(20 Nov 2014, 7:07 pm)aureolin wrote http://www.ehattons.com/74002/Corgi_Collectables_OM46505A_Wright_Eclipse_Gemini2_Go_Ahead_Northern_Angel_of_the_North_21_Newcastle/StockDetail.aspx

Out now. Can't find it cheaper than £32.

(24 Nov 2014, 10:48 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote In an Update to the Angel Model Release, it hasnt been Released as of yet and not due for Release until the 13th December 2014
http://www.modelbuszone.co.uk/ooc/releasedates/ooccomingsoon.htm

(01 Dec 2014, 6:46 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote I don't know if it's just me, but does anyone else feel like the images of the Angel B5 model look a little bit 'plasticy'?

I honestly think it's just me, but it just doesn't look right to me and I can't explain it! haha

(01 Dec 2014, 6:48 pm)Dan wrote I got the same impression from the interior of the bus.

At that price, I wouldn't expect there to be any mistakes... The interior is completely off though.

(01 Dec 2014, 11:11 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote I would think Images of the Model were of a Unfinished Pre-Production Sample, The shell of the Model should be Metal or Resin and the Interior has always been Plastic of some sort, I do see where your coming from though, as the seating to me looks to shaped wrong but I guess it would be pretty hard to mold it to perfection, Nevertheless I think the Model itself looks Fantastic even it is a B9TL and not a B5LH.

(10 Dec 2014, 2:11 pm)aureolin wrote It's not even the shape that is the half of it. I've spotted 10 differences at a glance, so I've sent a pre-sales question into Corgi.

"Hello,



I'm looking to order the OM46505A Go North East Volvo B5LH/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 model in Angel livery, but noticed a number of issues with the design, from the photos provided on your website. A number of people have pointed out to me that the model photographed is probably a prototype, and the actual release won't contain these irregularities. I'd certainly hope not for £38.99 anyway.



The best way to judge is to perhaps compare it to an actual photo of bus number 6067 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/60671109@N08/8203771280/



1) The 'Go North East' logo on the right of the doors on the model, doesn't actually appear on the actual bus. This appears on the offside instead.

2) The outline of the angel of the north on the model is the same tone of green used on the lower part of the bus. On the real bus, this is a much darker green, which stands out even on the lower part of the bus.

3) On the real bus, the left most part of the tyne bridge is absorbed into the nearside rear wheel arch. On the model, it appears to come out of the other end.

4) The engine bay vent to the rear of the vehicle is a long rectangular shape. The model shows a small square shape.

5) The door entry, and wheelchair user ramp call button, appear to be missing near the doors.

6) The exterior CCTV camera is missing near the 'angel' wording, above the lower deck windows.

7) The fleet number is missing from the upper windscreen.

8) The forward facing seats on the lower deck, over the rear wheel arch, on both sides, do not have the 'red' headrests, as shown on the model.

9) The bus only has three rear seats on the lower deck, due to the Hybrid engine bay taking the place of the two to the nearside, but the model shows five.

10) A row of seats appears to be missing from the model, just behind the nearside front wheel arch.



Look forward to your response."

(10 Dec 2014, 6:41 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote To be honest, now that you've pointed it out Adrian - I wouldn't even pay £20 for what that pre-production sample looks like!!

Fair enough it may be a pre-production sample, but it's like they've taken a standard Gemini 2 and just put it in the angel livery! - so many errors and they want £38.99 for it!

(10 Dec 2014, 7:17 pm)aureolin wrote I honestly don't think it is a pre-production sample. I really don't mind paying that sort of price for a model that interests me, as the angel one does, but I resent manufacturers becoming lazy whilst reserving the right to charge top whack. It's not a production fault. It's lazy research.

(10 Dec 2014, 10:09 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Full set of Photos of the Angel Model
http://www.ehattons.com/74003/Corgi_Collectables_OM46505B_Wright_Eclipse_Gemini2_Go_Ahead_Northern_Angel_of_the_North_21_Durham/StockDetail.aspx

(10 Dec 2014, 10:15 pm)aureolin wrote Hatton's pages seem to 404 when you try and link to them, but here are the photos:

(10 Dec 2014, 11:33 pm)Adam wrote Popped into Fenwick's on the way home from uni today (and then ended up going the wrong way and getting completely lost ) to see if the new Angel model was in stock, and it was, so I've now bought mine. There are examples there of both the Newcastle and Durham destinations, should you prefer one of them. I personally went for the Newcastle option.

The bloke who served me at the till was saying that the models are selling fast.

(10 Dec 2014, 11:34 pm)aureolin wrote How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking?

(10 Dec 2014, 11:36 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote I better get myself to Fenwick's on Saturday! - suppose I can fit it in if I get a 100 or something to Blackett Street and take it from there!

@Adam - how many models would you they were in stock when you went in? Could you see any other people in there buying them?

(10 Dec 2014, 11:44 pm)Adam wrote I think there were about 8-10 models there on the shelves. I dare say there were more in the stock room. I was there at bang on 5pm, and I was the only one at the model bus section.

(11 Dec 2014, 6:59 pm)Jimmi wrote Just been in Fenwick's and the Angel models are indeed £38.99 and they still have a good few left on the shelves tonight.

(11 Dec 2014, 6:59 pm)Jimmi wrote Just been in Fenwick's and the Angel models are indeed £38.99 and they still have a good few left on the shelves tonight.

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(11 Dec 2014, 8:10 pm)Andreos1 wrote The FPF approve of that edition too.

(11 Dec 2014, 8:10 pm)Andreos1 wrote The FPF approve of that edition too.

(12 Dec 2014, 4:12 pm)aureolin wrote There's a few North East bargains listed on Hattons at the moment:

'Coastline' Atlantean - £10
'VFM Buses' Atlantean - £8
'United' Olympian - £9 
'OK Motor Services' Fleetline - £15