May 2010 - News

This page displays news for the current month. To view a previous months news Click here
Do you have any news or information not listed here, if so please e-mail me

 

MODELS FOR SALE

To view models from my collection for sale CLICK HERE

 

NEW KITS ANNOUNCED BY KINGSWAY MODELS
The below news has been received from Kingsway Models. Click on the links below to view photographs of the kits:

CFNT Crosville Flint Garage - the now demolished garage in Flint North Wales.
WWMD Woolworths Market Drayton, with labels for traditional or recent signs. Similar to that at Ledbury and possibly others.
AP LTs Seven Kings Garage - later rebuilt and then demolished. Last all RT garage.

The Flint kit was designed in response to a request from a former Crosville driver, who fortunately was able to locate a single but good photograph!

Seven Kings is shown built up as supplied, but also incorporated into a simple diorama. Further details can be found at http://www.kingswaymodels.com/page18.htm

Woolworths is the latest in a 'non bus' range. Further releases will hopefully include other typical high street shops of the past.

Crosville Flint garage
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Woolworths Market Drayton
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view

Seven Kings garage
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

NEWS FROM OXFORD DIECAST
The below news has been received from Oxford Diecast, although many of the models mentioned are outside the general remit of this site I thought the news would be of interest to many of you:

We will be increasing our prices in June, only by small amounts. Some of the small 76 scale by £0.25 and the 1:43 cars  by £0.50.

This is for two reasons :

1.    The exchange rates have increased our prices.

2.    Our need to increase wages at the factory to ensure that we pay our labour premium rates.

The prices will come into affect during the next Globe (126 - releasing 15th June). The purpose of the email is to to inform you of this move, all orders prior to this date will be processed at the current rates.

I also take this opportunity to update you with our release programme over the next six months.

1:76 Scale

  • Modern Haulage D-Tec CombiTrailer (to accept containers from the leading railway manufacturers.)
  • Bedford J1 Lomas Ambulance
  • Land Rover Defender
  • Modern Ford Transit
  • Land Rover Series 1 Transporter
  • Scania Aerial Fire Engine
  • TK Organ Box Van
  • Golf GTI
  • Mini Old and New
  • MAN Pump
  • ------------------------------------------------------------
  • 1930’s Standard Flying Twelve & Riley Kestrel.
  • 1930's Riley Kestrel
  • 1930’s Alvis Speed 20 Cross & Ellis
  • 1930’s SS Jaguar
  • 1940’s Wolseley 6/80
  • 1940’s Wolseley 18/85
  •  1950’s MG ZB
  • 1940’s Commer Q25 Van
  • 1950’s AEC Regent III/Merryweather Fire Engine
  • 2009 Scania Pump Fire Engine
  • Hot Dog Trailer
  • Eddie Stobart Truck Liveries
  • Many New Liveries across our model range

1:43 Scale

  • Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster
  • Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane
  • ------------------------------------------------------
  • New Austin Low Loader Taxi
  • New Land Rover Series 1 Fire
  • Vauxhall Cresta Friary Estate
  • Sunbeam Talbot 90 MKII/IIA
  • Ford Thames Van/Minibus
  • New liveries across our range

1:148 N 

  • Dennis F12 Fire Engine
  • Caravan
  • Tram
  • ------------------------------------------------------
  • 1960’s Cresta Friary Estate
  • 1950’s Mk VIII Jaguar
  • 1930’s SS Jaguar
  • 1950’s Series 1 88” Land Rover
  • Q1 Trolleybus
  • AEC RF
  • Scammell Scarab

1:72 Aircraft

  • Spitfire IXE
  • -------------------------------------------------
  • Battle of Britain Set
  • Lavochkin
  • P51D Mustang
  • Mitsubishi A6M Zero
  • Messerschmitt Bf 110G-2

Triang

  • Tugs/Barges/Cranes/Launches/Lightships

Cararama 

  • New colour Fords Cortina/Capri/Escort/Corsair/Anglia
  • Audi/Fiat/BMW/Porsche/Mini/BMW/Beetle/Volvo/Golf/Freelander

