| Model Bus Zone News July 2012 |
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Monday 30 July |
| EFE's Planned Mid August Releases |
The following EFE models are scheduled for release during the week ending 18th August.  38103 Eastern National - Bristol VR Series I Double Deck Bus 29628 Trent Buses - Leyland Olympian Double Deck Bus |
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Friday 27 July |
| Photographs of Latest Mirror Image Model Kit |
| Mirror Image Models have sent me some photographs of the master of the forthcoming Duple Britannia Coach Kit. Pre-orders for the kit which is expected to be available later this year can now be placed via the A Model's of Bolton website.     |
Wednesday 25 July |
| Confirmed EFE Releases |
The following models have now been released by EFE.   26209 Maidstone Corporation - Guy Arab I Utility Double Deck Bus 30007 London Transport (green / route 404) - AEC 10T10 Single Deck Bus 38601 Robson's of Carlisle - Ergomatic Cab 2 Axle Boxvan |
Monday 23 July |
| Second EFE Subscriber's Model Released |
The following model is now being dispatched to EFE Subscriber's who ordered it.. 33104 Centrewest London Buses - Open Top RMC Routemaster |
Saturday 21 July |
| Two New Kits From Kingsway Models |
| The latest London Transport Garage added to Kingsway Models' already large range is Hackney (H). The kit depicts the depot following its post war update. The kit measures in at 22 x 6 inches.   You can also view the PDF flyer containing additional photographs of the Hackney Garage kit HERE. The second new kit depicts Sevenoaks Bus Station. This building was an unmistakable example of LT architecture. It provided waiting room accommodation for passengers, an office and canteen for staff, and toilets. The kit measures 15 x 3.5 inches.  You can view the PDF flyer for the bus station kit HERE. These new kits along with the full range of card bus garages and other buildings can be purchased online from www.kingswaymodels.com website. |
Friday 19 July |
| Six Photographs of Recently Announced B-T Models |
B-T Models have issued photographs of the remaining six new DA series models announced last week. DA47 Foden FG Flatbed - Northern Motor Utilities  DA48 AEC Mammoth Major Van & Trailer - Ripponden & District  DA49 Leyland Steer Van - BRS Parcels, Nottingham  DA51 Bristol HA6LL Artic -BRS Steel, Peech & Toze  DA52 Leyland Beaver Artic Tanker - Charringtons  DA53 Albion Chieftan Flatbed - Northern Motor Utilities |
Wednesday 18 July |
| B-T Models: Four New Releases |
B-T Models have released another batch of models comprising of one 1/76 scale Duple Dominant Coach and three more N scale lorries in branded liveries. 1/76 Scale B012 Grey Green - Leyland Leopard Duple Dominant Coach    N Scale N011 British Rail - Leyland FG Flatbed Lorry N014 Sunblest Bread - Leyland FG Boxvan Lorry N018 British Railways - Karrier Bantam Articulated Flatbed Lorry |
Wednesday 18 July |
| EFE Subscriber's Model Released |
The following model is now being dispatched to EFE Subscriber's who ordered it.. 14407 London Country NBC - Short Leyland National Mark I Bus |
Wednesday 18 July |
| New Mirror Image Models Kit Now Available |
  Mirror Image Models' latest resin kit depicting a single door Volvo Olympian Northern Counties Palatine II double deck bus is now available and can now be ordered online from the www.mirror-image-models.co.uk website or from: A's Models of Bolton P.O. Box 514 Bolton, Lancs, BL1 5YD. The kits are priced £40.00 plus £3.00 P&P per order There is also an overview of the Mirror Image Models kit range in the my Model Kits section. |
Wednesday 18 July |
| Confirmed Corgi OOC Releases |
The following models have now been released by Corgi in the UK.  OM46016A Wright Eclipse Urban - McGill's Glasgow - 38 Glasgow (500 Pieces / All stock allocated) OM46016B Wright Eclipse Urban - McGill's Glasgow - 38 Paisley (500 Pieces / All stock allocated OM46210 Scania Irizar PB - Brighton and Hove (1000 pieces) |
Monday 16 July |
| EFE's Planned Late July Releases |
| The following EFE models are scheduled for release during the week ending 28th July. 26209 Maidstone Corporation - Guy Arab I Utility Double Deck Bus 30007 London Transport (green / route 404) - AEC 10T10 Single Deck Bus 38601 Robson's of Carlisle - Ergomatic Cab 2 Axle Boxvan |
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Sunday 15 July |
| Latest Releases From Atlas Editions |
Another pair of models have been released in the Great British Bus Collection by Atlas Editions, I received the latest Trolleybus model yesterday and have been informed that the Angel of the North Wright Gemini Eclipse was sent out to some customer's last month I received one of the earlier outstanding releases instead.  GBB27 Go North East (Angel of the North livery) - Wright Gemini Eclipse Double Deck Bus GBB28 Hull Corporation Transport - Weymann Double Deck Trolleybus |
Saturday 14 July |
| Model Lists Updated |
| Peter Harrison has updated his comprehensive model lists of 1/76 scale models to the end of June. I've also updated the N scale lists and the section now contains details of well over 8100 models which include no less than 6280 plus bus models or kits. There's also a new list of the 179 1/76 models released so far this year and a new B-T Models N scale list. The operators list now contains 913 operators and 4412 models. Finally the Errors list has also been updated with a number new entries while a some of my very own errors have been now been corrected!  |
Friday 13 July |
| New Bus Model Among Latest B-T Model Announcements |
