| Model Bus Zone News May 2015 |
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Sunday 31 May |
| Oxford Diecast Announced New Models |
| Oxford Diecast have announced a number of new bus & coach related models including a new 1/76 scale coach tooling and a Leyland Royal Tiger Coach for the N scale range. 1/76 Scale  76DR001 Duple Roadmaster Coach - Belle Vue Coaches - New Tooling - Due Q3/2015 Photographs of the real vehicle on flickr  76IRZ006 Irizar PB Coach - Bullocks - Due Q3/2015  76LRT007 Leyland Royal Tiger Coach - North Western - Due Q1/2016  76PAN003 Plaxton Panorama Coach - Cotters - Due Q1/2016  76WFA004 Weymann Fanfare AEC - Bartons - Due Q4/2015 N Scale  NBL006 Bristol Lodekka LD Bus - Eastern National - Due Q2/2016  NIRZ004 Scania Irizar PB Coach - Eddie Stobart - Due Q3/2015  NLRT001 Leyland Royal Tiger Coach - Ribble - New Tooling - Due Q3/2015  NOWB006 Bedford OWB Utility Bus - British Railways - Due Q3/2015 |
Friday 29 May |
| Ten B-T Model Released |
| The following items have now been released by B-T Models in the UK. Note that two of the models, N043 & N046, have not been illustrated until now. N Scale Models         N10 British Road Services - Albion CX3 2 Axle Flatbed & Trailer N13 Wynns - Foden DG 3 Axle Flatbed N16 BRS Airedale - Albion CX7 3 Axle Flatbed N43 BR Railfreight - Leyland FG Van N46 British Rail (green) - Leyland FG Crewbus N50 British Rail (yellow) - Leyland FG Crewbus N55 British Railways (red & cream) - Leyland FG Integral Van N59 British Rail (Rail Express Parcels) - Leyland FG Integral Van 1/76 Scale Models   B113A Bristol Lodekka LD6G (Long radiator & open platform) - Wilts & Dorset (614 / Reg'n: MMW 411 / 76 Andover Basingstoke) B113B Bristol Lodekka LD6G (Short radiator & closed platform) - Wilts & Dorset (618 / Reg'n: NHR 845 / 3 Salisbury) Site Problems Apologies for the problem that took down the home pages on the Modelbuszone & The Model Bus sites, on Thursday evening & for much of Friday, this was caused by yesterday's update corrupting one of the site files. |
Thursday 28 May |
| More OOC Model Release Dates Announced By Corgi |
The following pair of OOC models are scheduled to be released during the week ending the 4th July. OM46611A London United RATP Group (route 10 Hammersmith) - New Routemaster Double Deck Bus OM46611B London United RATP Group (route 10 King's Cross) - New Routemaster Double Deck Bus Next Corgi Catalogue Corgi will publish details of the models in the July to December 2015 catalogue at 3pm on Monday the 1st June via the www.corgi.co.uk site. |
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Wednesday 27 May |
| Confirmed EFE Releases |
Ace Model Buses have confirmed that the following EFE models have been released in the UK.   15718 C.I.E. Coach Tours - Plaxton Panorama Elite Coach 20140 Southdown - Bedford OB Duple Vista Coach 36710 Lothian Buses - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer II Bus |
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Monday 25 May |
| Kingsway Models Kit Update |
| John Howe has sent details of some of the latest developments in his Kingsway Models range of card building kits. A fully revised deeper version of the London Transport Barking Garage (kit ref: BK) kit is now available. The model is half relief being approximately 28" wide and 9" deep. The roof over the garage parking area can be left fully removable to allow access inside. The kit is priced £16    BK garage kit incorporated into a larger depot diorama WNH Helston Depot, Western National - a full (all round model) of this now closed depot in Cornwall. Signs are provided for different periods in it's history - 1950s, 1960s and NBC. The model measures approximately 14" x 11" and may be built with the roof sections left removable to give access to the interior. The design of the depot is such that it could easily be renamed to represent any other bus company. (Freely downloadable NBC style titles are available from the Kingsway Models site.) The kit is priced £16    A large number of other model buildings suitable for 4mm scale (OO gauge) layouts have been released this year. Perhaps of special interest to model vehicle collectors (eg. Oxford Diecast , Classix etc.) is the SHC Second Hand Car dealership kit. This represents a High Road car dealership with a choice of different brandings. It's a half relief model with accommodation for a umber of models. It includes paving and even windscreen price tickets. The kit is priced £14  All kits are available from the Kingsway Models website at http://www.kingswaymodels.com/index.htm - first class postage to UK addresses is included in the price. |