ATLAS EDITIONS BEDFORD OB WALLACE ARNOLD PHOTOGRAPHS
Click on the links below to view photographs of Atlas Editions model ATLAS003:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE to view

Sunday 30 May 2010


PHOTOGRAPHS OF RECENT EFE RELEASES
Click on the links below to view photographs of some recent EFE releases courtesy of Ian Kirby:

17508 Leyland National MkII Long 1 Door Western Scottish
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

19812 Daimler CVG6 Orion Aberdeen Corporation
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

22605 AEC Ergo artic Flatbed Western B.R.S
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

26207 Guy Arab 1 Utility Bus Bristol Tramways
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

28008 Daimler DMS 1 door Cornish Fairways N.B.C.
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

29001DL GM Standard Fleetline Birkenhead & District
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

29805 Wright Dennis Lance Southend Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

30510 Guy GS London Country
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

30511 Guy GS Special Stevenson's
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

35801 Plaxton SLF Dart MkI 1 Door Arriva Medway Towns
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

37201 Foden S24 8 Wheel Oval Tanker Miers Transport Ltd
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS
I can confirm that the third model has now been released:
Bedford OB - Wallace Arnold (W.A Tours) CLICK HERE

NEXT ATLAS EDITIONS MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Atlas editions have confirmed that the following model is scheduled for release in June:
ATLAS005 Q1 Trolleybus London Transport

Saturday 29 May 2010


CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD MODELS UKBUS4017 AND UKBUS6028
Click on the links below to view high resolution photographs of the two models released in Hong Kong yesterday:

UKBUS4017 Alexander “Royale” / Volvo Olympian West Coast Motors
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

UKBUS6028 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 Arriva Merseyside
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

NEW N GAUGE MODELS ANNOUNCED BY OXFORD DIECAST
Oxford Diecast have announced a new N gauge tram to add to their range of N-gauge models.
NTR001 London Transport Tram due Q4 2010 further details will be given when known

Two other n-gauge models are also announced:
NRM011 Routemaster London Transport
NOB009 Bedford OB Seagull Coaches

Friday 28 May 2010


PRESS RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
The two press releases below have been received from CMNL today:

UKBUS4017 Alexander “Royale” / Volvo Olympian

West Coast Motors, Campbeltown

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander “Royale” / Volvo Olympian UKBUS4017. It is carrying West Coast Motors’ all-red livery.

UKBUS4017 represents P281 PSX that was new to Lothian Buses.

Although Lothian Buses’ fleet number 281 was not significant numerically, as the first or last member of the class, she did attain “iconic” status in her latter days at Lothian Buses because of the application of a full offside advert for “Scottish Widows”

After withdrawal by Lothian Buses, their former 281 was converted to single-door format and, unlike the earlier conversion of 430 in the Lothian fleet that has also come into WCM ownership, 281 has a tidier conversion with standard-sized windows on the nearside, lower deck.

Following conversion to single door format, 281 entered service from Dunoon depot in order to provide additional capacity for the world-famous Cowal Gathering at the end of August 2009 and thereafter transferred to Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute that lies within Scotland’s Firth of Clyde.

UKBUS4017 is featured on route 490 to Rothesay Joint Campus, the location for Rothesay Primary School and Rothesay Academy. The intermediate blind features the company name “West Coast Motors”.

UKBUS4017 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted gasket windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. When the UKBUS4018 model of N401 GSX is released, collectors can make a detailed comparison of all different lettering on the two models that set them apart from each other.

Another main feature on the UKBUS4017 model is the extensive handrails on both upper deck and lower deck.  It is one of the significant achievements on this casting. The headlight and indicator units at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.

The brand new Volvo Olympian Royale 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 UKBUS4017 model is limited to 528 pieces worldwide.

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

UKBUS6028 Alexander Dennis Enviro400

Arriva Merseyside

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 UKBUS6028. It is carrying Arriva’s corporate “inter-urban” livery with “crossriver express” route branding.

UKBUS6028 represents fleet number 4408 (CX58 FZV) that was new in January 2009.

Arriva North West took delivery of these stunning new vehicles in early January 2009 for use on the company’s prestigious Cross River Express Services that operate between an assortment of busy towns on the Wirral Peninsula, through both of the famous Mersey Tunnels beneath the River Mersey, to Liverpool. These vehicles resulted in both the 437 and the 432 / 433 services becoming fully accessible for the first time.

