The model -
This
resin model is believed to be produced by a new manufacturer called
"Collector";
no details about the manufacturer are printed on the packaging. After
measuring,
the model was found to be 1/76 scale although this again is not stated
on the packaging. It is clearly not an official KMB release; the body
carries
no KMB insignia, but a decal sheet is included. I do not believe this model comes with a limited edition certificate.
My thanks to
'Trident ATR1' for kindly providing
the above information and photographs.
The bus
- KMB took delivery of 91 long-wheelbase 24 seater Toyota Coasters between
1987 and 1990. They are to the same design as the short-wheelbase Coasters,
operating as Public and Private Light Buses in Hong Kong in their thousands.
Fitted with air-conditioning, they also feature tinted windows and have
an additional steel sheet placed on the roof, with an air gap between it
and the actual roof, to help reduce heat intrusion.
The above information
has been extracted from Mike Davis's excellent book 'Hong
Kong Buses - Volume Two - Kowloon Motor Bus', published by DTS
Publishing.
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