Catching up on some reading last night, the Christmas edition of Model Collector Magazine carries an interview with Mr Danny Chan from CMNL. In the article he states that the next new tooling will be the Plaxton Primo with the initial release being in the demonstration livery, no further details are given. He also states that CMNL will be introducing "some scale street furniture, such as bus shelters, bus stops and ticket machines. At first these will be included with models but probably later be offered separately". He goes on to say that "A further set of two Dennis Darts, this time in Go North East Liveries, is also planned".
Wednesday 28 November 2007
Further to my news article of 23 November, many thanks to Graham at Miniature Motors for forwarding the below images of the models to me:
LH01 Bristol LH/ECW - London Transport (Route 247 - Brentwood) CLICK
HERE
LHW01 Bristol LHW/ECW - Bristol Omnibus (Route 470 - Swindon) CLICK
HERE
LH-XX Bristol LH/ECW - Britbus Christmas Special 2007 CLICK
HERE
LLB01 Leyland/Alexander Lowlander - Southend (Route 7 - Rayleigh Station) CLICK
HERE
PHOTOGRAPHS
OF SOME RECENTLY RELEASED EFE MODELS
Click on the links below to view photographs of the EFE models released week
commencing 5 November courtesy of Ian Kirby.
26205
Guy Arab I Utility Bus
Brighton Hove & District
Photograph 1 CLICK
HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK
HERE
27621
Wright Volvo Renown
First Portsmouth
Photograph 1 CLICK
HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK
HERE
33301
AEC Ergo Artic Tanker
Leathers Chemicals
Photograph 1 CLICK
HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK
HERE
Tuesday 27 November 2007
Further to my news article of last evening, click on the links below to view photographs of two of the four new models:
16221 Bristol MW Coach Southern Vectis
Fleet number: 311
Registration number: JDL 760
Route: -
Destination: Tour
Anticipated release date: Not know at this time
To
view a Supersized photograph CLICK
HERE
To view a regular sized image CLICK
HERE
29617 Leyland Olympian Southern Vectis
Fleet number: 725 "Wheelers Bay"
Registration number: TIL 6725
Route: 6
Destination: Ventnor
Anticipated release date: Not know at this time
To
view a Supersized photograph CLICK
HERE
To view a regular sized image CLICK
HERE
Monday 26 November 2007
The 9th Subscriber Newsletter arrived yesterday morning, some items of news are:
The first RLH model has been delayed in China and will not now be available until the end of January.
Production of the first release of the 1/24th MCW Metrobus is now underway. Due to the complexity of manufacturing them they are being produced in batches. The first batch is now on route to the UK and it is anticipated it will be in the stores just before Christmas. The production run in total will be 600 pieces.
Two subscriber special models are being prepared for release in the new year. Firstly a Stagecoach Southdown Dart and secondly a Stagecoach East London Titan. Details will be sent to subscribers with the next mailing.
Four
new models are announced:
16221 Bristol MW Coach Southern Vectis
22515 Alexander Y Type Baxters
27622 Wright Volvo Renown Ulsterbus Foyle
29617 Leyland Olympian Southern Vectis
Sunday 25 November 2007
Many thanks to Neil from Time Tunnel Models for advising me of a new casting announcement from Britbus and another new model:
New
casting:
LH01 Bristol LH/ECW - London Transport (Route 247 - Brentwood)
LHW01 Bristol LHW/ECW - Bristol Omnibus (Route 470 - Swindon)
LH-XX Bristol LH/ECW - Britbus Christmas Special 2007
New
model:
LLB01 Leyland/Alexander Lowlander - Southend (Route 7 - Rayleigh Station)
CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
22514
Alexander Y Type
Hants & Dorset CLICK
HERE
30509
Guy GS Special
London Transport CLICK
HERE
33201
Trader Artic 2XL Flatbed
London Transport
CLICK
HERE
CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM
I can confirm that a new EFE commissioned model was released yesterday at the
reopening of the new Museum. I understand that this model is only available from
the Museum shop and not mail order. Many thanks to Andy Kent for the
photographs:
33601A
Leyland STD London Transport
Fleet number: STD14
Registration number: DLU 324
Route: 3A
Destination: Crystal Palace
Photograph
1 CLICK
HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK
HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK
HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK
HERE to view
DELAY
TO SUNSTAR RT
Another thanks to Neil at Time
Tunnel Models for advising me that the new Sunstar RT model has been delayed
in China and is now not expected until mid January 2008.