Such has been the success of these vehicles, that the company has outgrown its current timetable due to popular customer demand and will be increasing the level of service on the Cross River Express later in 2010.

Unlike the previous UKBUS6023 Arriva Northumbria, UKBUS6028 is representing the latest Arriva specifications on ADL Enviro400 vehicles. These are including the angled staircase behind the driver’s cab, new driving cab window, and new emergency window at the back.

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 UKBUS6028 model is limited to 900 pieces worldwide.

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

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Thursday 27 May 2010


CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
19812 Daimler CVG6 Orion Aberdeen Corporation CLICK HERE  
29001DL GM Standard Fleetline Birkenhead & District CLICK HERE
30511 Guy GS Special Stevenson's CLICK HERE
35801 Plaxton SLF Dart MkI 1 Door Arriva Medway Towns CLICK HERE

Monday 24 May 2010


CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD - LATHALMOND COMMISSIONED MODEL
Further to my news article of 13th March 2010, click on the links below to view photographs of the production version of the model. The model is scheduled for released at the Lathalmond open weekend in August but if you would like to order one of them in advance please email Susan Cameron at Lathalmondmodel@aol.com for details, cost etc.

UKBUS0029
Alexander Dennis ALX400 - Stagecoach in Lochaber
Fleet number: 19170
Registration number: SV57 BFU
Route number: 46
Destination: Corpach Drumfada Terr via Caol
Certificated quantity: 300
Anticipated release date: August 2010

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 6 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 7 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 8 CLICK HERE to view

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD - JOHN AYREY COMMISSIONED MODEL
Click on the links below to view photographs of the production version of this model:
UKVAN0001
Mercedes Sprinter - John Ayrey Diecasts
Registration number: YE59 JOH
Quantity: 1008 (not certificated)

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

Wednesday 19 May 2010


EFE AT AEC CENTENARY RALLY  - PUMP HOUSE MUSEUM WALTHAMSTOW
EFE have asked me to advise you that Frank and Brenda Joyce will be attending the above event on 23rd May and will be very pleased to meet EFE Subscribers and other collectors. They will be in the main Museum building with a display of new release models and on behalf of the Museum will also be selling a selection of current models to raise funds for the Museums future expansion and development.

More information about the event can be found at the Museums website www.leavalleyexperience.co.uk

Tuesday 18 May 2010


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

News Release

CMNL UK Release Update

Update on planned releases for Period 1 (January - April) 2010

1. UKBUS3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD

UKBUS3032 : Stagecoach Ribble (702 – W702 BFV) – September 2010

2. UKBUS4000 range : The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian

UKBUS4014 : First in Glasgow (30107 – K174 EUX) – July 2010

UKBUS4017 : West Coast Motors (P281 PSX) – May 2010
UKBUS4018 : West Coast Motors (N401 GSX) – May 2010
SPECIAL NOTE : the two items above will be released as individual models, not as part of a twin-pack
3. UKBUS5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro

UKBUS5024 : Go-Northern (5281 – NK07 KPR) – July 2010

UKBUS5026 : Arriva The Shires  (3929 – BG59 FCZ) – August 2010

4. UKBUS6000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400

UKBUS6028 : Arriva Merseyside (4408 – CX58 FZV) - May 2010

UKBUS6031 : London General E400H Hybrid (EH5 – LX58 DDO) - June 2010

5. UKBUS7000 range : The Scania OmniCity

UKBUS7012 : Arriva Durham County (4647 – NK05 GXA) – September 2010

6. UKBUS8000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart
UKBUS8015 : Docklands Buses (SE46 – LX10 AVD) -  September 2010
UKBUS8016 : First London (DMS 44414 – YX09 FLP) -  June 2010
7. UKBUS9000 range : The Scania OmniCity Double-Decker
UKBUS9004 : Thames Travel (408 – DU08 HGM) -  June 2010

8. UKPLUS range of associated street furniture

UKPLUS 1005 – Southampton bus stop set – September 2010

Future planned releases for Period 2 (May - August) 2010

1. UKBUS0000 range : Commissioned Models

No new releases, for sale through the CMNL dealer network, are planned for the current period.

