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May 2003 - News |
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CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM
EFE I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: 23315 AEC RF MK1 London Transport Wednesday 28 May 2003 |
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LT MUSEUM TWO NEW MODELS I am able to exclusively reveal that the LT Museum in conjunction with Stagecoach London are hoping to release two EFE models for the Romford Garage open day in September. The models will only be available on the day and will not be available to mail order customers. No further details are being released by the LT Museum or Stagecoach London at this time. CONFIRMED RELEASE OF
JOTUS CARICATURE LT DMS MODELS Monday 26 May 2003 |
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ALLSORTS CLOSING DOWN I have today spoken with Allsorts, at present the closing date has not been finalised. Allsorts will be contacting me when a date is known and I will then publish details. Sunday 25 May 2003 |
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FIRST ABERDEEN - ARCHIE
BUS ORDERING DETAILS I have now received details from First Aberdeen on how to order one of their commissioned models, I am also grateful to Steve Newens who emailed me today confirming the same: Cost is £23.00 plus £3.00 postage and packing. Cheques payable to "Model Archie Bus" and sent to: Mr. Joe Mackie Please mention this web site when posting your cheque. Wednesday 21 May 2003 |
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CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM
CORGI OOC I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: OM45607 BMMO D9 (open top) London Transport Round London Sightseeing (London Zoo)
FIRST ABERDEEN -
"ARCHIE BUS" COMMISSIONED MODEL Monday 19 May 2003 |
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CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM
LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM I can confirm that the following models have now been despatched to standing order customers, I hope to publish photographs of both models over the coming weekend: 25513B RML (Gold) Stagecoach 10131 RT (Gold) TfL Route 23 Please note: For the latest release update on all LT Museum Gold models please see my News article of 27 April 2003 CLICK HERE to view. Thursday 15 May 03 |
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FIRST ABERDEEN -
"ARCHIE BUS" COMMISSIONED MODEL I am grateful to Campbell Morrison for advising me that First Aberdeen have commissioned a model bus from Creative Master Northcord to raise money for the "The Archie Foundation" of whom they are sponsors. If you would like to find out more about the charity then their web site can be found at www.archiefoundation.org The model will be based
on First Aberdeen fleet number 133 a Volvo B7TL with Alexander 400
bodywork. Although commissioned from Creative Master Northcord Ltd., I
understand it will not carry a CMNL stock code. Details of the model are
as follows: I understand that the model will be available for purchase from First Aberdeen at a cost of approximately £23.00 + P&P and will be released late June/July. I hope to give details of how it is possible to order the model and exact cost within the next few days. The pictures below show a pre-production sample of the model.
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Photograph © Campbell Morrison
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Photograph © Campbell Morrison
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Photograph © Campbell Morrison
EFE NEW RELEASE DETAILS
AN AMENDMENT Tuesday 13 May 2003 |
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EFE COBHAM RUNNING DAY
AEC RF I have today received a letter from the Cobham Bus Museum indicating that the above model scheduled for release at the Cobham Annual Open day in April has now been delayed until approximately the third/fourth week of June. Monday 12 May 2003 |
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NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY
EFE EFE have announced new models for release as follows. Further details will be published as soon as they are available: 17303 Leyland National MK1 Southend Transport 20129 Bedford OB Leathers Coaches 27210 Leyland TD1 (open) Western National 26404 Daimler Utility East Yorkshire 28004 Daimler DMS (1 Door) Derby City Transport 29801 Wright Dennis Arrow London & Country EFE SUBSCRIBER NEWSLETTER The EFE subscriber Newsletter (2nd Mailing 2003) arrived this morning. I have reproduced below some extracts from Mr Frank Joyce's (Managing Director of Gilbow Holdings Ltd) letter to subscribers which I feel may be of interest to you. ".........I have received a number of comments and concerns regarding gimmicks and toy like features that are being added to some of the model buses that have appeared on the market recently from Hong Kong companies. The concerns are that we might consider incorporating these types of gimmicks into Exclusive First Editions bus models. As new models are designed I must keep aware of market trends while keeping focused to our objective of producing models that capture the spirit of the vehicle while achieving fine body detail. The inclusion of opening windows, doors and engine covers in almost all instances detracts from the fine detailing of the model and in the long term is not the way to go as it turns models into toys. However there are some features like rear view mirrors that can improve some models and where appropriate these will be included on suitable models. I have been at this same point before at Matchbox Toys when moving gimmicks were added to the 1-75 range. The long term effect was very destructive on the brand as it was not sustainable at the price and gradually as prices increased the market was eroded. Similarly the argument is made to me that these extra complicated models can sell at a higher price and collector will be happy to pay more, I think not. History tells us that it is not the case and we will not be following this trend. I have been considering what other themes could be created and on trawling through the photo's and suggestions sent to us over the years we have found a number of buses used by the police forces across the country. Having identified about 6 good subjects to be modelled, it is our intention to release these over a period of 12 to 18 months, any thoughts and comments from subscribers would be welcomed. We have arranged to make two Leyland TD1 bus models for the Australian market and these will be sold in Australia by a company called Trux. They are both in the livery of the Metropolitan bus company working routes 88 Enfield and Sydney and 120 Bondi Beach North and Railway. As part of our service we have arranged to make a small quantity of each available to subscribers in the U.K. and the full details and order forms will be sent to you in the next mailing......." Saturday 10 May 2003 |
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CORGI
OOC RELEASE SCHEDULED FOR WEEK COMMENCING 12 MAY 2003 The following model is scheduled for release week commencing 12 May 2003: OM45607 BMMO D9 (open top) London (London Zoo) EFE 23315
AEC RF MK1 LONDON TRANSPORT Friday 9 May 2003 |
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CORGI OOC CATALOGUE JULY TO
DECEMBER 2003 HIGH QUALITY IMAGES I have uploaded high resolution pre-production sample photographs of each of the models from the new catalogue. All images are courtesy of and copyright Corgi Classics Ltd. Click on the link next to each model to view. Please note these are large images and may take a while to download. I will be creating individual pages for each model with full details during the course of this week. OM40403
AEC Regent/Weymann London Transport CLICK
HERE Tuesday 6 May 2003 |
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CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM
CORGI OOC, CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD AND C'sM I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: CORGI OOC CREATIVE MASTER
NORTHCORD C'SM Friday 2 May 2003 |
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NORTH WEALD AND SOUTHSEA
MODELS 2003 Details have been announced for this years models as follows: North Weald 29 June
2003 Southsea 8 June 2003 Models can be ordered
from: Tel/Fax 01372 386998 Orders on a first come
first served basis, cheques payable to Motorail priced at: JOTUS.COM - CARICATURE
BUSES Thursday 1 May 2003 |
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