Friday 22 May |
| Photographs of Three Future B-T Models & Next Releases |
John Ayrey Diecasts have published photographs showing three forthcoming B-T 1/76 scale models.  B114A Bristol Lodekka LD6G (Long radiator & closed platform) - Red & White (L153 / Reg'n: LAX 624 / 76 Beachley via Tutshill Chepstow)  B114B Bristol Lodekka LD6G (Short radiator & closed platform) - Red & White (L558 / Reg'n: TAX 237 / 147 Abergavenny via Badminton)  DA92 Foden DG Ballast & Lowloader Trailer - Pickfords (2486 / Reg'n: to be confirmed) Next Model Releases The following models are expected to be released during the week ending 30 May. B113A Bristol Lodekka LD6G (Long radiator & open platform) - Wilts & Dorset (614 / Reg'n: MMW 411 / 76 Andover Basingstoke) B113B Bristol Lodekka LD6G (Short radiator & closed platform) - Wilts & Dorset (618 / Reg'n: NHR 845 / 3 Salisbury) |
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Tuesday 19 May |
| Details Announced For Eight New EFE Models |
| EFE's latest trade release sheet contains details of eight new models including several that were exhibited at the recent South East Bus Festival. All the models are expected to be released during June & July. Note that the EFE's RRP for these models has been increased to £34.50. |
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Courtesy of EFE, scans & a PDF of the Trade Order Form for May 2015 You can view a PDF version of the trade order form HERE (2.7mb). EFE Release Sheet Archive |
Monday 18 May |
| New Resin Specialist Model Announced |
TTC Diecast have contacted me today with news & images of another new Resin Specialist model which follows the recently announced BEA AEC Regal 4RF4 Airport coach. TTC Diecast are accepting pre-orders for both models for the special price of £69.99 each   RS76601 London Transport (V1 - route 170 to Roehampton) - Volvo Alisa B55 MK III Alexander Double Deck Bus (2 Door) - Expected June 2015 |
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Monday 18 May |
| The Shakespeare Express Bachman Train Set Released |
| Further to my report on Saturday I can now confirm The Shakespeare Express" train set (ref: 30-525) has been released to Bachmann appointed stockists today. This set contains a specially commission EFE model depicting an open top series III Bristol VRT series in Guide Friday's Stratford Tour livery. (EFE model no.:18615). Unfortunately for bus centered collectors the set also contains a G.W.R. locomotive and three carriages and thus has a recommended price of £229.95!  18615 Guide Friday - Bristol VRT Series III Open Top Bus |
Sunday 17 May |
| B-T Announced Six More 1/76 Models |
| Four new Bristol buses & another pair DA series lorries have been listed on the John Ayrey Diecast site. Expected release dates are "2015". There are no images of any of the models at the present time and I'm guessing the numbers in barckets refer to the routes depicted. B114A Bristol Lodekka LD6G - Red & White (76) B114B Bristol Lodekka LD6G - Red & White (147) B205A Bristol MW5G - Ribble (Tilling Red) (334) B205B Bristol MW5G - Ribble (Ribble Red) (623) DA93 Ford D Series Artic Van - Green Shield Stamps DA94 Leyland Octopus Tipper - Charringtons |
Saturday 16 May |
| The Shakespeare Express Bachman Train Set Due For Release |
| The Bachmann website is now showing "The Shakespeare Express" train set (ref: 30-525) as in stock and it will likely be available from Bachmann stockists shortly. This set contains a specially commission EFE model depicting an open top series III Bristol VRT series in Guide Friday's Stratford Tour livery. (EFE model no.:18615). Unfortunately for bus centered collectors the set also contains a G.W.R. locomotive and three carriages and thus has a recommended price of £229.95! A more detail review of the set has been posted on the MREMag Site. 18615 Guide Friday - Bristol VRT Series III Open Top Bus |
