| Model Bus Zone News December 2013 |
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Monday 30 December & Updated 31 December |
| Confirmed B-T Releases |
The following models have now been released in the UK, but due to the Christmas break may not have reached all retailers yet. B108A Bristol Omnibus (YHT 956 / L8460 - route 418 Bristol) - Bristol Lodekka LD1 Long radiator / closed platform  B108B Bristol Omnibus (851 CHU / L8486 - route 233 Chippenham) - Bristol Lodekka LD1 Long radiator / open platform Update 31 December Also released with the above models is a further 1/76 scale lorry.  DA67 British Road Services (Argyll) - Leyland Beaver Articulated Box Van |
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Friday 27 December |
| Six New EFE Models Announced |
| EFE's December 2013 trade release sheet contains details of six new models which are all scheduled for release in either February or March 2014. There are two new casting variations on this sheet and details of London Country RT & Birch Bros coach mentioned in the last subscriber newsletter. |
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Courtesy of EFE, a scan of December 2013 Trade Release Sheet |
Thursday 26 December |
| Corgi Announced Another New Bus For London Model |
| Corgi has announced that another issue of the New Bus for London model is being added to the January-June 2014 release schedule. The model which appears to depict LT59 carries adverts for Zoopla & is expected to be released in April. OM46610A Go Ahead London General (route 11 Liverpool Street) - New Bus for London OM46610B Go Ahead London General (route 11 Fulham Broadway) - New Bus for London Pictures of the pre-production sample model can be found on the Corgi Facebook page. |
Tuesday 24 December |
| Wishing You All A Very Merry Christmas |
| I hope you've found the site of use over the past year, a big thank you goes to Peter Harrison for his continued support and all the time & effort he puts into maintaining & updating his model lists. Thanks also goes to everyone else who has made contributions to the site, whether that be a report of broken link, news about forthcoming models or to confirm a release. They are all much appreciated. I've got a few updates planned for the site before the New Year which might fill a few moments should you have any spare. I hope you have a Very Happy Christmas. |
Monday 23 December |
| A Possible Future Model Spotted On EFE's 2014 Calendar |
| Eagle eyed Jef Johnson has spotted what may turn out be another previously unannounced model hidden among the photographs on the subscriber's calendar that was included with the latest newsletter. The model depicts a Harrington Grenadier coach in what appears to be Birch Bros livery. Here's a rather grainy scan of the small photograph featured on the EFE calendar sheet.  A photograph of one of the five Harrington Grenadier coaches operated by Birch Bros can be found on flickr. |
Friday 20 December |
| Confirmed EFE Release & Subscriber's Newsletter |
The following model has now been released by EFE. 16134 Yorkshire Woollen - Leyland Titan PD2 Highbridge Double Deck Bus The last newsletter & release sheet of 2013 arrived today, due to production & manufacturing pressures the usual special subscriber models have been delayed for a few months. EFE report that they are still experiencing labour shortages in China which continue to delay the manufacturing of new models, there's no sign of this improving and production capicity will be further stretched as workers first emjoy a short Christmas break & then prepare for the long Chinese New Year holidays. There's a brief mention of one previously unannounced model in the forthcoming models list. 34110 London Country - AEC RT3 Bus |
Courtesy of EFE, a PDF version and scans of Release Sheet 11 along with the Eastern Counties Fleet Focus Part 3  Click here to view PDF version (6mb) |
Wednesday 18 December |
| Four Confirmed OOC Releases |
Corgi has now released the following models. OM46408A National Express (Welsh Dragon livery / route 202 Heathrow Airport) - Caetano Levante Coach OM46408B National Express (Welsh Dragon livery / route 202 Swansea) - Caetano Levante Coach  OM46703A East Lothian Buses (route 113 Pencaitland) - Wright Eclipse II Single Deck Bus OM46703B East Lothian Buses (route 113 Western General Hospital) - Wright Eclipse II Single Deck Bus A model review of the Wilts & Dorset more version of the new OOC Wright Eclipse 2 model is now available.  |
Tuesday 17 December |
| More Oxford Diecast Releases |
| The following Oxford Omnibus range models have now been released. 1/76 Scale  76PB004 Crosville - Commer PB Minibus N Scale   NBL004 W Alexander - Bristol Lodekka LD Double Deck Bus NPE006 Prospect Coaches - Plaxton Elite Coach |
Thursday 12 December |
| New Owner For Mabex Waterslide Transfers |
| The well known Mabex Waterslide Transfers business has now changed ownership and the new owner has provided the new postal and email contact details shown below. Carlton House, Church Lane, Wyberton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7AF Please enclose a SAE envelope with all postal enquires or email: |
Thursday 12 December |
| Confirmed OOC Releases |
Corgi's latest releases are also first issue of its latest new tooling. Note both models have been issued with a different fleet number & registration to that shown on the pre-production model. Previously this was 2777/HF12 GWZ, but has now been changed to 2770/HF12 GWO. The front dash panel has also been revised. OM46701A Wilts & Dorset (More livery / route M2 Southbourne) - Wright Eclipse II Single Deck Bus OM46701B Wilts & Dorset (More livery / route M1 Castlepoint) - Wright Eclipse II Single Deck Bus A model review of the OM46701A version of the new OOC Wright Eclipse 2 model is now available. |
Tuesday 10 December |
| Confirmed Oxford Diecast Release |
The following Oxford Omnibus range model has now been released 76LRT003 Alexander Bluebird - Leyland Royal Tiger Coach |
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Tuesday 10 December |
| Confirmed EFE Releases |
The following models have now been released by EFE.   13502 Bulwark - Atkinson 4 Axle Oval Tanker 32104 Big Bus Company - AEC RMF Class Routemaster Double Deck Bus 32105 Northern General (Centenary model) - AEC RMF Class Routemaster Double Bus |
Thursday 5 December & updated 6 December |
| Commissioned EFE Model Details |
| EFE have supplied some photographs of the Todmorden model bus which has been commissioned by the Bachmann Collectors Club. The models are priced £29.00 each and are a certificated limited edition of 500 pieces. They are currently only available to members of the Bachmann Club. Further details about the model & the club can be found on the Bachmann Collectors Club site. |
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Wednesday 4 December |
| Six New EFE Models & A Model Update |
| EFE's latest trade release sheet contains details of six new models which are all scheduled for release in either January or February 2014. |
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Courtesy of EFE, a scan of November 2013 Trade Release Sheet |
EFE have also supplied new photographs of the Northern Centenary RMF Routemaster which is due to be released later this month.  There also also two close up shots showing the Chris Moyes dedication above the fleet number & the Centenary logo applied to one of the side windows.   32105 Northern (Centenary livery) - RMF Routemaster Double Deck Bus |
Monday 2 December |
| EFE's December Model Releases |
| The following models are now due to be released by EFE later this month. Week Ending 14 December 13502 Bulwark - Atkinson 4 Axle Oval Tanker 32104 Big Bus Company - AEC RMF Class Routemaster Double Deck Bus 32105 Northern General (Centenary model) - AEC RMF Class Routemaster Double Bus Week Ending 21 December 16134 Yorkshire Woollen - Leyland Titan PD2 Highbridge Double Deck Bus |
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