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Friday 11 June |
| Latest B Type Bus Release From Artitec |
| Dutch manufacturer Artitec has released a WW1 version of its 1/87th scale B Type bus model.
The model depicts the vehicle in use as a troop carrier with boarded up lower deck windows & a green military livery. The model RRP is €58.80, the model is expected to be available in the UK in due course.  6870414 WW1 Troop Carrier (B1286/63 - Victoria Stn To Berlin) - LGOC B-type Omnibus (1/87 Scale) Source: www.mo87.de. |
Thursday 10 June |
| Upcoming Oxford Diecast Release |
The latest batch of new model releases have appeared on the Oxford Diecast website, although no full size bus or coach models are among the items, there is the following PCV vehicle which should be available from model retailers later this month. 76PB010 Royal Mail Scotland (USG 706R / 5450044 - Elgol destination) - Commer PB Post Bus (1/76 Scale) |
Friday 4 June |
| Confirmed Northcord UK Release |
The following Northcord model has now been released to UK model retailers. IEBUS0007 Dublin Bus (TFI Hybrid buses livery) - ADL Enviro400H MMC Double Deck Bus |
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Thursday 3 May |
| Model Bus Federation June Journal Review |
| The Model Bus Federation's June 2021 issue of the Model Bus Journal has been sent to out members in the past week. This is the only publication solely dedicated to model bus news & other related articles in the UK. Below is summary of the contents of this latest issue. If the contents below are of interest, you may wish to consider becoming a member of the MBF, the annual subscription starts at £25.00 with special reduced rates available for younger members aged 14-18. For further details please visit the https://www.model-bus-federation.org.uk. The Model Bus Journal - Issue 602 June 2021 - 36 pages - aSSN 0953-435 
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Thursday 3 June |
| Confirmed Corgi Release |
The Corgi website is now showing the following model as in stock, howevetr it hasn't yet been released to model retailers. OM46632B New Routemaster Bus - Arriva London {LT230 Route 38 Victoria} Sehba Basras Our Hillingdon allover livery (OOC version) |
Wednesday 2 June |
| New Oxford Diecast Website Is Live |
Oxford Diecast have re-launched their official website, it now has a fresh new look with improved user interface that includes clearer shipping costs & easier ordering options for members of the Oxford Diecast Collectors Club. My search tool for Oxford Diecast models has been slightly tweaked so it will continue to offer working page links too the newly revised official site. The previously inaccessible Eddie Stobart model section has also been fixed & can now be viewed. |
Wednesday 2 June & updated 3 June |
| Next Corgi Bus Release |
| The following model is expected to be released by Corgi later this month. The B destination (OM46632B / 38 Victoria) version of the Arriva London New Routemaster in the Sehba Basras Our Hillingdon livery has now had it's expected release date further revised to "TBA 2021", wholesaler John Ayrey Diecast has also indicated that a further batch of the A destination version of the model is also expected in due course. Update: 3 June: Model now shown as in stock on Corgi website.  CC82331 Paddington Bear London Bus and Paddington Bear Figure (Corgi Toys Range, Announced in 2020) - Due June 2021 OM46632B New Routemaster Bus - Arriva London {LT230 Route 38 Victoria} Sehba Basras Our Hillingdon allover livery (OOC version) - Due TBA 21 |
Sunday 30 May |
| Oxford Diecast Delay New Catalogue Announcement |
| The end of May usually sees Oxford Diecast issuing details of the planned model releases for May to September, however due to delays in the production of new products & a the current high shipping fees to the UK, Oxford Diecast has decided not to issue a catalogue for this period. It's hoped that the next catalogue will be published in September with details of further new products. Oxford Diecast has posted a update on Facebook, this gives the current status of the new model tooling that has already announced. The only bus related item mentioned is the Alexander M type coach which is in the "early stages of development". |
Monday 24 May |
| Latest UK IXO 1/43rd Scale Bus Releases |
Two further IXO 1/43 scale buses have now been released in the UK according to wholesaler John Ayrey Diecasts. BUS027 GMC Scenicruiser White/Silver Greyhound 1956  BUS028 Skoda 706 RO Blue/White 1947 Both models have a UK RRP of £58.99 |
Saturday 22 May |
| Corgi OOC Model Release Schedule Update |
| Corgi has revised the expected release dates for many of the the model announced in 2021 Corgi Catalogue. These are the outstanding 2021 OOC & other Corgi range bus models: Spring  CC89204 New Routermaster Bus - NHS Charities Together (Corgi Toys version) - Unknown, was due Spring 21, this model isn't currently listed on Corgi site. CC82331 Paddington Bear London Bus and Paddington Bear Figure (Corgi Toys Range, Announced in 2020) - Due Spring 2021 OM46632B New Routemaster Bus - Arriva London {LT230 Route 38 Victoria} Sehba Basras Our Hillingdon allover livery (OOC version - A version already released) - Due Spring 21 Summer  CP44110A Epsom Coaches Group Quality Line (OP30 / YJ09 MHX - Route K5 Ham) - Optare Solo Single Deck Bus (Commissioned by Omnidekka Models) - Due May/June 21  CP44110B Epsom Coaches Group Quality Line (OP30 / YJ09 MHX - Route K5 Morden) - Optare Solo Single Deck Bus (Commissioned by Omnidekka Models) - Due May/June 21  OM46633A New Routemaster Bus - Stagecoach London {LT372 Route 73 Victoria} Only Fools & Horses The Musical Ad's (OOC