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Friday 31 December

Model Bus Federation January 2022 Journal Review

The January issue of the Model Bus Federation's Model Bus Journal has now been sent to members. This is the only publication solely dedicated to model bus news & other related articles in the UK. Below is summary of the contents of the January 2022 issue. If the contents below are of interest, you may wish to consider becoming a member of the MBF, the annual subscription starts at £25.00 with special reduced rates available for younger members aged 14-18. For further details please visit the https://www.model-bus-federation.org.uk. The Model Bus Journal - Issue 609 January 2022 - 36 pages - ISSN 0953-435 Area Meetings, Events, On-line Meetings - Upcoming MBF area meetings & events. Editorial Cover Story - Grey Cars Commer Beadle TCC844 is one of the models covered in Tony Newbould's article below. Grey Cars and Cream Teas: Part 2 by Tony Newbould - Part 2 of Tony's article covers the Grey Cars vehicle delivered between 1956 to 1967 and his model of the operators Torwood Street garage. Welcome Aboard - Welcome to new & returning members Catching up on Birmingham and the West Midlands by Tim Austin - Tim gives an update on the recent additions to his collection of Birmingham & West Midlands models. Review: Rapido Fleetlines by Paul Coley - A detailed review of Rapido Trains UK recently released West Midlands Leyland Fleetline bus models. Chester Model Bus Show 2021 by Islwyn Jones - A report & photographs from the Chester event held in October. Product News UK - Bumper kit range updates from ParagonKits, Little Bus Company, Marsden Models & Paul Ellander. Plan of the Month by David Marshall - 4mm scale plans for the 1960 East Yorkshire AEC Bridgemaster / Park Royal H45/31RD St Helens Trolleybus Update - An update on Martin Hare's article published in the October Journal issue. Over To You - Another response to the October article about the London Transport RTF model. The Deliveroo Scania East Lancs model featured in an Area meeting report and request for information on the best transfer paper for inkjet printers. Area News - Reports & numerous photographs from the latest virtual online & actual area meetings in North Midlands, South Wales & Herefordshire, London, Yorkshire, & Greater Manchester. Journal Index 2021 - Full index for the 2021 Journal articles. MBF Shop - The MBF Streetscene, Little Bus Company & Paragon range of white metal/resin parts & accessories, plus the MBF Streetscene 2K resin model kits that are exclusively available to MBF members. MBF Streetscene White metal Bus & Coach Kits - This month sees a large expansion of former ABS white metal bus kits added to the MBF Streetscene range. These are available exclusively to members at low cost (from £5.00 to £35.00 - see the MBF page for a list of these model kits)

Friday 31 December

Corgi 2022 Catalogue Launch Date

Corgi will announce the first details of their planned 2022 Corgi products on Monday 10 January via the www.corgi.co.uk site. The way in which the Corgi models will be announced is changing for 2022, rather than a list of all the models planned, Corgi have instead decided to switch to three smaller announcements each covering a four month period. The reason given for this change is allow a more accurate estimate of actual model release dates. The other two catalogue for 2022 would therefore be expected to be revealed in May & September. A short YouTube video mentions that there will be new toolings for the Aviation & Vanguard ranges, however there's no mention of any new OOC range toolings. The Hornby Trains range for 2022 will also be announced on January 10 via the www.hornby.com site.

Saturday 18 December & Updated 22 December

Model Buses Creations Launch

Model Buses Creations is a new model producer specializing in commissioned UK bus models. Press Release from Model Buses Creations Welcome to Model Buses Creations. We are delighted to announce the arrival of Model Buses Creations. A new Model Bus Producer bringing classic casting Commissions. The latest versions and Exclusive Releases in Partnership with The UKs Largest Bus operator Stagecoach, Northcord Model Company, Model Buses Collection of London, & Iwan’s Bus Bits. We Present’ “Model Buses Creations” Release Schedule for Quarter One 22. Click HERE if the Press Release PDF document is not visible in the above window. It will take you to the Model Buses Collection site version. Iwan Jones & Mark Oakley Model Buses Creations 155 Heath Road London TW1 4BH www.modelbusescollection.com site & online store. Update 22 December The ref codes for the four models are as follows: Britbus MBC0001 Leyland/Volvo Olympian Alexander model kit (standard version) (Qty 100) MBC0002 Leyland/Volvo Olympian Alexander model kit (special version) (Qty 50) Northcord Model Co ukbus0064 Stagecoach London (Macmillan Cancer Support) ADL Enviro400H MMC (Qty 504) ukbus0065 Generic London Red ADL Enviro400H MMC (Qty 108)

