Tyler62990 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I decided to end the year with another truck build, and two and a half months later, it's done. I started off with the Mack R685 reissue from AMT and their Fruehauf van trailer. Knowing that my company use to run Mack's for the longest time, it seemed like a good way to go. I'm not sure if we ever had trucks with this wheelbase, or if we had bead side trailers, but I'm no rivet counter haha. The truck itself was painted with Valspar paints which for some reason appear a bit off in the pictures. The orange was almost a dead on match for our colors. No crazy modifications were made, just simple things like engine detail, some weathering, and some scratch built airlines/gladhands. The decals were made on MS Word using Testors decal paper, which was honestly the most aggravating part of the build. All in all, it's a great kit with the exception of AMT's poor instructions and long frame rails that are prone to warping. Mine took a little finesse to get everything straight, and I still ended up having to deal with a few issues during final assembly. Still a nice kit I'd do again, though. The trailer was I nice, straight forward build that I decided to complicate by adding some homemade decals and a detailed interior. The sides were warped pretty badly, but the basswood I used for paneling actually helped that situation a bit. Three feet of tape and two big C-clamps helped even more lol. The e-tracks were made using cut down wire ties. The only hiccup I encountered with this one was the barn doors needed a bit of sanding on the hinges to make them operate correctly. After a little reflective Line-O-Tape and a get of gladhands to match the tractor, I loaded it up with some freight I made for my last trailer and called it a day. Well, that about sums it up. Thanks for looking!  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo7 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Wow man, this is nice!! Great detail.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 That looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 VERY NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Love all the little details.. amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I`m liking it...Looks just like a Mack should look like...great detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 This is my kind of build! The detail is excellent!! The weathering looks great!!! The inside of the trailer is incredible!!! Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Looks awesome!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Fantastic build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 While I'm not a model trucker, I was back in the 80's. That rig you built Tyler is absolutely great with loads of detail. I'm lovin' it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynlo Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Great build! Thanks for sharing??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Super Nice! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETE IZZI Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Good Morning , and HAPPY NEW YEAR! I just went through your photo's of the R-MODEL MACK TWIN-SCREW, and trailer and am TRULY just blown away with         the INCREDIBLE attention to detail . There are SO many things, especially on a T/T model that " weather" along with the builders "observation's" of where,how much,what color, ETC... You my friend have captured the WHO,WHAT,WHY,and WHERE of right down to the LAST RIVET! The wiring harness passing through the firewall,the plumbing on both units,the shrink wrapped pallet wrapped in black leaning over ever so slightly to the left. I REALLY have to give you KUDO'S for all of it ,and would like to ask you that if you have the time, if you would mind e-mailing me,as there are a few more questions that I have for you,and don't wish to overstay my welcome... Anyhow, FABULOUS JOB,and I look forward to hearing from you. BEST REGARDS,PETE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Looks great, third pic up from the bottom looks like the left outer on the front dual set has popped off the rim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick315-8 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I just love the look that you have created with this old R model !....super job on both truck and trailer...great interior details on the trailer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Great looking Mack - with just the right amount of oil, dirt and grime - certainly not a show, but a "GO" truck - a real workhorse - fabulous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rixtrux Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Great job. I am working on the same Mack. I hope it comes out as nice as yours. Could you post a photo of the airlines and how they go between the tanks and the rear wheels? That would be a big help to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Fantastic, love the inside of the trailer and how the plywood sides are mismatched, very realistic. The cargo is awesome with the plastic wrap and the pallets. Very nice job on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkone2 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Excellent work! Growing up just outside of Philadelphia in the 70's I saw a lot of these Pyle trucks, and you captured a moment in time with this one. Awesome detailing overall but I'm blown away by the inside trailer and load details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Wow. That interior work is excellent! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Detail plus! Awesome. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 A really nice build of a regular workhorse with lots of interesting detail, looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Tremendous build of my favorite brand, MACK! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I love it! Great detail and realism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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