| Model Bus Zone News November 2011 |
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Tuesday 29 November |
| EFE's Proposed December Releases |
The following six model are due to be released by EFE during the week ending the 10th December, these will be the only EFE releases in December.      16133 Southdown (route 13)- Leyland PD2 Highbridge 16228 Royal Blue/Western National - Bristol LS (MW) Coach 18613 Arriva Wales - Bristol VR Series 3 Open Top 31506 Strathtay - AEC RM Class Routemaster 35207 Stratford Blue - 36' BET Six Bay Single Deck Bus 35208 Maidstone & District (route 57) - 36' BET Six Bay Single Deck Bus |
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Thursday 24 November |
| B-T Models Announced A New Batch Of Lorries |
| B-T Models have announced eight new OO scale lorries which are all finished in plain liveries. The forklift trucks which have featured as a cargo on some recent releases of the lorries have also been released as a separate cargo pack. A date for first releases of new Duple Dominant Coach has now been announced and the pair finished in white National Express livery (B001 & B004) are expected to be released in December. No release dates have been published for these new lorries as yet.  A001 Leyland FG Van - Red cab/White body (Registration: OJM 352E)  A002 Leyland Comet Livestock Truck - Red cab (Registration: ECN 73)  A003 Karrier Bantam Refuse Truck - Green (Registration: GGX 232N)  A004 Commer Superpoise Dropside - Maroon/cream (Registration: UXA 678)  A005 Karrier Bantam Drinks Truck - Yellow (Registration: 560 KTV)  A006 Leyland T45 Low Loader - Yellow (Registration: HAX 217W)  A007 Leyland FG Integral Van - White (Registration: JUU 425N)  A008 Foden DG Dropside - Red (Registration: EUY 777) The following Cargo pack has now been released.  L11 Forklift Twin Pack (1 Red & 1 Yellow) |
Tuesday 22 November |
| Confirmed EFE Releases |
I can confirm the following models have been released.   29627 Devon General - Leyland Olympian Double Deck Bus 31507 London Transport (route 3) AEC Routemaster RM Double Deck Bus 35502 Russell of Bathgate - ERF KV 4 Axle Flatbed Lorry |
Tuesday 22 November |
| Confirmed B-T Model Releases |
I can confirm the following models have been released B-T Models (Base Toys). DA28 Mothers Pride - Leyland FG Twin Axle Box Van  DA30 Hovis Bread - Leyland Terrier Twin Axle Box Van |
Monday 21 November |
| B-T Models: New Model Photograph |
John Ayrey Diecast have published a photograph of another forthcoming model. DA33 Peter Slater Ltd - Albion Reiver 3 Axle Bulk Tipper Lorry The following models have now been produced and should be distributed to retailers shortly. DA30 Hovis Bread - Leyland Terrier Twin Axle Box Van |
Friday 18 November |
| Corgi Collectors Club OOC Model Released |
The Corgi Collectors Club are now posting out this year's members OOC model to those who opted to include this model in their subscription.
The model features RM2208 in the 1979 Shillibeer livery working on route 29 bound for Tottenham Ct Rd Stn. The model is a limited edition of 400 pieces. OM46305C London Transport Shillibeer (route 29) - AEC Routemaster |
Thursday 17 November |
| Single Deck Routemaster Released |
| UPDATED: EFE have now released the single deck Routemaster model (37801) to retailers and are also mailing the model out to customers who ordered it direct from them. The model had been expected to be released with the next batch of models due next week. Charles Baldwin has sent me a couple photographs of his model which arrived in the post yesterday. 
