Ben Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 Got an email from Model Roundup and in it was word that Round 2 will be reissuing the AMT Mack R model in the beginning of 2017.
Bennyg Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Got an email from Model Roundup and in it was word that Round 2 will be reissuing the AMT Mack R model in the beginning of 2017.Nice. Hopefully the cruise-liner and dm800 and dm800 mixer make another appearance.
Fat Brian Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 I saw that in another thread, this is really great news.
Jim B Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 This is interesting news. I might get one; I might not. Who can tell. I wonder if the decals will be the correct scale this time around.
highway Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 This is interesting news. I might get one; I might not. Who can tell. I wonder if the decals will be the correct scale this time around.I'm just curious if it will match the box art this time, unlike the early 2000s reissue that had the spoke wheels and square fuel tanks (IIRC without running to the model room to look) on the box art but Alcoas and round tanks in the kit. I actually would like to see this upcoming issue have both sets of wheels. It's just a matter of personal taste, but I like Alcoas for the front steers but the spokes would be nice on the drives for heavy haulers or adding something like a dump or wrecker body to it.
Jim B Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 That would be nice, too. Alcoas on the fronts & spokes on the rears would defiantly give it an East Coast look. Shorten the frame or add a Mercury sleeper & you're good to go!
Casey Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Nice. Hopefully the cruise-liner and dm800 and dm800 mixer make another appearance. I would almost guarantee they will, along with the double 'pup' trailer set and Ford LN plow & spreader kits, too. i wonder which issue it will be? My guess is the below box art version. The kit (AMT 1039/06) is specifically called out as an R685ST.
lapazleo Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 I would almost guarantee they will, along with the double 'pup' trailer set and Ford LN plow & spreader kits, too. My guess is the below box art version. The kit (AMT 1039/06) is specifically called out as an R685ST. I would prefer this the original version myself. The second version with aluminum wheels and round tanks also had simplified inaccurate mirrors.
Nova-ss Posted October 21, 2016 Posted October 21, 2016 Yes,happy to see the original back.with both sets of wheels an tanks.but love it either way.....Chris
Luc Janssens Posted October 23, 2016 Posted October 23, 2016 what tires will be in the kit?The '90s amt/ertl release had Mpc tires in them (same as in the original Mpc Mack DM series
vincen47 Posted October 23, 2016 Posted October 23, 2016 Great news. So glad I didn't buy an expensive one on eBay or at the shows. I was very tempted. I'm still holding out for a Transtar II. It's hard to wait, but I'm sure it'll happen eventually.
jacobus Posted November 24, 2016 Posted November 24, 2016 i have order 2 mack,s [ pre-order its this one the said like this one , 1 as donor chassis jacobus
Bennyg Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 i have order 2 mack,s [ pre-order its this one the said like this one , 1 as donor chassis Where did you preorder? Ben jacobus
jacobus Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 Ben , a modelshop here in hollandits said , delivery wil be at march 2017 , so i already pre-order 2 kit,sjacobus
Casey Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 http://www.collectormodel.com/round2-models/3502-coming-off-the-shelf-this-bulldog-is-sure-to-please/
redneckrigger Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Looks like it's going to be a combination of both issues. Can't wait!!!!!
rssschris Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 What sleeper works best on this kit?Thanks,Chris
leafsprings Posted February 25, 2017 Posted February 25, 2017 Has anyone ever offered a resin RL conversion?
Bennyg Posted February 25, 2017 Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Has anyone ever offered a resin RL conversion? http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/119565-tat-2017-132-mack-rs700-rubber-duck/ Extra info in TMW march/April 2016 issue 224. If you don't find a conversion, get some spec sheets and try converting the kits bonnet. I also think the chassis is straight rail as opposed to the usual r series chassis. There is also an article in truck model world on a western style r series. Edited February 25, 2017 by Bennyg More info
tonye66 Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 AITM has several nice conversion kits for the r700. I just bought one. Well worth the cost. Going to get another once the R model kits are released. I can't wait
tonye66 Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 http://www.aitruckmodels.com/pages/ck123mackr700westcoast.html This is the one I think you're after
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