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Thursday 17 September |
| Model Buses Creations Enviro 400 City EV Update |
| Model Buses Creations have posted the following update today on their Facebook page. Model Buses Creations Enviro 400 City EV Update I am pleased to share with you the pre production sample images of the Stagecoach London Enviro 400 City EV model. This is the first release to come from our brand new electric bus tooling. These samples have just been flown in from Hong Kong this week and I am really excited to see this model in person, I hope you are too. It’s been a very long time coming and there has been a lot of work from all parties to make this a reality. This brand new casting includes lots of details you will come to expect on MBC models like seat moquette and extra interior details. All the team at MBC have reviewed the sample, along side Stagecoach London and Transport for London, to provide feedback on this sample. Please be aware this is a pre production sample model so some of the details and finishes may not be correct to the production model. Code - MBC 4001
We are expecting the Go Ahead London Bakerloop sample to follow on later this month. Once this has arrived we will share progress with you. We will announce Pre Order date as soon as final production and shipping are confirmed. Our Scania Omnicity releases are also at final sample stage and we will share with you in the coming weeks. Please keep watching our social media for more updates on these and more models from MBC. Thank you |
Wednesday 16 September |
| EFE Road Model Release Schedule Update |
Several upcoming EFE Road model releases have slipped back according to the Bachmann site & the London Transport Museum.       The standard issue early DMS models lE43001- E43005 are now expected in Oct/Nov, the London Transport Museum advising that their commissioned DMS1 models E43005Y & E43006Z are more realistically expected towards the end of October. The Museum's email explains that the shipment container is in progress but due to issues with international conflicts this has created unexpected issues around container shipping.  Also delayed is the Dennis the Menace Dennis Dart SLF E36720, Bachmann now advise that they expect this model in Nov/Dec.      The front entrance Routemasters E42601-E42605 are currently still shown as expected during Oct/Nov, but its possible these may also be subject to similar delays unless there's a change in the current circumstances. |
Thursday 10 September & Updated 16 September |
| Sunstar Announced new 1:24 Scale London RTL Model |
Sunstar models has announced a new version of their 1:24 scale RTL model, which is currently scheduled for release in Q1/2027.  The model H2932 depicts RTL139 (KGK 803) on route 38A to Hackney Station and carries central area red livery with cream band & gold fleetnames and a full set of period advertisements. This model will be limited to 800 pieces & the UK RRP will be £308.99.  The previously announced London Transport Green Line AEC Regent III RT double deck model H2931 depicting RT 3228 (KYY 957) is also listed on wholesalers' John Ayrey Diecast site for the same price as the RTL model, it is limited to 900 pieces & is also currently earmarked for release in Q1/2027. The proposed "Mummy" movie related model of RT1591 (H2930) which was announced at the same time as the Green Line version is no longer listed on the John Ayrey site.  Update: 16 Sepetmebr TTC Diecast has advsied that the above Mummy movie model H2930 has been cancelled and replaced by H2932. |
Tuesday 8 September |
| Oxford Diecast: First Look & New Duple Commander IV Coach Tooling |
| Oxford Diecast has published a photograph showing the first shot of the new tooling for the forthcoming 1:76 scale Duple Commander IV coach, the first two releases of this model
in Southdown (76DCM001) & East Kent (76DCM002) liveries are expected to be during the first half of 2027. More details on these models can be found at www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/search?type=product&q=76dcm. |
Sunday 6 September |
| Northcord Models Press Release: UKBUS6212 Fife Scottish Enviro400 |
| The following press release has been issued by Northcord Models. This model expected to arrive in the UK during the first half of October. Fife Scottish Northcord Model Company is proud to release its tenth model of the ukbus 6200 range on the former CMNL long wheelbase Enviro400 tooling. This is ukbus 6212, carrying the latest heritage livery of Fife Scottish. ukbus 6212 represents Stagecoach East Scotland 19895 (SP11 DWU) on route 39 to Glenrothes carried in the front and side destination. 19895 was new to Stagecoach Fife in 2011 with beachball livery. The bus was repainted, in May 2025, into Fife Scottish livery of allover cream with red cantrail, skirt and two bands between decks, with large blue Fife Scottish fleetnames on the upper deck side panels, and red Fife Scottish at the front. The heritage livery is based on that applied to its double-deck coaches from around 1987. The model features some closely observed nuances in addition to the very obvious “Beachball” colours on the roof; towards the rear of the flat roof and on the rear dome there are 2 red colours featuring Beachball red on the flat roof and original Fife Ayres Red on the rear dome; furthermore, the black band above the upper saloon windows and below the rain guttering and outwith the front and rear dome is also authentically represented. Fife Scottish Omnibuses Limited was a former bus operating subsidiary of the Scottish Bus Group, formed in June 1985 from Walter Alexander & Sons (Fife) Ltd in preparation for bus deregulation and the subsequent privatisation of the Scottish Bus Group. Originally, Walter Alexander & Sons (Fife) Ltd was formed in 1961 from the huge Walter Alexander & Sons Ltd company when it was subdivided into 3 discrete companies – the Midland company retained the original blue livery, Aberdeen-based Northern adopted a bright yellow and cream and Fife took Ayres Red and cream as its trademark livery. Under privatisation, Fife was sold to Stagecoach in July 1991. The company today trades as part of Stagecoach South Scotland. ukbus 6212 features excellent detailing, inside and out, such as realistic-looking handpoles and handrails. The Enviro400 model is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.  Another main feature on the ukbus 6212 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 headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.
