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80M Bus Model Shop

15025 - Daimler A (traditional radiator)

15026 - Daimler Fleetline Training Bus

15027 - Daimler A (Birmingham front)

15028 - Daimler A (Manchester front)

15029 - Daimler Fleetline CRL6

15030 - Daimler Fleetline CRL6

15031 - Albion Victor VT23L

15032 - Albion Victor VT23L

15033 - Leyland Victory Mk2

15034 - Leyland Victory Mk2

15035 - Leyland Victory Mk2

15036 - Leyland Victory Mk2 Training Bus

The whole set can be purchased in a box which transforms into this bus garage 'backdrop'

The twelve plastic Cars Workshop 1/150 scale Kowloon Motor Bus models pictured above are expected to be released in Hong Kong at the weekend. They are expected to retail for HK$59.90.

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80M Bus Model Shop

Also due for release shortly are these two diecast 1/64 scale buses, also from Cars Workshop. The top photograph shows a 12 metre Volvo Wrightbus (95002) whilst the lower photograph shows a 12 metre Dennis Dragon (95003). Each will retail for HK$99.90. 

 Photograph courtesy and copyright of
Edward Yeo

My thanks to Wei Shen and Edward Yeo for providing news and photographs of the above new Yutong bus for SMRT Buses of Singapore. Further details and photographs have just been added to the  section of the site.

 Photographs courtesy and copyright of
www.Network-Shuttle.com

Released in Hong Kong today are the two versions of the 312 Model resin Kowloon Motor Bus Dennis Dragon (B0031). A new page and further photographs will be added shortly.

 Photograph courtesy and copyright of Model Bus Workshop

Following yesterday's publication of the photograph showing the repainted KMB Victory by 'Chowcck1', I would recommend that you take a look at his Fotopic site entitled 'Model Bus Workshop' from which the above photograph has been 

 Photograph courtesy and copyright of
Kennis Tam

Pictured above is a Buses Model China Motor Bus Leyland Olympian (LM5) in plain red livery of which it is believed only 30 were produced. It is thought this model was considered as a prize for the winners of their competition back in 2005. Ultimately the St Johns Ambulance liveried KMB version was chosen. I am advised that a quantity of these models are on sale at 80M Bus Model Shop. Further photographs will be added shortly.

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Model Bus Workshop

This particular model has been superbly repainted by 'Chowcck1' into the livery first carried by this vehicle whilst being shown at the 'Hong Kong in Britain Exhibition' in September 1980.

 Photograph courtesy and copyright of Vincent

I am very grateful to Vincent for sending me a selection of photographs showing the recently announced set of twelve 1/150 scale KMB models. The above photograph, which has a larger photograph linked to it, shows all twelve models.

 Photograph courtesy and copyright of
www.Network-Shuttle.com

My thanks to Network Shuttle for sending me several photographs of the black Mercedes-Benz DW10405 with decals applied. Further photographs will be added shortly.

 Photograph courtesy and copyright of
312 Model

Just announced on the 312 Model website are two resin Kowloon Motor Bus Dennis Dragons. On the left is S3N242 (ES5859) on route 85K to Heng On whilst on the right is S32N225 (ES2621) on route 70 to Sheng Shui. No other details are known.

Daimler CVG5, or Daimler "A" x 3

* Original traditional exposed radiator with red/cream relief livery, with front entrance and rear platform entrance/exit
   and sliding gates fitted
* Birmingham style grille with Red/cream relief livery with yellow stripes and powered folding doors fitted, one seated
   conductor (OCO)
* Manchester style grille with red/cream livery and powered folding doors fitted

* Original radiator grille, two doorways with sliding gates fitted
* Replaced radiator grille, two doorways with powered folding doors fitted, OMO

* with 1979 style red/cream livery
* with 1981 style red/cream livery
* with 1982 style cream/red livery
* with white and red skirt driver training bus livery

* with 1981 style red/cream livery
* with 1982 style cream/red livery
* with white, red and yellow driver training bus livery

Alexander Dennis ATEU5
Photograph courtesy and copyright of
Vincent Chong

Pictured above is one of the recently delivered batch of Alexander Dennis Enviro500s for Kowloon Motor Bus. Of particular note is the new offside emergency exit.

The first is a 1/60 scale Alexander ALX500 bodied Dennis Trident, which I assume will use the same casting as the New World First Bus model announced last week. No image of the model is shown. It appears to be limited to 1,500 pieces and will retail for HK$398. 

The remaining models consist of twelve 1/150 scale older KMB vehicles, which appear to include a Leyland Victory and Daimler. It is difficult to identify the precise models from the photograph.

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80M Bus Model Shop

Due for release in Hong Kong shortly is a black version of KMB's Mercedes-Benz 0305 (DW10405). As with the white version (DW10404) which was released last month, it features DF9520 on route 68M with a destination of Private. I believe it carries the incorrect fleet no. of ME16 (it should be ME19).

Creative Master Northcord Limited has proudly released another brand new non-ukbus series replica. It is JB1014, a Mitsubishi Fuso Aerostar Eco-Hybrid Non-Step model carrying Meitetsu Bus colours.

Meitetsu Bus operates a large fleet of vehicles in Nagoya, the biggest city of Aichi Prefecture. The latest state of art vehicles in the fleet are these environmentally friendly diesel-electric hybrid buses with the electric batteries on the roof. JB1014 features such a vehicle with an additional tank and brand new wheels and rubber tyres.

JB1014 features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door and engine detail, JB1014 is based on a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible respectively. The model has no ugly metal poles to hold it together.

The JB1014 model is limited to 200 pieces for the UK, Australia, P.R. of China and Hong Kong. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.
 

 Photograph courtesy and copyright of 
Wei Shen

Today sees Singapore celebrate its National Day, marking its 44th anniversary since independence. Pictured above is Singapore Bus Services Volvo SBS 760R, on Service 292, with the National Day Parade 2009 advertisement.

Photographs are currently being added to a new page in the  section of the site featuring the Exhibition of the History of Hong Kong Buses. My thanks to Dennis Law for providing a superb selection of photos. ** Now completed 10th August **

 Photograph courtesy and copyright of Dennis Law

 Long Win Dennis Lance/Alexander PS (92403)
Photograph courtesy and copyright of Dennis Law

 An early pre-production model of the forthcoming
KMB Mitsubishi Fuso
Photograph courtesy and copyright of Dennis Law

A further selection of photographs from the Exhibition will be added added to the  section of the site shortly.

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80M Bus Model Shop

Just announced in the 'Coming Soon' section of the 80M Bus Model Shop website is the above Long Win Bus Dennis Lance with Alexander PS bodywork (92403). Featuring fleet no. 907 (FS7880), it is on route S1 to Airport Passenger Terminal Bld. No release date or quantities are yet known.  Now how about an Enviro500 to accompany it! 

My thanks to Donald MacRae who, within minutes of the above announcement, sent me a selection of photos of the real thing, one of which is pictured below. More can be found on Donald's excellent Fotopic site, just follow the link.
 

 Photograph courtesy and copyright of
Donald MacRae

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80M Bus Model Shop

Also in the 'Coming Soon' section is superbly detailed 1/60 scale New World First Bus Dennis Trident, fleet no 1001 in 'wave' livery. Further details will be published when known.