Friday 15 May |
| EFE's Planned Releases For Late May |
| Ace Model Buses have confirmed that the three models mentioned in EFE's latest subscriber newsletter (See yesterday's news item below) will be released during the week should ending the 30th May. 15718 C.I.E. Coach Tours - Plaxton Panorama Elite Coach 20140 Southdown - Bedford OB Duple Vista Coach 36710 Lothian Buses - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer II Bus |
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Thursday 14 May |
| Latest EFE Subscribers Newsletter & Release Sheet |
| Exclusive First Editions will be attending The Southdown 100 Group's Bus Rally on Southsea Common on Sunday 7th June. EFE will have a display of Southdown models they have produced over the years and will also have there popular model scrap yard for enthusiasts to runmage through. One previously unannounced model is listed among the forthcoming models section. 29631 Metrobus - Leyland Olympian B Double Deck Bus The newsletter suggests these models will be the next releases later this month. 15718 C.I.E. Coach Tours - Plaxton Panorama Elite Coach 20140 Southdown - Bedford OB Duple Vista Coach 36710 Lothian Buses - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer II Bus Two new subscriber exclusive models have been announced. The RT model is based on the original tooling and has a special low retro price of £18.00 while the Bristol VRT is £32.50. |
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Courtesy of EFE, scans & a PDF of Release Sheet 3 2015 front & rear.  You can view a PDF version of the release sheet HERE (5.9mb). EFE Release Sheet Archive |
Wednesday 13 May |
| Three Confirmed EFE Releases |
The following models have now beend released by EFE in the UK.   25814 Western Scottish (route 605) - Daimler Fleetline DMS 1 Door Double Deck Bus 27629 C.M.T. Buses (route 79) - Volvo Wright Renown Single Deck Bus 29633 Go North East (route 1) - Leyland Olympian Double Deck Coach |
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Sunday 10 May |
| B-T Announce Two New Bristol MW Models |
Two further B-T models have been announced on the John Ayrey website. These appear to show the modified tooling which has been tweaked to correct the height issue found on the first four releases.  B206A United Counties (Green with cream windows - fleet no. fleet no. 150 ~ 150 BRP / route 365 Princes Risborough) - Bristol MW ECW Single Deck Bus B206B United Counties (Green with cream windows & roof - 155 ~ 155 BRP / route 1X London) - Bristol MW ECW Single Deck Bus |
Friday 8 May |
| New Resin Specialist Model Announced |
| Allsorts Models have today announced details of a new Resin Specialists model. The model which will be a standard issue item is similar to the one produced for the London Bus Museum last month. The BEA AEC Regal IV coach carries the same grey & off white livery, but depicts a different vehicle (MLL 713) and destination (Paris). It is expected to be release either later this month or in June.  RS76637 British European Airways (Grey & white livery) - AEC Regal IV 4RF4 Airport Coach Further details can be found on the Allsorts Models site. |
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Thursday 7 May |
| Next Corgi OOC Releases |
The following OOC models are scheduled to be released by Corgi during the week ending 13 June. OM41416A Hartlepool Corporation (Hartlepool destination) - Roe bodied AEC Regent Double Deck Bus OM41416B Hartlepool Corporation (Church Street destination) - Roe bodied AEC Regent Double Deck Bus |
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Monday 4 May |
| Scheduled EFE Releases For Early May |
| The following EFE models are scheduled to be released during the week ending 16 May. 25814 Western Scottish (route 605) - Daimler Fleetline DMS 1 Door Double Deck Bus 27629 C.M.T. Buses (route 79) - Volvo Wright Renown Single Deck Bus 29633 Go North East (route 1) - Leyland Olympian Double Deck Coach |
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