DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 This one will be based on the DM 600 kit with a few donations from the Mack R Model kit. Decals from modeltruckin.com. Here is the inspiration truck: IMG_8544 by Brian Smith, on Flickr The first order of business is to correct the hood and cab: IMG_2382 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2463 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Shorten the frame: IMG_2380 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2468 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2465 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Brian interesting build looking forward to seeing more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit Dave Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Nice build : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 like it , just a nice workhorse no fancy and bling-bling jacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Looking good. I just saw one like it this weekend, the same one we had a local air museum for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Brian, at the risk of me looking stupid, please explain the differences you are working to achieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, landman said: Brian, at the risk of me looking stupid, please explain the differences you are working to achieve. Pat, the kit hood is notched and should go straight down on the drivers side, so I cut the cab straight and added the piece to the hood. Here's one I built 20 years ago out of the box where you can see the notch. 100_0829 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Here's how t is supposed to look. Mine's not perfect, but I thought that I would try to correct this one. Edited October 11, 2018 by DRIPTROIT 71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Ah.OK. Thanks Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Is that just on the U-model or the DM as well? I'm guessing the DM, too, because it's the same cab & hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 7 hours ago, Jim B said: Is that just on the U-model or the DM as well? I'm guessing the DM, too, because it's the same cab & hood. Both the U and the DM 600 fiberglass hood have the same line. The DM 800 and DM 600 steel hood have a filler that creates the notch. I've been told that the original release of the DM 600 was cut right, but had gotten changed with the release of the DM 800. Whether that is true or not, I do not know. It looks like it would have been easier for MPC just to add a filler panel than change the whole cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PettyKW43 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 As is always the case I look forward to seeing your progress on this project. I would like to share that the U series Mack is a combination of the R chassis with the DM cab and a unique hood , although it looks the same as the DM it is shorter. BBC of the U is 90in and DM is 101in. As a side note the cab shells were changed slightly in around 73. Back wall was deeper and more rounded ( compare the DM kit and AMT R kit cabs) and the dash was changed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, PettyKW43 said: As is always the case I look forward to seeing your progress on this project. I would like to share that the U series Mack is a combination of the R chassis with the DM cab and a unique hood , although it looks the same as the DM it is shorter. BBC of the U is 90in and DM is 101in. As a side note the cab shells were changed slightly in around 73. Back wall was deeper and more rounded ( compare the DM kit and AMT R kit cabs) and the dash was changed up. Thanks Richard! The difference in the BBC is in the bumper on the DM as compared to the U. The bumper sticks out farther causing the Bumper to Back of Cab measurement to be longer on the DM than it is on the U model. The MPC cab appears to be 90.6" in scale so it's all good. Although Mack introduced rounded cab around 73 the flat back cab was still offered for some time. The 78 that I'm depicting had the straight back cab. I have seen at least two 78 models with straight back cabs. This one will have the newer dash from the AMT kit too. IMG_8579 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Edited October 11, 2018 by DRIPTROIT 71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 On the chassis, the rear is completely changed for the single axle, the front springs were modified (several leaves removed) to closer resemble the U model, but I did however keep the beefier frame rails just because it made things a little simpler. I don't think that it will be that noticeable when finished though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PettyKW43 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Always great to learn new stuff and yes to keep it simple I agree that keeping the chassis out of the DM is a good idea, can hardly wait to see what you do with this one!! Looks great so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PettyKW43 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Hey Brian, I was looking at my old Mack literature last night and you know it’s funny how I have looked at it before many times and I never noticed the bumper sticking out on the drawing showing dimensions, I hate putting out wrong information about stuff! Definitely the same body on both trucks, and definitely not the same chassis. Going to be a great build no matter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Nice and interesting build, im watching your progress. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Good looking project I have my beverage handy watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Thanks for the comments guys! I've been working on this a little along. The blue is a little lighter than I thought that it would be, but since the door decals are almost purple looking (which I didn't notice until it was against the grey background) it will be okay. I added window rubber to the windshield and rear glass. IMG_2841 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2840 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2547 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_E2794 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_E2795 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_E2796 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3108 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3109 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_3110 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Looking very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Man is that NICE...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 more superb work as usual, great stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Quite nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I like it thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) Your color choices are spot on for an Overnite truck. The overall build looks great, especially the engine. Edited November 6, 2018 by SpreadAxle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Wow, what an awesome build. I like all the details you put in. I may have to Hijack some of your ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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