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Tuesday 30 May |
| Confirmed Corgi OOC Model Release |
The following OOC has been released by Corgi in the UK, and should be available from model retailers later this week. OM41914 Leyland PD3 'Queen Mary' Closed Top - Southdown 277 (BUF 277C) on Route 12 to Brighton Old Stiene |
Thursday 25 May |
| Hatchette 1/43 Scale Buses of the World Models |
| Wholesaler John Ayrey Diecast has acquired further stock of models from the 1/43rd scale Hatchette Buses of the World range. Among the new stock are two London RT models the open-top Guernsey Buses version & the London Country version with route 406 destination displays. The latest models have a RRP of £49.99 and come in blister packs. There are also a selection of other European vehicles from various eras, including a 1985 Bova Futura & 1983 Neoplan NH22 Skyliner. The full list of models currently available can be viewed on the John Ayrey Diecast website, please note John Ayrey are trade only, so you'll need to find a model retailer who is either stocking these or can order them for you. |
Wednesday 24 May & updated 25 May |
| Upcoming Brekina Model Releases |
Brekina's next batch of 1/87th scale model releases for June has just been announced, among the sixty plus items is another version of the AEC Routemaster, which is loosely based on an RMA class front entrance vehicle, but has a similar livery style to the previous British European Airways release 61108. 61118 - AEC Routemaster Bus - British Airways A new tooling of the GMC PD-4501 Scenicruiser coach will also debut with three different versions of the Greyhound livery being the first offerings.  61300 - GMC PD-4501 Scenicruiser - Greyhound (USA)  61301 - GMC PD-4501 Scenicruiser - Greyhound, Destination: New Orleans (USA)  61302 - GMC PD-4501 Scenicruiser - Greyhound, Destination: Chicago (USA) Source: www.mo87.de |
Sunday 21 May |
| Model Bus Federation May 2023 Journal Review |
| A brief overview of the latest issuie of the Model Bus Federation's Model Bus Journal for May 2023. This is the only publication solely dedicated to model bus news & other related articles in the UK. 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. Back issues of the Journals are also available to members where stock permits. The Model Bus Journal - Issue 625 May 2023 - 32 pages - ISSN 0953-435 
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Wednesday 10 May |
| Confirmed Corgi Model Release |
Corgi has released the toy range New Bus for London model in a special livery to commemorate last weekend's Coronation of King Charles III. CC89205 New Routemaster Bus - Coronation of King Charles III |
Sunday 7 May |
| Model Bus Scotland Proposed New Kit |
| Model Bus Scotland is working on a kit of a London style dual door MCV EvoSeti double deck bus. Below are some photographs showing the early master, pre-orders are being accepted to gauge the likely demand for the kit.  Kit 13 - MCV EvoSeti dual door Bus (London Spec) For contact details & other kits please visit the Model Bus Scotland page. |
Sunday 7 May |
| Latest Omnidekka Models Releases |
| Omnidekka Models latest commissioned models have now arrived and are being dispatched to customers' who were fortunate enough to take up the pre-order option. Both of the models below produced using the 80M tooling totally sold out before release.  OM2A Stagecoach Devon (white with stripes livery) (MX06 LUO / 190001 - Route 155 Tiverton via Witheridge) Alexander Dennis Enviro400 10.4m Single Door  OM2B Stagecoach Devon (white with stripes livery) (MX06 LUO / 190001 - Route 2 Exeter via Teignmouth & Dawlish ) Alexander Dennis Enviro400 10.4m Single Door The next version of the Alexander Dennis Enviro400 (OM3A/OM3B) will be based on Stagecoach South 19063 (MX56 FSP/404 DCD) and will depict the pink all over livery for Cancer Research UK livery, a choice of either Cancer Research UK or 21 Gunwharf Quays destinations will be available. Pre-orders for these models are expected to open shortly. Pre-orders are currently being accepted for the National Express (Welsh Dragon livery) Caetano Levantte coach (CP46401A-D), this has four destination choices, the Go North East Optare Solo SR (3 destination choices), the Jotus Lancashire United Optare Versa (OM1A/B) two destination choices, & the 80M Brighton & Hove Wright Streetdeck that also has two destination choices. Work on a new Omnidekka Models tooling of an 8.9m ADL Enviro200 MMC single deck bus has now reached the first pre-production sample. The first proposed release will feature Stagecoach Wales vehicle YX18 KUW. Pre-orders can be placed were open on the Omnidekka Models online store, or from Ace Model Buses. |
Wednesday 3 May |
| Little Bus Company Kits Updates |
| An update on the Little Bus Compnay range of kits with the latest in stock products & a number of recently announced pre-order items and new masters. A full list of all the pre-order kits previously announced can be found on the Little Bus Company kits page along with contact details. Kit production quanties are closely based on pre-orders recieved, so if are interested in any of the future kits, a pre-order in highly recommeded. |
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