redneckrigger Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thanks Tom. I really like these bodies. I have a few more of them set aside for builds similar to this. I wasnt going to build fenders on this one, but the resin wheels stuck out so far it looked unrealistic. I also have an Autocar project with the same body. Thanks Michael, Dennis, Gino, Dan and Gator. I was still stripping the old paint off the bottom of the body today, so no paint yet. Hopefully tomorrow!Did you modify this body from something or scratch build it? Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Did you modify this body from something or scratch build it? Very nice! Its an Italeri body. It came in these two kits that I know of. I added the tailgate and fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Looking great with some paint!! Excellent work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Its an Italeri body. It came in these two kits that I know of. I added the tailgate and fenders. Ahhhhh.......I see! I now remember that kit. Yes, it looks almost exactly like the Atlas bodies we had. I started to make one by cutting down a Payhauler 350 body. Still needs a LOT of work. May just look for one of those. THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 After much sanding, a paint mishap, stripping it, and more sanding, I finally got some paint on the dump body. I still just have some chassis details to finish up such as, brake cans,drive shaft, steering linkage, and a few other things. I made a rock guard for the engine using brass strip and styrene sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I can't even think of a word to describe how awesome this truck is! It is definitely "Heavy Duty". Excellent work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I can't even think of a word to describe how awesome this truck is! It is definitely "Heavy Duty". Excellent work!!!I couldn't agree more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I can't even think of a word to describe how awesome this truck is! It is definitely "Heavy Duty". Excellent work!!!I couldn't agree more! X's 3 they took the words right outa my mouth ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 looks great terry ! that's one mean machine ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 That is absolutely fantastic!!!!! Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Looking good Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Man, you've raised the bar with this one!!! Changing the wheels really made a huge difference on this kit!! Then you dropped on that quarry dump bed...wow..I'm speechless. Nice details on the wheels too, that combo really pops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterburybob Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Terry, looking good, . hope you stay with this model and finish it, Are you going to dullcoat the tires? look to shiny to me .Will be looking forward to pictures of finished model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I love these creative "what if" builds. Great work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepmd Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 What is that old saying...Oh yeah, built like a Mack truck! Outstanding build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 I can't even think of a word to describe how awesome this truck is! It is definitely "Heavy Duty". Excellent work!!!I couldn't agree more! X's 3 they took the words right outa my mouth ! Be Well Gatorlooks great terry ! that's one mean machine !That is absolutely fantastic!!!!! Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looking good TerryMan, you've raised the bar with this one!!! Changing the wheels really made a huge difference on this kit!! Then you dropped on that quarry dump bed...wow..I'm speechless. Nice details on the wheels too, that combo really popsTerry, looking good, . hope you stay with this model and finish it, Are you going to dullcoat the tires? look to shiny to me .Will be looking forward to pictures of finished model.I love these creative "what if" builds. Great work so far.What is that old saying...Oh yeah, built like a Mack truck! Outstanding build!Thanks a lot guys, you are too kind. Im ready to bring this thing into the home stretch. And yes Bob, I promise Im going to dull down the tires. That may be one of the last steps, but Im going to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Not a lot to show, but still progress nonetheless. The chassis is ready for paint finally. Since last update, I installed the radiator, brake cans, drive shafts, steering box, and fabbed up a rear cab mount.Also the tailgate wasnt working for me, so I had to shorten it down. I reworked it and it looks a little better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Looks great. Nothing like a tough mack.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 It's good to see the chassis work nearing completion. This is a phenomenal build and it looks terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Terry, I like the rework on the tailgate. But my choice would have been the other version. I though it really fit well with the super heavy duty look. Anyway. This rig is looking real good ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 That is one Awesome Mack!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 I finally got the chassis painted. I wet sanded the cab because it had some pretty bad orange peel. I also hit the resin tires with some scotchbrite to dull the shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Totally awesome ! A real heavy duty quarry truck I am lovin it ! Terry, Are you going to do any weathering on this one ? Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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