Facebook & Forum Discussion Groups

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Facebook Groups & Pages
You will need a Facebook account to access these pages fully.
Many groups will require you to apply for an invitation to Join before you can view or make any submissions.
Know of an active Model Bus related Facebook page or group not shown below, drop me an email and I'll add it to the list.

Model Bus Zone	My Facebook page for The Model Bus Zone, The Model Bus, Britbus/CMNL/EFE//OOC Zone sites.
1:24 Scale Bus Club	A group for collectors & builders of 1:24th scale bus models. (Membership required)
1:43 Scale Bus Club	A group for collectors 1:43rd & 1:42th scale bus models. (Membership required)
80M Bus Model Shop, Hong Kong	Long established model shop specializing in model buses & local distributor of Northcord Models in Hong Kong.
Ace Model Buses	Online model retailer, modellers & collector of model buses.
Allsorts Models / Modelstore	Online model retailer with an extensive range of models including buses new & old.
Arriva Bus Models by James Dawkins	James Dawkins custom made models of mainly Arriva & Stagecoach Group bus & coach models
Blinds for Buses	Produces blinds for real buses.
Brian Collins Enterprises	Online retailer & commissioner of Irish related models including several bus items.
British Model Buses	Longest running website dedicated to UK model buses of all scales.
BusMe Bus & Transport Model Shop, Hong Kong	Hong Kong based supplier of bus & transport models.
Buckie Model Centre	Buckie based model retailer stocks & wide range of models including an exclusive range of UK 1:87th scale coach models.
Bus Models	European 1/87 & 1/43 scale bus models.
Cheltenham Model Centre	Cheltenham Model Centre stocks a wide range of models including bus & coach models.
China Model Bus	Facebook page that focuses on China Motor Bus & Kowloon Motor Bus Models.
Citibus Models	Citibus model bus & coach resin kits.
Collector's Corner Collectible Buses	US model retailer stocking both American & international bus models.
Concessionaria del modellismo Autobus "gruppo LCS"	European bus & coach model news. (English).
Concorde Hobby Shop, Hong Kong	Long established model shop & supplier of model buses in Hong Kong.
Corgi Official Page	Corgi Diecast, news of the latest releases & development across all the ranges including the Original Omnibus Company.
Dave's Diecast Models	UK based Online model retailer with an extensive range of new & second hand models including buses.
Diecast Models Direct	Online retailer stocking a large variety of models including buses.
Dorset Model Buses	Produces the Fleetmaster Bus Paint range, transfers & conversion parts for 1/76th scale bus models. (Membership required)
Eurasia Transport Collection	A personal blog focusing on mainly Hong Kong bus models.
Hattons Model Railways	Large online retailer based in Liverpool who stocks a varied range of diecast & railway models.
Iconic Replicas	US based retailer & industrial diecast designer who produces & sales American model buses.
Invicta Model Rail	Sidcup based model shop & online retailer. Model railway & diecast models.
Jotus.com Ltd, Hong Kong	Online model retailer & manufacturer of resin & diecast UK & Hong Kong model buses.
LBRT Transfers	A large range of waterslide transfers suitable for London Transport & its successors 1/76th scale models.
Little Bus Company	The Little Bus Company (LBC) are a long established resin model bus & coach kit manufacturer.
Little Wheels	Online retailer specializing in bygone models including buses.
London Bus Museum	The London Bus Museum at Brooklands in Surrey.
London Transport Diecast Model Bus Group	A group for London Transport modellers & collectors. Only red or green buses with gold fleet names or London Country pre NBC livery are allowed. (Membership required)
London Transport Museum Shop	The London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, London
Loughborough Model Centre/TTC Diecast.com	Well known model shop & online retailer who stocks a large range of bus & coach models at competitive prices.
MBF Scotland	Scottish focused group for the Model Bus Federation.
Miniature Buses 1:12 scale and larger	Group focusing on large scale model of buses 1:12 scale & above. (Membership required)
Model Bus Buying & Selling	A group to buy and sell bus & coach models. (Membership required)
Model Bus Collections	Model Buses from around the world Presented in this unique collection of rare and special editions.
Model Bus & Coach	Model Bus Federation group open to both paid members & non-members. (Group membership required)
Model Bus Federation	Long running group for all who are interested in building or collecting model buses & coaches.
Model Bus & Kit Refurbs	This group is for all those who like to build or refurb kits & diecast model buses.
Model Bus Kit Traders	Model Bus Kit Traders is the only dedicated place on Facebook for those who wish to buy, sell or swap kit built and scratch built model buses and coaches.
Model Bus Sales UK	Buy, sell or swap model buses through this group. (Membership requird)
Model Bus Scotland Info	Model Bus Scotland hold meetings in Glasgow.
Model Bus Scotland Group	Model Bus Scotland Facebook group. (Membership required)
The Model Bus Shop NYC	The New York City model bus shop.
Model Buses	A collection of 4mm scale model buses with a London flavour.
Model Buses for Sale	Buy or sale your unwanted model buses on this group (Membership requird)
Model Buses United	US model buses expertly reworked.
Model Bus REProductions	Code 3 bus models & conversions.
Model Trucks & Buses	A varied collection of model buses & coaches.
Modellini di Autobus	Italian bus & coach models.
MSD Bus, Hong Kong	Hong Kong model shop specializing in bus & coach models.
Network Shuttle, Hong Kong	Hong Kong Model Shop & manufacturer of Hong Kong Model Buses. Also Model 1 range.
Oxford Diecast Official Facebook Page	Oxford Diecasts official Facebook page.
Oxford Diecast Collectors	A group for collectors & modders of the road & rail models produced by Oxford Diecast. (Membership required)
Oxford Diecast Collectors Wishlist Models	This group was set up for people to post models they'd like Oxford Diecast to produce. Anything can be posted from bikes to buses & trailers (Membership required)
Collectors of Oxford Diecast Models	A group set up to help people buy, sale or swap their Oxford Diecast Models. (Membership required)
Oriental Model Buses	The latest news & full lists of the many Hong Kong related bus models released to date.
Paragonkits	Paragon & former Lancer model bus & coach kits news page.
Rapido Trains Inc, Canada	Manufacturer of model railways rolling stock & more recently the New Look Birmingham & GMVC Fishbowl model buses.
Reverie Models Workshop, Hong Kong	Hong Kong Model Shop that stocks various bus & coach models.
Saltire Model Bus Kits	Model bus kit manufacturer with a strong Scottish vehicle focus.
Rails of Sheffield	Sheffield Model Shop & online retailer of diecast & model rail products.
Replica Transport Graphics	Replica signs for real buses including NBC era reproductions.
Ryans Model Bus Page	Ryan's model bus collection and repaints.
Scalescenes	Supplier of download & print building kits ideal for model railways & dioramas.
Scalescenes Modellers Group	Official Modellers Group to share tips, advice and images of your Scalescenes modeling projects. (Membership required)
Sunrise Models and Transfers	Model bus kit manufacturer and supplier of waterslide transfers with a heavy Scottish influence.
Time Tunnel Models	Long established resin model bus kit manufacturer.
Tiny Models, Hong Kong	Tiny's official Facebook page. Manufacturer of small scale road vehicle models including a growing range of Hong Kong buses.
TiNY Bus & Coach Kits	Long established resin model bus kit manufacturer.
Truck & Bus Models	Professional model bus & truck repaints services & modern era model transfers..
YWBC New Bus Models and Releases	Group for Yardley Wood Bus Club the well supplier of low cost bus models of various scales. (Membership required)

