First ‘OO’ van from Creative Master Northcord Ltd

Creative Master Northcord has released its first 1:76 scale van for ‘OO’ gauge. The new casting is based on the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 311 CDI Panel Van with long wheelbase and high roof. The new Sprinter was introduced to the UK in late 2006 and the panel van featured has a 4,325mm wheelbase, 6,940mm overall length and 2,820mm overall height. The ukvan 1000 series will also include the RHD Traveliner minibus, LHD panel van and Traveliner minibus versions.
The ukvan 1001 launch model is painted in Dealer Stock White. This version will allow collectors to avail themselves of the opportunity to use this CMNL Sprinter model as the basis for super-detailing by adding decals of their choosing or by adding additional livery detail or paintwork in order to enhance their ‘OO’ modern image model railway layout or 1:76 scale general transport diorama. ukvan 1001 carries the “Select” registration mark SV07 UKV which, at the time of the model’s release, was still unissued by DVLA.
Key features of the ukvan 1000 series include interior detail showing the driver’s instrument binnacle, steering wheel, single driver’s seat and twin passenger seat and also chassis detail that includes replicated drive-train and exhaust system as well as fuel tank and spare wheel. The windscreen wipers are individually made pieces and therefore the models are not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The panel van ukvan 1001 shows extra items that can be specified as factory or dealer-fitted optional equipment on the real Sprinter range – in this case the halogen fog lamps set into the front bumper, and the wheel trims that cover the standard steel wheels.
The ukvan 1001 model carries a numbered Limited Edition Certificate showing that it is one of a run of only 1200 pieces worldwide.
The brand new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Panel Van models will be available through model shops and online dealers in the UK who will be supplied by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited. The ukvan range will also be available through Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. of China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.