New diecast model of the E400MMC

[YY13VKP]

With Arriva’s HT’s now in service, surely it’ll be a matter of time before a HT is made into model form, although I have heard somewhere that there have been some licensing issues for some Arriva models. Surprised we haven’t seen a RATP model yet

[twobellstogo]

Sept 30, 2020 11:10:23 GMT YY13VKP said:

With Arriva’s HT’s now in service, surely it’ll be a matter of time before a HT is made into model form, although I have heard somewhere that there have been some licensing issues for some Arriva models. Surprised we haven’t seen a RATP model yet

Very unlikely you’ll see any Arriva models in the medium term from Northcord - as you correctly surmise, Arriva are currently unwilling to give them a licence to use their logo.

[YY13VKP]

At last, we have the following update from Northcord regarding future releases of the Enviro400MMC model and it looks like some new models are on their way! Quoted from the British Model Buses Facebook page 

Herewith we itemise an update on likely release dates and status for announced models in the UKBUS6500 and UKBUS6800 range. In addition, two further future releases are announced.

Production delays due to shortage of appropriate labour in all factories in southern China are affecting many manufacturers and it is appropriate that NMC should advise you accordingly. Furthermore, the usual delays will be accommodated due to the return of factory staff to their provinces during Lunar New Year and the resultant need to recruit staff to replace those who do not return to the factories and to train their replacements.

The continuing influence of Covid is also having a negative impact on the timescale of our release schedule because of the inability to have face-to-face meetings at the production facilities which has slowed down the decision-making process in approving the minutiae of our models.

UKBUS6500 Range

UKBUS6526 – National Express West Midlands (6937 – SK68MJE) : production is scheduled for completion by early January 2022.

UKBUS6528 – Stagecoach London (11035 – SN18KUB) : production is scheduled for completion by late February 2022.

UKBUS6525 – First Glasgow (33393 – SK19EOD) : pre-production samples are being prepared with an anticipated production slot being available during early May 2022.

UKBUS6800 Range

The preparation of the new casting of ADL Enviro400 City on Trident 2 and BYD ADL Enviro400EV City is scheduled to be commenced in the second part of 2022. The newly developed comprehensive casting will initially include the following versions of Britain’s best-selling double-decker buses:

1. 10.8 metre 1 & 2 door BYD ADL Enviro400EV City
2. 10.9 metre 1 & 2 door Enviro400 City Trident 2-chassised to follow as a continuation of the previous Enviro400 MMC Licence Agreement

Northcord Model Company will make an announcement in detail about planned liveries and model dimensions nearer to its launch date. The range will be expanded with the shorter versions of each type in due course.

Northcord Model Company (NMC)
------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

[twobellstogo]

Jan 24, 2022 11:02:18 GMT YY13VKP said:

At last, we have the following update from Northcord regarding future releases of the Enviro400MMC model and it looks like some new models are on their way! Quoted from the British Model Buses Facebook page 

Herewith we itemise an update on likely release dates and status for announced models in the UKBUS6500 and UKBUS6800 range. In addition, two further future releases are announced.

Production delays due to shortage of appropriate labour in all factories in southern China are affecting many manufacturers and it is appropriate that NMC should advise you accordingly. Furthermore, the usual delays will be accommodated due to the return of factory staff to their provinces during Lunar New Year and the resultant need to recruit staff to replace those who do not return to the factories and to train their replacements.

The continuing influence of Covid is also having a negative impact on the timescale of our release schedule because of the inability to have face-to-face meetings at the production facilities which has slowed down the decision-making process in approving the minutiae of our models.

UKBUS6500 Range

UKBUS6526 – National Express West Midlands (6937 – SK68MJE) : production is scheduled for completion by early January 2022.

UKBUS6528 – Stagecoach London (11035 – SN18KUB) : production is scheduled for completion by late February 2022.

UKBUS6525 – First Glasgow (33393 – SK19EOD) : pre-production samples are being prepared with an anticipated production slot being available during early May 2022.

UKBUS6800 Range

The preparation of the new casting of ADL Enviro400 City on Trident 2 and BYD ADL Enviro400EV City is scheduled to be commenced in the second part of 2022. The newly developed comprehensive casting will initially include the following versions of Britain’s best-selling double-decker buses:

1. 10.8 metre 1 & 2 door BYD ADL Enviro400EV City
2. 10.9 metre 1 & 2 door Enviro400 City Trident 2-chassised to follow as a continuation of the previous Enviro400 MMC Licence Agreement

Northcord Model Company will make an announcement in detail about planned liveries and model dimensions nearer to its launch date. The range will be expanded with the shorter versions of each type in due course.

