dean48ws
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Post by dean48ws on Dec 12, 2023 4:10:23 GMT -5
Hi All, this project has been on the bench for quite a while. It's been a bit of a filler build. It's also my first attempt at a display base in this scale 1:25. I've done a bit in H.O scale (1:87) The inspiration from this build came from an American railway magazine. I was helping dad clear up after one of his model railway friends passed away and as no one else wanted the magazines he kept a few.  In the magazine, towards the rear, was an article on loading an AC Mack using an old Fordson tractor and donkey drums and cables.  The article suggests the photo is from about 1924 in Whatcom County, Washington. The Mack shown was built prior to 1922 as evidenced by the mesh sides in the bonnet. I've used some modelers license on the build but it's fairly close.  I'm nearly finished the driver figure. When i have, I'll add him to the scene and try to get some outside photos. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 12, 2023 5:22:23 GMT -5
Oh WOW!! I always like a good scene and then you go and drop this beauty right into it. What a well painted and weathered example of a classic hauling truck. Is this the old Monogram kit Tim? Man this looks good!!!  |
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Post by Tobi on Dec 12, 2023 5:45:24 GMT -5
That is some outstanding work you're showing us here!
Please post more detail pictures and tell us something about the process how you painted the truck body.
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Post by atomicholiday on Dec 12, 2023 9:46:31 GMT -5
That’s just stunning. Beautiful build!
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Dec 12, 2023 12:36:39 GMT -5
Dang, that's pretty accurate work, excellent, Dean!
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 12, 2023 12:40:59 GMT -5
Really outstanding,the log looks perfect.
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Post by jeaton01 on Dec 12, 2023 16:07:21 GMT -5
Well done, Dean! This one would be scary on a steep downgrade.
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Post by tcoat on Dec 12, 2023 16:08:19 GMT -5
Well done, Dean! This one would be scary on a steep downgrade. Be pretty scary on a slight grade! |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Dec 12, 2023 17:53:43 GMT -5
Absolutely incredible. I love this kit. And I love where you’ve taken this one. What a very cool diorama.
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Post by keavdog on Dec 12, 2023 18:05:15 GMT -5
That turned out great! Ya that's a darned big log for that truck - wouldn't even brake hard... not that those old trucks could stop on those pizza cutters.
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dean48ws
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Post by dean48ws on Feb 10, 2024 23:43:53 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 11, 2024 0:55:13 GMT -5
Dean…very very cool. I absolutely love me some AC Mack action and the outdoor photos are killer!! Time for me to dig that stake truck out and get her built.
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Post by lyle on Feb 11, 2024 9:38:24 GMT -5
That is simply beautiful! Looks like the picture, maybe even better. Wow.
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Post by handiabled on Feb 11, 2024 9:52:53 GMT -5
Perfectly weathered! The outdoor shots look terrific!!
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Post by tcoat on Feb 11, 2024 10:28:52 GMT -5
Perfection. Complete and total perfection. The figure is fine.  |
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Post by brandonk on Feb 11, 2024 10:32:10 GMT -5
Wow, that early Mack is super cool and extremely realistic and well done. Awesome work. Don't worry about the driver, he's just a poser pretending to be a lumberjack anyway.
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 11, 2024 10:38:34 GMT -5
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Feb 11, 2024 12:03:13 GMT -5
Excellent wrap-up, Dean, rig, ground work, fig, all of it!
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Post by roland66 on Feb 11, 2024 14:18:37 GMT -5
Wow, very good.
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Post by keavdog on Feb 11, 2024 14:21:29 GMT -5
Fantastic! Great photo's as well.
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Post by dean48ws on Feb 12, 2024 3:48:21 GMT -5
Gents, thank you all very much for taking the time to look and the kind words! It means a lot coming from you guys.
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Post by Leon on Feb 12, 2024 4:06:25 GMT -5
Really great work on this Dean! Those outdoor pics really bring this to life.
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Post by dodgy on Feb 12, 2024 4:56:46 GMT -5
Awesome Deano. The whole thing looks superb and the outside photos are fantastic. Great painting and weathering mate.  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 12, 2024 6:27:05 GMT -5
Most excellent work in the weathering aspect of this one and some really good shots of this outside to put it into a proper environment Tim. Don't you worry a THING about your figure painting skills bro......there aint no WAY I could pull that one off.
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