2nd posting Tuesday 29th March 2011

Tuesday 29th March 2011

"It is with great personal sadness that I report on the death on 13th February of Don Fuller, Corgi's Design Manager from 1967-1997. He worked initially in Mettoy's Northampton office before moving to Swansea in the early 1980's, as part of the companies consolidation plans. Following the demise of Mettoy in October 1983, he joined the new and very small Corgi Toys Limited team of which I was part, formed on 29th march 1984. Between then and the company purchase by Mattel and the subsequent move to Leicester in January 1991, Don was instrumental in the modern and forward-looking Corgi Re-branding, with the change of emphasis by then aimed at the adult market. Upon Corgi's move to Leicester Don re-located to Northamptonshire, where he continued as Design manager for Mattel and finally the independent Corgi Classics".

Susan goes onto describes Don's work and how the Corgi Collectors Club was formed.

Don is survived by his wife Bet and daughter Adrienne (formerly of Corgi and now with Oxford Diecast) whom our thoughts should be with at this very sad time.

Saturday 26 March 2011

16132 Leyland PD 2 Highbridge C.I.E. CLICK HERE
Registration number ZJ 1387
Fleet number: R 427
Route: 45
Destination: Burgh Quay
Anticipated release date: May

18206 Daimler Fleetline London Country (Blue Arrow) CLICK HERE
Registration number: CUV 58C
Fleet number: XF 8
Route: A2
Destination: Chels and Industrial Area
Anticipated release date: May

DETAILS OF PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED MODELS
EFE have released details of 4 previously announced models:

27902 Daimler DMS Bus Big Bus Company CLICK HERE
Registration number THM 528M
Fleet number: DMS 1528
Route: -
Destination: -
Anticipated release date: May

29409 Bristol RELH Dual Purpose Cambus N.B.C. CLICK HERE
Registration number GCL 344N
Fleet number: 153
Route: 799
Destination: Cambridge
Anticipated release date: May

36004 Leyland RTL Bus Silver Star CLICK HERE
Registration number KGU 263
Fleet number: 36
Route: -
Destination: Salisbury Market Square
Anticipated release date: April

NEXT EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
The following models are scheduled for release week commencing 11th April:

18715 Bedford SB Duple Vega United Counties CLICK HERE
26324 Guy Arab II Utility Bus Midland Red CLICK HERE
29307 Leyland Olympian Southern National CLICK HERE
35304 BET 6 Bay Twin Lamps Isle of Man Road Services CLICK HERE

Friday 25th March 2011

16011 Leyland PD2 Lowbridge Ribble 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

17226 Leyland National Long 1 Door East Kent
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

31804 RMA Routemaster East London Buses
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view

NEW COMMISSIONED MODEL FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
The latest Jotus newsletter gives details of a new CMNL commissioned model. The model is being produced to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong Transport Society. CLICK HERE to visit the Jotus website. I could not find the model listed so you may need to email them via the "Contact Us" page on their website to order.

Manufacturer.: Creative Master Northcord Ltd
Product Code: To Be Advised
Leyland Olympian Alexander 11m Citybus
Hong Kong Transport Society - 20th Anniversary Bus Model
Fleet No.: 186 (FC 4750)
Route No.: To Be Advised
Limited Edition: 1,000
Scale: 1/76
Type: Die Cast Model
Weight: 0.42kg
Dimension: 148 X 32 X 59mm
Remarks: Pre-Order Now
Price.: US$43.22

Thursday 24th March 2011

GL09B Guy Arab 3 - W. Alexander – Fife CLICK HERE
Fleet number: FRO 586
Registration number: AWG 372
Route number: 305
Destination: Rumbling Well

In addition the two models announced on 19th January are shown as being March releases:

LLB-10 Leyland Lowlander - East Midlands CLICK HERE
Fleet number:  D173
Registration number: 173 NVO
Route number: 1
Destination: Worksop - Chesterfield

R707 Volvo Olympian - Dublin Bus CLICK HERE
Fleet number: RV640
Registration number: 99-D-640
Route number: 120
Destination: Ashtown - Bhaile AS

BusFare Transfers under new ownership

Bus Fare Transfers, the long established 4mm scale model bus waterslide transfer service of Jenne Lowe, has a new owner.

