Model Bus Zone - News May 2017

Tuesday 30 May

Confirmed Oxford Diecast Releases

The following Oxford Diecast bus & coach models have now been released to model retailers in the UK.

76CA029 BEA - Bedford CA Minibus (/176 scale)

76DR003 Wye Valley Motors - Duple Roadmaster Coach (1/76 scale)

NNR003 London United (Silver & red livery) - New Routemaster Bus (N scale)

Thursday 25 May

Next Oxford Diecast Releases

The following Oxford Diecast bus & coach models are expected to be released to model retailers next week.

76CA029 BEA - Bedford CA Minibus (/176 scale)

76DR003 Wye Valley Motors - Duple Roadmaster Coach (1/76 scale)

NNR003 London United (Silver & red livery) - New Routemaster Bus (N scale)

Wednesday 24 May

1/43rd Scale Hong Kong CMB Model

Ace Model Buses have limited stock of some 1/43rd scale China Motor Bus Leyland Victory Mk11 double deck bus models available at the special price of £44.99 including UK P&P.
These models were originally produced for a Hatchette partswork publication available in parts of mainline Europe.

--- China Motor Bus LV21 (CG 5740) / route 20 to Central - Leyland Victory MKII Bus

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Wednesday 24 May

1/43rd Scale IXO Bus Models Coming To UK

Wholesaler John Ayrey Diecast will be importing stock of the following IXO 1/43rd scale into the UK. The models are expected to be available over the next few months and have an RRP of £46.99.
Some of these toolings were used originally for similar items issued in a Hatchette partworks magazine. See also my related 3rd May posting below.

BUS001 GMC Scenicruiser Coach, 1956 - Greyhound

BUS002 AEC Regent III RT Bus, 1939 - London Transport

BUS003 Saurer L4C Bus, 1959 - Swiss PTT

BUS004 GMC 6000 Schoolbus, 1990 - Chase County

BUS008 Mercedes Benz O302-10R Coach 1972 - Blue/White

BUS009 Setra S14 Coach 1966 - Beige/Red

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Tuesday 23 May

Three New Jotus Resin Specialist Models Announced

Jotus has announcd three new models based on a new tooling of an Optare Solo bus. All three versions are based on Arriva Kent & Sussex vehicles and are wear route branding for service 277.
The models have an RRP of £139.99 and are scheduled for general release to the UK model retailers in early June. Each version will be limited to just 150 pieces.

RS76620 Arriva Kent & Sussex 1501 (JR58 CDZ) / Route 277 Sherwood - Optare Solo M970SR Single Deck Bus

RS76621 Arriva Kent & Sussex 1502 (JR58 CEA) / Route 277 Town Centre and Rail Station - Optare Solo M970SR Single Deck Bus

RS76622 Arriva Kent & Sussex 1503 (JR58 CEF) / Route 402 South Borough Tunbridge Wells Station - Optare Solo M970SR Single Deck Bus

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Tuesday 23 May

Confirmed BusByBono Model Release

BusByBono's first UK model has now been released. The models are available both direct from Bus By Bono and also via the sole UK distributor TTC Diecast.


Cat No.	100102
Vehicle	Dennis Dart Northern Counties Paladin
Operator	First Eastern Counties Buses Ltd
Fleet No.	40256
Registration	N624 CDB
Route	70A IPSWICH

Tuesday 23 May

Three Confirmed B-T Releases

The following 1/76 scale B-T models have now been released in the UK.

DB11 Sand & Gravel Supply Co (136 - DCY 187K) 2 Pallets of Sacks Load - Karrier Bantam Dropside Lorry

DB12 Roadline (TGU 528M) - Leyland FG Boxvan Lorry

DB13 British Railway (KE 6195 N/CT7525N - JDN 995) Ex-LMS Container Load - Karrier Bantam Artic Flatbed Lorry

I've been informed by ACE Model Buses, that new B-T models coming through the system will eventually be supplied in plastic display cases instead of the current B-T card & platic packaging.

Saturday 06 May

Latest Model For The Atlas Classic Coaches Collection

Model number twenty two in the Atlas Edition's Classic Coaches Collection has now been released to in the UK. Like many of the recent releases in the collection this is another 1/72nd scale model which is identical to one released previously in other parts of Europe.

Although a well finished model, it once again depicts a urban bus rather than a vehicle more associated with longer distance coach type operations.

4642 122 Segmüller, Germany - Büssing Senator 12D Bus

Wednesday 3 May

More 1/43rd Scale Models Now Available in UK

Wholesaler John Ayrey Diecast's has now taken into stock eight further 1/43 scale bus models which were previously issued on a magazine partworks series.
The latest models include a UK vehicle and various other vehicles from mainly France. A previous selection of models were available earlier this year from the same European series.

The model have an RRP of £29.99 and if your interested in any of these I suggest you ask your regular model retailer whether he can obtain stock.