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MDC-R
Although widely known as 1/64 die-cast model
manufacturer, some Johnny Lightning models are
actually near 1/87.
The 'True Grit' series consists of four different
models, a stepvan, a cargo truck, a beverage truck and a utility van which are
released in different colour and print variations. The utility van is in 1/64
and it's variations are therefor not listed.
Detail pictures of the cargo truck and the
stepvan:
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![JL_McDonalds-1.jpg (50696 bytes)](JL_McDonalds-1_small.jpg)
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![JL_stepvan-detail-front.jpg (87886 bytes)](JL_stepvan-detail-front_small.jpg)
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Cargo truck - close-up |
Step Van - close-up |
Sofar, the following models have been available:
Ref# |
Release |
Model |
Print / Colour / Remarks (if
any) |
Series |
? |
1 |
Step Van |
Tootsie Roll / White |
'True Grit' |
? |
1 |
Beverage Truck |
Mountain Dew / Green |
'True Grit' |
? |
1 |
Step Van |
Toucan Sam Froot Loops / Red |
'True Grit' |
? |
2 |
Cargo Truck |
McDonald's / Red |
'True Grit' |
? |
2 |
Step Van |
The Three Stooges - White |
'True Grit' |
? |
2 |
Beverage Truck |
Hawaiian Punch - Blue |
'True Grit' |
? |
2 |
Beverage Truck |
Hershey's Chocolate Milk- Dark Brown |
'True Grit' |
? |
2 |
Cargo Truck |
Johnny Lightning- Red & Black |
'True Grit' |
? |
3 |
Step Van |
Rice Krispies- Blue |
'True Grit' |
? |
3 |
Step Van |
Mason Dots- Chartreuse |
'True Grit' |
? |
3 |
Cargo Van |
Mooneyes - Black |
'True Grit' |
333-01 |
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Step Van
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S.W.A.T. |
'American
Heroes' |
? |
- |
Step
Van |
Coca-Cola |
? |
777 |
- |
Chevy bus |
From the
'Partridge Family' TV-show |
Released in
1998. |
Several models from the 'Lightning Brigade' series also appear to be closer
to 1/87 then 1/64. There are several versions of the CCKW (Deuce and a half)
truck and an M-16 halftrack (pictures below), plus a model
of the M1A1
Abrams tank (ref.# 066) |
![](images/JL-Military-Tanker.jpg) ![](images/JL-Military-HalfTrack.jpg)
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