From April 1^st 2011 Bus Fare Transfers service will be operated by David Naylor under the name Omni Scale Models and Accessories.

Jenne Lowe is a well known and established supplier of waterslide transfers for the model bus market in the United Kingdom.

Jenne has developed Bus Fare’s ‘BusTrans’ range of waterslide transfers over a period of years. The BusTrans range includes many exclusive items and also a wide range of ‘after market’/Code 3 transfers for modellers.

Products include a variety of bus company fleet names, logos, period bus side advertisements and associated detailing transfers.

BusTrans transfers are for use on a wide range of model buses. The models are produced by manufacturers such as Creative Master Northcord, Corgi Original Omnibus, Britbus, Exclusive First Editions and the many resin, plastic and white metal kit suppliers.

Additionally Bus Fare also supplied the Phoenix Precision Paints range.

Jenne is retiring from her service and did not want see the BusFare brand and it’s well known and regarded Bus Trans product lines become unavailable as a consequence.

David Naylor has reached an agreement with BusFare to acquire the product stock and continue supply of the range – and to develop it further under the “Omni” brand name.

The new owner is to refresh the existing range of transfers, introducing new items to reflect the current full-size bus industry and its manufacturers and companies.

Further planned developments include accessory items to enhance diecast, resin, plastic and white metal models.

A new website for Omni Scale Models and Accessories is being built for customers to view and purchase products on line. A catalogue, listing items from the existing BusTrans range and new additions, is in the course of preparation.

David intends to consult with individual modellers and groups, model suppliers and manufacturers to conduct market research into what new and unmet requirements exist for the transfer range to be developed further.

David Naylor said:

 “When the opportunity arose to acquire and continue to market and develop the excellent Bus Fare service I was delighted to be able to conclude the deal. I have known Jenne for a number of years, as a customer, friend and fellow MBF (Model Bus Federation) member. Bus Fare has a very good reputation and standing in the bus modelling world –I’m really looking forward to engaging with the existing – and new – customers and moving this great brand into its next phase of development as part of Omni Scale Models and Accessories.

Jenne Lowe said:

“Modellers will be aware that I took over running Bus Fare on the death of my late husband Peter Lowe, who started the service.

I have been in poor health in recent times; hence when David Naylor expressed an interest in Bus Fare, I considered his knowledge and enthusiasm to be the ideal for the takeover of the service.

I would like to thank all my past loyal customers who have supported my service over the years – especially since 1994.

I hope they will continue to give David the same support and custom to enable the service to continue and grow in its new guise."

Enquires to:

Omni Scale Models & Accessories
PO BOX 9988
Market Harborough
Leiestershire
LE16 0GD

Telephone 07851 696911

Wednesday 23 March 2011

EFE PHOTOGRAPHS OF RECENTLY RELEASED MODELS
EFE have very kindly supplied me with photographs showing most of the production versions of the standard release models released since 1st January. In addition to those already released the list shows the production versions of a number of models due for release during April:

15109 Leyland National MK1 Long Plymouth City Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

16130 Leyland PD2 Highbridge Burnley Colne & Nelson
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

16131 Leyland PD2 Highbridge Lancaster City Transport 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

16226 Bristol MW Western National NBC
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

16533 Leyland MCW Atlantean - Sunderland District
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

18715 Bedford SB Duple Vega - United Counties
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

24203 Alexander Fleetline Maidstone & District N.B.C.
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

24327 30’ Bet Dual Purpose North Western
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

