June 2004 - News

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CORGI OOC AND CORGI CLASSICS JULY TO DECEMBER 2004 CLICK HERE TO VIEW IMAGES

 

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD - ARCHIE BUS
The following email was received today from Joe Mackie at First Aberdeen:

"Thanks for your help in the past to sell the Archie Buses.  Sales have been great with us having given £43,000 to the fund already and the hospital should have a royal opening later this year.  The hospital fund closes mid July 2004 and therefore we are keen to sell the small stock still available. As a special offer to your site visitors we would sell the buses at £23 inclusive of postage in the UK". 

Joe Mackie
Commercial Director
First (Aberdeen)
395 King Street
Aberdeen
AB24 5RP

01224 650005

If you would like to order one of the few remaining models please contact Joe Mackie ASAP. Please make Cheques payable to "Model Archie Bus".

The models are available on a first come first served basis. CLICK HERE to view details of the ARCHIE bus and to find out more about The ARCHIE Foundation Charity.

Wednesday 30 June 2004


NEW CORGI OOC CODE 2 MODEL
I am very grateful to Steve Martin for bringing an entry on Stretton Models web site to my attention. Stretton Models are advertising a new Corgi OOC model OM 40101 Maidstone Corporation Trolleybus (Fleet No 72) priced at  £21.99 and limited to 1500 pieces. Stephen has today spoken with Stretton Models who advise that it is a special model commissioned by their wholesaler and is expected to be available in August. I will publish further details as soon as they are available.

Tuesday 29 June 2004


CONFIRMED RELEASE EFE CODE 2 LOTS 40TH ANNIVERSARY MODEL
I can confirm that the above model was on sale to LOTS members yesterday at the Holloway Garage Open day and today at North Weald. At 3.00pm this afternoon at North Weald the model went on sale to non members. Details of the model is as follows:

15635A
AEC Routemaster
Fleet number: RM1964
Registration number: ALD 964B
Route number: -
Destination: -
Certified 500 pieces

I hope to publish photographs of the above soon.

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD DENNIS DART MPD METROLINE
I am grateful to Paul Richards for advising me that the above model was on sale yesterday on the Metroline Stall at the Holloway Garage Open Day, Metroline having received their stock on Friday. I have not yet been advised when the model will go on general sale but will update the site as soon as I hear.

Sunday 27 June 2004


CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
25403
Manchester MCW Fleetline City of Cardiff
27505 Wright Scania Midland Bluebird
27613 Wright Volvo Renown Brighton and Hove
29603 Leyland Olympian (Type B) Solent Blue Line
99645 (Gilbow Railway Series) Leyland TD1 (Closed Rear) Todmorden LMS

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 28 JUNE 2004
The following models are scheduled for release next week:
OM44008 Blackpool Brush Railcoach Sea Life Centre
OM44104 Optare Solo First Essex
OM41204 Wright Eclipse Gemini Harrogate and District

Friday 25 June 2004


BRITBUS CHARLES COOK MODELS TO BE RELEASED SOON
Britbus have advised me that the following models were dispatched from Hong Kong last Friday. They should hopefully be in the shops within the next few weeks.

N6208A MCW Metropolitan Charles Cook Coaches
N6208B MCW Metropolitan Charles Cook Coaches

EFE MODELS IN THE SHOPS THIS WEEK
The following EFE models should be in the shops within the next few days:
25403 Manchester MCW Fleetline City of Cardiff
27505 Wright Scania Midland Bluebird
27613 Wright Volvo Renown Brighton and Hove
29603 Leyland Olympian (Type B) Solent Blue Line
99645 (Gilbow Railway Series) Leyland TD1 (Closed Rear) Todmorden LMS

Wednesday 23 June 2004


LOTS CODE 2 EFE MODEL - RELEASE UPDATE
Further to my news article of 22 May 2004, I have been contacted by LOTS and advised that the model was not available at their AGM last night as unfortunately the models were not received from EFE in time. They are hoping to receive stock from EFE later this week in which case the model should available at their sales stands at the Metroline open day at Holloway this Saturday 26th June and at North Weald on Sunday 27th June.

EFE & CORGI OOC MODEL BUSES COLLECTORS REFERENCE GUIDE 2004 (4TH EDITION)
The 4th edition of this guide is about to be released and will be on sale at the North Weald Bus Rally this coming weekend, Sunday 27th June 2004. The guide book is priced at £6.50. If you are unable to get to North Weald you can order your copy by sending a cheque for £7.25 (includes 75p p&p) to the address below. Cheques should be made payable to L.B.R.T.

L.B.R.T. (Buses Guide Book),
P.O. Box 125,
Hailsham,
East Sussex,
BN27 1WG

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Tuesday 22 June 2004


BRITBUS MCW METROPOLITAN LONDON TRANSPORT
Further to my two news articles of 16 and 18 June 2004,  have now created a new page for Model number N6212A CLICK HERE to view. Photographs of N6212B are not yet available but will be published as soon as I receive them from Britbus.

Saturday 19 June 2004


LT MUSEUM SET 12 EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHS
I created a page for the above set which contains a number of photographs showing close up views of both RM1 and RM2 together with the box for the set. CLICK HERE to view.

BRITBUS LT METROPOLITANS N6212A AND N6212B
I have been advised by Britbus that the quantity of these models to be released has been increased to 624 pieces each (NOT 504 as originally announced).

