Friday 31 October 2008

BOGNOR REGIS TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB COMMISSIONED MODEL - CONTACT DETAILS
Further to my news article of yesterday evening, I have received updated contact details:
" The model is available by cheque made out to Richard Essen for £32.50 plus £3 postage & packing from Richard Essen (essen@talktalk.net), c/o Wicor Models, 9 The Precinct, West Meads, Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 5SB Tel 01243 837941"

Thursday 30 October 2008

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE
The following press release has been received from CMNL:

UKBUS5019 Mercedes-Benz Citaro EEV Oxford Bus Company

Following the great success of the launch model of the brand new casting, Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of UKBUS5019, carrying Oxford Bus Company colours, the first model of the Citaro EEV with curved windscreen.

UKBUS5019 represents fleet number 868 (JF57 OXF) that was new to Oxford Bus Company in early 2008 and is a single door vehicle.

Oxford Bus Company has built up a fleet of nearly 50 Mercedes-Benz Citaro single deck buses since the first was delivered in December 2002. Oxford Bus Company is sensitive to the responsibility of operating in a historic city, and its policy is to minimise the environmental impact of its activities.

For 15 years, the company has been at the forefront of emissions control and this model of 868 (JF57 OXF) shows the latest example of that. In partnership with Mercedes-Benz, this bus goes beyond Euro 5 and is to EEV (Environmentally Enhanced Vehicle) standard. EEV was first developed as a target for emissions from gas powered buses and demonstrates how diesel technology can make emissions ultra-clean.

UKBUS5019 features the smooth, curved windscreen with the destination display set behind the windscreen glass.

The Mercedes-Benz Citaro EEV UKBUS5019 is a one-piece casting whose 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 UKBUS5019 model is its extensive portrayal of handrails. The headlight / indicator units at the front and indicator / tail light units at the rear are made of individual, translucent components to look more realistic.

The brand new single door Mercedes-Benz Citaro EEV bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), TransitGraphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China)  and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS5019 model is limited to 1000 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 30 October 2008

NEW EFE COMMISSIONED MODEL
News has been received of a very limited edition commissioned model to raise funds for Bognor Regis Town Football Club:

26320A Guy Arab Utility II Southdown bus special commission 125th Anniversary BRTFC

"The model is a code 2 Guy Arab II utility model commissioned in 2008 from EFE for the 125th Anniversary of Bognor Regis Town Football Club by Wicor Models of West Meads in Bognor Regis.

This is an extremely limited edition model bus of a run of 164 with each model containing a numbered limited edition certificate. The Guy Arab bus GUF 123 of 1944 that was rebuilt in 1949. It's a Football Special on route 51 which was the local circular town route running via Nyewood Lane, the home of Bognor Regis Town Football Club. It has blinds front and back reading 51 FOOTBALL SPECIAL. On the side the blind reads 51 NYEWOOD LANE and on the back is an advert for REYNOLDS & CO, Complete House Furnishers. Dominic Reynolds is Chairman of Bognor Regis Town Football Club. 

The model bus has been released in time for the anniversary month of October. Funds are needed because in the Summer the club couldn't afford to pay the players and recently the clubhouse was burnt down by an arsonist.

ALL PROFITS FROM THE SALE OF THIS MODEL BUS WILL BE DONATED TO THE FOOTBALL CLUB.

The model bus is available by cheque for £32.50 plus £3 postage and packing from Richard Essen (essen@talktalk.net), Wicor Models, West Meads, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21 5SB. It is also available by credit or debit card from the Bognor Regis Town Football Club shop by using the following link http://www.therocks.co.uk/bus.htm . The model is also available direct from Wicor Models (Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 9am-1pm) and direct from the Club shop at Nyewood Lane, Bognor Regis on match days".