2. UKBUS1000 range : The Alexander ALX400/Dennis Trident

UKBUS1049 : Magic Bus (17647 – W647 RND) – August 2010

UKBUS1050 : Stagecoach in Hull (18434 – YN06 LML) – July 2010

3. UKBUS2000 range : The Plaxton President/Dennis Trident

UKBUS2018 : Edinburgh Tour (515 – V515 ESC) - August 2010

4. UKBUS3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD

UKBUS3033 : Thamesdown Transport (102 – KE53 VDY) – July 2010

5. UKBUS4000 range : The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian
No new releases are planned for the current period
6. UKBUS5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro
No new releases are planned for the current period
7. UKBUS5100 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro G

UKBUS5113 : Bournemouth University (4001 – BX02 YYZ) – August 2010

8. UKBUS6000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400

UKBUS6030 : Stagecoach in Devon (Park & Ride) (19570 – WA59 FWS) - August 2010

9. UKBUS7000 range : The Scania OmniCity

No new releases are planned for the current period

10. UKBUS8000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart
UKBUS8017 : Arriva Southern Counties  (4055 – GN09 AXH) -  August 2010
UKBUS8018 : Hedingham (L370 – EU58 JCJ) -  July 2010
11. UKBUS9000 range : The Scania OmniCity Double-Decker
UKBUS9005 : Reading Buses (1128 – HE58 KCE) -  July 2010
UKBUS9006 : Transdev London  (SP164 – YP59 OEZ) -  August 2010
12. HKBUS2000 range : The Alexander RX-type/Leyland Olympian

No new releases are planned for the current period

13. UKPLUS range of associated street furniture

No new releases are planned for the current period

14. UKVAN range

UKVAN1008 : Rygor Commercials (WU59 KXM) – August 2010

15. Irish models

No new releases are planned for the current period

Please note that the release dates quoted above are anticipated completion dates, not necessarily when the models will be on sale at your retailer. Some detail may change during the production process.

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Monday 17 May 2010


CORGI RELEASES
I received an email from Corgi today listing the scheduled releases between now and week commencing 21st June. There are NO buses scheduled for release in this
period.

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
I can confirm that the following models have now been released. many thanks to Peter at Yardley Wood Bus Club for letting me know:
UKBUS2017 Plaxton President Stagecoach in Hull CLICK HERE
UKBUS6029 Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 Alexander Dennis Ltd. Hybrid Demonstrator CLICK HERE
UKBUS9003 Scania OmniCity Double-Decker Metrobus 
CLICK HERE
UKVAN0001 Mercedes Sprinter Van - John Ayrey Diecast CLICK HERE

EFE ARRIVA COMMISSIONED MODEL
Further to my earlier News releases click on the links below to view photographs of the production versions of the two models, courtesy of EFE:

33103 Routemaster (open top) Arriva in London (Heritage blinds)
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view

33103A Routemaster (open top) Arriva in London (Route 123 blinds)
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view

I am aware that some of you may have been having trouble finding the link to reserve one of these models on the Arriva website. I contacted Arriva and they replied that they had an IT problem which they were working on. Hopefully it will be working soon.

Friday 14 May 2010


CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD JB0001 MERCEDES CITARO G - KEISEI BUS - PHOTOGRAPHS
Further to my News article of yesterday, click on the links below to view photographs of the production version of this model:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 6 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 7 CLICK HERE to view

Thursday 13 May 2010


CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD PRESS RELEASE
The below press release was issued today by CMNL, I hope to publish a selection of high resolution photographs of this model tomorrow evening:

JB0001 Mercedes-Benz Citaro G

Keisei Bus

Creative Master Northcord Limited has now proudly released the first Mercedes-Benz Citaro G bendy-bus replica in Japanese bus operation. It is JB0001 Keisei Bus.

