| Review of 1:24th Gilbow DMS |
25 February 2006 |
| I've now been able fully examine an example of the new 1:24th scale Gilbow DMS. The first issue has just been released and is a limited edition of just 600 models. Full details about the model can be found on the 99101 page. I've also compiled a new selection of pictures and a short Review of the model. |
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| Confirmed Releases |
24 February 2006 |
The following models have now been released by EFE / Gilbow.
23318 - AEC Regal RF Single Deck Bus - London Transport (Red - Route 121)
20133 - Bedford OB Duple Vista Coach - Scout
30505 - Guy Vixen GS Single Deck Bus - West Bromwich
99101 - 1:24th Daimler Fleetline DMS - London Transport DMS580 (Finchley Depot)
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| 2006 Cobham Bus Museum Open Day Models |
24 February 2006 |
I've received news of this years EFE commissioned models which will be available to visitors to the Cobham Bus Museum's Annual Open Day & Bus Gathering on Sunday 2nd April.
There are two models planned, a red single door DMS (28003B) which will carry adverts for the event and blinds for associated special route 499. The second model is a green Leyland TD1 with open staircase (27209B), this will carry period side adverts and a West Croydon destination.
Please note the museum is not accepting any pre-orders or mail orders for these models. |
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| Allsorts 2006 Code 3 Model Announced |
22 February 2006 |
| I've received the following press release from Allsorts Models : |
Press Release – February 2006
To continue the series of buses from the western parts of London Transport, Allsorts Collectable Models, of Maidenhead are pleased to announce the expected release in May 2006 of AS02, an AEC RF in London Transport red livery, working route 224, to Colnbrook.
RF521 formerly green was repainted red in 1956 and allocated to Uxbridge Garage. A Limited Edition of only 300 certificated models are being produced, with numbered certificate and brief history.
Advanced orders now being taken at www.allsortsmodels.com or call the hotline (Mon – Fri 9-5pm) on 01628 823523. Priced at £29.95 including UK P&P. Orders by cheque, payable to Allsorts Collectable Models can be sent to Boundary Elms, Burchetts Green Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 3QP.
Cheques not cashed and credit cards not charged until the model is ready for despatch. Sorry, visitors strictly by prior appointment.
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Pictures show a pre production mock up
The model, based on an EFE original, has been expertly refinished
by LBRT of Hailsham E Sussex www.lbrt.me.uk
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| 15635C - AEC Routemaster (RM) |
| Operator | Arriva South London |
| Registration | CUV217C |
| Fleet No. | RM2217 |
| Route No. | 159 |
| Destination | Mable Arch |
| Adverts | Arriva Recognising Peoples Achievements 3 March 2005 |
| Livery | Red with white between decks band |
| Release | March 2005 |
These models came from a batch of 500 commissioned on behalf of Arriva by the LT Museum, after the first 150 were used for the staff evening in March 2005 the remaining 350 were left on the shelf for future consideration.
By chance all the models were produced with fleet number RM2217 so when the decision was taken by Arriva to make this vehicle the 'Last Official Routemaster' on route 159, Arriva requested the remaining models be decorated to represent the bus on it final journey. If your wondering, the adverts used on this model and the two RML's were those expected to be used on the real vehicles, however a last minute change of plan by Transport for London saw these replaced by advertising for the two Routemaster Heritage Routes.
Pictures of both 15635C & 15635D have been posted at www.britishmodelbuses.com (February 2006 news page).
Still with Routemasters the contents of the new "
Routemaster Family" series have been revealled, the eight models will all use the new or re-tooled castings due later this year. The models included will be as follows :
Prototype RM1
Standard RM
RM (Route 159)
RMC
RML
RCL
RMF
RMA
There's no news on whether EFE intend to produce a luggage trailer to go with the Airport RMA models. I know a lot of collectors have expressed a real desire to see this item produced.
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| Forthcoming model details |
18 February 2006 |
The following model details have been sent to dealers by EFE, five of the models appeared at the recent London Toy Fair
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| 18008 - MCW Daimler Fleetline |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Metrobus |
| Registration | KVH477E |
| Fleet No. | 4477 |
| Route No. | -- |
| Destination | Hudderfield Scenic Tour |
| Adverts | None |
| Livery | White with green lower panels, roof and upper deck window surrounds |
| Release | Expected April 06 |
| 18204 - Park Royal Daimler Fleetline |
| Operator | London Transport (Country Area) |
| Registration | CUV 53C |
| Fleet No. | XF 3 |
| Route No. | 424 |
| Destination | Horley |
| Adverts | None |
| Livery | Green with beige between decks band |
| Release | Expected March 06 |
| 18610 - Open Top Bristol VRT Series III |
| Operator | New Forest Tour (Solent Blue Line) |
| Registration | UFX 857S |
| Fleet No. | 901 |
| Route No. | 149 |
| Destination | New Forest (Round Tour) |
| Adverts | None |
| Livery | Red base with large yellow sun emblems on each side |
| Release | Expected April 06 |
| 24323 - BET Style Willowbrook Single Deck Bus |
| Operator | South Wales Transport (N.B.C.) |
| Registration | WKG 276 |
| Fleet No. | 556 |
| Route No. | 143 |
| Destination | Porthcawl |
| Adverts | None |
| Livery | N.B.C. red with white waistband |
| Release | Expected March 06 |
| 29407 - Bristol RELH Dual Purpose Bus |
| Operator | Oxford / South Midland |
| Registration | RBW 87M |
| Fleet No. | 87 |
| Route No. | 390 |
| Destination | Gloucester Green, Oxford |
| Adverts | None |
| Livery | Red with white roof and window surrounds |
| Release | Expected April 06 |
| 30603 - AEC Renown (Type A) |
| Operator | East Yorkshire |
| Registration | CKH777C |
| Fleet No. | 777 |
| Route No. | 24 |
| Destination | Hornsea |
| Adverts | None |
| Livery | Dark blue with cream between deck bands and white stripes above upper deck windows |
| Release | Expected April 06 |
There's also news of another release which is due in June, the model a Trent Buses Leyland Olympian B713HVO will initially be available at the Chatsworth Bus Rally, which is due to be held at Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire on Sunday 25th June. This is a standard release model rather than a special commission and will also be available from normal traders at a later date.
| | Pre-production pictures of the March & April models can be found at Jim's Diecast Model Buses |
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| Next Planned Model Releases |
11 February 2006 |
The following models are expected to be released during the week ending 25th February.
23318 - AEC Regal RF Single Deck Bus - London Transport (Red - Route 121)
20133 - Bedford OB Duple Vista Coach - Scout
30505 - Guy Vixen GS Single Deck Bus - West Bromwich
99101 - 1:24th Daimler Fleetline DMS - London Transport DMS580 (Finchley Depot)
Source : Jim's Diecast Model Buses
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| Subscribers GS Model Released |
4 February 2006 |
The EFE Subscribers GS (30507) depicted on loan to Great Yarmouth Corporation is now being posted out to those who ordered it. Thanks to all those who emailed me with this news.
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