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The above photograph shows one of the latest New Lantao Bus MAN NL273 about to enter service in Tung Chung. Higher resolution images have been added to the Xtra section of the site - just follow the link and select 'Other Hong Kong Bus Operators'.
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I am advised that a model featuring CMB's Dennis Loline LW1/AD4527, in its original livery, is currently on display at 80M Model Shop's Prince Edward Store. It is believed that this model will be released shortly. I assume this is a Britbus model. My thanks to Dennis Law for providing this information.
Pictured above is MTR No 801, the first Enviro 500 and the first 12-metre bus for MTR . Registered NE5930 it is seen on route K16 to East Tsim Sha Tsui Stn. 23rd
March 2008
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Released in Hong Kong yesterday were the two versions of the resin Kowloon Motor Bus rebuilt Albion Viking EVK55CL from P & T Model (B0025). My thanks to Jacky Ho for confirming this release and for the photographs, which have now been added. 21st
March 2008
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The 'Resin
Models' section of the site is
currently undergoing re-organisation to give it the same format as that
for the 'Diecast Models' section. During this period certain pages will
be unavailable, for which I apologise.
20th
March 2008
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| Following
yesterdays report on the imminent
release of KMB's 'AN' class Dennis Lance, I am advised that there
appears
to be issues with the quality of this model, and as a result some of
this
first batch have been rejected. The model pictured on hkitalk.com
is believed to be one such model, which has found it's way into the
market
in China. As a result, the release of the model is still unknown.
18th
March 2008
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It is believed
that the release of Kowloon
Motor Bus Dennis Lance 'AN class' is imminent with photographs of the
model
appearing on hkitalk.com. It appears the model is
produced by Cars
Workshop (92401). It carries Airbus decals and is on route no. 2.
The Hong Kong Star Ferry celebrates it's 110th anniversary this year and 'Night Star' has been decorated in an all-over advertising for Louis Vuitton, with appropriate wording to acknowledge this milestone. My thanks to Dennis Law for providing this information and photographs. 17th
March 2008
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These three Hong Kong DVDs have just been launched by independent transport videos. Further details and a summary of each can be found at the independent transport videos website - just follow the link.
Pictured above is Hongkong Tramways No. 128 in its latest Rugby Sevens livery. Sponsored by Cathay Pacific, members of the public are invited to guess the number of rugby balls in the tram! 16th
March 2008
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312 Model have announced the above pair of resin models featuring rebuilt Kowloon Motor Bus Albion Vikings. Fleet no. L287 is on route no. 64K whilst L308 is on route 51 to Kam Tin. 12th
March 2008
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The above photograph confirms the report last month (26th February) that one of the New World First Bus Enviro 500s is destined for Australia as a demonstrator. Believed to be fleet number 5504, the bus carries the slogan 'Reaching New Heights in Australia' - maybe a model to follow! Further, higher resolution photographs have now been added to the Xtra section of the site under the 'Other Items' category. My thanks to both Alan W. L. Wong and Dennis Law for providing the photographs and information. 10th
March 2008
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| I was saddened
to hear, earlier today, of
the tragic loss of Don Craggs, the man behind ABC Models, AsianBus, Ox
and Britbus.
I first came in contact with Don back in 1999 at the time of the launch of ABC Models. Not only did he provide me with detailed information for the site on forthcoming models, he also provided samples for review. I recall collecting one parcel from the Post Office that contained about 12 models! His articles in the various diecast magazines during my early collecting years were something to look forward to and even now are frequently re-read. Indeed, his enthusiasm for our hobby played a major part in this site developing as it did during it's early years. I subsequently met Don at Showbus on several occasions and despite always being busy, he would always make time to talk - a very sad loss. 9th March
2008
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Photographs of Creative Master Northcord's 'the Buchan link' Olympian (hkbus2009) have just been added. 4th March
2008
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According to the 80M Bus Model Shop website, the above model was released today (39404SD). 1st March
2008
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