25211 Bristol RELL Hants & Dorset
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

25306 Duple Half Cab East Yorks
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

26324 Guy Arab II Utility Bus - Midland Red
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

26409 Daimler Utility Lytham St Annes
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

27315 Leyland TD1 Wilts & Dorset
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

31203 ERF KV 4 Axle Flatbed - Smiths of Maddiston
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

31505 RM Routemaster Platinum East London
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

32305 Bristol RELH Coach - Royal Blue
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

34906 Leyland Olympian Western National 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

35205 AEC BET Devon General
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

35304 BET 6 Bay Twin Lamps - Isle of Man Road Services
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

37501 AEC MKV 4 Axle Dropside Briton Ferry Steel 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

37601 AEC Ergo 2 Axle Flatbed Alan Firmin
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Tuesday 22 March 2011

NEWS OF A COMMISSIONED CMNL MODEL FOR SCOTTISH VINTAGE BUS MUSEUM
The below news release has been received from Susan Cameron:

Susan Cameron has announced  that she has once again 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 20/21 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 the  chosen model is based on the Creative Master Northcord Limited  Enviro400 casting & the  featured  vehicle is from the Stagecoach Strathtay  fleet. The model carries  “Tayway”local route network branding &  the destination  featured is route 73, Ninewells Hospital via  Carnoustie. The  vehicle  depicted  carries  Stagecoach  national  fleet number 19654 &  registration number  SV60DPX. There will only  be 300 of this model produced & each will come with an individually numbered certificate.

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.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Monday 21 March 2011

New Limited edition Routemaster Bus RMC 1485-485 CLT at ModelZone

ModelZone, the UK’s largest specialist model retailer is launching a new Limited Edition Routemaster from Sunstar, the expert in miniature replica models.

The new model is of an East London RMC, on express route X15, the Beckton Express, destination Oxford Circus. The real bus is still operating for Ensign Bus Company. Of particular note is the fact that this is the first appearance of the Sunstar RMC in red livery, the correct three piece front destination blinds and the correct Beckton Express nearside slipboard.

With only 639 available worldwide this precision engineered 1:24 scale die-cast replica of the RMC 1485-485CLT, has been hand crafted to the highest standards.  Each model is hand assembled and has over 250 parts.  With detailed research into the original decoration to reproduce this iconic bus, this limited edition is a must for all collectors.

Features include:

·        Only 639 pieces worldwide, exclusive to ModelZone

·        Limited Edition Certificate

·        Detailed AEC engine with opening bonnet

·        Working front wheels

·        Fully detailed interior, baggage compartment and chassis

·        Authentic livery and destination panels

Price: £124.99

Available May 2011.  To secure your model you can pre-order NOW at any ModelZone store or call our Mail Order number 0208 686 0096 quoting product code ABH2915.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE to view

Friday 18 March 2011

16011 Leyland PD2 Lowbridge Ribble 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

17226 Leyland National Long 1 Door East Kent
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

29307 Leyland Olympian Southern National
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

31804 RMA Routemaster East London Buses
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

NEWS OF A NEW SUNSTAR MODEL
Many thanks to Ray from Modelzone Sunderland for advising me of a new Sunstar model exclusive to Modelzone:
Stock code: 2915
Routemaster RMC East London
Fleet number: RMC 1485
Registration number: 485 CLT
Route number: X15
Destination: Oxford Circus
Quantity: 639

REVELL ROUTEMASTER KIT
Further to my previous news articles on the above. I am grateful to Peter Rigarlsford who has contacted Revell enquiring if the kit is to be 1:32 or 1:24th scale. He received the following reply:

"When we printed our catalogue in October last year, it was planned to be done in scale 1/32. But later on, after a couple of discussions, we changed the whole project on to the bigger 1/24 scale. That´s final now. The model kit will become available very later this year, actually we suppose in November, right in time for Christmas Season".

