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June 2011 |
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Wednesday 15 June | ||
| Commissioned Stagecoach Gold CMNL Enviro400 | ||
 www.ttcdiecast.com have issued update on the release of their much delayed commissioned CMNL Enviro400 models in Stagecoach Gold livery. Both versions of UKBUS0032 have now been manufactured & are currently being shipped from China to the UK. TTC Diecast expect to take stock of the models in around 5 weeks time and will begin processing the large volume of customer's pre-orders in 4 weeks time so that the models can be swiftly dispatched. | ||
May 2011 |
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Friday 27 May | ||
| Two Confirmed CMNL Releases | ||
The following pair of models have now been released in the UK.  UKBUS6030 Stagecoach South West (Exeter Park & Ride) - Alexander Dennis Enviro400 | ||
Thursday 26 May | ||
| CMNL Press Release: CNBUS2003 | ||
The Demonstrator Following the great success of the previous model in the new scale cnbus 2000 range, Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the latest model. This is cnbus 2003 that carries the Sunwin Bus' demonstrator colour. cnbus 2003 represents another colour for the Sunwin Bus demonstration bus that contrasts with cnbus 2001 by. It is carrying the galaxy gold colour together with red and white sweeps on both sides. The model also introduces a new design of rearmost side windows above the engine room. cnbus2003 carries registration 上海申沃(Shanghai Sunwin) front and rear.  Within its length there are 45 seats for passengers (plus one driver seat and one for the courier / tour guide). The Sunwin SWB6110 coach is powered by a Sunwin-developed Euro-3 engine that is rated at 177hp ~ 184hp. Shanghai Sunwin Bus Corporation is a joint venture invested by SAIC Motor Company Ltd., Volvo (China) Investment Corporation and Volvo Bus Corporation (Sweden). The model features a high level of detailing as befits this scale for CMNL.  | ||
Friday 20 May | ||
| CMNL Press Release: UKBUS6033 | ||
Transdev London United Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the fourth release of the newly retooled casting, Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid, the revolutionary modern double-decker in the United Kingdom. This is ukbus 6033 wearing outstanding London Hybrid Bus “Green Leaves” livery. ukbus 6033 represents fleet number ADH2 (SN58 EOS) in service on route 482 heading to Heathrow Terminal 5.  London United is one of the London bus operators to use Enviro400H vehicles. The bus is subject to a number of trials and used to promote this type of vehicle across the UK by Alexander Dennis. The 17 ADL hybrid vehicles in their first year of service have saved over 150 Tonnes of CO2. London United had two vehicles in service in October 2010 the identification numbers for which are ADH1 and ADH2. A further 20 vehicles, to be delivered in 2011, will number ADH3 to ADH22. The Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid ukbus 6033 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. The livery promotes the green credentials of this type of bus by means of the large leaves on each side. Another main feature on the ukbus 6033 model is its dual individual tree protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is significant, with its curved windscreens on both upper and lower deck. The re-tooled ukbus 6033 model replicates all new items at the engine room correctly. 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 Enviro400H Hybrid in new specifications, such as, re-located destination blind at the rear, newly designed ventilation grille above the lower-deck window at the back, and extensive portrayal of handrails on upper and lower deck, etc. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.  | ||
Saturday 7 May | ||
| Commissioned Model HKBUS0002 | ||
 The model has already been released in Hong Kong and can be purchased from various retailers there such as 80M or Jotus. | ||
Friday 6 May | ||
| CMNL Press Release UKBUS5026 | ||
Arriva / MK Metro Ltd Following the great success of the launch model of the brand new Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 casting, Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of the single door version, ukbus 5026, carrying special Arriva / MK Metro “Platinum” route branding colour. “Platinum” Service 300 is the result of co-operation between Arriva, Milton Keynes Council and Milton Keynes Partnership to provide a high quality east-west bus link across Milton Keynes via the Railway Station and City Centre. The first phase, eastwards from the Railway Station, commenced on 19th April, 2009, using rented Alexander Dennis Enviro200 vehicles. It runs through the City Centre and via the new residential developments of Brooklands and Broughton Gate to the Kingston Centre retail area and Magna Park employment zone. The introduction of the western section to serve further new development is anticipated by mid 2012. Mercedes-Benz Citaro 3929 (BG59 FCZ) is one of five new vehicles, 3925-9, introduced by Arriva subsidiary MK Metro Ltd from 5th January, 2010, with engines to Enhanced Environmentally friendly (EEV) standard, air conditioning, free wireless internet and seats for 37 (plus 30 standing and 1 wheelchair space) with a spacious 2 + 1 layout towards the front. The Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 ukbus 5026 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. The model has an 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.  | ||
| CMNL News Page Updates | ||
| Due to the reduced flow of CMNL related news I've decided to extend the current news page to cover a 3 month period instead of just one, this will bring it into line with those covering the OOC & Britbus models. The combined Modelbuszone news page & the one dedicated to EFE will continue to cover a single month for the time being. | ||
April 2011 |
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Friday 15 April | ||
| CMNL UK Release Update: April 2011 | ||
| It is a common experience, in many manufacturing facilities in the People's Republic of China, that there is a shortage of skilled workers. In common with many other clients, CMNL is finding the same situation in the factories where the pre-production samples and full production runs are made. Accordingly CMNL is unable to offer concrete information on the forthcoming model production for more than 2 months in advance due to uncertainty over factory capacity. By the time that this information appears in print, ukbus 5026 should have completed its production run and should have been shipped from the factory at the end of March. ukbus 5026 is a Mercedes-Benz Citaro rigid in the fleet of Arriva The Shires and features fleet number 3929 (BG59 FCZ) in MK platinum livery on route 300. By the end of April, Stagecoach Gold-liveried ukbus0032 should be due for shipping. This release, for Loughborough Model Centre, will feature Enviro400 / Scania 15527 (VX09 NBL) with destinations Cheltenham or Gloucester on route 94. Following this release, early May should see the production of Alexander Dennis Hybrid ukbus 6033 in the Transdev London United fleet. This will show ADH 2 (SN58 EOS) on route 482 with destination Heathrow Terminal 5. By mid-May, ukbus 1049 should be due to be shipped. This is the iconic first UK casting from CMNL and will show the updated Magic Bus livery and detailing on Stagecoach Manchester 17647 (W647 RND), an Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Trident. This will carry route number 143 and destination West Didsbury. Finally, ukbus 8017 is due for shipping at the end of May 2011. This is an Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart in the Arriva Southern Counties fleet. ukbus 8017 will feature fleet number 4055 (GN09 AXH) on route 132 to Chatham Bus Station. It is likely that the normal release of update information that CMNL makes around the end of April, August and December each year will be replaced by information that is offered more often but for a shorter period once information about actual production slots is available. 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. | ||
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