Click on the links below to view high resolution photographs of the model courtesy of EFE:

Photograph 1
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Photograph 2
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IAN ALLAN COMMISSIONED EFE MODEL PHOTOGRAPHS
Further to my news article of 25 October 2008, Click on the links below to view high resolution photographs of the model courtesy of EFE. The model number has been confirmed by EFE as 29304:

Photograph 1
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CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
14605 Leyland National MK1 London Country North West CLICK HERE
20445 Bristol VR3 Devon General CLICK HERE
23708 Alexander Fleetline Maidstone and District CLICK HERE

Wednesday 29 October 2008

UKVAN1004 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter London Buses

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of UKVAN1004, the second replica on its most popular Mercedes-Benz Sprinter panel van model tooling.

UKVAN1004 represents London Buses Service Fleet number 6352M (WM57 DYJ).

London Buses currently operates a fleet of 26 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, for network operations, that entered service at the very start of 2008. 6352M is allocated at Stratford Bus Station as an Incident Response Unit. The Sprinter has reflective side and rear flashes as well as the light bar at the back on the roof. The London Buses Roundel and registration number of the Sprinter van are also carried on the roof.

Key features of the UKVAN1000 series, exemplified on UKVAN1004, include interior detail showing the driver’s instrument binnacle, steering wheel, single driver’s seat, 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 UKVAN1004 model carries a numbered Limited Edition Certificate showing that it is one of a run of only 1700 pieces worldwide.

The brand new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Mini Bus models will be available through model shops and online dealers in the UK who will be supplied by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited. The UKVAN range will also be available through Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. of China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.

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

UKBUS7013 Scania OmniCity Ipswich Buses

Having been silent for several months, Creative Master Northcord Limited is now releasing the eleventh replica on its popular Scania OmniCity model tooling. It is UKBUS7013 in Ipswich Buses livery with special pearlescent paintwork.

UKBUS7013 represents fleet number 74 (YN56 NVF).

Ipswich Buses introduced first-generation low-floor buses to the busy route 13 (Town Centre – Rail Station – Chantry – Pinewood) in 1997.  Over the next decade, the whole Ipswich Buses network was progressively upgraded, and now all the town’s services are operated by accessible buses.

As part of a £1 million investment, route 13 was chosen to introduce the next generation of accessible buses to the town.  In February 2007 six high-specification Scania OmniCity vehicles entered service.  The vehicles are specially branded and have a stunning pearlescent green livery which changes colour in differing light conditions.  The low-emission buses feature leather seats, air conditioning and multi-camera CCTV security for passengers.

Many Ipswich Buses vehicles carry names and, in May 2008, OmniCity No.74 was chosen to carry the name of the legendary football club manager ‘Sir Bobby Robson’.  The naming commemorates the 30^th anniversary of Ipswich Town’s famous 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the 1978 FA Cup final.

The Scania OmniCity UKBUS7013 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, double-glazed windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.

Key features of the UKBUS7000 series, exemplified on UKBUS7013, include single door, an extensive portrayal of handrails and the headlight / indicator units at the front made of individual, translucent components to look more realistic. UKBUS7013 has a brand new air-conditioning unit on the roof which is seen for the first time on the UKBUS7000 series.

The brand new Scania OmniCity 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 UKBUS7013 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.

UKBUS7013 SCANIA OMNICITY IPSWICH BUSES - HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Click on the links below to view high resolution photographs courtesy of Mark Smith:
Photograph 1
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Photograph 2
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Tuesday 28 October 2008

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM COBHAM BUS MUSEUM
I can confirm that the below model was released at yesterdays Cobham Bus Museum event:
34202A AEC RLH London Transport CLICK HERE

CORGI FEATURED ON TELEVISION
Corgi have advised the fopllowing:
"On Tuesday the 15th October Corgi made a very special appearance on the East Midlands Inside Out programme. The history of the Corgi Brand was traced throughout the years through to the present day, including an interview with Frank Martin on the Corgi brand becoming an integral part of Hornby Hobbies limited. For those of you who were not able to watch the programme we have included a link to YouTube where you can view the piece, we are sure you will find this very interesting". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPwFu0Kv_r4