Thursday 17th March 2011

RECENTLY ANNOUNCED EFE MODELS - PHOTOGRAPHS
Click on the links below to view photographs courtesy of EFE showing 4 recently announced models:

12309 Harrington Grenadier - Black and White
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

27902 Daimler DMS open top Big Bus Company
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view

28820 Leyland Titan Blue Triangle
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view

30710 AEC Renown - A1 Service
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

36004 RTL Silver Star
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

2nd posting Tuesday 15th March 2011

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD - NEWS RELEASE
The below email has been received this morning from CMNL:

RE: CMNL Ribble MPD Appeal - update

CMNL is delighted to receive many replies on this matter that included great photographs from one correspondent and an accurate memory from an EMMS employee from that time.

CMNL should like to make a public thanks for this assistance in making a more accurate model bus.

Tuesday 15th March 2011

I will publish more details as soon as I hear anything.

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM COVENTRY MODEL AND HOBBY SHOW
Further to my News article of 10th March, I am grateful to George Marcar for sending me photographs of three of the new EFE models:

27902 Daimler DMS open top Big Bus Company
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view

28820 Leyland Titan Blue Triangle
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view

99935 Isle of Wight tube train in dinosaur livery
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view

Monday 14th March 2011

NEW MODEL ANNOUNCED BY EFE
EFE had a stand at Acton and I am grateful to Ian Campbell for advising me that a previously unannounced EFE model was on display:
12309 Harrington Grenadier - Black and White

I will let you know more details as soon as I hear anything.

PHOTOGRAPH OF RECENTLY RELEASED EFE MODEL
Click on the links below to view photographs of one of the EFE models released last week:
35802 SLF Dart Series 1 Brighton & Hove
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Sunday 13 March 2011

Friday 11 March 2011

PRESS RELEASE - NEW SCALE MODEL OF ROUTEMASTER FRM1 BY JOTUS
I have received the following press release this afternoon from Jotus:

Jotus, the resin model specialist are well known for their range of fantastically detailed models and among the model bus fraternity they have built up a superb reputation.

They started with their quirky qb-art Art Routemasters, but recently have recently raised the benchmark with the brilliant model of the unique London Transport Volvo Ailsa B55 V3 with it’s twin staircases and anyone who has bought this model knows that the detail and shape are perfect.

Jotus realise that their models can never compete with the die-cast manufacturers and therefore like to specialise in the unique vehicles that these companies would never consider, as the expected sales would not make the expensive die-cast tooling costs viable. This however is a blessing to the collector, as Jotus will produce to models he has only dreamt about.

The next London bus to follow on form the V3 is the unique one–off FRM1 – the Front Entrance Rear Engined Routemaster, designed in 1964 and built in 1966 and released to the public around Christmas, it was to be operated as ‘one-man’. The bus utilised as much as 80% of the components from the conventional Routemaster. After several public routes, including the Round London Sightseeing tour it in 1983 was handed over to the London Transport Museum.

The Jotus model be limited editions and will show FRM1 on route 76 to Tottenham, 284 to Potters Bar and the Sightseeing Tour.  Jotus models are made from resin and white metal and similar to the popular die-cast models is to a scale of 1:76, which is OO gauge in model railways.

The FRM1 will sell for US$77 (about £48 at today’s rate) plus postage, which can range from £6.55 to £22.0 depending upon how quickly you want the model.

The model will be available on line form www.jotus.com

We look forward to Jotus focussing on these unique models and can enjoyably speculate about what Joe of Jotus is thinking of for the next model perhaps RFW, BEA 1½-decker, RTC1, Inter Station C – who knows, but be sure to get one of these FRMs

For further information contact Joe at jotus@hkstar.com or Sindy at sindy@jotus.com or Les at LLiLtd@aol.com

CLICK HERE to download a flyer for the model which gives details of the first three releases of FRM1. Please note this PDF document is 250KB in size so may take a while to download

NEW MODEL FROM EFE
Unfortunately I was unable to attend the Model and Hobby show in Coventry last weekend, but EFE have advised me that they had two new models on display
28820 Leyland Titan Blue Triangle
99935 Isle of Wight tube train in dinosaur livery
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view

Also on display were samples of the two models announced in the latest Subscriber Newsletter
27902 Daimler DMS open top Big Bus Company
36004 RTL Silver Star

A further model on display was the long awaited Cambridge model
29409 Bristol RELH Coach Cambus CLICK HERE to view

EFE have advised that they will let me have photographs of models 27902, 28820 and 36004 early next week.