Thursday 23 November 2007
I can confirm that the following models have been released and are on sale:
AN105 Leyland Atlantean Brighton and Hove NBC CLICK HERE
AN301 Leyland Atlantean Northern General (Yellow)
CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
I can confirm that the following models have been released and are on sale:
UKBUS6007
Alexander Dennis Enviro 400
Stagecoach in Swindon CLICK
HERE
UKBUS6009
Alexander Dennis Enviro 400
Stagecoach North West CLICK
HERE
Monday 19 November 2007
I can confirm that the below model has now been released and is on sale:
UKBUS6008 Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 Selkent CLICK HERE
Wednesday 14 November 2007
Many thanks to Neil at Time Tunnel Models for advising me that Britbus have announced a new casting:
LLA01 Albion/Alexander Lowlander - Western SMT (Route 14 - Ayr via Troon). Possible release date December 2007
CLICK HERE to view a pre-production sample of this model
Tuesday 13 November 2007
Further to my news release of 4 November EFE have advised me that the below models will now be released a week earlier than previously announced. The new release date is now week commencing 19th November:
22514 Alexander Y Type Hants & Dorset CLICK HERE
30509 Guy GS Special London Transport CLICK HERE
33201 Trader Artic 2XL Flatbed London Transport CLICK HERE
Monday 12 November 2007
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
26205 Guy Arab I Utility Bus Brighton Hove & District CLICK HERE
27621 Wright Volvo Renown First Portsmouth CLICK HERE
33301 AEC Ergo Artic Tanker Leathers Chemicals CLICK HERE
Saturday 10 November 2007
I have today received a communication from Corgi advising that a number of models have been withdrawn from production (no reason is given). I have copied the list in full as I thought it might make interesting reading to some, I am aware many people who visit the site also collect non bus models.
""Please note, the following models have been withdrawn from production:
AA34908 - Messerschmitt Bf 109G
CC13815 - Mercedes-Benz Actros Fridge Trailer - Pulleyn Transport
CC20504 - 1921 Burrell 8 nhp Showman's Road Loco - Dragon
CC20505 - 1915 Burrell Showman's Road Loco - Nero - 5 NHP
VA08407 - Jaguar MkII (Ex Works) - Jonathan Suckling
AA32916 - Boeing 707-338C
CC14203 - Scania P Tipper Yull & Dodds
CC14501 - AA Renault Traffic Van
CC18104 - Scania R Series Box Trailer - Hadfields Transport
VA01313 - Austin Se7en Mini 850""
For bus collectors the list continues:
""Additionally, the “Day at the Seaside” range from the 2008 1st half catalogue has been withdrawn:
CC25101
– Southdown Bedford OB
CC25301 – AEC Regal - MacBraynes
CC25401 – Burlingham Seagull – Barton""
IAN
ALLAN ANNOUNCE THIRD EFE COMMISSIONED MODEL
Ian Allan have today advised me of their third EFE commissioned model.
EFE
stock code not known
Routemaster RML (new tooling version)
Great Yarmouth Transport
Fleet number: RML2717
Registration number: SMK 717F
Route number: 3
Destination: Great Yarmouth
Quantity: 1300 Pieces
Release date: Ian Allan advise that they hope to take stock of the model in
November.
The model can be ordered from Ian Allan's Mail Order department and will cost £20.95 inclusive of UK recorded delivery postage.
Wednesday 7 November 2007
NEWS
FROM EFE
The 8th Subscriber newsletter arrived today. No new standard release models
were announced. The release sheet accompanying the newsletter gives a web
address for the new official EFE web site. This can be found at www.exclusivefirsteditions.com
I have just had a quick look and a whole host of information is listed including
lists of models, company history and much more.
CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM BRITBUS
I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale:
GL06 Guy Arab Cheltenham and District.
2nd posting Tuesday 6 November 2007
CREATIVE
MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received this morning from CMNL:
UKBUS4013 Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympian
Western Greyhound
Since the operation of London’s Airbus routes ceased a few years ago, the new lives of the ex-Airbus Volvo Olympian / Alexander Royales have been of interest to British enthusiasts. Creative Master Northcord Limited is releasing the fourth livery on the Airbus / ex-Airbus replica – UKBUS4013, in Western Greyhound colours.
UKBUS4013 represents fleet number 600 (N600 WGL). Bus 600 was delivered new to London United in the spring of 1996 (registered N124 YRW) for London Airbus services. National Express purchased the Airbus operation from London United in 1999 along with the 19 Olympians which operated it. These vehicles were unusual in having Air Conditioning, only 9 seats in the lower saloon, luggage racks and a wheelchair space & lift.
Following the reduction of Airbus services, Western Greyhound acquired this Olympian from the dealer Ensignbus.
Western Greyhound is an independent bus operator based in Newquay, Cornwall and was set up in 1998. It runs a highly standardised fleet of 60 Mercedes-Benz 814 / Plaxton Beaver 2s, 10 Olympians, Volvo B10 / Van Hool coaches, plus a small selection of heritage vehicles.
This particular bus was fleet number 600 and was purchased specially to operate the new 737 dedicated service between Truro and the expanding Newquay Airport when Ryanair commenced operations.
Similar to those Airbus / ex-Airbus replicas, UKBUS4013 has a new combination of the UKBUS4000 series casting, with a single door, front staircase and bonded windows, as well as chair lift poles at the entrance, brand new seats and luggage rack in the lower saloon and ventilation windows on the roof.
UKBUS4013 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the bonded windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The headlight and indicator units at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.
The brand new single-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. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS4013 model is limited to 1100 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.
