**    Confirmed JCB Models     **

    The new 1:35th scale JCB 531-70 model from Joal has finally been released. There are two versions available, one in agricultural configuration with bucket and one in construction configuration with pallet forks.

   Also being released in 1:35th scale is the JCB 406 wheel loader, in both pallet fork and bucket versions and the Robot 190 skid steer loader in both wheeled and tracked configurations.

   Motorart have unveiled two versions of the JCB HMEE military backhoe which will be available in both 1:50th and 1:87th scale in both US and EU versions. They have also listed a 1:50th scale model of the JCB 6 wheel ADT.

**    Rumours   **

    There are a number of rumours currently circulating as to the JCB model line up in 2008. Corgi are working on a 2CX airmaster wheel loader and there is a good chance they will also release the backhoe version once the airmaster version has been released (Currently believed to be in the second half of 2008). Knowing how Corgi release the same model in different company colours, this would lead to the possible release of the 2CX in hire company colours such as A-Plant, Malcolm Construction Services and likely many others. It is also interesting that Corgi have been chosen to release the first 1:50th scale vintage machine in the form of the JCB 3C Let's hope the model is on par with the other model manufacturers like Conrad, NZG, Motorart and Norscot.

   Universal Hobbies are believed to be working on three new 1:16th scale JCB historic models, one of which is likely to be based on the Fordson Major tractor.