Tuesday 29 November 2011

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
The following models are scheduled for release between now and week commencing 9th January 2012:

Week commencing 5th December 2011
OM46212 Scania Irizar PB Grayline - Edinburgh Coachlines - Loch Ness and St Andrews Tour Bus CLICK HERE

Week commencing 12th December 2011
OM46402 Caetano CT650 East Yorkshire Coaches CLICK HERE

Week commencing 9th January 2012
No bus releases due at this time

OXFORD DIECAST MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
The following models are scheduled for release week commencing 2nd December:
NTR005 Tram Glasgow CLICK HERE  
NTR006 Tram Cardiff CLICK HERE

Saturday 26 November 2011

Atlas Editions
ATLAS014 4655514 AEC Q Greenline
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
This model arrived in a box which had been damaged in the post although luckily the model survived unscathed as can be seen in the photograph. If anyone would like to purchase this model for £10.00 plus £2.25 P&P (UK) overseas at cost please email me CLICK HERE - first come first served.

A reminder I have three other Atlas Editions models for sale at £17.98 (the cost to me from Atlas) plus £2.25 P&P (UK) overseas at cost, please email me if interested, again first come first served:
ATLAS003 Bedford OB - Wallace Arnold (Actual model for sale is the one shown in photograph)
ATLAS007 AEC Q - Cardiff (Actual model for sale is the one shown in photograph)
ATLAS009 Bristol K - Western National (Actual model for sale is the one shown in photograph)

Britbus
L005 Leyland Titan PD2 - Southdown (Driver Trainer)
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM TTC RESIN
I can confirm that the following model has now been released:
RES3001 Marshall Bodied Dart - Stagecoach Cheltenham and District CLICK HERE

FRM1 UPDATE
TTC Resin have advised that this model has now been dispatched from Hong Kong and they hope to have it delivered to customers who ordered it by the First week of December CLICK HERE

Thursday 24 November 2011

I can also confirm that the following model has also been released:
35502 ERF KV 4-axle Flatbed Russell of Bathgate CLICK HERE

BRITBUS MODEL LLB-10 LEYLAND LOWLANDER EAST MIDLANDS
Peter also advised me that he has heard from John Ayreys who advise that this model which has been delayed for sometime will be released "early in the New Year"
LLB-10 Leyland Lowlander East Midlands CLICK HERE

Wednesday 23 November 2011

NQ1007 Trolleybus Cardiff (Streamline)
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view 

RM109 AEC Routemaster Bournemouth
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Monday 21 November 2011

Sunday 20 November 2011

Week commencing 28th November 2011
TY62402 Routemaster - Olympic Bus CLICK HERE

Week commencing 5th December 2011
TY62409 Modern - Olympic Bus CLICK HERE

ATLAS EDITIONS ATLAS014 AEC Q GREENLINE
My Greenline AEC Q arrived today 6 months after it was originally released!
ATLAS014 4655514 AEC Q Greenline CLICK HERE

Saturday 19 November 2011

EFE SINGLE DECK RM
My model 37801 RM Routemaster Single Deck London Transport which I ordered from EFE arrived in the post today, I hope to publish photographs of it over the weekend.

Friday 18 November 2011

TTC RESIN ALEXANDER PS MODEL
Further to my news article of 30th October, I contacted Chris at TTC Resin asking if the 1st model to be released would feature the Stagecoach Cheltenham livery as shown in the photograph. Chris advises that the photograph is for illustration only and the first livery has yet to be confirmed but is likely to be the "zig-zag" livery and be Stagecoach Midlands or one of the Scottish fleets but this has not yet been decided. I will let you know as soon as I hear more.

Thursday 17 November 2011

TTC RESIN FRM1 UPDATE AND NEWS OF AN IMMINENT RELEASE
TTC Resin have advised me that they should be taking delivery of the FRM1 stock next week and that everybody should receive the models by the end of the month. They also advise that they hope to receive stock of their Marshall bodied Dart Stagecoach Cheltenham over the next few days.

Wednesday 16 November 2011

16133 Leyland PD 2 Highbridge - Southdown CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 388
Registration number: JCD 88
Route: 13
Destination: Brighton
Anticipated release date: November

16228 Bristol MW / LS Coach - Royal Blue (Western National) CLICK HERE
Fleet number:2208
Registration number: VDV 751
Route: - 
Destination: Bournemouth
Anticipated release date: November

35208 36’ BET 6 Bay Single Lamps - Maidstone & District CLICK HERE
Fleet number: S13
Registration number: BKT 828C
Route: 57
Destination: Hastings
Anticipated release date: December 

EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK
EFE have advised that the following models are scheduled for release next week.
29627 Leyland Olympian Devon General CLICK HERE
31507 Routemaster RM London Transport CLICK HERE
35502 ERF KV4 Russell of Bathgate CLICK HERE
37801 RM Routemaster Single Deck London Transport CLICK HERE

