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Monday 30 May

Omnidekka Models Announced New Britbus Model

Omnidekka Models has announced another Britbus Scania Omnidekka model that will be based Arriva vehicle 5373 - YN06 TFZ and carry the standard Arriva Kent & Surrey livery. Click image to view PDF design-cell for models The model stock number will be ES21, 400 are to be made with 200 of each route. These are due around December 2022, but due to Christmas break they may be delayed until January 2023. They will have their own design boxes and limited cards. The destinations will be: 101 Gillingham (ES21A) & 140 Earl Estate (ES21B). Prices are £50 each, or both versions for £98 plus postage option. Pre-orders are now being accepted for the models. and can be placed through the omnidekkamodels.co.uk online shop. (please note the new "co.uk" site address, the old .com version is no longer active.)

Saturday 28 May

Model Bus Federation June 2022 Journal Review

A brief overview of the June issue of the Model Bus Federation's Model Bus Journal. 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 June 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 614 June 2022 - 36 pages - ISSN 0953-435 Area Meetings, Events - Upcoming MBF area meetings & events. Editorial Global Zoom - Date & time of the June Global Zoom meeting. Cover Story - Brain Groombridge's Derelict OB diorama (see next article). Derelict OB by Brain Groombridge - A former Eastern Counties EFE Bedford OB model has reached the end of the road in Brain's mini diorama. This Month's Top Tip by Dave Jessop - Humbrol Liquid Poly & DecalFix come in the same bottles with similar labels. Don't mix them up! OOC Brighton Trolleybus Modifications by Martin Hare - Martin makes some modifications to the original Corgi OOC release of the Weymann Trolleybus in Brighton, Hove & District livery to produce a more accurate representation of the vehicle. Maguire Update by Syd Eade - Brain Wright produced around 650 scratch bus models between 1969 and 1977 Syd has the latest update on his research to form a accurate catalogue of the models. Ken Johnson's Memorable Models Number 54 - Marsden Models MMK047, 1939 AEC Renown/ Northern Counties as operated by Leicester City Transport. Karrier Q25 / Reading "Lilliput" - by Paul Ellender - Paul uses the front scuttle from Matchbox No.47 Karrier Ice Cream van and plastic card to produce a early 1960s minibus. Dartford Tunnel Cycle Bus by Michael Whent - Michael builds a model version of these unique buses. Western National Bristol MW by Robert Maidment-Wilson - A prototype resin kit model repainted from Tilling red into Western National livery. In Detail: Berlin Scania Evaluation Double Decker - By David Cole - A selection of photographs showing the exterior & interior of the 2015 2 axle Scania prototype trailed by BVG in Berlin. Welcome Aboard - New & returning members. MBF National Show Model Competition: Conditions of Entry - The rules for this years competition. Plan of the Month by Paul Ellender - 4mm scale plans for the Karrier Q25 / Reading "Lilliput" minibus covered in the associated article in this issue. MBF National Show & Annual General Meeting - Full details about the 2022 event and an entry form for those wishing to take part in the model competition. Area News - Reports & ample photographs from the latest virtual online & actual area meetings in Greater Manchester, West, South Wales & Herefordshire, Dorset / New Forest, Yorkshire, Ireland, & the North Midlands. Members Services - Kit wanted. 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 - The 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) The Back Page: From the Top of the Tower by David Cole. A top down view of some of the vehicles that took part in the 2022 UK Coach Rally in Blackpool.

Thursday 19 May

Irish Railway Models Britbus Commissioned

Irish Railway Models have commissioned another pair of Dublin Bus Alexander RV Volvo Olympian double deck bus models. These are limited to 300 pieces split across two destinations. These are available from Irish Railways Models & also TTC Diecast. IRM1206-14A Dublin Bus Coastal Tours Livery RV330 (99 D 330) - Route: 14A Ballinteer - Volvo Olympian Alexander RV Double Deck Bus IRM1207-CT Dublin Bus Coastal Tours Livery RV496 ( 99 D 496) - Route: Coastal Tour - Volvo Olympian Alexander RV Double Deck Bus

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Thursday 19 May

Corgi Online Exclusive OOC Models Not Exclusive!

