Diecast Model Guides

Mercedes-Benz Actros Hauler & 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E Set, Red — Maisto 1:64: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

Unboxed red and black Mercedes-Benz Actros transporter carrying a red Mercedes-Benz 190E, Maisto 1:64.

Mercedes-Benz Actros Hauler & 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E Set, Red — Maisto 1:64 deserves its own article because its identity is more specific than the surrounding category. The scale model vehicle sets record from Maisto is evaluated here through its exact naming, variant data, image evidence and intended project or collection use.

The record that separates this item

  • Exact product: Mercedes-Benz Actros Hauler & 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E Set, Red — Maisto 1:64
  • Brand or vendor: Maisto
  • Product type: Scale Model Vehicle Sets
  • SKU or catalog key: F977-11454RD
  • Scale stated in the record: 1:64
  • Year appearing in the identity: 1990
  • Variants reviewed: 1
  • Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $40.22 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

The scale marker 1:64 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1990 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The working catalog key is F977-11454RD. That key should travel with the saved URL and product image so a later comparison does not collapse this item into another scale model vehicle sets listing.

Evidence taken from the live record

The source description says: “Mercedes-Benz Actros Open Car Hauler Red and Black with White Stripes and 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E Red "Transporters" Series. This Maisto diecast model is offered in 1:64 scale (item 11454RD). Product specifications Condition: new. Brand: Maisto Scale: 1:64 Item number: 11454RD Features and finish Tires: rubber. Trailer is made of plastic. Detailing: cabin and exterior. Trailer has working ramp. Licensing: officially licensed. Packaging: sealed manufacturer packaging. Construction: diecast metal with plastic components. Car dimensions approximately L-3 inches long. Trailer dimensions approximately L-14, W-1.75, H-2.75 inches. Before you order Box artwork may vary at the manufacturer's discretion; the model remains the same. Browse related collections Maisto Models & Collectibles · 1:64 Scale Diecast Models & Kits” This is useful evidence, but it is not expanded beyond what the listing supports. Missing dimensions, materials, compatibility claims or package contents remain open questions.

Planning around the exact item

Use a collector-style inspection on Mercedes-Benz Actros Hauler & 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E Set, Red — Maisto 1:64: confirm the casting silhouette, visible finish, graphic layout, wheel and tire combination, base details, interior color and package state shown. These details create the release identity. Price or brand recognition alone cannot establish that another car is equivalent.

If the item will be customized, photograph and record its starting condition first. If it will remain original, store it so metal edges, wheels and printed surfaces do not rub adjacent models. The decision depends on the exact item represented by F977-11454RD, not on a generic diecast workflow.

Where similar listings differ

Similar diecast products often differ in small, high-value details. Review the wheel spokes, tire profile, base color, glazing, interior, license or race markings and package code. The aim is not to assign a grade from a distance but to confirm that the delivered item matches the release purchased.

Display and handling should follow the format: loose models need nonabrasive separation, packages need edge and blister protection, and project cars need a documented baseline before disassembly.

The photographed item is part of the specification

3 product images were available to the catalog at verification. Use them as item-level evidence: zoom in on the SKU, graphics, edges, connectors, part arrangement or package callouts relevant to this scale model vehicle sets. Do not substitute a generic manufacturer image when the exact listing supplies a more specific view.

Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record

  • Identity: title, vendor and item number F977-11454RD agree.
  • Contents: included pieces and quantity are explicit.
  • Fit: scale, dimensions or interface match the intended use.
  • Condition: the photographed state is acceptable for the project or collection.
  • Transaction: current option, price and availability are confirmed.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Maisto Diecast Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles & Model Kits · Mercedes Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:64 Diecast Cars, Trucks & Diorama Accessories

The collection record worth keeping

The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and F977-11454RD answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.

Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.

Gift considerations

Gift buyers should match F977-11454RD to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.

A focused question-and-answer review

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching F977-11454RD and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.

Does the article guarantee every specification?

No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.

What should be saved after purchase?

Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.

Bottom line: Mercedes-Benz Actros Hauler & 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E Set, Red — Maisto 1:64 is a specific scale model vehicle sets, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match F977-11454RD, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.

Review the live Mercedes-Benz Actros Hauler & 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E Set, Red — Maisto 1:64 listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

More guides for your next project

Use the exact release code, scale, livery, packaging and current product contents instead of relying on a similar model name.