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Tomica – Hino Semi Trailer Transport Tank "日本石油"

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Scale model of a tank truck, the Hino Semi Trailer Transport Tank "日本石油" ¹ , made by Tomica . This example is reference 11, included in the "Tomica Domestic" series. It is made in Japan, presumably in the 1970s. Tractor with a cream-painted metal body; unpainted metal base. Cab windows represented in transparent green tinted plastic. Cab with no interior details. Trailer with a cream-colored plastic top, combined with a blue-painted metal bottom. "日本石油" stickers on the sides of the tank. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. No suspension. The trailer attaches to the tractor via an "L"-shaped spigot. License plate "HINO". The nominal scale is 1:102 and the overall length is approximately 3.1 in. About 1.8 oz. This model represents an articulated tank truck , operated by Nippon Oil . The tractor is presumably based on the 1973 Hino HE. The Hino HE was offered only as a tractor and could be equipped with di...

Matchbox – DAF Tipper Container Truck

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Scale model of a dump truck, the DAF Tipper Container Truck , made by  Matchbox . This example is reference 47, included in the "Matchbox 1–75" series. It is made in England, in 1969. Metal cab-chassis assembly, painted metallic gray; metal cargo box painted yellow, gray plastic cover. Sub-base (under the cab) in red plastic. Cab windows represented in transparent blue tinted plastic. No interior details in the cab. Black plastic wheels. No suspension. Tilting cargo box with removable cover; capable of maintaining the unloading position. License plate "K-14-68". The nominal scale is 1:94 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.9 oz. This model represents a dump truck ¹ . The cab-chassis assembly is based on that of the DAF 2600 truck, introduced in 1962. The DAF 2600 trucks were initially equipped with the 210 hp (154 kW) Leyland/DAF DP "L6" diesel engine. Later, they benefited from power increases with the DK (212 hp), DKA (230 hp) and DKB ...

Tomica – Hino Dump Truck

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Scale model of a dump truck, the Hino Dump Truck ¹ , made by  Tomica . This example is reference 52, included in the "Tomica Domestic" series. It is made in Japan,  presumably in the 1980s. Metal cab and chassis; cab painted metallic green, chassis unpainted. Metal cargo box painted metallic green. Black plastic sub-base. Cab windows represented in transparent orange (amber) tinted plastic. No interior details in the cab; however, it is possible to glimpse the engine molded as part of the chassis. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. No suspension. The cab tilts forward, allowing us to see the engine; the cargo bed, with its pivoting rear tailgate, allows for realistic unloading. License plate "HINO". The nominal scale is 1:102 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 2.3 oz. This model represents a dump truck ² . The cab-chassis assembly is presumably based on that of the Hino ZM301 truck, introduced in 1972. The Hino ZM ...

Matchbox – G.M.C. Tipper Truck

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Scale model of a dump truck, the G.M.C. Tipper Truck , made by  Matchbox . This example is reference 26, included in the "Matchbox 1–75" series. It is made in England, between 1968 e 1969. Metal cab and chassis; cab painted red, chassis green. Metal cargo box painted metallic gray. Cab windows represented in transparent green tinted plastic. No interior details in the cab; however, it is possible to glimpse the engine molded as part of the chassis. Black plastic wheels. No suspension. The cab tilts forward, allowing us to see the engine; the cargo bed, with its pivoting rear tailgate, allows for realistic unloading. The nominal scale is 1:86 and the overall length is approximately 2.7 in. About 1.8 oz. This model represents a dump truck   ¹ , possibly intended for transporting agricultural products. The cab-chassis assembly is based on that of the GMC 72" Steel Tilt Cab 40-80 Series truck, introduced in 1960. The GMC 72" Steel Tilt Cab trucks were distinguished by ...