I reported on Tuesday that Corgi had released the two models below, and that the Corgi website product pages had been amended to state that both models are "Website Exclusives" with a price of £46.99, however these models have also been distributed to model wholesalers and are now making their way to model retailers. I've checked the Corgi website tonight and both models are still misleadingly marked as Web Exclusives. The two OOC AEC Routemaster models announced in the previous catalogue, issued in January, are still outstanding. OM46317 Blackpool Transport (Pontin's Holiday Club Livery / RM848 WLT 848 - Route 40 Pontin's) - AEC Routemaster Bus OM46318 London Transport (1000th Routemaster / RM1000 100 BXL - Route 190 Old Coulsdon) - AEC Routemaster Bus

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Tuesday 17 May

Confirmed Release of Three Northcord Models in UK

The following model has now been released by Northcord Models in the UK. UKBUS6526 – National Express West Midlands (6937 – SK68 MJE) - ADL Enviro400 MMC : Released in UK. Additionally the two Northcord models commissioned by Model Buses Creations have also arrived and are now being posted out to those who placed pre-orders. Limited stock of both models is still available and these can be either ordered online or picked up from the Twickenham shop in West London. Further details can be found on: www.modelbusescollection.com website. UKBUS0064 - National Express West Midlands ADL Enviro400H MMC (Qty 504) : Released in UK. UKBUS0065 - Generic London Red -ADL Enviro400H MMC (Qty 108) : Released in UK.

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Tuesday 17 May

Recent Britbus Model Releases Clarification

To clarify the situation with the two Britbus models released to model retailers recently (See May 1 News Report), these are from the original run of models commissioned by Omnidekka Models. Chris Cotton is supplying the models to wholesaler John Ayrey Diecast, due to tax & VAT changes he has ceased distributing the models directly to model retailers. Due to the wholesaler costs, the models will be more expensive compared to buying directly from the Omnidekka Models online store. Note: The Omnidekka Models website address has changed from omnidekkamodels.com to omnidekkamodels.co.uk due to new rules relating to payment sites based in the UK.

Tuesday 17 May

Confirmed Release of Corgi Online Exclusive OOC Models

The following models are now available to order direct from the Corgi Online Store, like the two new models announced last week, it turns out these are now listed as "Website Exclusives" on the Corgi Online Store. They are priced £46.99 each plus delivery. Update 19 May Despite claims on the Corgi site of these both being Web Exclusives, they are NOT and are being distributed by trade wholesalers to other model retailers. The two OOC AEC Routemaster models announced in the previous catalogue, issued in January, are still outstanding. OM46317 Blackpool Transport (Pontin's Holiday Club Livery / RM848 WLT 848 - Route 40 Pontin's) - AEC Routemaster Bus - General Release OM46318 London Transport (1000th Routemaster / RM1000 100 BXL - Route 190 Old Coulsdon) - AEC Routemaster Bus - Ceneral Release

Monday 9 May & updated 10 May

Corgi New Bus & Coach Models For 2022

The Second Corgi 2022 catalogue has launched today via the official website. There are two OOC models among the 20 plus new items for the period May to August. Again like the two OOC models announced in the previous 2022 catalogue, neither has the dual destination option traditionally found on most previous OOC issues. Update 10 May The two OOC models are exclusive to the Corgi Online store, existing stockiests of the OOC range, some who have stocked the range for 25 years will not be offered these models by Corgi. Therefore if you want either of the models below you will have to pay the full RRP of £46.99. This change of distribution isn't mention either on the Corgi website or in the catalogue. OM44013 Blackpool Transport (Interflora Livery) - 621 - Sandcastle and Pleasure Beach - Blackpool Brush Railcar Tram - Due Summer 22 OM46634 Arriva London (London Transport Country Green Livery) - LT2 / LTZ 1002 - Route 38 Victoria - AEC Routemaster Bus - Due Summer 22 Corgi appears to have re-launched the Trackside range with eleven new 1/76 scale models announced. There's one bus related item among these. DG201017 Devon General Publicity Department V30 / (? GTA 642D ?) - Morris LD Van - Due Summer 22 Like the OOC models, the Devon General Morris LD Van will also be exclusive to the online Corgi store and is priced £13.99. The new models & those outstanding from the previous catalogue can be viewed at: https://uk.corgi.co.uk/catalogue/new-range-launch-2022, or you can download a PDF version on the printed catalogue HERE. The two AEC Routemaster models from the previous catalogue are also due to be released soon according to Corgi's latest Diecast Diaries blog post. Photograph are included showing the final production versions of both models. Diecast Diaries blog post link. These may well turn out to be the last OOC models available through local model stockists. The Corgi video below is a preview of the latest catalogue, the OOC models section starts at 3:18.

