Following the significant success in launching the brand new casting of the Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC model in the liveries of National Express West Midlands, Stagecoach in Oxfordshire, Bluestar, Stagecoach West Scotland, Southern Vectis, Stagecoach South, Ensign Bus, Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach North West, Northcord Model Company is now releasing the fourteenth livery on the 10.9 metre long, single-door casting – ukbus 6525 in the livery of First Glasgow.

ukbus 6525 represents fleet number 33393 (SK19 EOD) that was new to First Glasgow in early 2019. 33393 carries a full and colourfully branded livery for route 77, heading to Glasgow Airport. Such unique feature, and the special, comprehensive livery and branding are 100% reproduced onto the ukbus 6525 models.

The stand-out features of the branding are : “from every 10 mins” and “free WiFi” at the front; the big “77” on both sides and rear, along with key locations served “City Centre, Partick, QEU Hospital, Braehead, Renfrew, Glasgow Airport” on the nearside; “Frequent service to / from city centre from every 10 minutes”, “Pay contactless”, “Your best route to ... QEU Hospital – Braehead – Airport” on the rear.

Further additional details carried by the model include the luggage rack in the lower saloon, and the special sunlight protection shads on the top of both windscreens.

The Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC ukbus 6525 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square, gasket-mounted windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the ukbus 6525 model is its single tree protector at the front. The front dome on the model is significant, with curved windscreens on both upper deck and lower deck.

Northcord Model Company is also creating new design standards within the interior of both saloons. These features, inside the compartments, will represent the real, outstanding layout of the Enviro400 MMC, such as the extensive portrayal of handrails on upper deck and lower deck, etc.

The brand new Enviro400 MMC bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), 80M Bus Model Shop and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus 6525 model is limited to 1008 pieces worldwide.

• Area Meetings, Events - Upcoming MBF area meetings & events.
• Editorial
• Global Zoom - Date & time of the June Global Zoom meeting.
• Cover Story - Brain Groombridge's Derelict OB diorama (see next article).
• Derelict OB by Brain Groombridge - A former Eastern Counties EFE Bedford OB model has reached the end of the road in Brain's mini diorama.
• This Month's Top Tip by Dave Jessop - Humbrol Liquid Poly & DecalFix come in the same bottles with similar labels. Don't mix them up!
• OOC Brighton Trolleybus Modifications by Martin Hare - Martin makes some modifications to the original Corgi OOC release of the Weymann Trolleybus in Brighton, Hove & District livery to produce a more accurate representation of the vehicle.
• Maguire Update by Syd Eade - Brain Wright produced around 650 scratch bus models between 1969 and 1977 Syd has the latest update on his research to form a accurate catalogue of the models.
• Ken Johnson's Memorable Models Number 54 - Marsden Models MMK047, 1939 AEC Renown/ Northern Counties as operated by Leicester City Transport.
• Karrier Q25 / Reading "Lilliput" - by Paul Ellender - Paul uses the front scuttle from Matchbox No.47 Karrier Ice Cream van and plastic card to produce a early 1960s minibus.
• Dartford Tunnel Cycle Bus by Michael Whent - Michael builds a model version of these unique buses.
• Western National Bristol MW by Robert Maidment-Wilson - A prototype resin kit model repainted from Tilling red into Western National livery.
• In Detail: Berlin Scania Evaluation Double Decker - By David Cole - A selection of photographs showing the exterior & interior of the 2015 2 axle Scania prototype trailed by BVG in Berlin.
• Welcome Aboard - New & returning members.
• MBF National Show Model Competition: Conditions of Entry - The rules for this years competition.
• Plan of the Month by Paul Ellender - 4mm scale plans for the Karrier Q25 / Reading "Lilliput" minibus covered in the associated article in this issue.
• MBF National Show & Annual General Meeting - Full details about the 2022 event and an entry form for those wishing to take part in the model competition.
• Area News - Reports & ample photographs from the latest virtual online & actual area meetings in Greater Manchester, West, South Wales & Herefordshire, Dorset / New Forest, Yorkshire, Ireland, & the North Midlands.
• Members Services - Kit wanted.
• MBF Shop - The MBF Streetscene, Little Bus Company & Paragon range of white metal/resin parts & accessories, plus the MBF Streetscene 2K resin model kits that are exclusively available to MBF members.
• MBF Streetscene White metal Bus & Coach Kits - The former ABS white metal bus kits added to the MBF Streetscene range. These are available exclusively to members at low cost (from £5.00 to £35.00 - see the MBF page for a list of these model kits)
• The Back Page: From the Top of the Tower by David Cole. A top down view of some of the vehicles that took part in the 2022 UK Coach Rally in Blackpool.

