Pictured above is the Siemens "Transportation" Citybus Dragon (DGS-003) from Collector's Model, which is to be a UK release only, and limited to just 288 pieces. It is expected to be released during August.

Two further Siemens liveried Dragons are Siemens "Power" (DGS-004), again limited to 288 pieces, and only being made available in Hong Kong, and Siemens "Industry" (DGS-005), which is to be a Collector's Model "Members" only model. 

Photograph courtesy of Dennis Law

Drumwell's KMB Super Olympian in special "3000th bus" livery, due for release in August.
 

Creative Master Northcord's NWFB Super Olympian sporting "Ultraman" all over livery, due for release on 6th August.

Cars Workshop are to issue the KMB AEC Regent with the yellow striped front, denoting one conductor operation. This is expected to be released shortly. Photographs will of course appear as well !

I am grateful to Denis Law, Jotus Model Depot and 80M Bus Model Shop for this latest information.
 

They would like to thank those people who kindly informed them of the problem, and would like to apologise to those affected by it. 

Photograph courtesy of Hong Kong Vehicles Network Express

Published in Hong Kong on 19th July is this Leyland Victory Mk 2 book from Northcord Transport.

Just announced, are two new releases of the 11 metre Leyland Olympian, in China Motor Bus colours.

The first is LM10, FW 3858, on route 601 to Admiralty - this is limited to 1,000 pieces.

The second is LM9, FW 2788, on route 94X to Lei Tung Estate - this is limited to 2,000 pieces. 

Both models apparently feature "handholds" from the ceiling and in other locations. 

The model selling price in Hong Kong is expected to be HK$298.00.

In addition, and solely for Hong Kong purchasers of these models, there is a lucky draw, of which the winners will receive a special model, of which only thirty pieces are being produced.

Photograph courtesy of Dennis Law

The above photograph shows New World First Bus "Super" Olympian, No. 5007, in Ultraman all-over livery, which is expected to be the next release from Creative Masters Northcord.

Available today in Hong Kong is a new book from Northcord Transport entitled "Leyland Victory Mk 2". The book reviews the Leyland Victory Mk 2, the most common double-deckers among Hong Kong franchised companies, which have served most of the franchised routes over the territory over the past 20 years."

Corgi's KMB Metrobus (M80) - OM45108
Photograph courtesy of 80M Bus Model Shop

More new photographs have been uploaded.

I have just received news of another forthcoming release, but I am at present unable to provide further information, save to say that it is a new double-decker casting - Watch this space !!!
 

Also released yesterday was a second 1/50th scale China Motor Bus MCW Metrobus from Collector's Model (MCW-70102). This version carries no Fleet Number or registration plates, has no destination, and the route number is set to CMB.

I have recently been provided with approximately 300 excellent photographs of models, most of which feature the models previously referred to, and which will be uploaded as soon as possible. I am very grateful to Gareth Jones for all his time and effort spent in photographing these models, and for allowing them to be used on the site. I am sure that my thanks are echoed by all those who regularly visit the site. 

As a taster, check out the following two pages:- 

43203       Corgi's KMB Handover liveried Olympian
000302     ABC's CMB Thorneycroft Cygnet. 

001001 - the 1926 Leyland Lion PLSC in early CMB colours
001102 - the second version of the Long Dragon, again in the maroon/cream livery of CMB 
001201 - the CMB blue/cream liveried MCW Metrorider

Moving on to the Metrorider, the model captures the style of this midibus extremely well, with opening front engine cover, driver and the other features usually associated with ABC Models. It's dimensions appear reasonably accurate, and the wing mirrors come ready fitted. Wilts and Dorset next?

I have saved the best to last!    The Guy Arab V, or "Long Dragon" is quite superb, capturing the sheer length of the prototype perfectly. Again, the engine bonnet opens to reveal a detailed engine, and the roof vents also open. Like most ABC models, it features a detailed chassis, with exhaust pipe, poseable front wheels, windows in the open position and driver. Let's hope the UK sees a few more of these models than the first version!

My thanks to ABC Models for providing these models.