Keisei Bus is a big name in Chiba, Japan. Keisei Bus has operated articulated buses in Makuhari New City area since 1998. It is the first Japanese operator to have a fleet of the articulated buses running on the public roads. Keisei Bus was having brand new Volvo B10M bendi-buses with Fuji Heavy Industry bodywork. Keisei Bus acquired 10 brand new Mercedes-Benz Citaro G Euro5 buses to replace the Volvos. All new buses entered into service in February 2010, running in a loop service between Makuhari Hongo Station, Makuhari New City, Kaihin Makuhari Station and Marine Stadium.

The Mercedes-Benz Citaro G JB0001 model’s clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, double-glazed windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the model is the extensive portrayal of handrails. The headlight / indicator units at the front and indicator / tail light units at the rear are made of individual components to look more realistic.

The JB0001 three-door Mercedes-Benz G bus model is limited to 200 pieces for the UK, Australia, P.R. of China and Hong Kong. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (China), and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.

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

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Wednesday 12 May 2010


EFE ARRIVA COMMISSIONED MODELS STOCK CODES
Further to my News article of 7th May, EFE have advised that the stock codes are as follows:
Heritage blinds = 33103
Route 123 blinds = 33103A

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD JOHN AYREY COMMISSIONED MERCEDES SPRINTER VAN
Further to my News article of yesterday, click on the links below to view pre-production sample photographs of  the model and photographs of the actual van modelled:

UKVAN0001 Mercedes Sprinter Van - John Ayrey Diecast
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view

The actual Mercedes Sprinter Van - John Ayrey Diecast
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Tuesday 11 May 2010


NEW KITS FROM KINGSWAY MODELS
Kingsway models have advised me of the release of two new kits:

New from Kingsway are two kits - HE High Wycombe and FB Ferodo Bridge

High Wycombe was an LT country area garage that had been built for Amersham & District. It was subsequently transferred to LCBS in 1970. The building remains in use today as a Staples stationery shop.

The completed model measures 14.5" wide by 4" deep.

The Ferodo bridge was a once familiar sight in many towns across the country. This one is modelled on one that stands on a now bypassed section of the North Circular Road. The model can be built as either a complete single span bridge or as a half relief double span bridge. Ideal for displaying model buses, as well as cars and commercial vehicles. The bridge deck is not included - stout card or thin ply can be used as required.

Both kits as well as the rest of the range can be seen and purchased from www.kingswaymodels.com  The Ferodo Bridge costs £8 and High Wycombe costs £14 both including postage to UK.

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

High Wycombe
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

FB Ferodo Bridge
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

JOHN AYREY CMNL COMMISSIONED MODEL VAN
Many thanks to Peter at Yardley Wood Bus Club for passing on details of a John Ayrey commissioned Creative Master Northcord Ltd model:

John Ayrey Die-Casts are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of a 1:76 scale version of their recently delivered Mercedes Sprinter High Roof Van. The model is finished in the authentic John Ayrey Diecasts livery of red & gold on a metallic black base colour, featuring accurate lettering and correct number plates.

UKVAN0001 is contained within a specially shaped plastic blister tray that has a clear plastic cover to hold the model securely in place. The blister is attached to a well presented card backing sheet incorporating the ‘John Ayrey Diecasts’ logo, the ‘Creative Master Northcord’ logo & standard CMNL packaging colours.. The model can be accessed by peeling the top plastic cover away from the card backing sheet and removing the tray. For the retailer, this new form of expendable packaging has been designed so it can be displayed hung from a wall-mounted display, or it can also be placed in a free-standing position.

Key features of the UKVAN series, include interior detail showing the driver’s instrument binnacle, steering wheel, single driver’s seat and twin passenger seat at the front, and also chassis detail that includes replicated drive-train and exhaust system as well as fuel tank and spare wheel. The windscreen wipers are individually made pieces and therefore the models are not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

The UKVAN0001 model will be available during May, and will be an initial un-certificated run of 1,008 pieces.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view

Monday 10 May 2010


CONFIRMED RELEASE CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD COMMISSIONED MODEL
Harburn Hobbies have advised that they have now taken stock of their commissioned CMNL model and are beginning to process orders. Model details:

UKBUS0031
Registration number: P262PSX
Fleet number 262
Route: 12
Destination: Leith
Quantity: 300 pieces.

