| The model -
an unexpected and so far unannounced release is this Kowloon Motor Bus
Dennis Dragon from Venus Collectibles, details of which were received
on
25th January 2009. Venus Collectibles had previously released a resin
model
of KMB
Dennis
Jubilant N1 in March 2007. The model represents the vehicle
in its
later life, having received a new radiator grille. The model is not
licensed
by KMB and therefore no KMB logos are applied.
Update 22nd February
2010
I can confirm that
the first release of this model, M3N01a, in January 2009, consisted of
333 models only. A second version, M3N01b,
consisting
of a further 333 models and featuring a different route number
destination
was released in October 2009. The third and final version, M3N01c, will
again feature a different route number and destination and is planned
for
release during 2010.
The bus
- 3N1 was the first of three Dennis Dragon prototypes for KMB. They
were
the first 12 metre buses to be ordered by KMB although they were not
the
first to enter service. They were fitted with Alexander RX bodywork.
3N1
entered service on 12th March 1982.
|
