| Model Bus Zone News October 2020 |
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Wednesday 28 October |
| New Sunrise Waterslide Transfers Now Available |
| Sunrise has received the first of several batches of new waterslide transfers from the printers, these are the first new transfers for Sunrise since the beginning of the year. One or two reprinted items are included, but most out of stock items are still outstanding.  The following new additions to the range are now available:- Lothian harlequin set for double-deckers £10 Park's of Hamilton set £7 Kelvin Scottish Gold Bus set £7 Tayside Greyhound set £7 David Urquhart Travel set £6 Kelvin Central Charter set (red) £3 25p Kelvin Central Charter set (gold) £3 25p Clyde Coast Tours set £3 50p Scotbus, Inverness set £2 25p Travel Dundee set (white names/logos) £3 50p Travel Dundee set (dark blue/red names/logos) £3 50p First Glasgow set (white names/logos) £2 Tayside 'Please let buses pull out' (black/yellow) £1 for 4 Tayside 'Please let buses pull out' (yellow/black) £1 for 4 To order any, contact Sunrise by Facebook message, email to or phone 0141 423 4328. |
Sunday 25 October |
| New Bus Kit Announced For MBF Members |
| Model Bus Federation Press Release The Model Bus Federation is delighted to announce their latest resin kit in the MBF2K series. MBF2K-10 is a resin model kit of the Temsa Avenue service bus, with bonded glazing. The MBF is delighted to have acquired the manufacturing rights and master for this prototype, which was previously produced by Saltire Model Kits. Whilst it might have had a slightly chequered existence with Arriva in the UK, it is a modern service bus that will also appeal to fictional fleet operators. Printed glazing, white metal wheels, plus etched brass mirrors and wipers complete this highly detailed and authentic model kit. As the windscreen is flat, it is an ideal kit for the ‘novice’ who would like to try their hand at resin kit building. Casting will be in Q4 2020, so the kit should be available in early 2021. Pictures show various angles, including detailed interior and glazing.
Like other MBF2K kits, the Temsa Avenue will be available exclusively to MBF members only. To join the MBF, visit www.model-bus-federation-org.uk or see our Facebook Page.     Click to enlarge |
Friday 23 October |
| Peter Harrison's 1/76th Scale Model Lists Updated |
Peter Harrison has kindly supplied fully updated data for all of his comprehensive 1/76th scale model & kit lists. Almost 6500 bus & coach models are now listed, along with nearly 2500 bus & tram kits, the Oxford Diecast list now runs to 2379 models, an increase of 642 over the last update posted in January 2017. The lists cover both UK & Hong Kong models with new dedicated lists for Apec Co, Automodel, & KMB. The Model 1 list has also been expanded by over 200 models. New model bus releases in the years 2017-2019 & 2020 to Oct have also been added. Finally for those interested in particular fleets, the operators list provides a full over view of the models issued by each manufacturer, the operators are further broken down into pre NBC, NBC & post NBC were applicable. Thanks are extended to Peter for continuing to share the lists with me & the effort he puts into maintaining them. The lack of updates since Jan 2017 is very much down to me and not Peter. I will endeavor to update the lists on a more regular basis going forward. The lists can be can be viewed HERE. |
Wednesday 21 October |
| Brekina Routemaster Models Due November |
Ace Model Buses has advised me that wholesaler John Ayrey Diecast will be importing this first pair of Brekina plastic 1/87th scale models which are scheduled to be released during November. There are two versions of the model available which are both based on the same tooling of a AEC Routemaster RM Class vehicle. The Greenline version depicts an RMC type vehicle but these of cause had twin head lamps & platform doors which haven't been modeled by Brekina. The UK RRP is £32.99 for these models. 61100 London Transport Red (RM652 WLT652 / Route 15 Tower Hill) - AEC Routemaster RM Class Bus (1-87th Scale) 61101 London Transport Greenline (RMC1432 482 CLT / Route 721 London (Aldgate)) - AEC Routemaster RM Class Bus (1-87th Scale) There is also a planned open-top version of the model which has been commissioned by German model retailer www.stadtimmodell.de. |
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Wednesday 7 October & Update 11 October |
| Confirmed Britbus Release |
Chris Cotton's commissioned Britbus Go London Scania Omnidekka models are now being posted out. I've added some photographs of my ES2-04A model recieved today to the model page. I will post a full review of the model in the next few days. Click thumbnail to view photographs The model are still available to order from Chris with a choice of two different route 425 destinations. ES2-04A Go London Dockland Buses (425 Clapton Nightingale Road) - Scania Omnidekka Double Deck Bus ES2-04B Go London Dockland Buses (425 Stratford) - Scania Omnidekka Double Deck Bus Update 11 October The Omnidekka Models Facebook page has posted that there are still around 80 model orders to be processed, due to work commitments Chris will be unable to process these orders between the 10 & 21 October. He will send email confirmations once the models are dispatched. He is also now accepting pre-orders for the Corgi OOC Optare Solo models in Epsom Coaches Quality Line livery which are due in mid 2021. These are priced £25.00 for one model or £48.00 for both destination versions. For further details or to order, please visit Chris Cotton's online store at omnidekkamodels.com. |
Tuesday 6 October |
| Citibus Models Kits Update |
| Citibus Models now have new stock of the following kit. |
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CM012 | Mercedes Benz 0C500LE MCV Evolution | In Stock £45.00 |
Below are the other Citibus kits currently in stock. Please check the Citibus Models page for details of future new kits and full contact details. |
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CM002 | Wright Streetlight Lite Max Short wheelbase 10.2m | In Stock £43.00 |
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CM003 | ADL Enviro 400MMC 10.9m Nat Exp Spec Coach | First Run Sold Out Second Run In Stock £46.50 |
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CM006 | Mercedes Benz Mellor Minibus | In Stock £35.00 |
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CM010 | ADL Enviro 400MMC 10.5M as operated by Arriva | In Stock £46.50 |
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CM014 | Volvo B10B-58 Alexander Strider | In Stock £43.00 |
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CM032 | Leyland Atlantean PDR1 East Lancs with split windscreen (as operated by Bolton , SELNEC , GMT) |
In Stock £49.00 |
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