Model Bus Fleets On Facebook
Some modellers maintain their own fleets, painting models into unique liveries and maintaining a network of routes & services.
Know of, or have your own active Model Bus Fleet Facebook page not shown below, drop me an email and I'll add it to the list.

ADT Tavel Group	A varied Scottish fleet containing both new & old vehicles.
Dark Star Coaches	Darkstar Coaches fleet are used on private hires, excursions & tours.
Davey Bus Scotland Ltd	A large model fleet operating from several depots in Scotland.
Exclusive Motor Services model fleet operator	This fleet consists of both newer and older vehicles all smartly turned out in the operators green & yellow livery.
Flexicoach	Model coach operator operating services from the West of Englnd & Wales into London.
Greenlink	Model coach operators provides commuter services into London and operates airport link services & a Heritage Routemaster route.
Guildford & West Surrey	This model fleet operates routes in Surrey, Hampshire & Middlesex.
Harry's Stagecoach Model Bus Fleet	Harry's personal Stagecoach model collection.
JM Coaches	Welsh operator provides local bus services & operate a large fleet of coaches on school bus services.
London & Country	A continuation of this former South London & Surrey operator in model form.
Model Bus Federation Fleet Operations	The official MBF Facebook group for members who operate model bus & coach fleets. (MBF Membership required)
Model Bus Fleet Operations	A group for operators of model bus & coach fleets. (Membership required)
Model Bus Fleet Sales	A group for operators of model bus & coach fleets who want to buy, sell or swap vehicles. (Membership required)
Quicksilver Coaches	A very varied fleet of coaches with a number of smaller bus & coach subsidy operators.
Red Rover Buses	This model fleet is based on the former Aylesbury based Red Rover Buses operation.
Ribble Ashby Transport	A large model fleet based on the operations of Ribble Motor Services.
Southwestbuses	Model operator based in the Southwest of England, operates both coach & local bus.services.
Snad Transportation Ltd	Model operator with services operating in large area to the west of London.
Suffolk Coach Works	This model company undertakes repaints & modifications for other model bus & coach operators.
Web Forum Discussion Groups Most forums will require a free membership to make any submissions & in some cases read existing posts.

	A1 Model Buses - discussion group specialising in North American model buses
Die-cast Buses Interactive	Die-cast Buses Interactive - a long-standing and busy die-cast forum
CMNL Collectors	CMNL Collectors - a discussion Group dedicated the CMNL models
Hong Kong Bus Forum	Hong Kong Bus Forum - a discussion group for Hong Kong enthusiasts, often with a model interest. (Chinese language)
Model Bus Builders	Model Bus Builders - a discussion Group for kit and scratch builders
	Model Bus Federation - serving the model bus fraternity since 1968 (NB: discussion forum for MBF members only)
	RMWeb - Although model railways are the main focus of this site, there is a active forum within the Road Vehicle Group NEW

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