| Model Bus Zone News June 2011 |
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Thursday 30 June |
| Confirmed Britbus Releases |
Melvyn Grosberg from ACE Model Buses has confirmed the following Britbus models have now been released in the UK. GL-09A W. Alexander Fife (Route 302 Rosyth Dockyard) - Guy Arab III Double Deck Bus GL-09B W. Alexander Fife (Route 305 Rumblingwell) - Guy Arab III Double Deck Bus |
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Thursday 30 June |
| Future OOC Release |
Corgi have announced that the much delayed first release of the new Caetano Levante Coach is now scheduled to be released during the week ending the 23 July. OM46401 National Express - Caetano Levante Coach |
Thursday 30 June |
| Four Confirmed EFE Releases |
The following models have now been released by EFE.    34406 Lloyds of Ludlow - AEC Mark V 4 Axle Flatbed Lorry 36603 Metroline (route 90) - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer 2 Dual Door Single Deck Bus 37701 Gardner Engines - ERF KV Short 3 Axle Dropside Lorry |
Saturday 25 June |
| Latest EFE Newsletter |
| The 5th Subscribers' newsletter arrived this morning along with Release Sheet 5 2011. Also included is an updated Subscriber Back Stock List which contains five A4 pages of past EFE releases at special reduced subscriber only prices. Subscriber Model Over Subscribed! The recent subscriber only London Transport RMF Routemaster (32101A) has completely sold out and EFE say they were surprised by the large demand for this particular model which resulted in them being unable to supply all subscribers requesting one with an example. All the orders were strictly processed by dated received and in this particular case those who requested multiple models were restricted to just one to make the allocation as fair as possible. Tooling Update The latest news on the new tooling is that the patterns are now complete for multi-windowed Alexander Y type bus and Bristol RE coach version, the mould tooling is now underway for these and EFE are waiting to know when the first shots will be available. The Bristol VR1 patterns have been completed and EFE are waiting to inspect these before giving the final go ahead for the new mould tooling to begin. The mould tooling is almost complete for the Single Deck Routemaster and EFE should be able to see the first shots in the next 2-3 weeks. Commissioned Models Update EFE have confirmed they have produced a commissioned model for the Cobham Bus Museum, this will initially be available to the Museum's Members only and available at a special event for them at the New Museum at Brooklands. The model features RTL139 (KGK 803) on route 277 to Smithfield and has been allocated stock number 36002B. Any surplus stock will be sold after this event and EFE will give further details in a future newsletter. The Routemaster Association RML on route 104 is mentioned, (see news item posted on June 3) These models are now available from the Association together with a free book if required. For further details phone 01327 830663 or write to: RM Association, Abercorn House, York Farm Business Centre, Walting Street, Towcester NN12 8EU. Future Releases EFE advises that these are the proposed model releases during July. Early July 27627 Wright Volvo Renown - C.M.T. Buses (Liverpool) 35206 AEC 36' BET Bus - East Yorkshire 22517 AEC Alexander Y Type A - Northern 99935 2 Carriage 1938 Tube Train Set - I.O.W. Dinosaur Livery Late July 36604 SLF Dart Series 2 Twin Door - Arriva London (New Announcement) 26410 Daimler Utility Bus - London Transport (route 88) 29703 Leyland Olympian Type C - London Country N.B.C. 20451 Bristol VRT Mark III - Eastern National Newly Announced Models There are also four more new models listed. No further details are provided for these or the Arriva London Dart mentioned above. 26624 Plaxton Paramount 3500 Coach - Brighton & Hove 29626 Leyland Olympian Type A - Barton Transport 34502 Bedford TK Bulk Tipper Lorry - Marston Bricks 25811 Daimler DMS (Single Door) Bus - Western S.M.T. |
