Mack AC
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39 29 December 2022, 02:52
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Got a start on this one as the Bugatti is waiting on paint. Going swimmingly so far. I have a complete frame as well as a transmission and the beginnings of an engine. Might even have a truck before too long. Perusing the interwebs has led me to a dark green and red combo that I liked so that's the direction I'll take.
29 December 2022, 02:55
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This is a sweet little kit. Sorry I haven't built one before. Engine and frame went together perfectly and both look great. Still some detail painting to go on the engine but it at least looks the part now.
30 December 2022, 05:39
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Thought I'd throw up a couple pics of the primed chassis so you can see some of the detail. Really nice looking piece. Especially if you consider when it was created.
30 December 2022, 21:47
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I found the details pretty amazing too. They actually encouraged me to do a better job on the whole kit. I still need to decal the fuel tanker, and of course, finish the Stake truck, but I since have collected a few more of these, to create more variations, like a dry van, etc? Just double check that you get the rear panel of the cab, the right way around? That caught me out on one of my builds.
30 December 2022, 22:56
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Classic! Following! If you listen closely you can hear the grinding of miss-matched straight cut gears on that hill over there!
30 December 2022, 23:05
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Welcome Peter! I have no idea what I'm doing but I'm glad you're here.
Bozzer I hope to see some of your ideas with these. No doubt you can do more justice to them than I can. It really is a shockingly nice kit for the age. Good fun so far. I did get some color down on the chassis today. Maybe get back after some more assembly tomorrow.
31 December 2022, 06:38
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I'll have to get some pictures up later, of my fuel truck, mate. I'm behind on so much, that I'm going to have a very busy spring! Hopefully I'll have everything done, for "New Cave" time? That's gonna be a mission in itself.
31 December 2022, 11:14
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Engine pretty well done, got some logs built and painted and the chassis looks good with some color on it.
1 January 2023, 02:51
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Driveline and engine mates successfully to the chassis. Working on the chain drives now and the front suspension. I may do some light weathering as if the truck was not show room brand new since it's going to have a load of logs on the back. I suppose it could be the very first load of logs the truck has ever seen. I don't know. Haven't decided for sure.
7 January 2023, 14:05
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Last year, I trimmed down my plum tree and saved a few selected branches, for the event of this kit, and my Peerless Logging trailer. It's due another trim soon. My theory is, the best logs are real logs? Obviously, whilst trying to keep them in scale? But the weathered approach, would be exactly what I would do too mate.
7 January 2023, 14:52
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Good point. Maybe I should go out in the yard and try to find some stuff. It's so obvious and I never even thought of it. Lol. I'll see what I can dig up.
7 January 2023, 16:34
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We're all here for help and advice mate?
That's the greatness, of Scalemates 🙂
7 January 2023, 18:31
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Much appreciated Guy and Villiers! And Bozzer, yes this is a wonderful place. Helpful hints, source material, ideas and inspiration. And fellow mates, the best part of all.
7 January 2023, 20:47
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Speaking of weathering Kyle, that cutting mat! Been in the family for years? 😂😂😂😂
7 January 2023, 22:35
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Got her up on wheels. Started doing some weathering on the chain drive, the engine and the underside. Just some silver, dirt and grease. Also got the first piece of the cab attached.
9 January 2023, 02:27
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Nice progress. Lots of colour. For me personally, it is a great feat as soon as a model is on its own wheels.
9 January 2023, 03:47
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Thanks Villiers! And I agree. Feels good to have them on the wheels and headed towards the finish line. Nice when they sit level on all 4 corners too. Lol
9 January 2023, 04:24
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Different than anything I've be tried yet Christian but I'm enjoying the kit!
9 January 2023, 11:56
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The paints of the previous model are not yet dried completely the next one is growing up. Very productive and nice work so far 👍
But the 3 wooden parts don't look so real?! Maybe you can try pieces of some branches in a similar diameter?
9 January 2023, 20:05
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Indeed. I didn't trunk of that but Bozzer mentioned that same thing to me as well. I'm going to plan on tossing the plastic logs and going outside to try to source some real wood. I think it'll help the overall look.
9 January 2023, 22:10
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Thank you and thanks for the recommendation. You were right! Having a blast with it.
9 January 2023, 22:16
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Check out the Rolls-Royce that I have in my stash. If you can find one, I swear that you'll have a blast with that kit! It's 1/16, but mate, it's detailed and totally mind blowing! 👍
9 January 2023, 22:24
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1908 Rolls. I like it a lot!! Will have to keep my eyes open whilst perusing old kits!!
10 January 2023, 01:03
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Cab and seat installed. Hood is on now too but I forgot to get a picture. Maybe tomorrow. Couldn't hit water if I fell out of a boat tonight so that's all I did. I couldn't even manage to get cotton swabs out of the pack. 🤦🏻♂️😂 Fingers weren't cooperating so better to step away and try again tomorrow.
10 January 2023, 02:34
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Lol, I like your style brother!
My luck is so good, that COVID has more chance of winning the lottery!
Retreat, regroup, and overcome.
Beer helps, but not when modelling? And after several beers, it certainly makes you limp 😛
10 January 2023, 18:51
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Maybe a beer or two to loosen up but that's a slippery slope. 😂 I'm hoping tonight will go smoother.