version) - Due August 21  OM46633B New Routemaster Bus - Stagecoach London {LT372 Route 73 Stoke Newington} Only Fools & Horses The Musical Ad's (OOC version) - Due August 21  OM46638A Arriva London The Kraken Special Edition {LT 716 / Route 59 Euston} (Special Card Sleeve) - New Routemaster - Due August 21  OM46638B Arriva London The Kraken Special Edition {LT 716 / Route 59 Streatham Hill} (Special Card Sleeve) - New Routemaster - Due August 21 Autumn  CC43515 Blackpool Balloon Tram - Coca Cola / open happiness - Due September 21  OM46518A Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 - Arriva London DW512 Route 466 Caterham-on-the-Hill / Evita & The Army Ad's - Due October 21  OM46518B Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 - Arriva London DW512 Route 466 Addington Village / Evita & The Army Ad's - Due October 21  OM46629 New Routemaster Bus - London United, {LT148, Route 10 Hammersmith} Coca Cola open happiness allover livery (OOC version) - Due November 21 Winter  CC44013 Blackpool Brush Railcoach - Coca Cola / Coke Side of Life - Due December 21 |
Sunday 16 May |
| Confirmed Corgi OOC Release |
The following OOC model has been released by Corgi in the UK. OM46632A Arriva London - Sehba Basras Our Hillingdon livery (LT230 / 38 Hackney Central) - New Routemaster Double Deck Bus Please note the proposed B version of this model with alternative 38 Victoria destinations has not been released by Corgi yet. |
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Wednesday 12 May |
| TTC Diecast Exclusive Rapido Models |
Production has begun of the pre-production sample of the Rapido West Midlands Leyland Fleetline models in the 1977 Queen's Silver Jubilee livery. These models are being produced exclusively for TTC Diecast. According to the latest TTC Diecast Facebook post. "Production is really progressing well, there are a few alterations to make, and we are really pleased with the new working partnership we have Rapido. Hopefully this is one of many future projects, and partnerships on new castings going forward?" The four Silver Jubilee models are limited editions & only 135 of each version will be produced. These & the other standard issue Fleetline models can be pre-ordered via the TTC Diecast online store at www.ttcdiecast.com.
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Tuesday 11 May |
| Omnidekka Models Confirmed Releases |
| The following models have now arrived in the UK and Omnidekka Models are currently processing orders & dispatching to the models to their customers. Stock of both models is still available and orders can be placed directly with Omnidekka Models via their online store, at Omnidekkamodels.com. The models are also being stocked by Ace Model Buses & Model Buses Collections MBC Facebook page.     ES-17A BlueStar (1004 / YN56 FFK - Route 4 Romney Via North Baddesley) - Scania Omnidekka Single Door Double Deck Bus ES-17B BlueStar (1004 / YN56 FFK - Route 4 Southampton Via Lordshill & Shirley) - Scania Omnidekka Single Door Double Deck Bus |
Sunday 2 May |
| Model Bus Federation May Journal Review |
| The Model Bus Federation's May 2021 issue of the Model Bus Journal has been sent to out members in the past week. This is the only publication solely dedicated to model bus news & other related articles in the UK. Below is summary of the contents of the latest issue. If the contents below are of interest, you may wish to consider becoming a member of the MBF, the annual subscription starts at £25.00 with special reduced rates available for younger members aged 14-18. For further details please visit the https://www.model-bus-federation.org.uk. The Model Bus Journal - Issue 601 May 2021 - 32 pages 
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Saturday 1 May |
| Omnidekka Models Quality Line Optare Solo Update |
| Chris Cotton has received the pre-production samples of the two Epsom Coaches Group Quality Line Optare Solo models from Corgi. Chris will ask Corgi for the back markings to be straight on the production batch of models. He also notes that Corgi have stated that some of the text on the model is the smallest they've ever applied to a commissioned model. There will be a total production of 1030 models (515 of each destination), 30 of the models will go to Optare who have given permission for the use of their company name on the rear of the models. Chris is now designing the boxes and limited edition cards for these models. The production models are expected to arrive in the UK late July/early August, and Chris will start to dispatch these too customers soon after arrival. The photographs below show the pre-production samples of both versions of the model with either A: Ham or B: Morden destinations. OM44110A    OM44110B    OM44110A Epsom Coaches Group Quality Line (OP30 / YJ09 MHX - Route K5 HAM) - Optare Solo Single Deck Bus OM41110B Epsom Coaches Group Quality Line (OP30 / YJ09 MHX - Route K5 MORDEN) - Optare Solo Single Deck Bus The models are priced £25.00 each or £48.00 for the pair plus delivery. The first batch of the Bluestar Britbus Scania Omnidekka models (see 15 April news item) are now being dispatched to customers, Chris expects this process to take around three weeks to complete. The models can be ordered from Omnidekkamodels.com site, Ace Model Buses or Model Buses Collections MBC Facebook page. |
Saturday 1 May |
| Saltire Model Kits Has Re-opened |
David Tait has decided to re-open his Saltire Model Kits business and has announced that he accepting pre-orders for the following pair of new resin kits which are in development. For contact details please see the Saltire Model Kits page |
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