Thursday 5 May

Confirmed UK Artitec Release.

The following 1/87th scale Artitec model has now arrived in the UK. The UK RRP for this model is £70.99 according to wholesaler John Ayrey Diecasts. 387.462 - LGOC B-Type Omnibus - (B340 / Route 11) London double decker

Wednesday 4 May

New Motorised EFE Rail Tube Train Set Announced

Bachmann has announced the second motorised tube train set for the EFE Rail range as part of the Summer 2022 British Railway Announcements. The new set features four 1938 stock carriages in the bus red livery with white roundels used on the Bakerloo line in the 1970s. E99940 London Underground 1938 Tube Stock, 1970s Bakerloo line EHO Set - Due May/Jun 22 Set details from the Bachmann Europe site: Announced as part of the Summer 2022 British Railway Announcements, we are delighted to bring you this EFE Rail 1938 London Underground Motorised Tube Stock. Following the success of the first EFE Rail motorised Tube Train which arrived earlier this year, we are pleased to present a further version, this time in the more contemporary Bus Red livery with white roundels and car numbers, as applied to units selected for a life-extending Extra Heavy Overhaul which was undertaken at the London Transport Works in Acton in the 1970s. This 4-car set has been modelled on a 1970s Bakerloo Line set, Train No. 136, working to Watford (LMR) and comprises: Car A: Driving Motor Car No. 10184 Car B: Trailer Car No. 012272 Car C: Non-Driving Motor Car No. 12123 Car D: Driving Motor Car No. 11184 The UK RRP for the set is £359.95, the set was the only new product for the EFE Rail in this update.

Monday 2 May

Corgi Announce Release Date Of Second Catalogue For 2022

Corgi will announce its planned model releases for the period June to August via Corgi.co.uk website at 10am on Monday 9th May, they will also make available a downloadable PDF version of the second Corgi catalogue for 2022. The two OOC AEC Routemaster models announced in the previous catalogue, issued in January, are still outstanding. OM46317 Blackpool Transport (Pontin's Holiday Club Livery / RM848 WLT 848 - Route 40 Pontin's) - AEC Routemaster Bus - Due Spring 22 OM46318 London Transport (1000th Routemaster / RM1000 100 BXL - Route 190 Old Coulsdon) - AEC Routemaster Bus - Due Spring 22

Monday 2 May

Model Bus Federation May 2022 Journal Review

A brief overview of the May issue of the Model Bus Federation's Model Bus Journal. 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 May 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 613 May 2022 - 32 pages - ISSN 0953-435 Area Meetings, Events - Upcoming MBF area meetings & events. Editorial Cover Story - Part of Pumpkin Motors layout belonging to Robert Aveyard and one of the displays on show at the London Area Show (see next article). Ruislip Event 2022 by Steve Ditchburn & Dave Jessop - A report & photographs showing a selection of members' models & layouts at this years' London Area show. North East Area Model Competition by Gordon Wigham - Photographs of the entries & winner on the annual North East Area model competition. Ceramic Buses by Henry Clarke - Details of a range of ceramic 1/76 scale models of Blackpool buses produced by the now defunct Woods of Burslem. Kit Review: Marsden MMK060, ECW Full Height DD by Dave Jessop - A review and tips on building the Daimler version of the Marsden kit to represent Yorkshire Traction 698 (LHD 308K). Converting CMNL Diecasts by Alan Johnson - The process of converting a standard CMNL Dennis Trident ALX400 model into the either a DAF DB250LF or Volvo B7TL variant. Jones of Taunton by Ken Jones - Ken's new N gauge layout made its debut at the Wombourne Railway Show in March. More Oddities by John Wood - A selection of models depicting prototypes & other unique or unusual vehicles. 1:50 Scale - A selection of photographs showing the exquisite scratch built models produced by Neil Mortson. Product News - Mark Hughes will be closing his business for two month, May & June 2022. Plan of the Month by Dave Evans - 4mm scale plans for the "Space Car" The London Daimler Fleetline DMS1515 (THX515M) that was converted for publicity purposes to represent a bus, with sections of tube train carriage & mainline DMU. Area News - Reports & numerous photographs from the latest virtual online & actual area meetings in Greater Manchester, North Midlands, Lancashire & Cumbria, West Midlands & the Global Zoom Meeting. Members Services - Kit wanted. Welcome Aboard - New & returning members. Product News - Latest kit news from Paul Ellender & Citibus Models. Model Tram and Bus Meetings at the Crich Tramway Village - Details and information about new meetings that are being arranged at the venue for model bus & tram enthusiasts. 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) The Back Page - A selection of images showing the rarely photographed rears of six vehicles produced between 1964 & 1995.