Tuesday 6 November 2007
CREATIVE
MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received this morning from CMNL:
New Casting
UKBUS8002 Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart
Plymouth Citybus
Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart UKBUS8002, the 10.7m long wheelbase version of the long-awaited new casting of this distinctive modern single-decker in the United Kingdom.
The first livery to be carried on the brand new model is Plymouth Citybus with special Plymouth waterfront livery.
UKBUS8002 represents fleet number 133 (WA56 HHO).
Plymouth Citybus placed its very first Enviro200Darts into service in October 2006 and they carry a special livery for service 34. This route connects the City centre with fashionable waterfront developments, the focal point of which is the historic Royal William Yard that was once a key installation for the Royal Navy. Route 34 also serves Stoke Village, Milehouse, Crownhill and Derriford Hospital.
Investment in these vehicles has taken place in partnership with The South West Regional Development Agency who is playing a lead role in the regeneration of the Plymouth waterfront.
The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart UKBUS8002 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, bonded windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.
Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior in the replica. These features inside the compartment represent the really outstanding layout of the Enviro200Dart, such as the additional seats on the wheel arch on the offside, and extensive portrayal of handrails in the compartment.
The brand new Enviro200Dart bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P.R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS8002 model is limited to 1300 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.
Monday 5 November 2007
The below models are scheduled for release this coming week:
26205 Guy Arab I Utility Bus Brighton Hove & District CLICK HERE
27621 Wright Volvo Renown First Portsmouth CLICK HERE
33301 AEC Ergo Artic Tanker Leathers Chemicals CLICK HERE
EFE
MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 26 NOVEMBER
EFE have further advised the below models are scheduled for release week
commencing 26 November:
22514
Alexander Y Type
Hants & Dorset
CLICK
HERE
30509
Guy GS Special
London Transport
CLICK
HERE
33201
Trader Artic 2XL Flatbed
London Transport
CLICK
HERE
CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM BRITBUS
I can confirm the following model has now been released and is on sale:
AN106
Leyland Atlantean
Southdown NBC CLICK
HERE
CORGI
OOC MODELS
Corgi have advised their next releases are due in the shops weeks commencing 5th
November and 19th November. At this time there are NO buses included in either
of the lists of models.
CONFIRMED
RELEASE CORGI OOC CLUB MODEL
Many thanks to Stuart Rogers for advising me he has now received both versions
of the latest OOC Club model:
Model No. OM46010
Wright Solar
Translink Metro
Pink and white
livery
Fleet No: 803
Registration number: UCZ 8803
Route No. & Destinations:
Version A 3a Knocknagoney via Newtownards Rd & Connsbrooke Ave
Version B
11b Springmartin via Shankill
Rd & Ballygomartin Rd
Quantity Produced:1510 (755
of each version)
All previous literature for the model has given a production total of 1500
models, but the certificates issued state 1510.
Sunday 4 November 2007
CREATIVE
MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received this morning from CMNL:
TransBus Mini Pointer-bodied Dart
UKBUS3029 Southern Vectis
Further to the previous successful release of the Mini Pointer Dart replicas in liveries of operators serving southern England, CMNL is releasing another MPD model. This is UKBUS3029 carrying the brand new Southern Vectis livery.
A reduction in vehicle requirements at Solent Blue Line coincided with an increased need for further low-floor vehicles at Southern Vectis. Two of the batch of 12 MPDs delivered to SBL in 2003 were transferred to the Isle of Wight in September 2006 and carry the single deck version of the latest Southern Vectis livery designed by Best Impressions.
UKBUS3029 Southern Vectis MPD replica carries the fleet number 316 (SN03 LDU).
UKBUS3029 carries the third livery featured on the MPDs running in the Southern Vectis fleet. It represents the new ownership of the company as a member of the Go-Ahead Group.
This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the gasket windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The model also features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door, showing the detailed, environmentally friendly Euro 3 engine. All grab rails feature inside the replica and in their correct positions. The construction method of this replica permits realistic-looking front and rear lights – in particular the front headlamp / indicator assembly whose headlamp is transparent and indicator is translucent.
The brand new UKBUS3029 Southern Vectis MPD bus models are limited to 1100 pieces produced. It 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.
Photograph
1 CLICK
HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK
HERE to view
Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)
------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.
Saturday 3 November 2007
CREATIVE
MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received this morning from CMNL:
UKBUS6010 Alexander Dennis Enviro400
The Demonstrator
Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 UKBUS6010, the exclusive livery on the casting of a distinctive modern double-decker in the United Kingdom.
The Alexander Dennis Enviro400 is a revolutionary body design on an evolutionary development of the already successful Dennis Trident. Launched in late 2005, it has taken the London double deck market by storm with its stylish new looks.
The Enviro400 is fitted with the Cummins ISBe Euro IV engine which has demonstrated some 18% reduction in fuel consumption over the earlier Euro III Trident. On a typical London route, this can save around 18 tonnes of CO2 per year.
UKBUS6010 represents the demonstrator (SK07 DYB) that is Alexander Dennis’ second demonstrator which is fitted with Voith D854.5 transmission.
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 UKBUS6010 model is limited to 1200 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.
Friday 2 November 2007
November 2007 - News
