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Post by dean48ws on Nov 18, 2023 14:54:18 GMT -5
I finally got this build across the line. There are a few things I'm not particularly happy with but most of that is down to me and the length of time this build took. The stop /start nature of the build meant I'd lose my train of thought, little ideas I'd have to make things work. That said, the end result looks the part. I wanted this truck to represent a truck in its second life. Technically speaking, the fuel tanks should be the other way around with the longer ones forward, shorter ones behind. The sleeper, although Mack is not the usual one for this series of truck. Keith used to make bull bars and other accessories in the 1970's, 80's, so I wanted the truck to be a slight mismatch of parts bought together to serve a new purpose. The tank arrangement and odd sleeper indicate a former day cab stretched out for a sleeper and tow body with extra tanks added for interstate trips. A new paint job bought the project together. The donor kit for this is the Italeri Madam Butterfly kit, basically a Mack Superliner without any Mack badging, for licensing reasons I assume. The bonnet, sleeper, V8 engine and rear suspension are all Auslowe resin products, the tow body is off the Italeri Mercedes Benz tow truck but it has appeared on a lot of different chassis. ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53339488030_e5be3aa0f9_b.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53339486700_57d04b58f1_b.jpg) The rims and fuel tanks are also Auslowe items. They also supply the P/E grill and badges with the bonnet. The exhausts are from KFS in the U.K. They no longer produce truck gear as far as I know. ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53338152212_e0cfcb9fee_b.jpg) I made new hydraulic rams for the boom from plastic tubing to bring the height of the boom down to a more realistic transport position. I used the wire from the back of picture frames as the tow cable, getting the tension right is an issue I need to work on . ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53339363334_5c5dc34cca_b.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53339363349_0c4568f8e9_b.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53339487890_cd61391a3c_b.jpg) The drip rails on the sleeper, hinges and handles on the body are BMF, the decals from the spare decals box.
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Post by keavdog on Nov 18, 2023 15:45:18 GMT -5
Wow! Very nice job - really cool subject.
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Post by jeaton01 on Nov 18, 2023 18:59:09 GMT -5
![4uTftu](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/2066/4uTftu.gif) Well, them air conditioner hoses shouldn't be the same size...but other than that it's perfect!
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 18, 2023 20:48:27 GMT -5
Outstanding work!!! 👍👍
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 18, 2023 21:46:38 GMT -5
Man that is as good as it gets Tim!! The realism that you've brought out in this build is among the best I've seen and the photography just helps bring the whole thing to life. VERY well built and detailed brother!! You sure know how to make 'em look the part. ![O1GQFn](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/2336/O1GQFn.gif)
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Post by buddho on Nov 18, 2023 21:49:21 GMT -5
I did a double take thinking it was the real thing...an amazing job on the truck!
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Post by dean48ws on Nov 19, 2023 1:44:35 GMT -5
![4uTftu](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/2066/4uTftu.gif) Well, them air conditioner hoses shouldn't be the same size...but other than that it's perfect! Thank you. I have no idea what they should be. The trucks I measured both had equal sized hosing BUT, it was an outer sheath, not the actual hose. The owner says the A/C units work better in a second hose and that it protects the main hose from UV damage and rubbing at the clamp points. His units are mounted on cattle trucks that run interstate in to warmer climates, so I took his word for it.
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Post by handiabled on Nov 19, 2023 7:48:30 GMT -5
I had to scan over the pictures for a second a third look. Every time I caught more small detail you added. This looks sensational!
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Post by jeaton01 on Nov 19, 2023 14:42:38 GMT -5
![4uTftu](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/2066/4uTftu.gif) Well, them air conditioner hoses shouldn't be the same size...but other than that it's perfect! Thank you. I have no idea what they should be. The trucks I measured both had equal sized hosing BUT, it was an outer sheath, not the actual hose. The owner says the A/C units work better in a second hose and that it protects the main hose from UV damage and rubbing at the clamp points. His units are mounted on cattle trucks that run interstate in to warmer climates, so I took his word for it. Yeah, I see your reasoning. The high pressure line is smaller than the suction line but really I was just pulling your chain a little on a really well done model.
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Post by sharp on Nov 19, 2023 19:28:24 GMT -5
This turned out awesome my friend. Very realistic looking.
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Post by dean48ws on Nov 20, 2023 3:56:39 GMT -5
Thank you all for taking the time to look and comment, very much appreciated!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Nov 20, 2023 5:01:29 GMT -5
Absolutely stunning work on this one!! Incredibly nicely done. Really turned out great. I love a nice Mack.
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