10 January 2023, 19:15
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Off topic but …. I can remember a truck with a wooden cab! I used to work in a place that dispatched orders of things like steel mop buckets and wheelbarrows and the poor sod who had to do the pick up every afternoon had the oldest truck in the fleet at Finney Bryce Transport, fella by the name of "Dorrie Evans". It even had no doors. Talk about air conditioning! I was 17 at the time, 65 now. How can I still remember that driver's name? I can't remember where I put the spare bottle of super glue yesterday!
10 January 2023, 22:52
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😂😂 Well I don't know where the super glue got off to but that's pretty cool! Love those old trucks.
11 January 2023, 00:26
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Well, I'm a tiny bit more competent this evening. Manage to attach a few pieces without issue. 🤦🏻♂️🤣. As promised, the photo with the hood on. Starting to come together now. I'm really having fun with this and am inclined to dive into another monogram kit.
11 January 2023, 01:32
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Just a little bit of history for you guys.
During the design of this vehicle, they realised that there was a flaw. If a bullet or shrapnel, entered the radiator, it would render the vehicle useless. So, they put the radiator between the engine and the cab. This also doubled up as the heater. Wouldn't fancy driving it in your country Peter! It was also given the name "The Bulldog" by the British soldiers who used it in the war. Hence the nickname, Bulldog Mack. You can thank me later, and donations are greatly accepted, for the Bozzer Plastic Fund 😛
11 January 2023, 04:48
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*lol* Thank you, Boozer, to let us be a part at your wisdom 🙂 Interessting story.
Like your built furtheron. I can remember, that those trucks (kits) where seen often online to buy for less money. Cool, that Atlantis give them a new chance.
11 January 2023, 05:15
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Bozzer, Google "aec government road train". Engine has no cover and is positioned to the left of the driver. Vehicle worked for ten years carrying supplies to remote cattle and sheep stations in Central Australia. I have seen it, and sat in it at the Transport Hall of Fame in Alice Springs.
11 January 2023, 09:10
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Thanks Bozzer. I went to leave a donation but I dropped it on the way over and it fell into the box for my own plastic fund! My apologies. 😂
Thank you Christian!
Peter, I googled it as well. What a strange machine!!
11 January 2023, 12:23
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Last night proved to be much smoother as my brain and fingers decided they could once more get along. So now we have a flatbed truck with some wooden log supports and wedges. Need to do some more weathering, detail painting and finishing touches on the truck. Then I need to source some logs from the trees out back!!
11 January 2023, 12:24
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Lol lads, I try to provide a service, wherever possible.
But these AC's were really an amazing piece of engineering, and a gutsy move by Mack. It's actually, what we could consider, cutting edge, of the time? I'm sure that Kyle would agree with me, that you should all build at least one of these. Monogram did a great job on the moulds, and the details are really unique.
11 January 2023, 22:21
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Thank you Rui and David!
And Bozzer, I totally agree. Really cool subject that is exceptionally well done. Really nice kit. I have him to thank for this build. It was a great idea.
12 January 2023, 01:31
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Thanks again Christian!
Raining here the past day so I haven't been able to search out any wood for the logging load yet but soon!
12 January 2023, 12:16
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I have four unfinished projects on my bench and plans for the next two in my head. I am still thinking of the bloody Mack!
14 January 2023, 22:27
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Peter, this is what happened to me. I blame Bozzer entirely for it. 😂😂 Couldn't get it out of my head. Had to pick one up and get into it.
15 January 2023, 03:12
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Go on Peter, you know that you can't resist! You can almost smell the heat coming off that radiator 😉
15 January 2023, 19:56
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I have sourced some logs. Updates soon. Maybe that will push you over the edge. 😁
15 January 2023, 22:26
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Moving this to the completed shelf and , Well, what can I say. Just a fantastic kit. Extremely fun build. Loved it. Everyone go out and buy one or an old Monogram version and build it your own. Great fun. Cut some logs from fallen limbs to make the logging load look better. Weathered it sort of lightly. My idea was it's a new truck but it's made a few runs already. Always a learning experience. Again, great fun start to finish.
16 January 2023, 06:54
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Dana Carey did the Angry Old Man on SNL and talked about how, in his time, they chewed bark off of oak trees for fun. That's the original ice cream truck you got there!
16 January 2023, 09:19
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Peter, thank you so much! And yes I'm ducking back into my wheelhouse of race cars right now. But this was a blast so I'll venture out again.
Bossy, i remember those skits!! SNL used to have some stuff that was golden.
Thank you Neuling!
16 January 2023, 14:57
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Thank you Guy, Christian and Jarrett. The wood I have to thank Bozzer and Frank for suggesting I go get some real wood. Obvious enough but my feeble brain never even considered it before. 🤦🏻♂️ So much nice than the fake plastic wood, of course.
16 January 2023, 16:04
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This build has made me very proud of your efforts.
I didn't expect you to mess it up, but for a racing car guy, that's some impressive stuff! And I'm glad you took my advice on the logs. You can clearly see the massive improvement! Even better, the kit is strong enough to take the weight, unlike some of the modern stuff!
Well done buddy, I can't wait to see your next big kit 👍 100%
18 January 2023, 17:35
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Thank you so much. All down to you, Bozzer! You kept recommending the kit and I had to have it. I'm very pleased with the result. One of my favorite builds. And I'll absolutely be doing some more big trucks in future. For now I've safely retreated back into my wheelhouse of racing cars. Lol! But I always venture out again. Too many interests, too many kits. Too little time.
18 January 2023, 22:42
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The decaling turned out very nice and the real stumps add realism.
19 January 2023, 01:46
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