Northcord Model Company (NMC)
------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Ah - was just coming to post that. An EV will be a great addition to the model bus market. Would love a red Stagecoach and Go Ahead one.
The big gaps now in the modern model bus market are for me the E200MMC, electric or otherwise, and the Wright Streetlite.

[BK15AZR]

Jan 24, 2022 11:02:18 GMT YY13VKP said:

At last, we have the following update from Northcord regarding future releases of the Enviro400MMC model and it looks like some new models are on their way! Quoted from the British Model Buses Facebook page 

Herewith we itemise an update on likely release dates and status for announced models in the UKBUS6500 and UKBUS6800 range. In addition, two further future releases are announced.

Production delays due to shortage of appropriate labour in all factories in southern China are affecting many manufacturers and it is appropriate that NMC should advise you accordingly. Furthermore, the usual delays will be accommodated due to the return of factory staff to their provinces during Lunar New Year and the resultant need to recruit staff to replace those who do not return to the factories and to train their replacements.

The continuing influence of Covid is also having a negative impact on the timescale of our release schedule because of the inability to have face-to-face meetings at the production facilities which has slowed down the decision-making process in approving the minutiae of our models.

UKBUS6500 Range

UKBUS6526 – National Express West Midlands (6937 – SK68MJE) : production is scheduled for completion by early January 2022.

UKBUS6528 – Stagecoach London (11035 – SN18KUB) : production is scheduled for completion by late February 2022.

UKBUS6525 – First Glasgow (33393 – SK19EOD) : pre-production samples are being prepared with an anticipated production slot being available during early May 2022.

UKBUS6800 Range

The preparation of the new casting of ADL Enviro400 City on Trident 2 and BYD ADL Enviro400EV City is scheduled to be commenced in the second part of 2022. The newly developed comprehensive casting will initially include the following versions of Britain’s best-selling double-decker buses:

1. 10.8 metre 1 & 2 door BYD ADL Enviro400EV City
2. 10.9 metre 1 & 2 door Enviro400 City Trident 2-chassised to follow as a continuation of the previous Enviro400 MMC Licence Agreement

Northcord Model Company will make an announcement in detail about planned liveries and model dimensions nearer to its launch date. The range will be expanded with the shorter versions of each type in due course.

Northcord Model Company (NMC)
------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Surprised they're releasing another Stagecoach London! Interesting choice of vehicle as well - 11035 is a WH bus now on loan to PD, so wonder which route it'll feature.
Personally wish for my local route 277!

[twobellstogo]

Jan 24, 2022 22:05:01 GMT BK15AZR said:

Jan 24, 2022 11:02:18 GMT YY13VKP said:

At last, we have the following update from Northcord regarding future releases of the Enviro400MMC model and it looks like some new models are on their way! Quoted from the British Model Buses Facebook page 

Surprised they're releasing another Stagecoach London! Interesting choice of vehicle as well - 11035 is a WH bus now on loan to PD, so wonder which route it'll feature.
Personally wish for my local route 277!

The lead times required for models would suggest that 11035 will be depicted on a WH service, I’d have thought.

[LD71YLO (BE37054)]

Jan 24, 2022 23:20:59 GMT twobellstogo said:

Jan 24, 2022 22:05:01 GMT BK15AZR said:

Surprised they're releasing another Stagecoach London! Interesting choice of vehicle as well - 11035 is a WH bus now on loan to PD, so wonder which route it'll feature.
Personally wish for my local route 277!

The lead times required for models would suggest that 11035 will be depicted on a WH service, I’d have thought.

Yes - it appears to be a 474 to Canning Town, Barking Road.

[greygreen173]

Feb 19, 2022 20:46:54 GMT LD71YLO (BE37054) said:

Jan 24, 2022 23:20:59 GMT twobellstogo said:

The lead times required for models would suggest that 11035 will be depicted on a WH service, I’d have thought.

Yes - it appears to be a 474 to Canning Town, Barking Road.

Does anyone know if its definitely being released with the 474 Canning Town destination?

[wirewiper]

Mar 2, 2022 6:18:01 GMT greygreen173 said:

Feb 19, 2022 20:46:54 GMT LD71YLO (BE37054) said:

Yes - it appears to be a 474 to Canning Town, Barking Road.

Does anyone know if its definitely being released with the 474 Canning Town destination?

It is. 

[wirewiper]

Northcord's latest ADL Enviro400 MMC model is UKBUS6531.

This is Stagecoach Manchester 11523 (SK20 AVY), which was one of the first to be delivered new in the new corporate Stagecoach 'local bus' livery of blue, green, white and yellow. It is depicted on the famous route 192 to Piccadilly. The 192 is possibly the UK's most intensive individual bus route with a departure up to every three minutes from Manchester Piccadilly to Stockport and beyond, although the majority of journeys do not operate the full route to Hazel Grove.

www.modelbuszone.co.uk/