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Scale model of a tank truck, the Peterbilt Tank Truck , made by  Hot Wheels . This example is reference 2800, included in the "1989 Workhorses" series. It is made in Malaysia in 1989. Metal cab, cargo platform, and chassis; cab and cargo platform painted yellow, chassis unpainted. Metal tank painted in metallic gray ("metalflake"), with printed details showing the inscription "SHELL" next to the famous clamshell logo. Cab windows represented in transparent black tinted plastic. Interior details in the cab in black plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims (" Black Walls "). No suspension. At the base of the tank, on both sides, two black plastic hoses can be pulled out, allowing the kids to simulate supplying fuel to gas stations. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:96 and the overall length is approximately 3.2 in (3.3 mm, including the projection of the hose tips). About 3.5 oz. This model represents a tank ...

Scale model of a dump truck, the Mack Dump Truck , made by  Matchbox . This example is reference 28, included in the "Matchbox 1–75" series. It is made in England, in 1968 and 1969. Metal cab-chassis assembly painted orange; metal cargo box, also painted orange. Sub-base in unpainted metal. Cab windows represented in transparent green tinted plastic. No interior details in the cab. Detailed tires in black plastic, combined with yellow plastic rims. No suspension. Tilting cargo box, capable of holding the unloading position. The nominal scale is 1:118 and the overall length is approximately 2.7 in. About 1.8 oz. This model represents a heavy-duty dump truck , used in mining, stone extraction, and construction sites. The cab-chassis assembly is possibly based on that of the  Mack  M-20X truck, introduced in 1960. As a kid, I loved simulating heavy industrial activities in my games. Activities like mining, quarrying, and construction. Unfortunately, adults didn't find much ...

Scale model of a bus, the Greyhound Bus MC-8 , made by  Tomica . This example is reference F49, included in the "Tomica Foreign" series. It is made in Japan, introduced in 1979. Metal body painted in metallic gray, with paper stickers on the sides, decorated in blue, white and red, including the inscriptions "AMERICRUISER" and "GREYHOUND®", as well as the traditional figure of a running greyhound; white plastic roof, with a plastic sticker, harmonizing with the decoration on the sides. Base in black plastic. Glazing represented in green tinted transparent plastic with molded details. Interior details are formed as part of the window molding, in green tinted transparent plastic; at the ends, they are formed as part of the body molding, in metal. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims (1H). No suspension. License plate "GB49". The nominal scale is 1:156 and the overall length is approximately 3.1 in. About 1.5 oz. This m...

Scale model of a dump truck, the Dodge Dumper Truck , made by Matchbox . This example is reference 48, included in the "Matchbox 1–75" series. It is made in England, between 1967 and 1969. Metal cab-chassis assembly painted red; metal cargo box painted red. Sub-base (under the cab) in "chrome" plastic. Cab windows represented in transparent blue tinted plastic. No interior details in the cab. Black plastic wheels. No suspension. Tilting cargo box, capable of holding the unloading position. The nominal scale is 1:85 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.6 oz. This model represents a dump truck ¹ . The cab-chassis assembly is based on that of the Dodge D truck, introduced in 1961. Yes, I have to admit—this little truck didn't have an easy life in my hands. It hauled real dirt, rocks, and sand and bravely withstood it all. Offered by Matchbox between 1967 and 1969 with "regular" wheels and then, between 1970 and 1971, with "Superfa...