Sunday 1 May

Confirmed Re-release of Britbus Models?

Wholesaler John Ayrey Diecast has announced the release of the following four Britbus Models and two more releases due in October, these model will thus be available through various model retailers. Updated 17 May All the models mentioned were previously/currently available as commissioned items from Omnidekka Models. These models are from the original runs and Chris Cotton at Omnidekka Models is now using John Ayrey to distibrute his products to model retailers after an initial period of online exclusivity at Omnidekka Models online store. The UK RRP for all of the models below is listed as £64.99. Due to wholesaler costs the prices will be higher than those orginally found on the online store. Latest Arrivals ES2-04A Scania Omnidekka - Go Ahead London (425 Clapton Pond) ES2-04B Scania Omnidekka - Go Ahead London (425 Stratford) ES17A Scania Omnidekka - Bluestar (4 Romsey) ES17B Scania Omnidekka - Bluestar (4 Southampton) Future Models ES20A Scania Omnidekka - Metrobus (420 Whitebushes) L/E of 200 Pieces - Due October 22 ES20B Scania Omnidekka - Metrobus (460 Epsom) L/E of 200 Pieces - Due October 22

Sunday 1 May

Model Bus Federation April 2022 Journal Review

A rather late overview of the April issue of the Model Bus Federation's Model Bus Journal. This is the only publication solely dedicated to model bus news & other related articles in the UK. A review of the May issue will follow in the next couple of days. Below is summary of the contents of the April 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 612 April 2022 - 32 pages - ISSN 0953-435 Area Meetings, Events - Upcoming MBF area meetings & events. Editorial Cover Story - An "Old Bill" B-type converted to a tree lopper (see next article). More LT Service Vehicles by Michael Whent - Eight more models from Michael's extensive collection of London Transport ancillary vehicles. All are conversions of either EFE, B-T models or kits. OOC Bristol L to ECW Dennis Ace by Martin Hare - Detailed stage by stage account of the conversion of an off the shelf single Bristol L OOC diecast into a Eastern Counties Dennis Ace. Are You Ready for the Change of Scales? by John May - Report on the little known new EU directives that take affect on the 1/4/2023 that will standardize the allowable scales that manufacturers can produced products in across the EU & also the UK. Zoom Meetings by Paul Coley - Advice & detailed instructions on how to download, install & connect to a MBF Zoom Meeting plus things to expect during the meetings. Welcome Aboard - New & returning members. Worksop 2022 - Advance notice of an exhibition being planned by the Yorkshire Area in September. 43rd Model Bus Extravaganza Stafford 2022 by David Eadie - A review of some of the exhibits at this year's Model Bus Extravaganza event which attracted 40 exhibitors. ... and a Few Extra Photos by Geoff Smith - more photos from the Stafford event. Model One ADL Enviro 200 by Dick Lindsay - Dismantling & repainting the Model One version of the ADL Enviro 200 dual door model. Product News - Mark Hughes Models latest additions to their manufacturer badges & vehicle mirrors parts range. Plan of the Month by Alan Johnson - 4mm scale plans for the 1961 Leyland Atlantean MCW Lowbridge double deck bus Area News - Reports & numerous photographs from the latest virtual online & actual area meetings in Greater Manchester, South Wales & Herefordshire, North Midlands, & West Midlands. Book Review - Scania Double Deckers by David Barrow reviewed by Dave Jessop. Model Bus Supplement by Reuben Greene & Dave Jessop - An update on the optional quarterly illustrated supplement available to MBF members that records details of the developments within members virtual model fleets. Accidents Happen by Dave Jessop - Dave shows how he produced a new front bumper panel for his ADL Enviro400 from plasticard after the original went astray at a recent area meeting. 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) The Back Page - A selection of photographs showing the rear design of four vehicles.