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Tuesday 15 November |
| Next EFE Releases |
| EFE have today formally announced the following models to model traders. The eight models include five items exhibited at the Acton Depot Weekend last month and three previously unannounced models (16133, 16228 & 35208), the models are all earmarked for release between November & January. |
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Monday 14 November |
| Next EFE Releases |
Four models are due to be released during the week ending the 26th November, among these is the unique single deck Routemaster model.  29627 Devon General - Leyland Olympian Double Deck Bus 31507 London Transport (route 3) AEC Routemaster RM Double Deck Bus 35502 Russell of Bathgate - ERF KV 4 Axle Flatbed Lorry 37801 London Transport - Single Deck AEC Routemaster RM1368 |
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Saturday 12 November |
| Corgi Announced Another OOC Release Date |
Corgi have indicated that the following model is now expected to be released during the week ending the 17th December. OM46402 East Yorkshire Coaches - Caetano CT650 Levante Coach A correction regarding the revisions being made to the forthcoming Blackburn Transport OOC models OM41114A & OM41114B that I reported on the 5th November. The change to the destination on the B version to Wilpshire stands as reported. However my source suggested a 130 route number would be added to both models, it is now clear from the updated photographs published on the Corgi website that it is the fleet number which is being changed to 130 (from 144) & that neither model will have any route numbers. The models will also carry the revised registration MTJ968C to correctly match the new fleet number. Corgi have also revised the Central SMT Bristol Lodekka FS model, this was originally illustrated with an open rear platform, new photographs of a pre-production model now show OM40818A/B with platform doors which I understand is the correct configuration for the particular bus depicted. |
Thursday 10 November |
| Confirmed EFE Releases |
The following models have now been released by EFE and should be available from model retailers.  20452 Ribble NBC - Bristol VR Series III Double Deck Bus 28820 Blue Triangle (route 474) - Leyland Titan Dual Door Double Deck Bus |
Tuesday 8 November |
| B-T Models: New Model Photograph Issued |
| John Ayrey Diecasts have published another B-T Models pre-production model photograph. DA30 Hovis Bread - Leyland Terrier Box Van |
Tuesday 8 November |
| Oxford N Scale Plaxton Elite |
| Melvyn Grosberg has kindly sent me a photograph he snapped of the pre-production sample of Oxford Diecast's new N scale Plaxton Elite coach. The first release in National Express livery is expected to be released before the end of the year. Melvyn says describes this as a stunning little model and says his photograph doesn't really do justice to the fine detailing around the windows.  |
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Tuesday 8 November |
| Confirmed EFE Model Releases |
Phillip Stephenson has contacted me to confirm that the second of the two EFE sets commissioned by the London Transport Museum has now been released and the Museum are now in the process of posting these out to customers. Museum Set 15B (EFE 99933B) Green Line Routemasters Set (CRL4 on route 715 & RCL 2242 on route 704) |
Tuesday 8 November |
| Wrong Plinths Used For Latest CMNL Model? |
| Phillip also reports that he saw CMNL Magicbus Alexander ALX400 (UKBUS1049) models on sale at Lincoln on Sunday which were attached to a plinths bearing Arriva Southern Counties wording! |
Tuesday 8 November |
| OOC Releases & Corgi News |
Corgi have now released the following OOC models. OM41113A West Yorkshire PTE (Bradford Metro / Route 16) - Leyland PD3A East Lancs Double Deck Bus (500 Pieces) OM41113B West Yorkshire PTE (Bradford Metro / Route 25) - Leyland PD3A East Lancs Double Deck Bus (500 Pieces) There are no further OOC releases scheduled until the week ending the 10th December. The latest Corgi Collector Club Magazine states that the Club version of the Shillibeer Routemaster on route 29 (OM46305C) is expected to arrive during November and will be dispatched to members who have taken the option once in stock. The club's Sandy Kidd Scania R Curtainside is also expected during November while the Sandy Kidd Scania T Cab Tractor Unit in George Best livery is expected to follow in December, orders for this model from club member's will be given priority. Corgi have published photographs on their website showing the test shots of the second release of the Caetano CT650 Levante in East Yorkshire livery and have confirmed that 1000 pieces will be produced. Your can view them HERE. |
Saturday 5 November |
| Oxford 1/76th Scale Bedford OWB & Release Update |
