Diecast Bus models

[Liverpool Street]

Whilst poking 'round the net for a new display picture, (an Enviro 400) I stumbled upon this... It's an 1/24 scale model of the vehicle. Not NX, but the resemblance is uncanny, nontheless! The pic is followed by many more buses to this scale, the last, my favourite... (A 1:24 scale MCW Metrobus in CMB livery and working blinds)

http://www.cybermodelers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26

Website doesn't work for me but are those models Radio Controlled?

I do, Clayderman. I had one on order from CFS Model shop (Rednal, local) but the stock never came in. I asked for my £47 back for sure.

I feel the same about the Arriva Midlands X38 Optare Versa resin models I pre-ordered of TTC Diecast's website. They were out earlier this month, but have not heard off them. I only had to pay a penny to register my debit card but don't think I will ever see them  >:(

TTC diecast seem pretty decent usually, have you emailed them? and ive finally got every Enviro 400 model ever released :D

With my brief dealings with TTC, I've never had a problem. But saying that I've never pre-ordered from them so that could distigush a difference.

[CL]

Whilst poking 'round the net for a new display picture, (an Enviro 400) I stumbled upon this... It's an 1/24 scale model of the vehicle. Not NX, but the resemblance is uncanny, nontheless! The pic is followed by many more buses to this scale, the last, my favourite... (A 1:24 scale MCW Metrobus in CMB livery and working blinds)

http://www.cybermodelers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26

Website doesn't work for me but are those models Radio Controlled?

I do, Clayderman. I had one on order from CFS Model shop (Rednal, local) but the stock never came in. I asked for my £47 back for sure.

I feel the same about the Arriva Midlands X38 Optare Versa resin models I pre-ordered of TTC Diecast's website. They were out earlier this month, but have not heard off them. I only had to pay a penny to register my debit card but don't think I will ever see them  >:(

TTC diecast seem pretty decent usually, have you emailed them? and ive finally got every Enviro 400 model ever released :D

With my brief dealings with TTC, I've never had a problem. But saying that I've never pre-ordered from them so that could distigush a difference.

The model was on display... I don't think it is RC but the doors were open. (Manually opened doors, presumably...)

[BU07 LGO]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Creative-Master-Alexander-Royale-Travel-WM-Bus-vehicle-PRO-WEATHERED-LOOK-OO-/400622245205?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5d46f25555

wonder how much they would want to weather one of my 4718 models?

[Mike K]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Creative-Master-Alexander-Royale-Travel-WM-Bus-vehicle-PRO-WEATHERED-LOOK-OO-/400622245205?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5d46f25555

wonder how much they would want to weather one of my 4718 models?

There's a whole host of market opportunities there in their quest to add 'realism' to model buses. They could offer window etching, mis-matched or unpainted panels, even a badly applied vinyl wrap that's starting to come off. Bet they could never make a model of 4351 look as sh*t as the real thing though.

[Liverpool Street]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Creative-Master-Alexander-Royale-Travel-WM-Bus-vehicle-PRO-WEATHERED-LOOK-OO-/400622245205?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5d46f25555

wonder how much they would want to weather one of my 4718 models?

There's a whole host of market opportunities there in their quest to add 'realism' to model buses. They could offer window etching, mis-matched or unpainted panels, even a badly applied vinyl wrap that's starting to come off. Bet they could never make a model of 4351 look as sh*t as the real thing though.

Haha, you're not far wrong there Mike!!

I wonder how its done though? I expect its not real dirt but a lightly sprayed dark colour in all the right places. (Or in 4351's case, the wrong places)

[CL]

http://www.corgi.co.uk/search/?q=OM46701&utm_campaign=Corgi_Newsletter108_187226&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=CM_hornby-corgi

OOC Wright Eclipse 2's in Bournemouth's More livery is out now... on services M1 & M2 - And might i say, they look fab! I've seen this buses in real life before, and will probably pick on up, along with the NX 126E Model...

[CL]

Tony, have they started to produce the Scania Omnicity's yet?

[BU07 LGO]

Ive been speaking to Danny Chan's son, he said they're expected January

[CL]

Ive been speaking to Danny Chan's son, he said they're expected January

Oh, Okay... Thanks! ;D

[CL]

http://www.modelbuszone.co.uk/ooc/

FULL PRODUCTION PICTURES OF 'More' FROM BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE.

Find: Confirmed Releases (Dated: 12 December)

[BU07 LGO]

http://www.modelbuszone.co.uk/ooc/

FULL PRODUCTION PICTURES OF 'More' FROM BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE.

Find: Confirmed Releases (Dated: 12 December)

Looks like corgi are finally upping their game!

[John]

Went in Ian Allan today. They are selling a model that someone has painted themselves of 4780 on the 115, for £35. When I first saw it, I first thought it had been released, then I thought it was a pre-production model, but on closer inspection, it was a repaint of UKBUS9003 (YN08 OBP), the rear numberplate still read this. Quite a crude repaint, but not a bad attempt

[BU07 LGO]

Went in Ian Allan today. They are selling a model that someone has painted themselves of 4780 on the 115, for £35. When I first saw it, I first thought it had been released, then I thought it was a pre-production model, but on closer inspection, it was a repaint of UKBUS9003 (YN08 OBP), the rear numberplate still read this. Quite a crude repaint, but not a bad attempt

Im looking for ukbus9001 if you ever see it?

Thanks

[CL]

New NB4L Model from GoAhead London - to be set as a dual destination bus on route 11:

First one:  '11 to Fulham Broadway'
Second One: '11 to Liverpool Street'

Third bus in production to not feature a West End show on advertisement.

EDIT:
'11 to Liverpool Street' is the First of the Two variant - OM46610A
'11 to Fulham Broadway' is the second variant - OM46610B

Photo Credit to Corgi

[John]

Im looking for ukbus9001 if you ever see it?

Thanks

One came on ebay yesterday, just missing a nearside mirror
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CMNL-Northcord-UKBUS-9001-East-London-Scania-Omnicity-Stagecoach-FAULT-/141150150844?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item20dd3460bc