £27 to museum members, and £30 to non-Members. No orders will be accepted prior to the Wisley event. Any models not sold at the event will be available by mail order on 01932 868665 (Weds PM only) or before 9 pm on 01784 242669. Any other enquiries should be directed to info@lbpt.org.

CLICK HERE to view a pre-production sample of the model

NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY BRITBUS
Many thanks to Neil at Time Tunnel Models for advising me of the following new Britbus models:

AN1-24 Leyland Atlantean - North Western CLICK HERE
Reg.No: RTF 634M,
Fleet No: 418,
Route: L3 - Crosby

AN1-26 Leyland Atlantean - London Links CLICK HERE
Reg.No: KPJ 264W,
Fleet No: AN264,
Route: 405 - Crawley

AN1-27 Leyland Atlantean - Maidstone & District CLICK HERE
Reg.No: KPJ 264W,
Fleet No: 5737,
Route: 101 - Maidstone

ES-11 Scania Omnidekka - Brighton & Hove - Chris Moyes CLICK HERE
Reg.No: YN57 FYF,
Fleet No: 686,
Route: 29 - Tunbridge Wells

Thursday 4 March 2010

OM40405B AEC Regent II - Mansfield  District Traction Co. - Pleasley Colliery Dual Destination
Quantity 1000 pieces (500 of each)
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

OM43709 London Trolley Bus Hanwell Broadway - 1400 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
A reminder that the following models are scheduled for release week commencing 8th March:
16119 Leyland PD2 Highbridge Oldham Corporation CLICK HERE
18612 Bristol VR3 Open Top Devon General N.B.C. CLICK HERE
31202 ERF 4 Axle Flatbed British Road Services Wigan CLICK HERE
35302 36’ B.E.T. 6 BAY AEC Reliance Macbraynes CLICK HERE

PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOME RECENTLY RELEASED EFE MODELS
Click on the links below to view photographs of some of the last two batches of EFE models released during February courtesy of Ian Kirby:
16531 Leyland Atlantean OK Motor Services
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

29305 Leyland Olympian Strathclyde’s Buses
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

34405 AEC MKV S H Pratt & Co
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

34905 Leyland Olympian Coach Damory Coaches 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

35601 Thames Trader Robsons of Carlisle
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Tuesday 2 March 2010

March 2010 - News

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