Jump to content
Model Cars Magazine Forum

Recommended Posts

Posted

My first build since I was a kid & also first attempt with resin! Started with the complete kit from Dave at AITM & added a few things to make it look more like the movie truck

post-9724-0-49849700-1414957055_thumb.jp

post-9724-0-12474700-1414957103_thumb.jp

post-9724-0-82004700-1414957140_thumb.jp

Posted

Dave, that is one fine looking R&D Trucking rig! Looks like you captured the "first-unit" rig perfectly. The sleeper looks perfect.

Posted

The Rubberduck from Alberquackie looks real fine , awesome job

How was the assemblky of this - I have the same kit waiting to be built ? Any tips or stuff to be aware of ?

Posted

It goes together real nice.. I did use longer tanks & aftermarket 2 hole wheels with actual rubber tires. But I must say Dave did a great job casting this kit!

Posted

Thanks for all the compliments..You all have a hand in this build.. learned a lot from reading all your threads about your builds & learned so much from everyone.. Thanks again!

  • 1 month later...
Posted (edited)

Very nice Dave.

I do also have this kit from AITM and it's really good, but it's still waiting to be built.

I haven't decided if I want to build it as is or if I will use the parts needed from it and add them to an AMT Mack R series to do a full detail model...well the future will tell.

The only thing I know is that I don't want to use a Detroit Diesel engine...yes the movie truck did have the DD sound in most of the movie but the air cleaner in most scenes suggests the engine should be an ENDT 676 Tip Turbine as it has two inlet hoses going in under the hood...and that particular engine can be found in the AMT Mack Cruiseliner...Mack trucks with any other engine would have air cleaners with only one inlet hose going from the cleaner to the engine.
I also will change the designation on the hood from the RL700L decal that comes with the kit to RS700L.

Edited by Force
  • 1 month later...
  • 2 weeks later...
  • 1 month later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...