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Tuesday 26 May

Go London Commissioned Britbus Scania Omnidekka Models Update

Chris Cotton has sent me the artwork for the numbered certificates that will be supplied with each of his commissioned Go Ahead London Dockland Buses Scania Omnidekka models currently in production at Britbus. The model ref numbers have been revised from ES2-06A/B to ES2-04A/B by Britbus, these are the next unused numbers available in this model series. Below are the latest high definition model design cells (PDF format, will open in new browser window) ES2-04A Clapton destination ES2-04B Stratford destination Prices are £60 for 1 model or £115 for both, prices include UK postage, 200 of each version will be produced. If, anyone is interested in buying one or both models, please visit Chris' https://omnidekkamodels.com/ site.

Thursday 21 May & Updated 26 May

Confirmed & Next Northcord Model Releases

John Ayrey Diecasts is expecting the Ensignbus ADL Enviro400 MMC model UKBUS0063 to be released to UK retailers the week commencing the 25th May. UKBUS0063 Ensignbus - ADL Enviro400 MMC Double Deck Bus (132 / YX66 WLH - Private Hire) Update Tuesday 26th May: The above model has now been released to UK model retailers. The next releases after this model are expected to arrive in the UK during July and will be the open top Alexander ALX400 Dennis Trident in Mega Sightseeing.com livery & (UKBUS6519) the ADL Enviro400 MMC in Stagecoach Oxford Gold livery. Northcord is expected to issue press releases for both of these models shortly. UKBUS1501 Mega Sightseeing.com (Stagecoach London) - ADL Enviro400 MMC Double Deck Bus (18496 / LX06 AHC) UKBUS6519 Stagecoach Oxford Gold - ADL Enviro400 MMC Double Deck Bus (10786 / SN66 VZH - Route details t.b.a.)

Tuesday 19 May & update 21 May

Go London Commissioned Britbus Scania Omnidekka Models Update

Chris Cotton has made further revisions to the two Britbus Go Ahead London Dockland Buses models he has commissioned. (See previous post below for prices & payment details) Following comments received after announcing the models, the legal lettering has been changed to all upper case & the window layout has been corrected to match that on the real vehicle.         Click images to open larger versions Below are the latest updated high definition design cells (PDF format, will open in new browser window) ES2-06A ES2-04A Clapton destination ES2-06B ES2-04B Stratford destination Update 21st May Production of the models has started, the photograph below shows some of the castings, the next stage is cleaning then painting into the base red.

Monday 11 May & updated 13 May

Go London Commissioned Britbus Scania Omnidekka Models

Chris Cotton has sent me details of a pair of Go Ahead London models he has commissioned from Britbus. The pair are expected to be available from late July, and Chris is accepting orders for models now.         Click images to open larger versions There are two versions (ES2-06A ES2-04A/ES2-06B ES2-04B) available both depicting Go Ahead London Dockland Buses SO5 (BV55 UCY) with route 425 destinations for either Clapton Nightingale Road or Stratford. These are the latest design cells for the two versions with the revised & now correctly positioned driver's side model. High definition design cells (PDF format, will open in new browser window) Revised versions of these design cells can be viewed in the post above. ES2-06A ES2-04A Clapton destination ES2-06B ES2-04B Stratford destination You can find a photograph of the real vehicle on flickr. Prices are £60 for 1 model or £115 for both, prices include UK postage, 200 of each version will be produced. If, anyone is interested in buying one or both models, please visit Chris' https://omnidekkamodels.com/ site.

Friday 1 May

Design A NHS Livery For Corgi's New Routemaster

Corgi is running a competition to design a NHS livery for their New Routemaster model which will show our gratitude for the effort & courage of all the NHS workers throughout the UK during these difficult times. The competition is open to all ages, with entrants being asked to make a donation to the NHS Charities Together Fund. Closing date for entries is the 31st May with submissions being accepted by both email & post. Corgi will announce the winning design on June 5th and this will be applied to a model which will be released in to range, proceeds from sale of that model will be donated to the NHS. The winning designer will receive a hand painted version of the model in special bespoke packaging. A design sheet/entry form & further details can be found on the www.Corgi.co.uk site.