Last week I received an email from Stan Brooks that contained artist renderings of a future model release and the following text: "Sharing with you all that JTC will be producing some trucks to pull a trailer. This was a very extensive project spanning over 2 years of development to make sure we did it right. There was so much thought that went into this project to incorporate the best possible solutions that modelers would benefit the most. Our model features, colors, details, etc. will be shared with you all in the coming weeks. I have attached an artist drawing for your review. We will be producing red, white, brown, orange, and a special commemorative tractor. Be on the lookout for these new and exciting items soon." Although I was unable to determine exactly what model year the JTC release depicts, an internet search revealed that it is a replica of a contemporary Hino XL Series day cab semi tractor. With very versatile truck cab and chassis configurations, the Hino XL Series can be used as beverage trucks, box delivery trucks, cranes, dump trucks, refuse haulers, reefers, snow plows, stake body trucks, tankers, and utility vehicles. Given all of the variations that could be derived from the base semi tractor cab and chassis, the Hino XL Series was a splendid vehicle choice on the part of JTC. Really looking forward to acquiring a bunch of these models.
I saw that email too. Those are going to be some neat trucks. Stan is doing a great job with JTC and putting out some cool equipment.
