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A truckers view of mother nature.
Mackvision replied to Petetrucker07's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Here are a couple from Dell,MT early 2006,it was -13 outside that morning!.............................................Mark -
A kit source for this?
Mackvision replied to Mackvision's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Thanks Casey,I had completely forgotten about this kit! has this been re-released? I could have sworn I've seen this in 1980's AMT packaging?.........................................Mark -
The Hotwheels "Hot-heap" was a childhood favorite of mine,can anyone suggest a kit to base a model of it on?.........................................Mark
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Truck Kits You've Scored Recently
Mackvision replied to Superpeterbilt's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I too would sure love to see the 4070 re-relased! one of my very favorite kits as a kid,..........................................Mark -
Revell snap Peterbilt
Mackvision replied to Old Buckaroo's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Sean,i really like the contrast between these two colors,if this were my build,i think all I'd do would be to paint the fuel tanks frame color,silver on the battery box and maybe trim the lock rings/hubs on the steer axle wheels in the frames color.Personally, I might be inclined to do the "safety striped" front bumber on this one too? All you need now is a pair of flatbeds with a load of hay! Truck sure has the "Old School" vibe I like!............................................Mark -
A truckers view of mother nature.
Mackvision replied to Petetrucker07's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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A truckers view of mother nature.
Mackvision replied to Petetrucker07's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Some very nice shots,i too like to take pics while on the road,some sunsets from the west coast of Florida,sunrise beside I-90 in Rocker,MT.................................Mark -
California Hauler paint & decals
Mackvision replied to Superpeterbilt's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I am going to try decanted Krylon gloss Burgundy for the base color,Krylon gloss Antique Ivory for the trim. The box art colors really appeal to me as well!.............................Mark -
Terry,that is indeed true,i painted the 1:1 truck I posted earlier,and there is no mistaking it was a C.O.E cab adapted to the conventional postion,really "cobbled together" in my opinion...here are a few for comparison,you can really see the C.O.E cab in these photos..........................Mark
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Sean,i did the behind the bunk stacks on a Western-Star years ago (long before digital cameras Lol!) I found 10-2 wire separated is about the right size,bends pretty easy seems to hold its shape faily well too to form you exaust piping. IIRD I used "bendy straws" for the elbows,wish I had taken more pictures back then!. BTW,playing around with your White-Freightliner template,been a good help to me,i'll post up some pics when there's something worthwhile progress-wise. I been butchering up a scrap cab I got from another member here,for practice,also lowering the headlights etc...................Mark
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Utility 3000R Reefer
Mackvision replied to KJ790's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice work! that trailer is very realistic,i have ordered some of the "tile" shaped plastic,gonna try my hand at a set of quilted doors myself..............................Mark -
Cat 3406 powered Freightliner C.O.E.
Mackvision replied to OlSchoolRedo's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Guess I will need to pick-up one of the snappers for the "yeller engine" need a Cat for an up-coming project..................................Mark -
Looks good Sean! I really like the old-school looking trucks best! a little late to the game (as usual) but I was going to recommend the KW sleeper for this build. Are you going to do the stacks/exaust behind the bunk as in the brochure pic? I have thought of a similar project in my head,maybe "doll-up" the DR kit with aluminum wheels,maybe a KW "Seminole" style paint job? most built-up DR's seem to be built as strictly work trucks,i kinda want to do an O/O style kit when I get around to it!........................................Mark
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I've never seen mention of an aftermarket RB2 transkit,I did however drive a "real" one for a short time early on in my career (what a turd!) was REALLY glad to get back in my R-Model Lol!....................Mark
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Atlas Van Lines trailer
Mackvision replied to Sergey's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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What do you Drive?
Mackvision replied to guitarsam326's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
My 2001 CX-613 100th anniversary edition,bought new and now has a little over a million miles on it!..............................................Mark -
Atlas Van Lines trailer
Mackvision replied to Sergey's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The "white thing" under the trailer is indeed a loading ramp,more commonly called a "walk-board" by movers,i was leased to Atlas Van Lines for 23 years. The trailer pictured is an older model,newer moving van ramp carriers are now fully enclosed,the underhang under the trailer is commonly called a "belly-box" used for storage of the ramp,plywood,decking bars,extra equipment,etc............................Mark -
Cat 3406 powered Freightliner C.O.E.
Mackvision replied to OlSchoolRedo's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Very nice execution of what can be a difficult kit! paint looks great,a nice clean build for sure! where did the Cat engine come from?.............................Mark -
closed cab ac mack 1926
Mackvision replied to blazefox's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Mack offered a "severe service" closed cab with either sliding doors or leather/canvas curtains on most of it's earliest AC an AK models,mostly as shelter from regional bad weather,i have some more photos,which I will post as soon as I can find them,is this the type cab you mentioned?........................Mark -
This is a neat little kit,with a little extra time and detailing,it builds into a very presentable truck in my opinion. The Revell Kenworths from the same era are also nice with time and effort...............................Mark
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Tamiya makes (in my opinion) the best masking tape for modeling,try it,bet you'll like it!...............................Mark
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Any Future Truck Projects or Goals ?
Mackvision replied to Old Buckaroo's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
That Western Star would be a great start for the "Outlaw" from the old eighties movie "Steel Cowboy"...........................Mark