(2nd posting) Friday 18 June 2004


CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE

TransBus Mini Pointer Dart

----UKBUS3005 – Solent Blue Line

When the British people were focused on the activities of the D-Day 60th anniversary celebrations in the last couple of months, certain places in Southern England became familiar names to us, e.g. Isle of Wight, Southampton, Portsmouth, etc. During the period around D-Day, these areas played a significant role and the British people will never forget them.

Today, CMNL is releasing a new TransBus MPD replica - UKBUS3005 -  that carries the livery of Solent Blue Line, part of the Isle of Wight based Southern Vectis group, which was established in 1987 and is based in Southampton.

The Solent Blue Line MPD replica carries the fleet number 582 and registration number SN03 LDU.

In May 2003, a new Quality Network for Eastleigh brought simpler routes, easy to remember times and improved frequencies. Twelve TransBus Mini Pointer Darts were introduced giving easy access, digital CCTV and LED destinations with a smart new livery and fleet name style. All the above features have now happened in this 1 : 76 scale replica.

This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the gasket windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The model also features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door, showing the detailed environmentally friendly Euro 3 engine. All grab rails feature inside the replica and in their correct positions. The construction method of this replica permits realistic-looking front and rear lights – in particular the front headlamp/indicator assembly and rear stop/tail units.

The brand new UKBUS3005 Solent Blue Line MPD bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

06.45am Friday 18 June 2004


NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY BRITBUS
Britbus have advised me of two new MCW Metropolitan models as follows:

Both London Transport and limited to 504 pieces each numbered N6212A and N6212B

N6212A plain red, MD 136 Selkent Ambassador.
N6212B White upper deck window surrounds, MD 88.

I will publish further details and photographs as soon as they are available.

06.30am Wednesday 16 June 2004


NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY EFE
EFE have announced three new models as follows, further details will be given as soon as they are known:
24813 Mercedes Minibus Northumbria
27309 Leyland TD1 (closed) Samuel Ledgard
29604 Leyland Olympian Preston Bus

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the two Australian subscriber special models have now been dispatched to those that ordered them:
27212 Leyland TD1 (open) Brighton Le Sands Mascot Railway
27213 Leyland TD1 (open) Cronulla

EFE ROUTEMASTER PROTOTYPES
The latest EFE Subscriber mailing contains an information sheet showing the prototype Routemasters RM1 and RM2. To view this sheet CLICK HERE Please note this is a large file and may take a while to download.

Tuesday 15 June 2004


NEXT RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC AND EFE
There are no Corgi OOC releases scheduled for next week. As soon as I hear from Corgi with details of the next models to be released I will publish details. A reminder that the next releases from EFE are scheduled for week commencing 21 June 2004 and are as follows:
25403 Manchester MCW Fleetline City of Cardiff
27505 Wright Scania Midland Bluebird
27613 Wright Volvo Renown Brighton and Hove
29603 Leyland Olympian (Type B) Solent Blue Line
99645 (Gilbow Railway Series) Leyland TD1 (Closed Rear) Todmorden LMS

Friday 11 June 2004


EFE 29402 RELH COACH - UNITED CHANGE OF DETAILS
In response to my news article of 4 June 2004, many of you kindly advised me that the registration number I quoted in respect of the above model was incorrect.  To clarify the situation I  have today spoken with EFE who advised me that the registration number shown on their trade sheet was incorrect. The registration number should read MHN 62K and not MHO 62K as previously advised. I am assured by EFE that the model will be released with the correct registration number.

Monday 7 June 2004


CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM BRITBUS
I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale:
N6005 Guy Arab MKIV Southdown

DETAILS FOR PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EFE MODELS
Listed below are details for models recently announced by EFE, further details and release dates will be published as soon as they are known.

20433 Bristol VR3 Alder Valley
Fleet number: 962
Registration Number: WJM 822T
Route: 34
Destination: Camberley

23316 AEC RF Greenline
Fleet number: RF26
Registration Number: LYF 377
Route: 704
Destination: Windsor via Victoria Station

29005 GM Standard Fleetline Swindon
Fleet number: 210
Registration Number: XBU 6S
Route: 16
Destination: Princess Margaret Hospital

29402 Bristol RELH Coach United
Fleet number: 6062
Registration Number: MHO 62K
Route: X99
Destination:
Middlesbrough

30201 Routemaster London Transport
Fleet number: RM1
Registration Number: SLT 56
Route: 2
Destination: Crystal Palace

Friday 4 June 2004


NEW MODEL ANNOUNCED BY EFE
EFE have announced a further new model as follows:
23316 AEC RF Greenline

CONFIRMED CODE 2 RELEASE FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following model has now been released:
29901A AEC 10T10 Greenline Cobham Bus Museum Special

Thursday 3 June 2004


EFE RELEASES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK COMMENCING 21 JUNE 2004
The next releases from EFE are due to be released to the shops during week commencing 21 June and are as follows:
25403 Manchester MCW Fleetline City of Cardiff
27505 Wright Scania Midland Bluebird
27613 Wright Volvo Renown Brighton and Hove
29603 Leyland Olympian (Type B) Solent Blue Line
99645 (Gilbow Railway Series) Leyland TD1 (Closed Rear) Todmorden LMS

NEW STOCKIST ADDED TO STOCKIST PAGE
London Bus Retail - Peter Coe has been added to the stockists page CLICK HERE to view details

Tuesday 1 June 2004


June 2004 - News

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