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
16131 Leyland PD2 Highbridge Lancaster City Transport CLICK HERE 
24327 30’ Bet Dual Purpose North Western CLICK HERE
25211 Bristol RELL Hants & Dorset CLICK HERE
35802 SLF Dart Series 1 Brighton & Hove CLICK HERE

Thursday 10 March 2011

31503D Routemaster London Transport CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: RM1095
Registration number: 95 CLT
Route number: 117
Destination: Egham Station

31503E Routemaster London Transport CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: RM1134
Registration number: 134 CLT
Route number: 81B
Destination: London Airport Central

Both Routemaster's will be priced at £32.99 each.

In addition the residue of the following models (after Subscriber offer orders have been dealt with) will be on sale priced at £29.99 each.

99709 Red & White RELH CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: RC 269
Registration number: SAX 2G
Route number: -
Destination: Aberdare

99710 United RELH CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: 1285
Registration number: BHN 585H
Route number:204
Destination: Ashington

99711 United RELH CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: 1215
Registration number: 15 XHN
Route number: 202
Destination: Newcastle

Please note: 99712 Royal Blue Plaxton Panorama (CLICK HERE to view) has totally sold out and non are available for sale at Acton.

Wednesday 9 March 2011

Photographs of new Sunstar models
Further to my News report of 22 February, click on the links below to view photographs of the new Sunstar models:

H5012 Bedford OB Bowles Coaches CLICK HERE
H5013 Bedford OB Coach - British Railways CLICK HERE
H2928 1948 RT 962 - JXC 490 - Red London Transport CLICK HERE
H2927 1948 RT 1045 - JXN 73 - Green London Transport CLICK HERE

Photographs of Revell Kit Routemaster
Further to my News article of 23rd February, click on the links below to view photographs of a professionally built finished model. The model will carry the Revell stock code 07651:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE to view

Tuesday 8 March 2011

New models:
27902 Daimler DMS open top Big Bus Company
36004 RTL Silver Star

Display events:
Mr Frank Joyce describes how they have received a great deal of reaction from subscribers and enthusiasts following EFE's decision to end their sponsorship of Showbus. "Many have been very enthusiastic and appreciative of the fact we will be taking our display to Museum Rally's around the country. By travelling out with our display to alternative venues it will allow us to tailor the display to suit whichever part of the country we are visiting and by doing this we hope to stimulate more people from that locality to visit the museum event. After being contacted by a number of museums inviting us to events, we are in discussions as to which events it might be possible for us to attend".

Mr Joyce goes onto say that the first display this year will be at LT Musuem Acton Depot on 12/13th March. This will be followed by Cobham Spring gathering at Dunsfold park airfield on Sunday April 10th.

LT MUSEUM ACTON WEEKEND 12/13 MARCH
A reminder that the next Acton event takes place this weekend. As reported in February two special RM models have been produced by EFE for the event. Photographs of both models can be found on my News update of 17th February CLICK HERE

Monday 7 March 2011

In conducting its research for making the Ribble MPD UKBUS3032 model, CMNL is informed that the subject bus (702 - W702 BFV) also operated on loan to East Midland Motor Services.

If CMNL decides to make the bus operating for EMMS, CMNL is seeking information regarding the correct legal address on the nearside of the bus.

Did it continue to carry Stagecoach Ribble legal information, or did it receive East Midland Motor Services legal address during its period on loan to EMMS? If 702 carried EMMS lettering, CMNL would appreciate seeing an example of that lettering.

