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CM-DGR2204 - Dennis Dragon/Duple Metsec
Kowloon Motor Bus
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The model - Released in Hong Kong in late October 2002 is this 11-metre KMB Dennis Dragon with special all-over advertising to mark the 75th anniversary of Pak Fah Yeow (White Flower Embrocation). The model is limited to 400 pieces.

Unfortunately the casting used for this model, and for that matter the "Promise" and "Double Happiness" is the CMB Condor casting, and other points are as follows:-

  •   the model should feature square corners to the glazing
  •   the seats are far less detailed than earlier models
  •   the air-con blades behind the grilles are no longer fitted
  •   the nearside route number is positioned above the window instead of at the bottom edge of the window
  •   the model carries Fleet No. AD218, which should read AD259
  • My thanks to Peter Owens for the above information

    The bus

       
     Manufacturer of model  Collector's Model
     Scale  1:76
     Prototype chassis  Dennis Dragon
     Prototype bodywork  Duple Metsec
     Prototype length  11 metre
     Fleet number  AD218 (should be AD259)
     Registration number  GR4640
     Route number  6A
     Destination  Star Ferry
     Quantity (total)  400
     
    Hong Kong
    UK
     Quantities (if known)
    ?
    ?
     Date released
    13th Oct 2002
    Nov 2002
         
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    This page last updated Friday, 2nd July 2004
     
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