Pete68 Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 37 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Orange plows look good w black hood tops imo I was going to do that Jeff but changed my mind. Jeff what was the Mixer company name you built a couple years ago on our BRBO it was a Brockway with pit fenders seems it was Green and Red drum. Can you post a pic. Then we’ll get back on topic 😂 1
Pete68 Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 (edited) Time to build the Engine. When building these R Models I always like using my Original instructions I have from the first R model I built back in 1984 although I could probably done it I’m sure without them but I still like to use them. These old instructions to me are more simplified and easy specially pre-1978 when matchbox bought AMT and revamp some of the instructions and in 1980 when they came out with the updated version of the Mack R model and added the round fuel tanks and a chrome package. I appreciate Round2 for bringing these kits back but to me adding all the in-depth things to do in the instructions these days I think makes it more confusing for the modeler. I understand why they do it because the Times we live in today basic fundamentals of building a model went out the window not like how us old model builders did back in the day when we use our brain to build a model. Edited January 12 by Pete68 3
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Okay, you hooked another fish. I like Mack's ( my favourite is the Superliner E9). Great start, I'll be following.🍿🥤🍫 Ron G 1
Pete68 Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said: Okay, you hooked another fish. I like Mack's ( my favourite is the Superliner E9). Great start, I'll be following.🍿🥤🍫 Ron G Welcome aboard Ron glad to have you. As you might can tell I like them too. Superliners and the Superliners II are nice trucks E9 was a good V8 engine but I prefer a in-line engine in a Diesel any day. Edited January 12 by Pete68 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Not to get off topic. But I sure wish someone would make a accurate 1/24 Mack Superliner complete frame. If not a complete one how about just the frame rails. Then you could build a nice truck from the Italeri/AMT kits. Okay, back to your post. Ron G 2
Pete68 Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 (edited) 12 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said: just the frame rails. Yes it would not too familiar with Italeri kit I had one but didn’t like it for that reason. I wish someone would come out with some Mack Western Straight frame rails in 1/25 scale. With using the AMT kits Cruiseliner and a R Model you are limited to a Eastern Mack with that frame. Edited January 12 by Pete68 2
gotnitro? Posted January 12 Posted January 12 2 hours ago, Pete68 said: I was going to do that Jeff but changed my mind. Jeff what was the Mixer company name you built a couple years ago on our BRBO it was a Brockway with pit fenders seems it was Green and Red drum. Can you post a pic. Then we’ll get back on topic 😂 Oh man your talking about my Barney Dickenson mixer....funny story. They decided to scrap all the retired fleet a few yrs ago. Word got out around Huskytown, and they were allowed to take any parts to save the history, or keep their trucks running. One truck was sold, and shown during the yearly homecoming. I ran into the owner at a model show...my model was loosely based off his truck lol. Anyway heres the truck Okay..back to your build 3
Pete68 Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 (edited) 16 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Oh man your talking about my Barney Dickenson mixer.... That’s it!!! I was talking to Scott about it on his Thread because he post this pick of the coolest LJ I’ve ever seen the fenders reminds me of that Brockway. Jeff thanks a million and sharing that story. I remember seeing pics of all those Brockways just sitting not running anymore somewhere Picture is copied righted by the owner and is for reference only Edited January 12 by Pete68 3
Pete68 Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 15 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Okay..back to your build Yes we better 😂 1 1
Pete68 Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 (edited) Engine is finish and ready for paint tomorrow. Gave it a test fit all lines up. Sorry guys I’m not throwing Spaghetti all over this Engine my eyes and arthritis hands are not up to it besides I’m not that kinda builder Edited January 12 by Pete68 2
Pete68 Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 (edited) Tomorrow I’ll be addressing this Elephant in the room that’s holding me up to get my corrected WB. Theses are some major pin marks. My old kit doesn’t have these just shows how much these molds are failing. I still really like this truck I’ll fight all of it’s issues it has. Edited January 12 by Pete68 3
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 12 Posted January 12 24 minutes ago, Pete68 said: Engine is finish and ready for paint tomorrow. Gave it a test fit all lines up. Sorry guys I’m not throwing Spaghetti all over this Engine my eyes and arthritis hands are not up to it besides I’m not that kinda builder She's looking good.😁 Ron G 1
Pete68 Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 3 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said: She's looking good Thanks Ron I appreciate it. This is a fun build I always enjoyed building these R Mack’s. 1
gotnitro? Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Last re-pop R Mack I built was a struggle too, seeing your photos brings back memories 1
Pete68 Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 9 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Last re-pop R Mack I built was a struggle too Yes Jeff it’s the molds. I got one I opened and half of the right fender on the hood wasn’t developed. I didn’t care because the running gear was a donor. I’m just glad we have it.
Warren D Posted January 12 Posted January 12 On 1/11/2025 at 10:46 AM, Pete68 said: Thanks Warren. Do you think it’s better that the one that’s in the kit? I have the kit one just don’t know if I want to use it. As far as I'm concerned, yes. However, that is based on what was used in New England in the 70's-2000's. There are still some out there but they are being replaced by newer technologies. I have some pics of the one I built for a municipal (and State DOT) plow: https://pbase.com/baywing/int2500 1
BK9300 Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Lots of work good work going on here, Lee - looking forward to seeing your frame up on its wheels and tires! 1
Scott Eriksen Posted January 12 Posted January 12 15 hours ago, Pete68 said: Engine is finish and ready for paint tomorrow. Gave it a test fit all lines up. Sorry guys I’m not throwing Spaghetti all over this Engine my eyes and arthritis hands are not up to it besides I’m not that kinda builder I can relate to the arthritis Lee! 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 12 Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Scott Eriksen said: I can relate to the arthritis Lee! Boy oh boy can I relate to it. I have an eye condition that makes everything blurry and a severe back issue. I can only do about 4 - 5 hours at the bench before the pain is to much. It really sucks getting old.😒😏😉 Ron G 2
Pete68 Posted January 13 Author Posted January 13 17 hours ago, Warren D said: As far as I'm concerned, yes. Thanks Warren I appreciate it
Pete68 Posted January 13 Author Posted January 13 17 hours ago, BK9300 said: Lots of work good work going on here, Lee - looking forward to seeing your frame up on its wheels and tires! Brian I appreciate your comments hope today the paws will be on the ground.
Pete68 Posted January 13 Author Posted January 13 14 hours ago, ShakyCraftsman said: It really sucks getting old. Yes I’m starting to realize this.
Pete68 Posted January 13 Author Posted January 13 15 hours ago, Scott Eriksen said: I can relate to the arthritis Lee! Yep Scott I feel your pain. I’ve had it since I was 11 years old and had to pick the worst jobs Trucking and Farming but I wouldn’t change a thing. 1
Pete68 Posted January 13 Author Posted January 13 (edited) Not much progress hope to get more done after while. I dug through my parts box and found a unbuilt Mack bogey original one so I used it instead of the latest issued one playing it safe that this mold wasn’t wore out like the new one. Finished up the tank/cab crossmember also and thinned the tank mounts down after I filled the injector pin marks. Edited January 13 by Pete68 2
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