The model can be purchased from Harburn Hobbies CLICK HERE to visit their website for contact details. The model costs £35.99 + £2.00 p&p.

To view photographs of the model courtesy of Harburn Hobbies click on the links below:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view

Saturday 8 May 2010


NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY EFE
The latest EFE subscriber mailing arrived this morning and has details of 4 new models:

16224 Bristol MW Coach Devon General NBC
19305 Atkinson Artic Flatbed Suttons
24818 Plaxton Hoppa First Halifax
27626 Wright Volvo Endurance West Riding

No other details are given at this time.

TWO NEW EFE COMMISSIONED MODELS ANNOUNCED BY ARRIVA LONDON
The Arriva website CLICK HERE carries details of two new commissioned models Photographs of both models are shown on the website, I have replicated the text from their website below:

"Open top Routemaster model commissioned to celebrate route 123

1:76 scale model of RMC 1464 commissioned to celebrate 50 years of route 123To celebrate 50 years of route 123 in London, Arriva London’s Heritage Fleet have commissioned EFE, the premier scale model manufacturer, to produce a replica model of their open top Routemaster RMC 1464.

The limited edition 1:76 scale model will be available in two versions, one with running in service on route 123 destination blinds and one with The Heritage Fleet designation. Both will display Arriva Heritage Fleet adverts on the sides.

The production run is limited to 1,000 copies, 500 of each design, and will be available for sale from 19th June this year, to coincide with RMC 1464 running on route 123 on that day.

Two other Heritage Fleet Routemasters will also run on the 123 route with RMC 1464 and a collection for charity will be taken in lieu of fares.

1:76 scale model of RMC 1464 commissioned to celebrate 50 years of route 123. The model is available to reserve prior to the sale date from The Heritage Fleet web site."

2nd posting Friday 7 May 2010


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

UKBUS4015 Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympian

Lothian Buses

Following the significant success in launching the new casting of the Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympian model in the livery of Lothian Buses in 2005, Creative Master Northcord Limited is releasing the fourth livery on this casting relating to Lothian Buses – UKBUS4015 in Lothian Buses’ fully madder and white, with increased white, on route 15A.

UKBUS4015 represents Lothian Buses fleet number 269 (P269 PSX).

Lothian Buses’ 269 was withdrawn on the morning of 29th July 2009 and was the last fully madder and white Royale to operate across the city centre in normal service. The model is being recreated as it was, on that day, when it operated its last normal service journey.

The withdrawal of 269 left 4 Royales in the main fleet : 432 in “Lothian Red” and 272, 278 and 282 with madder and white fronts only as the remaining bodywork was covered in advertising for Scottish Hydro Electric.

The final day for multi-step entrance buses, in normal service, was exactly one month later – on 29th August 2009 when the remaining buses were joined, for a very low-key, final journey to duplicate service 23, by Lothian Buses’ “preserved” Royale 285.

Additionally, 433, in “Boat Bus” livery, still operates the service between Waverley Bridge and South Queensferry where it coordinates with the “Forth Belle” boat for cruises on the River Forth, during 2010.

UKBUS4015 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the gasket windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the UKBUS4015 model is its extensive handrails on both upper deck and lower deck.  It is one of the significant achievements on this casting when new. The rectangular headlight and indicator units at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic. 

The brand new dual-door Alexander Royale Volvo Olympian double-deck bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. of China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS4015 model is limited to 900 pieces worldwide.

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

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOGRAPHS OF UKBUS4015
Click on the links below to view two high resolution photographs of the above model:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Friday 7 May 2010


EFE RELEASE DATE FOR MAY MODELS
Further to my news update of last evening, EFE have advised me that the 4 models will be released week commencing May 17th.

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD NEW MODEL PHOTOGRAPHS
Further to my News update of this morning, click on the links below to view high resolution photographs of the two models:

UKBUS6022 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 Stagecoach in Devon
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

UKBUS6027 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 Western Greyhound
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

2nd posting Thursday 6 May 2010


TWO PRESS RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
The two press releases below have been received this morning from CMNL:

UKBUS6022 Alexander Dennis Enviro400

Stagecoach in Devon

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 UKBUS6022, the seventh version of Stagecoach livery on the re-tooled casting of this distinctive modern double-decker in the United Kingdom. The replica is carrying the standard Stagecoach livery but with very special route-branding on the bus.