Saturday 18 December

Confirmed UK Release of Roden American Greyhound Bus Kit

The new Roden 1:35th scale plastic kit of an American Greyhound bus has now been released in the UK. ROD816 Silverside PD-3751 Bus - Greyhound Lines 1947

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Wednesday 8 December

Model Bus Federation November Journal Review

The December issue of the Model Bus Federation's Model Bus Journal was been sent to out members last week. This is the only publication solely dedicated to model bus news & other related articles in the UK. Below is summary of the contents of the December 2021 issue. If the contents below are of interest, you may wish to consider becoming a member of the MBF, the annual subscription starts at £25.00 with special reduced rates available for younger members aged 14-18. For further details please visit the https://www.model-bus-federation.org.uk. The Model Bus Journal - Issue 608 December 2021 - 40 pages - ISSN 0953-435 Area Meetings, Events, On-line Meetings - Upcoming MBF area meetings & events. Editorial Cover Story - Roy Finney's Tilling Stevens TS3 won the Class 1 Scatchbuilt class at this years MBF National Show. Welcome Aboard - Welcome to new & returning members Chairman's Christmas Message 2021 by Bob Heathcote - Bob reflects on the MBF over the past 12 months and looks forward in 2022. 2021 National Show and AGM by Neil Mortson - A report from the 2021 National Show contains a review of the event, full list & photographs of all the winning models. There's also a selection of photographs showing some of the attending members model collections & dioramas. Chris Pearson Presentation - Chris thanks all the members who have written to him thanking him for his long involvement with the MBF Shop over the last 50 years. He was also presented with a special model to mark his retirement from his MBF Shop duties. Over To You 1 - A response to last months article about the London Transport RTF model. Area News - Reports & numerous photographs from the latest virtual online & actual area meetings in Greater Manchester, South Wales & Herefordshire, London, Yorkshire, & Dorset / New Forest. Product News UK - The latest kits news from Paul Ellender, & Marsden Models. Over To You 2 - More information on the Tempo Matador model mention in the previous issue. A First Look at the Rapido Fleetline - A selection of photographs showing some of the recently released Rapido Trains UK models. MBF Shop - The MBF Streetscene, Little Bus Company & Paragon range of white metal/resin parts & accessories, plus the MBF Streetscene 2K resin model kits that are exclusively available to MBF members. MBF Streetscene White metal Bus & Coach Kits - This month sees a large expansion of former ABS white metal bus kits added to the MBF Streetscene range. These are available exclusively to members at low cost (from £5.00 to £35.00 - see the MBF page for a list of these model kits)

Monday 6 December

Omnidekka Models Production Update

Production of the Metrobus Scania Omnidekka models is continuing, below are the latest photographs from the factory, there are also photographs of the card packaging & limited edition certificates. The models are currently expected to arrive in the UK during February, pre-orders can be placed via the Omnidekka Models online store, Ace Model Buses, or Model Buses Collection.

Monday 6 December

Next Corgi OOC Releases

The Corgi website is now indicating that the final pair of OOC bus models from 2021 catalogue are now in stock, these are expected to be with other model retailers shortly. OM46518A Wright Gemini Eclipse 2 Double Deck Bus - Arriva London (The Army & Evita Ad's - Route 466 Catereham-on-the-Hill) OM46518B Wright Gemini Eclipse 2 Double Deck Bus - Arriva London (The Army & Evita Ad's - Route 466 Addington Village)

Wednesday 1 December

John Ayrey To Import Tiny Toys Diecast Range To UK

Wholesaler John Ayrey Diecast is now distributing the Hong Kong Tiny Toys Diecast models, included among the models, which will now be available to UK model retailers, are various 1:110 scale Hong Kong Buses & New Routemaster bus. There are also trams in 1:76, 1:110 & 1:120 scales and the 1:76 range includes a Toyota Coaster B70 minibus. The full Tiny range of mainly Hong Kong related road vehicles are available in various scales from 1:76 to 1:43, recently a small number of 1/76 scale UK themed vehicles were announced, these include a St John Ambulance Ford Transit Mk II ambulance & a Transport for London Incident Response Unit Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van. The full range available in the UK can be viewed on the John Ayrey Diecast site, if you are interested in any of these models, please contact your model supplier, John Ayrey only supply to model retailers.