Monday 27 October 2008

To view a copy of the order form CLICK HERE

Saturday 25 October 2008

NEW MODEL ANNOUNCED FOR THE NEXT LT MUSEUM ACTON OPEN WEEKEND
The following new model has been commissioned for the next Acton Open weekend on 1st and 2nd November:
23318A AEC RF London Transport
Photograph 1
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Photograph 2
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Photograph 3
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Fleet number: RF417
Registration number: MXX 394
Route: 237
Destination: Chertsey Station

Friday 24 October 2008

Wednesday 22 October 2008

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE
The following press release has been received this morning from CMNL:

UKBUS6017 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 First London

Following the great success of the launch models of the Alexander Dennis Enviro400 in two different overall lengths, Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of UKBUS6017, the fourth dual-door, short-wheelbase Alexander Dennis Enviro400 model for a London operator, on this occasion in First London standard Transport for London livery.

UKBUS6017 represents fleet number DN33514 (LK08 FMX).

The first Enviro400 buses to enter service with First were operated from Dagenham depot on newly awarded contracts but, in an unusual move, another 11 were delivered to Westbourne Park to improve the fleet, outside of any contractual arrangements. These 11 vehicles were primarily intended for route 23 (Westbourne Park to Liverpool Street Station) and were delivered with standard London specifications of white roofs and an upper deck air-chill system.

The Alexander Dennis Enviro400 UKBUS6017 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, gasket windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the UKBUS6017 model is its dual individual tree protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is also significant, with its curved windscreen on the upper deck, together with the sun visor effect on both the upper deck and lower deck front windows. 

Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior of both saloons. These features inside the compartments represent the really outstanding layout of the Enviro400, such as an additional seat behind the driving cab, additional ventilation equipment on the upper deck ceiling, and extensive portrayal of handrails on the upper and lower deck, etc. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic. 

UKBUS6017 will feature advert frames – represented by tampo-printing – in the special gold colour the CBS Outdoor offers to clients under the “London Gold” brand. London Gold is the name given to the buses that run on guaranteed, central London routes, that penetrate valuable West End, city and tourist hotspots.

London bus route 23 vehicles are quite familiar to those bus model collectors who have collected CMNL models for many years. CMNL’s UKBUS1018 features a Transbus ALX400-bodied Trident on route 23 in First London’s red livery with yellow and white side flashes. It is a long wheelbase Trident with one-piece front window on both upper deck and lower deck, which is unusual in London bus specification. 

The brand new Enviro400 UKBUS6017 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 UKBUS6017 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.

Tuesday 21 October 2008

COBHAM BUS MUSEUM MODEL FOR RELEASE THIS WEEKEND
Further to my news release of 26 August, click on the links below to view photographs of the model scheduled for release this weekend:
34202A AEC RLH London Transport
Photograph 1
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Photograph 2
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Photograph 3
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(2nd posting) Monday 20 August 2008

New Casting UKPLUS1002 Transport for London

Having achieved the great success with UKPLUS1001, Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the launch of this new item in the ukplus range. It is UKPLUS1002 Transport for London.

The UKPLUS range is a new range of “Street Furniture” that will include items associated primarily with bus operators and bus operation. It is anticipated that the items included within each pack will vary in type and in the number of individual parts included.

Just as the level of detailing on model buses has been improved over the years, so the expectation that these models should be displayed on a realistic display area, if required, has also increased and the ukplus range will offer such opportunities.

The items, if demounted from the plinth, can be used to add detail to a transport display area, whether a railway dominated or bus dominated display, and the ukplus items will offer a realistic touch.

Over time it is planned that items will be added to the range from across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Sometimes, the ukplus items will mirror routes that have featured on models within the ukbus range of collectible model buses produced by Creative Master Northcord in the past or in the future, but this will NOT necessarily always be the case.