| Melvyn Grosberg has sent me a photograph of a pre-production sample of the first release of Oxford Diecast's new Bedford OWB Utility Bus. The first model will be finished in the dark blue livery of the Royal Navy and is due out around December. It will be followed by a Brown Ministry of supply version and then Portsmouth Corporation & Southern National models in early 2012. Melvyn is now taking advance orders for the Royal Navy example on his www.acebusmodels.co.uk site. Click to thumbs below to view larger pictures |
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| Click to thumbs below to view larger pictures The Oxford reference codes for the Bedford OWB models are as follows:  76OWB001 Royal Navy - Expected Quarter 4/2011  76OWB002 Brown Ministry of Supply - Expected Quarter 1/2012  76OWB003 Portsmouth Corporation - Expected Quarter 1/2012  76OWB004 Southern National - Expected Quarter 1/2012 A number of other bus related models have also been announced in the latest Oxford catalogue and below are the models due to be released in the next five months. 1/76 Scale  76AEC012 Devon General - AEC Matador Wrecker - Expected Quarter 1/2012  76AEC013 Bradford Corporation - AEC Matador Wrecker - Expected Quarter 1/2012  76AEC014 Southdown - AEC Matador Wrecker - Expected Quarter 1/2012 1/43 Scale  FDE006 London Transport - Ford 400E Minibus - Expected Quarter 1/2012 N Scale  NBL001 Crosville - Bristol Lodekka LD - Expected Quarter 1/2012  NBL002 United Welsh - Bristol Lodekka LD - Expected Quarter 1/2012  NBL003 Western National - Bristol Lodekka LD - Expected Quarter 1/2012  NBS001 Alexander Bluebird - Burlingham Sunsaloon Coach - Expected Quarter 4/2011  NBS002 Yelloway - Burlingham Sunsaloon Coach - Expected Quarter 4/2011  NBS003 Wallace Arnold - Burlingham Sunsaloon Coach - Expected Quarter 1/2012  NBS004 Whittle Coaches - Burlingham Sunsaloon Coach - Expected Quarter 1/2012  NBS005 A & C McLennan - Burlingham Sunsaloon Coach - Expected Quarter 1/2012  NOB010 Wallace Arnold - Bedford OB Coach - Expected Quarter 4/2011  NPE001 National Express - Plaxton Elite Coach - Expected Quarter 4/2011  NPE002 Parks of Hamilton - Plaxton Elite Coach - Expected Quarter 1/2012  NPE003 Jones Login - Plaxton Elite Coach - Expected Quarter 1/2012  NPE004 Logans of Dunloy (Corporate Coaching) - Plaxton Elite Coach - Expected Quarter 4/2011  NQ1006 Nottingham Trolleybus - Expected Quarter 4/2011  NRF006 London Transport (route 219/late 70s) - AEC RF Bus - Expected Quarter 4/2011  NRM013 East London Bow Centenary - AEC Routemaster - Expected Quarter 4/2011  NTR003 Blackpool Tram - Expected Quarter 4/2011  NTR004 Belfast Tram - Expected Quarter 4/2011  NTR005 Glasgow Tram - Expected Quarter 4/2011  NRT006 London Transport (route 65) - AEC RT - Expected Quarter 4/2011  NTR006 Cardiff Tram - Expected Quarter 1/2012 |
Saturday 5 November |
| Latest Atlas Editions Release |
Atlas Editions have now released the following model in their ongoing direct mail Great British Buses Collection. GBB020 West Riding - Bedford VAL Plaxton Panorama Coach |
Saturday 5 November |
| OOC Release Update |
Corgi have announced that the following OOC model will be released during the week ending the 10th December. OM46212 Grayline / Edinburgh Coachlines - Scania Irizar PB Coach (1000 Pieces) Corgi have also announced that the destinations on forthcoming OOC models have been revised as follows: Blackburn Transport East Lancs bodied Leyland PD2A. OM41114B This will now be Both versions of the model will also now carry fleet number 130 & registration MTJ968C. Provincial Daimler CWA6 Utility OM43916B This will now be Fareham West End instead of just Fareham. |
Friday 4 November |
| B-T Models - New Model Photographs |
John Ayrey Diecast has published photographs of three more future B-T Models. B003 Ulsterbus Tours - Leyland Leopard Duple Dominant II Coach  B005 Lothian Region Transport - Leyland Tiger Duple Dominant II Coach  DA35 Dalmore Distillery - Commer Twin Axle Flatbed with Barrels Load The first issue of the Duple Dominant II coach model in National Travel East livery B001) has already sold-out pre-release and no more orders are being accepted from retailers. |
Tuesday 1 November |
| Next EFE Releases |
| The following pair of models are due to be released during the week ending the 12th November. 20452 Ribble NBC - Bristol VR Series III Double Deck Bus 28820 Blue Triangle (route 474) - Leyland Titan Dual Door Double Deck Bus |
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Tuesday 1 November |
| Confirmed Britbus & Base Toys Releases |
The following B-T model has now been released in the UK and should be available from all the normal outlets shortly.
 DA27 - Pickfords - Leyland Mastiff Articulated Low Loader with Forklift Truck Cargo |
Tuesday 1 November |
| Confirmed Britbus Releases |
The following Britbus model has now been released in the UK. L005 - Southdown (Driver Trainer) - Leyland Titan PD2 Beadle Double Deck Bus |
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Tuesday 1 November |
| Confirmed CMNL Release |
The following model has now been released in the UK. UKBUS1049 - Magicbus - Alexander ALX400 Dennis Trident |
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