Bennyg Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Very nice! What product and it’s size did you use for the window rubbers? Cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcCUrry Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Great job with this model. I am the owner of the actual Mack U-model shown in the picture. My Dad retired from Overnite Transportation and we found that truck sitting in the weeds in Wilkesboro, NC. It had been parked and abandoned for 11 years and we are restoring it. If you need any other pictures or help with your model then let me know. Excellent work! Mike McCurry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 50 minutes ago, MikeMcCUrry said: Great job with this model. I am the owner of the actual Mack U-model shown in the picture. My Dad retired from Overnite Transportation and we found that truck sitting in the weeds in Wilkesboro, NC. It had been parked and abandoned for 11 years and we are restoring it. If you need any other pictures or help with your model then let me know. Excellent work! Mike McCurry I'm glad you looked in!! I actually met you or maybe your dad at the Spencer truck show this year. It was my favorite truck of the show. I was immediately inspired to build this project, though it didn't get started right away. I took a few reference pictures then, but if I need any more I will definitely let you know. Thanks! Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 4 hours ago, Bennyg said: Very nice! What product and it’s size did you use for the window rubbers? Cheers Ben Thanks Ben. I used Evergreen Styrene .035" round strips. It worked better for me than the quarter round that I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 To everyone else who commented so far, thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 32 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Thanks Ben. I used Evergreen Styrene .035" round strips. It worked better for me than the quarter round that I had. Thanks mate. Such a small thing that makes such a great difference. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Attention to detail paid off. Nice. Love the old tachograph. Did you make it? Also, where do you get your filter decals and also the stuff you are famous for littering up the cab? Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 7 hours ago, olsbooks said: Attention to detail paid off. Nice. Love the old tachograph. Did you make it? Also, where do you get your filter decals and also the stuff you are famous for littering up the cab? Peace Thanks!! The tachograph I made. I cut one out of the dash of an IH 4200 kit. I then made a back for it. I made a silicon mold of it. I then cast a couple. The filter decals are from Jerry a modeltruckin.com. I make the cab litter. Bags, boxes, calendars, log books, 8-track tape decals are made from photo reduced images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PettyKW43 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Of all the great builders on this forum I find you give me the most new ideas for projects! Although I am not sure I need any more ideas?! Another great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) Brian very nice build these U models always look good as a LTL truck and the “tattletale” is a nice touch Edited November 10, 2018 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Awesome job Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 On 11/9/2018 at 3:28 PM, PettyKW43 said: Of all the great builders on this forum I find you give me the most new ideas for projects! Although I am not sure I need any more ideas?! Another great build! I got most of my inspiration from folks right here on this forum. Sadly, many of them are no longer on here. On 11/10/2018 at 2:12 PM, Pete68 said: Brian very nice build these U models always look good as a LTL truck and the “tattletale” is a nice touch Thanks Lee! On 11/14/2018 at 9:07 PM, guitarsam326 said: Awesome job Brian! Thanks Sam! Glad to see you on here! It was good to see you and your family at Colfax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Small update. The interior is done. The exhaust is on, cab is mounted, and bumper installed. I still need to hinge the hood and do about a hundred small finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailman Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 looks great brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 love it, great as usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 I finally did some more work on the U Model today. The hood is hinged and mounted, Mirror brackets are made and installed, mudflap hangers made and mudflaps installed. It doesn't sound like much for 3 months, but that's how it goes sometimes. IMG_4424 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_4426 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_4425 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_4430 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 No idea how I missed this, great looking build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Turning into a great looking build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PettyKW43 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) It’s been a bit since I have been peeking but I love how this truck is turning out! As always you set the bar higher great job! Edited March 8, 2019 by PettyKW43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 Thanks for the kind words guys!! I'm calling this one done. I'll be posting it in the "Under Glass" section after I take some outdoor shots. Thanks to everyone who commented along the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Just need a pair of 28' Ute's to go behind it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkone2 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Outstanding work Brian! The tip for the windshield rubber will come in handy as some of the resin kits I recently purchased have very little detailing around the rear windows. That looks like a simple but effective way to fix that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Great looking rig. Love your interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Super clean build Brian! I also want to thank everyone for being so educational on this site. Both with the models and the 1:1. I used to see one of these run around town all the time with a little dump box on it and wondered what model Mack it was. Now I know. Oh, and if ever a Mac could be considered "cute", that little dump truck was just the cutest little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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