Further clarification is also sought on the points listed below -

1. Did (701 and) 702 have the same depth of rear stripes as the Pointer I for Cambus? (Compare the photo of the Cambus Plaxton Pointer 1 with the pre-production sample of UKBUS3032)

2. Was the rear window emergency lettering to the standard Plaxton style? (IN EMERGENCY BREAK GLASS - placed at the top of the window on two black stickers)

3. Was the lettering on the engine door to standard Plaxton style? (ENGINE OIL - large size lettering - and LIFT FLAP FOR EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP - small size lettering)

If you are able to provide photographic evidence or a clear memory to answer the questions regarding this model, please contact Danny Chan at the email address below by 31st March 2011:

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

cmnl_consultation@yahoo.com

Friday 4th March 2011

16533 Leyland MCW Atlantean - Sunderland District CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 325
Registration number: 9325 PT
Route number: -
Destination: Sunderland, South Hetton
Due date: April

26324 Guy Arab II Utility Bus - Midland Red CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 2582
Registration number: HHA 59
Route number: 118
Destination: Birmingham
Due date: April

31203 ERF KV 4 Axle Flatbed - Smiths of Maddiston CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 118
Registration number: KMS 71
Due date: April

34105 Double Deck RT - London Country NBC CLICK HERE
Fleet number: RT 604
Registration number: HLX 421
Route number: 403
Destination: West Croydon
Due date: April

Details of previously announced models:
The following models were announced on the last EFE subscriber Newsletter during February:
18715 Bedford SB Duple Vega - United Counties CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 113
Registration number: ODL 51
Route number:
Destination: Clacton
Due date: April

32305 Bristol RELH Coach - Royal Blue CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 2379
Registration number: OTA 639G
Route number:
Destination: Kingsbridge, Bridport & Exeter
Due date: April

35304 BET 6 Bay Twin Lamps - Isle of Man Road Services CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 97
Registration number: 697 HMN
Route number: 40
Destination: St. John’s
Due date: April

Thursday 3 March 2011

Atlas Editions
ATLAS0114655511 Daimler CWA6 - Douglas Corporation Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Creative Master Northcord Ltd
UKBUS6030 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 Stagecoach in Devon
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

MODELS FOR SALE 20%OFF
A reminder that to free some space for me to sort out some more models to sell from my collection, I am currently offering 20% off the marked price on all models for sale on my Sale Page CLICK HERE to view. The 20% discount applies to all orders until Monday 14th March.

Wednesday 2nd February 2011

PHOTOGRAPHS OF A RECENTLY RELEASED EFE MODEL
Click on the links below to view photographs of a recently released EFE model:
15002DL Leyland National - Brighton Hove & District
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view

2nd posting Tuesday 1st March 2011

UKBUS6030 Alexander Dennis Enviro400

Stagecoach in Devon

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 UKBUS6030. It is carrying Stagecoach South West’s Exeter Park & Ride livery.

UKBUS6030 represents fleet number 19570 (WA59 FWS) that was new in December 2009.

Stagecoach South West’s Exeter Park & Ride fleet was introduced in December 2009. It was the result of a year long project with Devon County Council and a joint investment of £2.5 million in new vehicles. There are 3 liveries in the fleet: RED, BLUE and GREEN, representing the Park & Ride sites of Honiton Road, Sowton and Matford located around Exeter’s perimeter. The liveries reflect the natural elements of earth, sea and landscape, highlighting what makes living in Devon so special.

Since their original launch in 1987 the Park & Ride sites have grown to not only provide an important greener travel option for car users but also as a vital commuter link for workers situated on the outskirts of the city and now carry in excess of 1.5 million passengers a year.

The model shows the RED livery for the Honiton Road Park & Ride site. Creative Master Northcord UKBUS1024 Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Trident model (S802 BWC) carries Stagecoach in Devon Park & Ride livery. Both replicas are representing the significant success of the service in past decades.

Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior of both saloons. The features inside the compartments represent the really outstanding layout of the bus, including the extensive portrayal of handrails on both upper and lower decks and replicating the additional monitors in both saloons. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.

The brand new Enviro400 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS6030 model is limited to 828 pieces worldwide.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Tuesday 1st March 2011

March 2011 - News

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