Courtesy of EFE, a PDF version of the latest Release Sheet plus smaller scans of the sheets  Click Here for PDF Version of Release Sheet 5 2011 (5.1mb) |
Wednesday 22 June |
| Confirmed Base Toys Releases |
The following three lorry models have now been released. DA06 Bradford Corporation - Karrier Bantam Dropside Lorry  DA13 Tees-Side Carriers Ltd - Albion HD57 8 Wheel Flatbed Lorry  DA14 Tees Side Carriers - Karrier Bantam Articulated Boxvan Lorry |
Tuesday 21 June |
| Confirmed OOC Releases |
The following OOC models have been released this week. OM41607A South Shields (Simonside) - Crossley DD42 Double Deck Bus - 550 pieces OM41607B South Shields (Chichester) - Crossley DD42 Double Deck Bus- 450 pieces |
Friday 17 June |
| Next EFE Releases |
| The following models are due to be released during the week ending 2nd July. 34406 Lloyds of Ludlow - AEC Mark V 4 Axle Flatbed Lorry 36603 Metroline (route 90) - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer 2 Dual Door Single Deck Bus 37701 Gardner Engines - ERF KV Short 3 Axle Dropside Lorry |
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Thursday 16 June |
| Oxford Diecast Future Models |
| Oxford Diecast have issued their latest catalogue for June to September. There are details of a number of future bus & coach models due between now & the first quarter of 2012. You can view the full catalogue contents on the Oxford Diecast Website. N Scale  NBL001 Crosville Motor Services - Bristol LD Double Deck Bus - Q4/2011  NBS001 Alexander Bluebird - Burlingham Sunslaoon Coach - Q3/2011  NBS002 Yelloways Motor Services - Burlingham Sunsaloon Coach - Q3/2011  NBS003 Wallace Arnold Motor Services - Burlingham Sunsaloon Coach - Q4/2011  NBS004 Whittles Coaches - Burlingham Sunsaloon Coach - Q1/2012  NPE001 National Express - Plaxton Elite Coach - Q3/2011  NPE002 Parks of Hamilton - Plaxton Elite Coach - Q1/2012  NQ1005 Cardiff - BUT Trolleybus - Q3/2011  NQ1006 Nottingham - Trolleybus - Q4/2011  NQ1007 Cardiff (Streamline) - Trolleybus - Q4/2011  NQM006 OK Travel - Leyland PD3 Queen Mary Double Deck Bus - Q4/2011  NRF006 London Tranport (Late 1970's livery) - AEC RF Single Deck Bus - Q4/2011  NRT006 London Tranport (Red) - AEC RT Double Deck Bus - Q3/2011  NRTL004 London Tranport (Red) - Leyland RTL Double Deck Bus - Q3/2011  NTR002 Birmingham - Tram - Q3/2011  NTR003 Blackpool - Tram - Q3/2011  NTR004 Belfast - Tram - Q4/2011  NTR005 Glasgow - Tram - Q4/2011 OO Scale  76OWB001 Royal Navy - Bedford OWB Single Deck Coach - Q4/2011  RM108 Southend - Routemaster Bus - Q2/2011  RM109 Routemaster Bournemouth - Routemaster Bus - Q2/2011  RM110 Black Prince - Routemaster Bus - Q4/2011  SCOT004 Scotland Bus & Taxi - Routemaster Bus - Q3/2011 |
Wednesday 15 June |
| Commissioned Stagecoach Gold CMNL Enviro400 |
 www.ttcdiecast.com have issued update on the release of their much delayed commissioned CMNL Enviro400 models in Stagecoach Gold livery. Both versions of UKBUS0032 have now been manufactured & are currently being shipped from China to the UK. TTC Diecast expect to take stock of the models in around 5 weeks time and will begin processing the large volume of customer's pre-orders in 4 weeks time so that the models can be swiftly dispatched. |
Tuesday 14 June |
| New Britbus Models Announced |
| Wholesaler John Ayrey Diecast has issued details two new Britbus models & nine new Base Toys lorries, pre-production photographs of eight of these have also been published. Both models are provisionally scheduled for release in July.  GL-10A W Alexander & Sons (Fleet No. R0600 - Reg: AWG 386 - Destination: 14B High Valleyfield) - Guy Arab III  GL-10B W Alexander & Sons (Fleet No. R0600 - Reg: AWG 386 - Destination: 305 Townhill) - Guy Arab III |
Tuesday 14 June |
| New Base Toys Models Announced |