| B-T Models have published details of a number of new 1/76th scale models including a new bus model, a further livery for Duple Dominant coach and several more DA series lorries. Only one model has been illustrated so far unfortunately. The Bristol Lodekka LD1 will come in both open & closed platform versions and the first two liveries will be as follows. B101 Bristol Lodekka LD1 Open Platform - Crosville B102 Bristol Lodekka LD1 Closed Platform - West Yorkshire Bus Series New Liveries B013 Volvo B58 Duple Dominant II - Parks of Hamilton DA Series Lorries DA47 Foden FG Flatbed - Northern Motor Utilities DA48 AEC Mammoth Major Van & Trailer - Ripponden & District DA49 Leyland Steer Van - BRS Parcels, Nottingham  DA50 AEC Ballast Tractor & trailer - BRS Parcels DA51 Bristol HA6LL Artic -BRS Steel, Peech & Toze DA52 Leyland Beaver Artic Tanker - Charringtons DA53 Albion Chieftan Flatbed - Northern Motor Utilities |
Thursday 12 July |
| Two New EFE Commissions for the LT Museum |
Two new EFE models commissioned by the London Transport Museum are now available to order from the Museum's website. Both are priced £35.99 plus £4.00 UK post & packing.  30507A London Transport (route 316 to Chesham Broadway) - Guy GS Single Deck Bus 16324A United Counties (route 359 to Amersham) - Bristol LS ECW Single Deck Bus For further details visit the London Transport Museum Shop website. |
Wednesday 11 July |
| Two N Scale Models Released by Oxford |
Oxford Diecast has now released the following N scale models.  NPE003 Jones Login - Plaxton Elite Coach NRT006 London Transport (route 65) - AEC RT Bus (Photo shows a pre-production sample with incorrect Leyland RTL radiator) |
Tuesday 10 July |
| Three Confirmed EFE Releases |
The following EFE models have now been released and should be available from all the usual suppliers in due course.   17228 Devon General - Long Leyland National Mark I 35306 Maidstone & District - 6 Bay BET Single Deck Bus 38401 North Western - Bristol RE Alexander Y Type Coach |
Tuesday 10 July |
| Commissioned UKBUS0037 Update |
| I've been informed by the commissioner of UKBUS0037 that it has now completely sold out. Unfortunately the model was heavily oversubscribed and production problems resulted in only 56 of the originally planned 300 models being supplied, of these only 44 were supplied with certificates. Susan Cameron who commissioned models kept meticulous records and the models were offered to the people who enquired earliest. A great number of people will no doubt be disappointed as at least 150 people have bought every model Susan has commissioned. The certificates say the models are part of a run of 300, but a subsequent e-mail from Danny Chan says the 56 are the best he can do.  UKBUS0037 Stagecoach Strathtay (Tay way) - Dennis Trident Alexander Enviro400 Double Deck Bus |
Tuesday 10 July |
| B-T Models: Four New Releases |
B-T Models have now released a another version of the Duple Dominant coach and three more N scale lorries in branded liveries. 1/76 Scale B012 Ribble NBC - Leyland Leopard Duple Dominant Coach    N Scale N012 British Rail - Leyland FG Flatbed Lorry N015 Sunblest Bread - Leyland FG Boxvan Lorry N017 British Railways - Karrier Bantam Articulated Flatbed Lorry |
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Friday 6 July |
| Commissioned EFE Xelabus Dart Photographs |
I received my EFE Dennis Dart from Xelabus this morning and have now added some photographs of this very smart model to the site. 36605 Xelabus - Dual Door Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer 2 For details of how to obtain this commissioned model from Xelabus Ltd see my June 1st new item HERE |
Thursday 5 July |
| Corgi Collectors Club 2012 OOC Model |
| The latest Corgi Collector Club Magazine has details and photographs of the 2012 OOC model which will be exclusively available to Club members later this year. The model depicts Lothian Buses Wright Eclipse Urban SN57 DDF (fleet number 160) which carries "The Queen of Scots" livery. The model also carries route branding for service 49 which runs between Rosewell & The Jewel.   Corgi haven't confirmed the models reference number yet although it has confirmed it will be limited edition of 500 pieces. The model will be sent out automatically to club members who selected the option to receive the OOC model when they renewed their club subscription. The model is also expected to be offered to other club members who selected different subscription options. Details of how to join the Corgi Collectors Club can be found on the www.corgi.co.uk website. |
Wednesday 4 July |
| Latest EFE Trade Release Sheet |
| EFE latest trade release sheet lists the seven new standard release models shown on Release Sheet 5 sent out to EFE subscriber's last week. (see my June 29 News Report) |
| You can view the latest (May/June) trade release sheet at |
Monday 2 July |
| EFE's mid July Releases |
| The following EFE models are scheduled for release during the week ending the 14th July. 17228 Devon General - Long Leyland National Mark I 35306 Maidstone & District - 6 Bay BET Single Deck Bus 38401 North Western - Bristol RE Alexander Y Type Coach |
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Sunday 1 July |
| Two New Kingsway Models Building Kits |
| The Kingsway Models' range of London Transport Garages has been further expanded with the launch of a new kit depicting the 1950's Hounslow (AV) Garage. The kit has a relatively large covered area and measure in at an impressive 26 x 15 inches.   You can also view the PDF flyer for Hounslow Garage kit HERE. Kingsway Models have also announced a further kit for the growing High Street range. This latest addition depicts a large department store that comes with a choice of different store names. The OO scale model has a frontage of around 10 inches and can be combined with the paving kit and other buildings from the Kingsway range to produce an authentic street scene.   You can also view the PDF flyer for the Large Department Store kit HERE. This kit along with the full range of card bus garages and other buildings can be purchased online from www.kingswaymodels.com website. |
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