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Wednesday 28 August

Confirmed EFE Releases

The following models have now been released by EFE. 29509 Eastern Counties (route E) - Plaxton Panorama Elite Coach 34206 South Wales - AEC RLH Bus 35804 Badgerline - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer Mk I

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Tuesday 27 August

New Kits Announced by Sunrise Models

Sunrise have just released their latest kit which can be ordered now for £40.00. Kit 14 1927/28 Leyland Titanic/Leyland double-decker Two further kits are expected to be released in the next few of months Kit 9 1949 Commer Commando/Scottish Aviation Kit 11 1949 Maudslay Marathon/Brockhouse full-front coach Sunrise Models have also announced over 20 new kits which they plan to develop and release between late 2013 and the end of 2015. Sunrise are now accepting pre-orders for all the kits listed below.

Kit 16 1949 MCCW-bodied AEC Regent III Kit 18 1944 Alexander lowbridge utility-bodied Leyland Kit 19 1945 Cadogan-bodied Austin K2SL Kit 20 1935 Cowieson-bodied Albion M81 double-decker Kit 21 1930/34 Albion Victor PH49 Kit 22 1931/34 Albion Valkyrie PW65 Kit 23 1934/41 Pickering-bodied Albion Victor PK115 Kit 24 1950 Brockhouse-bodied Albion Venturer CX37S Kit 25 1937 Alexander & DUTC rear-entrance Leyland Tiger, etc Kit 26 1957/58 Crossley-bodied BUT 9613T trolleybus Kit 27 1948/52 Glasgow Corporation-bodied Daimler CVD6 single-decker

Kit 28 1953 Roe-bodied AEC Regal III Kit 29 1960s short Alexander Y-type, long windows Kit 30 1960s short Alexander Y-type, short windows Kit 31 1960s Alexander Y-type-bodied Albion Viking Kit 32 1947/48 Guy-bodied Guy Arab single-decker, rear entrance Kit 33 1947/48 Guy-bodied Guy Arab single-decker, forward entrance Kit 34 1952 Alexander ‘Coronation’ coach, centre entrance Kit 35 1952 Alexander ‘Coronation’ bus, rear entrance Kit 36 1953 Alexander ‘Coronation’ Daimler Freeline D650H Kit 37 1985 Alexander AM B21F-bodied Dodge S56 Kit 38 1985 Alexander AM B25F-bodied Dodge S56

A full set of larger photographs showing examples of all the vehicles being modelled can be found on the Sunrise Models kits page along with full contact details.

Monday 26 August

More Confirmed B-T Releases

The following models have also now been released by B-T Models. DA56 British Railways - Leyland Beaver 2 Axle Flatbed & Drawbar Trailer DA63 British Railways - Karrier Bantam 2 Axle Boxvan Lorry

Sunday 25 August

Expected OOC Releases Delayed

Corgi's release bulletin issued 16 August indicated the following models were due for release in the first week of September, however they are no longer listed on the latest bulletin and appear to have been delayed until a later date. OM44711A Central Connect - Rotala / Touchwood Connections (37 Solihull Station) - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer Bus - 500 Pieces OM44711B Central Connect - Rotala / Touchwood Connections (37 Birmingham) - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer Bus - 500 Pieces

Saturday 24 August

Confirmed B-T Releases

The following models have now been released by B-T Models. B106A Western National {1883 - RTT 962 - 517 Penzance (Promenade) - No Adverts} - Bristol Lodekka LD Double Deck Bus B106B Western National {1872 - OTT 11 - 22 Falmouth (Moor) - Royal Blue Advert} - Bristol Lodekka LD Double Deck Bus

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Tuesday 20 August

Confirmed OOC Releases

Corgi has begun posting out the second Collectors Club New Bus for London model to members. OM46608 Arriva London (LT6 / route 38 / Phantom of the Opera adverts) - New Bus for London - 750 Pieces for Corgi Collector Club Members

