1/32 Hino Ranger Reefer Medium Duty Truck Aoshima #050491 Shrink Wrapped MISB

Description

I need to clear some space on my shelves, so I need to part with some of my collection. I spent many years in manufacturing in Asia where these trucks were typical. The truck loads from the side or from the back so you have options at the loading dock. This is actually the fifth generation Hino Ranger (or Hino 500, depending on where you are) in a line that goes back to the mid-60s. I saw my first Hino truck in Japan, but they are also very popular in Taiwan and Korea. I have recently started seeing Hino trucks in the US.
Since Hino is a subsidiary of Toyota, they are spreading everywhere.
I only found one listing for this kit on eBay (over 0 from Japan!), but as a Top Rated Plus US Seller, I have this in stock and can reliably ship this kit quickly. Here
is what I have found about this model:
The Aoshima website doesn’t have a page for this kit, but it has one for the most recent version of the Ranger. I assume that means they are no longer making this older kit. Happily, other sources give us the following:
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Fully detailed engine, transmission and chassis.
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Painting masks and colorful decals.
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Vinyl tires, metal axle and rubber mud flaps.
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Opening and closing cargo doors.
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Realistic cab interior details.
Scalemates.com shows that this is a 2012 release based on the 2007 new tooling. but has almost no other information about the kit or the truck.
This kit is in a well-decorated box about 16.5” x 10” x 3”. As you can see from the pictures, the package is pristine and still in the original shrink wrap, so it is
factory sealed and absolutely gift-ready.
This item contains one complete injection molded plastic model kit with hundreds of chrome, white, grey, black and clear plastic parts, as well as vinyl tires, a metal axle and a nice set of decals. It requires cement and paint to complete as shown. I use eBay Managed Payments, but I no longer ship internationally. Auction winner pays the winning bid and for a limited time, I am offering this large kit with
Flat Rate Shipping in the US!
No reserve and a low starting bid. Check out my other great auctions and listings for combined shipping. Good luck!
Those familiar with my listings can tell that I really enjoy these products and the modeling hobby. I like to provide more than just the bare facts about the items, trying to lead you into discovering more about the subjects and optimizing your builds (if that is your goal). I started out picking up models that I was interested in, with the eye toward building them when I had time. Always a bargain-hunter, I accumulated many more than I can build, so I found myself in a Collector status (sounds nicer than a hoarder).
As I am sure you have noticed, my items are almost always sealed and in mint condition (I call them Gift-Ready), since I only open them when I am ready to build them. Now I enjoy making these products available to my fellow modelers; both Builders and Collectors. For the Builders, there are probably better (at least cheaper) ways to add to your project lists than buying from me, but you know you are getting top quality. For Collectors, my goal is to save you a few bucks over the competition for the same item in factory sealed and collectible (or resellable) condition.