UKBUS6022 represents fleet number 19322 (WA08 NOH).

Stagecoach in Devon 19322 is one of a batch that was delivered to Devon in the summer of 2008 with route-branding livery for the service 2. It is the trunk route (Exeter – Newton Abbot) in partnership with Devon County Council. The service is packaged as “go2” and the bus is decorated with some special and attractive icons of Newton Abbot.

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. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic. 

CMNL’s Enviro400 model UKBUS6022 has additional features to Stagecoach ‘Provincial’ specification, including redesigned windows at the driving cab, an additional rear-facing seat at the rear of the upper-deck and redesigned rear dome incorporating a representation of the opening emergency window but lacking the indent for additional upper-saloon ventilation equipment found on some other Enviro400s.

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 UKBUS6022 model is limited to 900 pieces worldwide.

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

UKBUS6027 Alexander Dennis Enviro400

Western Greyhound

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 UKBUS6027, in allover green livery, on the casting of this distinctive modern double-decker in the United Kingdom.

UKBUS6027 represents Cornwall-based Western Greyhound Ltd 402 (WK58 EAC). It is one of two ADL400s purchased by Western Greyhound primarily for the use on the trunk route 510 (Newquay – Exeter). It is a 78-seat low-height version of the ADL400 and one of the first new double-deckers built for this award-winning company. Western Greyhound has expanded fast over its existence since 1998 now operating 100 vehicles the length and breadth of Cornwall

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. 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 UKBUS6027 model is limited to 900 pieces worldwide.

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

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Thursday 6 May 2010


EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
EFE have advised that there will be one release of models during May and it will comprise the following. I will let you know the date as soon as I am advised:
19812 Daimler CVG6 Orion Aberdeen Corporation CLICK HERE  
29001DL GM Standard Fleetline Birkenhead & District CLICK HERE
30511 Guy GS Special Stevenson's CLICK HERE
35801 Plaxton SLF Dart MkI 1 Door Arriva Medway Towns CLICK HERE

Wednesday 5 May 2010


PHOTOGRAPH OF MODEL 29001DL
Further to my news article of this morning, click on the link below to view a photograph of the model:
29001DL GM Standard Fleetline - Birkenhead & District CLICK HERE to view

DETAILS AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF MODELS ANNOUNCED EARLY APRIL
Listed below are details and official EFE media photographs of the models announced early April:

22718 Alexander Y Type Coach Starks Motor Services CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: ZH 529 S
Registration number: BSG 529L
Route number: 107
Destination: Dunbar Express
Release date: May/June 2010

26623 Plaxton Paramount 3500 Excelsior CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: -
Registration number: H650 KLJ
Route number: -
Destination: Livery showing the various routes this coach has operated on
Release date: May/June 2010

29306 Optare Olympian Liverpool Motor Services CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: -
Registration number: E156 OMD
Route number: 35
Destination: Halewood
Release date: May/June 2010

30511 Guy GS Special Stevenson’s CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: -
Registration number: MXX 371
Route number: -
Destination: Burton via Scropton
Release date: May 2010

35004 AEC MkV Mandator Artic Flatbed Pollock CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: 53
Registration number: BFS 266B
Release date: May/June 2010

35203 36’ BET 6 Bay AEC Reliance Northern CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: 2501
Registration number: BCN 501C
Route number: X1
Destination: Worswick Street, Newcastle
Release date: May/June 2010

36202 RMA Routemaster & Trailer British European Airways CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: RMA 24
Registration number: KGJ 624D
Route number: -
Destination: -
Release date: May/June 2010

2nd posting Saturday 1 May 2010


NEW MODEL ANNOUNCED BY EFE
EFE have announced a new model:
29001DL
GM Standard Fleetline - Birkenhead & District
Fleet number: 4098
Registration number: BVR 98T
Route: 10
Destination: New Brighton
The model is shown as being certificated (Quantity not know at this time)
Anticipated release date: May 2010

I hope to publish a photograph of the model later today.

Saturday 1 May 2010


May 2010 - News

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