In the case of the latest project, UKPLUS1002, it features 4 items of street furniture from bus stop “G”, which is Parliament Square (towards Lambeth North). The items are : bus stop pole and flag, off-bus ticket machine, bus shelter and bench seat. The routes served by the bus stop include routes 12 and 453 that had been featured on previous CMNL London Citaro bendy-bus models.

This UKPLUS1002 item has been officially licensed by Transport for London for CMNL.

UKPLUS1002 is a Collector Item and can be displayed as a standalone item. The individual parts are glued to a plinth and displayed within a plastic display case, with card outer. Should collectors wish to demount these items, the card covering the base of the plinth should be removed and, perhaps using a small screwdriver being rotated at the base of each of the plastic lugs to loosen the small amount of glue, the items should then CAREFULLY be pushed free. Creative Master Northcord Limited takes no responsibility for damage caused to individual items should they be removed from their base unit.

The UKPLUS1002 model detailing item is a limited, uncertificated production for worldwide distribution. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnbycar.com (P.R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. 

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

UKBUS6016 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 Hedingham

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 UKBUS6016, which is a member in the fleet of Hedingham & District Omnibuses Limited.

UKBUS6016 represents fleet number L355 (EU07 GVY).

Joining the 103-strong fleet of Hedingham & District Omnibuses is this Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MarkII Dennis Trident. The company livery of red and cream is familiar on the roads of North Essex, as the company prepares to celebrate its 50^th anniversary in June 2010.

UKBUS6016 has Stagecoach-type specification. 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 UKBUS6016 model is limited to 1000 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 20 October 2008

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
OM45312 Bova Futura Eddie Stobart CLICK HERE
OM46204 Irizar PB Johnsons CLICK HERE

Friday 17 October 2008

NEXT EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
EFE have advised that the following models are scheduled for release week commencing 27 October 2008:
14605 Leyland National MK1 London Country North West CLICK HERE
20445 Bristol VR3 Devon General CLICK HERE
23708 Alexander Fleetline Maidstone and District CLICK HERE

Thursday 16 October 2008

Tuesday 14 October 2008

Saturday 11 October 2008

Corgi have further advised that a number of models have not been released that were on their list which I published on 3 September. These will still be delivered and as soon as I receive a revised release date from them I will publish details.

Friday 10 October 2008

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
UKBUS1040 Alexander ALX400/Dennis Trident Stagecoach Cambridge CLICK HERE
UKBUS5018 Mercedes-Benz/Citaro Southern Vectis CLICK HERE

Thursday 9 October 2008

Monday 6 October 2008

SLF Plaxton Pointer 1 (1 door)
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SLF Plaxton Pointer 1 (2 door)
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EFE PHOTOGRAPHS OF RECENTLY RELEASED MODELS
Click on the links below to view photographs of some recntly released EFE models courtesy of Ian Kirby:

17507 Leyland National MK1 Long Merseybus 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

20444 Bristol VR MANSFIELD & DISTRICT 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

20640 Plaxton Pointer Dart LONDON BUSWAYS
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

26622 Plaxton Paramount 3500 National Holidays 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

28817 Leyland Titan 2 Door London Northern 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

34101 AEC RT3 London Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

34402 AEC MkV 4 Axle Flatbed BRITISH ROAD SERVICES 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

34901 Leyland Olympian Coach Wilts & Dorset 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Friday 3 October 2008

EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 13 OCTOBER 2008
The following models are now scheduled for release:
34902 LEYLAND OLYMPIAN COACH Ribble Timesaver CLICK HERE
36001 LEYLAND RTL Chieftain CLICK HERE  
36101 Trader Luton Boxvan Chaplin's Removals CLICK HERE

Thursday 2 October 2008

Photograph 1
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Photograph 2
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Photograph 3
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Photograph 4
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If you would like to order one of these models please contact Octo Models:
Octo Models Ltd
The Model Shop
179 Ferensway
Hull
HU1 3UA

01482 329199
website: www.ryanbus.com 

Wednesday 1 October 2008

October 2008 - News

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