Model Buses Creations Production Update - October 2025

Hello,

Last month we shared an update on our upcoming Enviro 400 Facelift models, where we advised of a slight production delay due to tooling modifications and repairs. I am really pleased to say that this tooling work has now been finalised and we have received images of a first test run of the casting. The images below shows a first test run which won’t be used as part of the main production but gives us a chance to see the front end design. We are extremely pleased with this work and can’t wait to see them in the Arriva livery.

I am pleased to say the models have entered production and we expect to have news in the next few weeks on a date these will be finished. Itss likely to be late November to early December. We will keep updating our Facebook and other social media outlets as soon as we have further news on this project we will be using our AirFreight Service to ensure we get delivery for Christmas. We want to make sure all our models are of the highest quality and didn’t want to bring a model to market which wasn’t up to our usual high standards.

We would like to thank our partners at Arriva Kent and Surrey for supporting us with this model, as well as Northcord Model Company for the support with our tooling rework.

Please keep following us on Facebook, Instagram and on our website at https://www.modelbus.uk/.

Transport Nostalgia Commissions – Production Update

Good morning all,
I am pleased to offer a second production update for October.

UKBUS0079 – Stagecoach East Midlands Pronto
Production models are at sea, enroute to us.

UKBUS0080 – Stagecoach East Scotland Strathtay
The production batch is scheduled for completion imminently and will then be shipped to us.

UKBUS0088 & 0088A – Stagecoach East Midlands Ride with Pride
?? Following sample approval these are now in the production stage. Packaging is produced.

UKBUS0089 – Stagecoach East Midlands Beachball. Samples arrived on Friday and have been checked with some amendments required. These are now signed off and will enter production shortly. Images of the pre production sample are shown here (we know changes are necessary to the seating and the shading of the orange along with a couple of minor amendments). Packaging is produced.

UKBUS0091 – Stagecoach East Midlands Interconnect
CAD designs have been signed off, and samples are currently in production.

(N6544C) Stagecoach Cambus
CAD design received on Friday and signed off. Owing to slight differences in body alignment between the model tooling and the actual bus it has been necessary to reposition the Stagecoach name on the rear to the cream band rather than omit it. NMC and ourselves feel this is the best compromise. The model sample will now be produced. The CAD is shown here although a production number is pending.

At present, there are no further updates on other releases for the next two quarters, although CAD designs, permissions and imagery have been submitted. Thank you, as always, for your patience and continued support.

Releases UKBUS 0079/0080 & 0088 are available to order via the link below. (UKBUS 0088A is sold out)

Pre ordering for UKBUS 0089 onwards will follow in due course.

For all the latest news from Transport Nostalgia Commissions please like, share and follow the Transport Nostalgia page, where our models feature.

We are Pleased to let you know we have now confirmed the final details on our final 3 Mancunian models.

PLEASE NOTE, ONCE THIS BATCH IS DONE, IT IS UNLIKELY WILL RE RUN THIS MODEL IN THIS LENGTH.
WE BELIEVE WE HAVE NOW COVERED ALL 5 LIVERIES CARRIED BY THIS BATCH OF SHORTER MANCUNIANS.

RES10003 Will be HVM 902F Fleet number 1002 Carrying City of Manchester Red and Cream Livery, on Route 19 to Victoria station via Ardwick Green, Clowes Street, Reddish Lane.

RES10004 Will be HVM 921F Fleet number 1021 Carrying Sunglow Orange and Cream Livery, on Route 53 to Cheetham Hill Road via Philips Park, Belle Vue, Rusholme

RES10005 Will be HVM 928F Fleet number 1028 Carrying Metropolitan Orange and White Livery, on Route 210 to Hyde Gee Cross via Belle Vue, Denton, Hyde.
This model will feature helvetica font on the blinds.

Finalizing these details through lack of genuine photos, route information and paint, has meant the models will now be delayed into 2026. We wanted to get these extra ordinarily detailed model perfect and with almost 150 individual parts, there is plenty to get right!

We've just checked orders and we have the following still available;
RES10003 - 18 out of the run of 100
RES10004 - 25 out of the run of 100
RES10005 - 17 out of the run of 100
Please note, these are 'REAL' live figures, that can be confirmed on the site when an order is placed. These will only change is orders are cancelled or if we get none payers when the models are released.

Remember if you want to place an order, then we do not take any money up front.
A payment link will be sent once the models arrive in stock and are ready to ship.

Pre orders can be place here;
https://ttcdiecast.com/resin-models-78-c.asp

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We’ve received the latest update from Northcord today regarding our upcoming commissions:

UKBUS0079 – Stagecoach East Midlands Pronto
Production will be complete by the end of this month (October). Once finished, the batch will be checked and signed off before shipment to us.

UKBUS0080 – Stagecoach East Scotland Strathtay
The production batch is scheduled to leave the factory in early November.

UKBUS0088 & 0088A – Stagecoach East Midlands Ride with Pride
The sample boxes have now arrived, and we’re very pleased with how they look (see below!).

UKBUS0089 – Stagecoach East Midlands Beachball
UKBUS0091 – Stagecoach East Midlands Interconnect
CAD designs for both have been signed off, and samples are currently in production.

Cambus Release
We expect to receive the CAD design and production number in the coming weeks.

At present, there are no further updates on other releases.

Thank you, as always, for your patience and continued support.

MBC Superloop leaps into production with a release date in the next 8/10 weeks.

Pre orders opened at noon today for the model and can be placed at https://www.modelbus.uk while stock lasts.

Model will complete with our usual High Standards of packaging QR Code and Collector Certificate Limited to 508 Pieces worldwide. THe models are priced £69.99

We wanted to share with you a quick update about our upcoming Enviro 400 Facelift models. In August we took delivery of the pre production samples, these were reviewed and feedback shared to Northcord in Hong Kong. These models were then progressed to the production stage, but sadly they came up against an issue at the factory. There was an issue with the front end light design on the long wheel base tooling, which makes up the facelift look of the Enviro 400. This has meant the tooling has had to undergo some rework by the factory in China and has meant that our production slot has been pushed back while the rework and sample testing is underway. The factory is also extremely busy at the moment due to the number of standard release and commission projects currently in the works.

At this moment in time we are still looking at an end of year release but this could be pushed back if a production slot cannot be found in 2025. We will keep updating our Facebook and other social media outlets as soon as we have further news on this project. We want to make sure all our models are of the highest quality and didn’t want to bring a model to market which wasn’t up to our usual high standards.

We would like to thank our partners at Arriva Kent and Surrey for supporting us with this model, as well as Northcord Model Company for the support with the tooling rework.

Please keep following us on Facebook, Instagram and on our website at https://www.modelbus.uk/.