DA15 & 16 are scheduled for release in July, release dates for the others are still to be announced. DA15 B.R. Mills & Sons, Chesterfield - Albion CX7 8 Wheel Box Van.  DA16 Boutes-Tilloston - Foden DG 8 Wheel Box Van  DA17 British Railways - Leyland FG Box Van.  DA18 Fire Service (Water) - Leyland Mastiff 4 Wheel Tanker  DA19 BRS - Midlands - Albion LAD Articulated Flatbed  DA20 BRS - Guildford - Dodge Kew Articulated Flatbed  DA21 Wilkinsons - Leyland Boxer Van  DA22 Smith & Robinson - AEC Mammoth Major Tanker  DA23 BRS - Dixon Bool, Cardiff - Leyland Beaver Articulated Flatbed |
Thursday 9 June & updated Sunday 12 June |
| Confirmed & Future EFE Releases |
The following models have been released this week.    18206 London Transport (Blue Arrow/route A2) - Daimler Fleetline Park Royal 29409 National Express (Cambus) - Bristol RELH Dual Purpose Bus 30710 A1 Services - AEC Renown Double Deck Bus  The price of the single deck Routemaster 37801, has been revealed by wholesalers who are indicating the suggest retail price will be around £52, several on-line model retailers are however offering the model for below £40. The high price reflects the fact that the cost of the special tooling needed to produce this unique model will have to be recovered from a single release. |
Thursday 9 June |
| Confirmed & Future OOC Releases |
The following models have now released this week. OM43915A Birmingham City Transport (22 Bolton Road) - Daimler CWA6 Utility Double Deck Bus - 490 pieces OM43915B Birmingham City Transport (22 City Suffolk Street) - Daimler CWA6 Utility Double Deck Bus - 510 pieces The following OOC models are due to be released during the week commencing the 19th June. OM41607A South Shields (Simonside) - Crossley DD42 Double Deck Bus - 550 pieces OM41607B South Shields (Chichester) - Crossley DD42 Double Deck Bus- 450 pieces and these are scheduled to follow during the week commencing the 4th July.  OM46015A Lothian Buses (Easter Road) - Wright Single Deck Bus - 650 pieces OM46015B Lothian Buses (Clermison) - Wright Single Deck Bus- 550 pieces |
Thursday 9 June |
| Sunstar Models Update |
Despite Sunstar announcing there would be no more releases of their 1/24th scale Routemaster models a couple of years ago, two new models are set to be released later this year. This RM bus version is based on one of the vehicles operated in Vancouver, Canada by Grayline and sees the model finished in the eye catching "Big Pink Sightseeing Tour" livery. The model carries advertising for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and a set of London route blinds for service 18 bound for Baker Street Station. The model is a limited edition of 500 pieces and has the product code H2916, it's expected to be available in the UK later this year.  Sunstar are also producing an exclusive RMC model for the Modelzone chain of stores in the UK. The model features RMC1485 (485 CLT) in the red and gold livery of East London and has route displays for the X15 Express service to Oxford Circus. This model is priced £124.99 (inc free UK delivery) & can be pre-ordered from the Modelzone website. It will be a limited edition of 639 pieces. The latest pair of RT models have also been added to the Sunstar site. The models both depict 1948 RT3 vehicles with the three aperture front destination blind layout and no roof boxes.  The first H2927 features RT1045 (JXN 73) in green country area livery with beige upper deck window surrounds. It is shown bound for Kingsend while working on Watford route 345. The model will be limited to 900 pieces.  The second RT is based on RT852 (JXN 230) this has a partly over painted front destination display to accommodate the restricted route blind for Hounslow depots service 117 to Staines, Ashford & Feltham. This particular bus was exhibited at the 1948 Earls Court Commercial Motor Show before entering service. This model will be limited to 800 pieces. Two further Bedford OB models are also planned, these are both based on 1949 versions of the coach. No production quantities are given for either these.  The first comes in the cream and blue livery of Gloucestershire operator Bowles Coaches, LDF 833 was the last OB built in 1952 and the model's Pub Crawl destination suggests this depicts the vehicle in it's preserved state.  The second new OB is an old favourite, FWO 615 is one of the small batch of OB coaches operated by British Railways in the 1950's. The Sunstar model is shown at work on a Relief service and carries the familiar maroon & cream livery. |