Friday 16 August & Updated 25 August

Next OOC Releases

Corgi announced that the following models were scheduled for release during the week ending 7th September. STOP PRESS (25 August): The release of these models has subquently been delayed by Corgi and they no longer appear in the latest release bulletin. OM44711A Central Connect - Rotala / Touchwood Connections (37 Solihull Station) - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer Bus - 500 Pieces OM44711B Central Connect - Rotala / Touchwood Connections (37 Birmingham) - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer Bus - 500 Pieces

Friday 16 August

More Photographs Of Latest B-T Announcements

Photographs of the pair of Western National Bristol Lodekka LDs and two of the lorries announced yesterday (details here) have been published by John Ayrey. B106A Western National {1883 - RTT 962 - 517 Penzance (Promenade) - No Adverts} - Bristol Lodekka LD Double Deck Bus B106B Western National {1872 - OTT 11 - 22 Falmouth (Moor) - Royal Blue Advert} - Bristol Lodekka LD Double Deck Bus DA64 Leyland LG Dropside - British Railways(Green) DA66 Ford D Series Van - Meredith & Drew

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Thursday 15 August

Four Confirmed EFE Releases

The following model have now been released by EFE. 19306 Bass Worthington - Atkinson Articulated Flatbed Lorry 22518 West Riding N.B.C. - Alexander Y Type Coach 31305 London General (route 37) - Daimler Fleetline B20 DMS EFE have also started posting out the latest exclusive model produced for members of its subscription service. 34101B London Transport (RT2629 / Coronation Route Tour) - AEC Regent III RT Double Deck Bus

Thursday 15 August

Eight New Models Announced by B-T Models

John Ayrey Diecasts have listed eight new 1/76th scale B-T Models on their website today. All the models are shown as September releases, but only five model photograph has been published so far. B018 Wallace Arnold (1977-1983 cream livery) - Leyland Leopard Duple Dominant II Coach B106A Western National (Penzance destination) - Bristol Lodekka LD Double Deck Bus B106B Western National (Falmouth destination) - Bristol Lodekka LD Double Deck Bus DA64 Leyland LG Dropside - British Railways(Green) DA65 Leyland LG Flatbed & Trailer - Jacobs Biscuits DA66 Ford D Series Van - Meredith & Drew DA67 Leyland Beaver Artic Van - BRS Argyll DA68 Leyland FG Van - Wonderloaf

Tuesday 13 August

New Catalogue Issued by Mark Hughes Models

Mark Hughes Models has released an updated product catalogue which contains details of his bus & tram kits long with his extensive range of parts. New editions include tramway items originally intended for introduction in January (see TF series plus S20b/c/d). Also now available are London Transport driving mirrors/indicator sets (F30LT) and Alexander M Type side trims for the new Little Bus Co kit. The mirrors range now includes London Transport mirrors & indicators (F30LT) A PDF copy of the catalogue can be downloaded from here or you can view the full range on the Gloucestershire Transport History website.

Tuesday 13 August

Confirmed OOC Release

Corgi has released the following OOC model. OM46607 Arriva London (LT4 - Top Hat advertising) - New Bus for London - 2250 Pieces

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Tuesday 13 August

Confirmed Oxford Diecast Releases

The first issue of Oxford's latest new N scale bus model has now been released. NBL001 Crosville - Bristol Lodekka LD Double Deck Bus Rear Picture Off-side Picture

Sunday 4 August

OOC Release Date Update

The release of the following OOC model has been delayed by one week and is now due during the week ending August 17th. OM46607 Arriva London (LT4 - Top Hat advertising) - New Bus for London - 2250 Pieces

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Sunday 4 August

Scheduled EFE Releases For August

The following models are due to be released by EFE during August. Due Week Ending 17th August 19306 Bass Worthington - Atkinson Articulated Flatbed Lorry 22518 West Riding N.B.C. - Alexander Y Type Coach 31305 London General (route 37) - Daimler Fleetline B20 DMS Due Week Ending 31st August 29509 Eastern Couties (route E) - Plaxton Panorama Elite Coach 34206 South Wales - AEC RLH Bus 35804 Badgerline - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer Mk I

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Sunday 4 August

Forthcoming Oxford Diecast Releases

The first issue of the latest N scale bus model is due during the week ending the 11th August. NBL001 Crosville - Bristol Lodekka LD Double Deck Bus

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