The brand new UKBUS6212 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), 80M Bus Model Shop (Hong Kong) respectively. The UKBUS6212 model is based on a Limited Edition of only 1008 pieces produced.
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Sunday 6 September Updated 13 September |
| Latest Releases from Model Buses Creations |
| The following models have now arrived in UK and are being sent out to pre-order customers by MBC. Both models are limited to 500 pieces each. A limited quantity of the Arriva London model are currently available to order via the MBC website: www.modelbus.uk/shop/mbc-originals/3
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Saturday 15 August |
| New Model Bus Meet Event Set For November |
| Announcement from Model Buses Collection Something for your Diary MBC are supporting this event with some exciting new products and our Event Competition held on the day. We're really excited to be organising a brand new event for the model bus community - the model bus meet, held at Oxford Bus Museum on Sunday 8th November from 10:00 - 16:00.  Click here for further event details This event has been a long time in the making, with a lot of work behind the scenes. We're hoping to host a variety of displays and trade stands at the museum on the day, and would love to see you there. We've compiled some information about the event in the images you see below. This includes information (preferrably via an email to the address given) on how you can book a table, if you would like to. We've also set up an event on Facebook for this. We will be updating both the MBC Facebook page and the event with information when needed. The event is at https://www.facebook.com/events/4408587819385953/ This is a real step into the unknown for us and we hope it will be a success. More news will follow in due course as we near the event. Thanks, Iwan and Ryan |
Saturday 15 August |
| Omnidekka Models Latest Pre-order Model |
Omnidekka Models has opened pre-orders for it next Enviro200 MMC 8.9m metre model which is expected to be available in late October or early November. MMC7A Central Connect (H for Hertford branding) YY73 RGZ / route H5 Bengeo - Enviro200 MMC Single Deck Bus Pre-orders can be placed on the Omnidekka Models Online Store. the models are priced £55.00 plus postage and limited to 440 pieces, of which 400 are for the UK. |
Friday 14 August |
| Online Orders Open For LT Museum's EFE Road DMS1 Models |
| The London Transport Museum Shop is now accepting orders for the upcoming Exclusive EFE Road DMS1 models with early style narrower headlights. There are two versions of the model which appear to be identical bar the front ultimate route 220 destination display, there's a choice of either Park Royal Trading Estate or Tooting Stn Southern Region. The models depict the vehicle as currently preserved by the Museum with “The Londoner Bus” ide advertisments. Models are supplied in a standard EFE Road plastic display case with a bespoke design outer card box. They are priced £46.00 each plus UK delivery from £5.00. It should be noted that the Museum is currently only able to ship products to UK addresses. E43006Y (Museum SKU 491433) London Transport (DMS 1 - Route 220 Park Royal Trading Estate) - Daimler Fleetline DMS Class Park Royal Double Deck Bus (Narrow headlights) E43006Z (Museum SKU 491440) London Transport (DMS 1 - Route 220 Park Royal Trading Estate) - Daimler Fleetline DMS Class Park Royal Double Deck Bus (Narrow headlights) The release of all the forthcoming early style EFE Road DMS models (E43001-6) has slipped back, originally expected July/August they are now rescheduled for September/October, with the Museum site stating they expect their models in late September. |
Wednesday 5 August |
| Model Buses Creations' Enviro400 City EV Updates |
| Two posts from Model Buses Creations' with the latest updates on the forthcoming new BYD/ADL Enviro400 City EV models. Model Buses Creations ADL Enviro 400 City EV We have had number of requests and messages from our followers asking for more detailed images of the Enviro 400 City EV test casting, which we shared last month. We are delighted to share the images of this sample, which was also on show at the Rails of Sheffield Showcase event. Please be aware this was a first test of the tooling and a number of elements have been changed, ahead of the pre production samples for the Stagecoach London and Bakerloop models we recently announced.
We will be sharing the finalised body drawings for the Stagecoach and Bakerloop models. (see below) We hope you enjoy looking at these sample images, we are so excited to see the pre production samples of the first two releases. Thank you Model Buses Creations Enviro 400 City EV Update We are pleased to share with you the design cell drawings for the two Enviro 400 City EV models. These have been approved by MBC, vehicle operators and license holders. We can also confirm that pre production samples are now in production and expected late August to early September. We will share these images with you as soon as we have them. We will mention that the brown colour on the Bakerloop drawing is showing slightly lighter, but the sample and production models will be a darker shade. We are also now able to confirm the MBC code references for these models, the Enviro 400 City EV will be given the MBC 40xx prefix.
Please keep watching our social media for more updates on these and more models from MBC. Thank you |
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