• Area Meetings, Events - Upcoming MBF area meetings & events.
• Editorial
• Cover Story - Part of Pumpkin Motors layout belonging to Robert Aveyard and one of the displays on show at the London Area Show (see next article).
• Ruislip Event 2022 by Steve Ditchburn & Dave Jessop - A report & photographs showing a selection of members' models & layouts at this years' London Area show.
• North East Area Model Competition by Gordon Wigham - Photographs of the entries & winner on the annual North East Area model competition.
• Ceramic Buses by Henry Clarke - Details of a range of ceramic 1/76 scale models of Blackpool buses produced by the now defunct Woods of Burslem.
• Kit Review: Marsden MMK060, ECW Full Height DD by Dave Jessop - A review and tips on building the Daimler version of the Marsden kit to represent Yorkshire Traction 698 (LHD 308K).
• Converting CMNL Diecasts by Alan Johnson - The process of converting a standard CMNL Dennis Trident ALX400 model into the either a DAF DB250LF or Volvo B7TL variant.
• Jones of Taunton by Ken Jones - Ken's new N gauge layout made its debut at the Wombourne Railway Show in March.
• More Oddities by John Wood - A selection of models depicting prototypes & other unique or unusual vehicles.
• 1:50 Scale - A selection of photographs showing the exquisite scratch built models produced by Neil Mortson.
• Product News - Mark Hughes will be closing his business for two month, May & June 2022.
• Plan of the Month by Dave Evans - 4mm scale plans for the "Space Car" The London Daimler Fleetline DMS1515 (THX515M) that was converted for publicity purposes to represent a bus, with sections of tube train carriage & mainline DMU.
• Area News - Reports & numerous photographs from the latest virtual online & actual area meetings in Greater Manchester, North Midlands, Lancashire & Cumbria, West Midlands & the Global Zoom Meeting.
• Members Services - Kit wanted.
• Welcome Aboard - New & returning members.
• Product News - Latest kit news from Paul Ellender & Citibus Models.
• Model Tram and Bus Meetings at the Crich Tramway Village - Details and information about new meetings that are being arranged at the venue for model bus & tram enthusiasts.
• MBF Shop - The MBF Streetscene, Little Bus Company & Paragon range of white metal/resin parts & accessories, plus the MBF Streetscene 2K resin model kits that are exclusively available to MBF members.
• MBF Streetscene White metal Bus & Coach Kits - This month sees a large expansion of former ABS white metal bus kits added to the MBF Streetscene range. These are available exclusively to members at low cost (from £5.00 to £35.00 - see the MBF page for a list of these model kits)
• The Back Page - A selection of images showing the rarely photographed rears of six vehicles produced between 1964 & 1995.

• Area Meetings, Events - Upcoming MBF area meetings & events.
• Editorial
• Cover Story - An "Old Bill" B-type converted to a tree lopper (see next article).
• More LT Service Vehicles by Michael Whent - Eight more models from Michael's extensive collection of London Transport ancillary vehicles. All are conversions of either EFE, B-T models or kits.
• OOC Bristol L to ECW Dennis Ace by Martin Hare - Detailed stage by stage account of the conversion of an off the shelf single Bristol L OOC diecast into a Eastern Counties Dennis Ace.
• Are You Ready for the Change of Scales? by John May - Report on the little known new EU directives that take affect on the 1/4/2023 that will standardize the allowable scales that manufacturers can produced products in across the EU & also the UK.
• Zoom Meetings by Paul Coley - Advice & detailed instructions on how to download, install & connect to a MBF Zoom Meeting plus things to expect during the meetings.
• Welcome Aboard - New & returning members.
• Worksop 2022 - Advance notice of an exhibition being planned by the Yorkshire Area in September.
• 43rd Model Bus Extravaganza Stafford 2022 by David Eadie - A review of some of the exhibits at this year's Model Bus Extravaganza event which attracted 40 exhibitors.
• ... and a Few Extra Photos by Geoff Smith - more photos from the Stafford event.
• Model One ADL Enviro 200 by Dick Lindsay - Dismantling & repainting the Model One version of the ADL Enviro 200 dual door model.
• Product News - Mark Hughes Models latest additions to their manufacturer badges & vehicle mirrors parts range.
• Plan of the Month by Alan Johnson - 4mm scale plans for the 1961 Leyland Atlantean MCW Lowbridge double deck bus
• Area News - Reports & numerous photographs from the latest virtual online & actual area meetings in Greater Manchester, South Wales & Herefordshire, North Midlands, & West Midlands.
• Book Review - Scania Double Deckers by David Barrow reviewed by Dave Jessop.
• Model Bus Supplement by Reuben Greene & Dave Jessop - An update on the optional quarterly illustrated supplement available to MBF members that records details of the developments within members virtual model fleets.
• Accidents Happen by Dave Jessop - Dave shows how he produced a new front bumper panel for his ADL Enviro400 from plasticard after the original went astray at a recent area meeting.
• MBF Shop - The MBF Streetscene, Little Bus Company & Paragon range of white metal/resin parts & accessories, plus the MBF Streetscene 2K resin model kits that are exclusively available to MBF members.
• MBF Streetscene White metal Bus & Coach Kits - This month sees a large expansion of former ABS white metal bus kits added to the MBF Streetscene range. These are available exclusively to members at low cost (from £5.00 to £35.00 - see the MBF page for a list of these model kits)
• The Back Page - A selection of photographs showing the rear design of four vehicles.