Saturday 4 June |
| Confirmed Britbus Releases |
| The following models have now been released. The Corgi RTW model has been severely cut back to just 240 models following quality control issues. Melvyn at ACE Modelbuses.co.uk has confirmed that the East Midland Leyland Lowlander LLB-10 still hasn't been released Britbus yet.  DL-10 Scarlet Band Motor Services - Dennis Loline Double Deck Bus |
Saturday 4 June |
| Confirmed OOC Releases |
The Corgi RTW model has been severely cut back to just 240 models following quality control issues. OM41707 OK Motor Travel - Leyland RTW Double Deck Bus |
Friday 3 June |
| Four New Models Announced |
| EFE have formerly released details of seven forthcoming models including the single deck Routemaster and two of the models announced at the Dunsfold Rally back in April. |
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| Two Commissioned EFE Models |
| Stuart Tsar has sent me details of two further London Transport EFE models. The first was mentioned briefly in the last EFE newsletter and now the Routemaster Association has placed adverts in model magazines giving details of the special EFE Routemaster model that is being produced to mark the 50th Anniversary of the long Routemaster vehicles (RML class) first entry into service in 1961. |
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| The limited edition model (1008 pieces) is due to be released following a special road run over route 104 between Moorgate to Barnet on July 3rd. The model can be pre-ordered from the Association and they are providing two options whereby the model can either be mailed out to customers, or collected in person at one of the following Bus Rallies: North Weald 3rd July ; Routemaster Association Show, Shuttleworth Collection, Bedfordshire 28th August ; Showbus, Duxford 18th September. The models are priced £32.95 each and each model will come with a free copy of the Association's full colour 92 page "Monarch Of The Road" book. Postage & packing is £3.75 for 1 model or £7.00 for 2. If you wish to order you can get further details by contacting the Association: Phone: 01327 830663 or email: RML884@virginmedia.com. The model can also be purchased using PayPal, payments should be sent to: routemasterassociation@ntlworld.com via the PayPal site. The London Bus Preservation Trust are releasing an EFE model of their own preserved RTL139 bus, the model is depicted working on route 277 to Smithfield and carries Ty-Phoo nearside & Weston Biscuits front adverts. The model is understood to be an exclusive item for the Trust's members and is due to be released later this Summer at a special members only Open Day at the new Cobham Bus Museum at Brooklands. It's not known if this is a EFE code 2 commission or a third party code 3 item. A public open day at the new museum is planned in August but it isn't clear whether this particular RTL model will be subsequently offered to the general public. |
Wednesday 1 June |
| Next EFE Releases |
| The following models are due to be released during the week ending 11th June. 18206 London Transport (Blue Arrow/route A2) - Daimler Fleetline Park Royal 29409 National Express (Cambus) - Bristol RELH Dual Purpose Bus 30710 A1 Services - AEC Renown Double Deck Bus |
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Wednesday 1 June |
| Atlas Editions Greenline Q Coach |
Doug Stewart has kindly sent me some photographs of the Greenline Q single decker recently posted out to some customer by Atlas Editions. GBB14 Green Line - Single Deck AEC Q Bus |
Wednesday 1 June |
| Base Toys Model Released |
Another Base Toys lorry has now been released. DA12 British Rail Ford D Series Articulated Flatbed with Pallets cargo |
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