Speaking to EFE today there is a possibility that 37801 may be released at the end of this week but I will let you know if I hear any more

OXFORD DIECAST PRE-PRODUCTION SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS
Many thanks to Oxford Diecast for sending me photographs of two of their new castings

1/76th scale
76OWB001 - Royal Navy CLICK HERE

1/148th scale
NPE001 Plaxton Elite National Express CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASE OF EFE  LT MUSEUM GIFT SET
I can confirm that the following Gift Set has now been released and is on sale:
Set15B CRL4 (prototype Greenline Coach) and RCL2242

Tuesday 15 November 2011

Apologies in advance for publishing an article which is nothing whatsoever to do with buses. Whilst what I am about to say is primarily aimed at men (of all ages), I am aware that I have a number of ladies who are regular visitors to my site. Ladies, if you have a man in your life please take a few minutes to read what I am about to say.

For those of you not already aware, it's “Movember”, the month formerly known as November. "Movember" is dedicated to growing moustaches and raising awareness and funds for men's health; specifically prostate and testicular cancer. I'm donating my top lip to the cause for 30 days in an effort to help change the face of men's health. My Mo will spark conversations, and no doubt generate some laughs; all in the name of raising vital awareness and funds for cancers affecting men.

Why am I so passionate about men's health?

The fight against male cancers is a cause very close to my heart. Currently one very close family member is being treated for prostate cancer. An elderly friend was last year successfully treated for prostate cancer, but sadly it now looks likely that a further elderly friend will be diagnosed with the same disease in the very near future. Prostate cancer is a disease that generally affects the more mature gentleman, but it can affect younger men as well. Some of you are already aware that earlier this year I had a prostate problem which required major surgery (despite only being 49 at the time). Thankfully everything was OK and I am now back to full health. Some time ago a work colleague in his mid twenties was diagnosed with testicular cancer, thankfully he was successfully treated so it shows it is not just older men who are affected.

The facts below may provoke some thought:

1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime
This year 37,000 new cases of the disease will be diagnosed
1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime
26% of men are less likely to go the doctor than women

Since I was ill earlier in the year and especially since I have been growing my moustache in support of the campaign, many friends and colleagues have asked me how you tell if you have something wrong. Testicular cancer is usually diagnosed through identification of a lump or tenderness that was not there previously. The best person to find this is yourself, as you know best what is normal for your body and what is not. If you notice anything strange please go to the doctor and get checked out.

Prostate cancer is somewhat different and you cannot feel a lump. First symptoms usually involve problems going to the toilet. Even with a full bladder you may notice that you have to try for a while before you can go. You might find you have to get up a number of times during the night rather than just once, or you go to the toilet and then need to go again very soon after. If you have any problems please get your self checked out. When I was ill the GP carried out a simple blood test and then arranged for me to see a consultant. The Consultant arranged a few tests before he said I needed surgery.

Please support my campaign by going to the doctors if you suspect you have anything wrong. My consultant told me prostate cancer is one of the easiest cancers to cure, provided it is caught early. Alternatively if you feel you are able to make a donation to the charities anything you are able to give would be greatly appreciated.

Donations can be made by either donating online at: http://www.movember.com/m/1491652 (clicking on this link will take you to my Movember page) or you can send a cheque made payable to “Movember, Gareth Jones Registration Number 1491652” and post it to:
Movember Europe,
PO Box 68600,
London
EC1P 1EF

If you'd like to find out more about the type of work you'd be helping to fund by supporting Movember, please take a look at the “Programmes We Fund” section on the Movember website: http://uk.movember.com/about

Thank you in advance for supporting my efforts to change the face of men's health. I am now 12 days into the Mo growing and it is coming on OK. I will publish a photo at the end of the month showing the finished result.

Saturday 12 November 2011

Week commencing 5th December 2011
OM46212 Scania Irizar PB Grayline - Edinburgh Coachlines - Loch Ness and St Andrews Tour Bus CLICK HERE - 1000 pieces

Week commencing 12th December 2011
OM46402 Caetano CT650 East Yorkshire Coaches CLICK HERE - 1000 pieces

CORGI OOC MODELS CHANGE OF SPECIFICATION
Corgi have advised a change to the specification of the following models:
OM4O818A&B Bristol Lodekka FS — Central SMT Glasgow

Corgi advise that the models will now be fitted with closed door on the rear platform. The model is provisionally scheduled for release in March 2012.

CLICK HERE to view an updated pre-production sample of the model

Friday 11 November 2011

PHOTOGRAPHS OF RECENTLY RELEASED EFE MODELS
Click on the links below to view photographs of the two EFE models released earlier this week, courtesy of EFE:
20452 Bristol VR3 Ribble
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
28820 Leyland Titan Blue Triangle
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

FORWARD MODELS - UPDATE
Further to my News update of Tuesday 31st May 2011, many thanks to John Bennett for pointing out that the Forward Models website CLICK HERE is now stating that due to production delays delivery is now expected by February 2012.

