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"Rubber Duck Mack"(updated finished 7/19/12 ) "Bulldog Mack with a can on the back""


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think i have the hood scaled right its 2 1/8 to make it the rs-700l hood it would have to be 2 1/2 scale inches so i would have to add 1/4 to the back of the hood think i am right i figured that out on a scale calculator

The AITM R700's hood measures right at 2 3/4".

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http://Duck_Sleeper.jpgthink i am goin to add a 3/4 or a inch to the back of the hood the sleeper is 50" it scales to 2 7/16 " length if igured 3 1/2 inches height width is 3 7/16 i went off the real sleeper measurements then used a scale calculator this i will scratch build when i am sure the measurements are correct i also have to figure the exhaust cut out on the right side

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http://">100_3072.jpghttp://100_3069.jpgwell i found a convoy mack lot on ebay which was perfect for this build has the resin 2 hole buds resin dual air tanks on the battery boxes also included in this lot was the ertl incorrect convoy mack which some of the parts were already used from it such as the bull bumper the grille wasnt used but to my suprise this mack has a metal western grille?? But any way i got it with a aitm 60" sleeper which the exhaust cut out was made but i will not use this as this would be incorrect! I will scratch build a sleeper. Besides the incorrect almost complete kit i got on this lot was the correct convoy decal sheet from www.modeltrucken.com plus a decal sheet which covers all mack models made then to my suprise a itareli western star was thrown in almost complete think i got a steal for what i paid!! But any way so far i took another hood cause the one that came with it everything was epoxyed in heavily which melted the hood around the headlights and grille so i used one of the hoods out of the previous mack lot i bought i extended it 5/8 of a inch on the back side which i think it looks good as you will see in the pics next i have to fabricate new fuel tanks as the stock step barrel tanks were used which is incorrect.Well heres where i am at so farhttp://100_3070.jpg

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I built the sleeper to the original Itruck measurements scaled down to 1/25 Also built new fuel tanks thie different trucks used in the movie had different size tanks.I liked the long ones.Used some new parts on the truck cab.engine etc !!I always forget to put these pics in order buy oh well. I am also worken on the can !! Will post some new pics soon! Thanks for following!!!

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http://100_3090.jpgWell think i am getting close to completeing the tractor put 3 coats of black and decaled it then 4 coats of clear.I cant wait to get the detail parts on this so much black!!LoL!!!! I should have this done tommorow if i dont get side tracked! Then i have to start worken on the can! Even though the truck isnt completed i had to get apic with the other black movie star!! Follow the post and enjoy!! Ehanx for all the positive comments and input.http://100_3091.jpg

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Looks good so far.. A far cry from the box of stuff i sent you from ebay! See one thing off from the real truck. The fifth wheel needs moved back farther! It was done like that for the movie.. Had to do with the trailer matching up.. Cant wait to see it done!

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