CORGI OM41113B EAST LANCS WEST YORKSHIRE PTE - ERROR
Many thanks to Ken Aveyard for pointing out an error on the above model. Ken states: 

"I’ve just seen on the site the release photographs of 04111 3A and B the East Lancs PD3 in West Yorkshire PTE livery.

When the original pictures were produced the bus carried the registration and fleet number of a Huddersfield Daimler not a Bradford PD3, and whilst the livery and destinations on the A version was correct, the B version was incorrect in both route number and spelling.

The release images show that only half the errors have been corrected. I know I am not alone in having written to Corgi, (and yourself) pointing out the errors, including supplying to Corgi photographic evidence of the correct destination and timetable pages to prove that 80 was right and 25 wrong.

At least the fleet number and registration correctly shows 2242 FKY242E which was one that received Metro green livery, many were scrapped still in Bradford blue, however the destination is still wrong.

The original B model showed HOMEWOOD via HEATON and the model now shows HOLMEWOOD via Heaton, but the correct spelling is HOLME WOOD (two words). The route number should be 80. Route 25 ran from Bradford Moor to Saltaire and was operated by a different garage and was correctly shown on the Bradford blue Daimler East Lancs a few years ago. Due to Bradford having seven garages around the city, buses tended to live very parochial lives operating a limited number of services."

I have forwarded Ken's email to Hornby and will let you know if I receive a reply.

CLICK HERE to view a photograph of a sister vehicle to 2242 in the blue livery but showing the correct route number and destination.

NEW DIECAST MAGAZINE NOW ON SALE
Many thanks to Peter at Yardley Wood for advising that the first issue of the brand new "DIECAST MODEL WORLD" magazine is now on sale. The magazine is published by Mr Mike Forbes the former Editor of Diecast Collector magazine. Further details can be found on the magazines website at http://www.diecastmodelworld.co.uk 

Thursday 10 November 2011

CORGI COLLECTORS CLUB - CLUB MODEL
The latest issue of the Corgi Collectors club magazine arrived today and mentions the Club Shillibeer Routemaster RM. The models stock code is advised as OM46305C. The model is due to arrive in November and will be automatically mailed to Club members who have included the option of a free model in their subscription. For members who wish to buy the model it will cost £31.00(UK) inclusive of postage. £34.00 Europe and £35.00 ROW. The early preproduction photograph of the model showed an incorrect registration number, the model will now display CUV 130C and will be on Route 29 to Tottenham Court Road Station.

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
20452 Bristol VR3 Ribble CLICK HERE
28820 Leyland Titan Blue Triangle CLICK HERE

Tuesday 8 November 2011

"We would like to inform you that the standard release of stagecoach model has now been completed, there is limited production of 250 (200 to the UK and 50 to Hong Kong market), it was released on 1 Nov in Hong Kong and is scheduled for release in the UK later this week. TTC LMC is the only authorized dealer in the UK. If anyone has their interest on this model, please contact Chris at TTC directly".

CLICK HERE to visit the TTC Diecast website

To view photographs of the model click on the links below:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE
Photograph 6 CLICK HERE

Monday 7 November 2011

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS
I can confirm that the following model has now been released:
ATLAS020 4655520 Plaxton Panorama/Val - West Riding
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE

Sunday 6 November 2011

Week commencing 4th December
OM46212 Scania Irizar PB Grayline - Edinburgh Coachlines - Loch Ness and St Andrews Tour Bus CLICK HERE

No other buses are scheduled for release between now and week commencing 4th December.

EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
EFE have advised that the following models are scheduled for release next week (week commencing 7th November):
20452 Bristol VR3 Ribble CLICK HERE
28820 Leyland Titan Blue Triangle CLICK HERE

EFE have further advised that the single deck Routemaster 37801London Transport CLICK HERE will be released week commencing 21st November

CORGI OOC CHANGE TO PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED DETAILS - OM41114A&B & 0M43916B
Corgi have advised that they have changed details of the above models:

"Corgi would like to highlight the following amendments to Original Omnibus model 0M41114A&B Leyland PD3 East Lancs Blackburn Borough Transport and 0M43916B Guy Arab Utility Bus — Provincial Gosport.

The destination for 0M41114B has been changed from ‘Pothouse’ to ‘Wilpshire’. The route number for both A and B variants have also been changed to 130.

The destination for 0M43916B has been changed from ‘Fareham’ to ‘Fareham WestEnd’".

CLICK HERE to view images of the new blinds

Friday 4th November 2011

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale:
UKBUS1049 Alexander ALX400/Dennis Trident Magic Bus (17647 – W647 RND) CLICK HERE

Wednesday 2nd November 2011

NTR003 Tram Blackpool CLICK HERE
NTR004 Tram Belfast CLICK HERE

Tuesday 1st November 2011

November 2011 - News

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