the goon Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Alrighty then, Not sure if this qualifies as a big rig (guess it was for it's day). Please move as needed. Thought I'd post a few pics of my completed Monogram 1926 Mack AC. It's been in my stash for 30 years now, and I decided to build it for an upcoming show (no sense rushing into things). Model is built OOB, except for the wood planks around the inside edge of the dump box, and the coal (small aquarium gravel). Paint is Rustoelum rattle can olive, and weathering is wash/dry brushing. Base is a Lexan piece, with a period Blue Coal ad. This kit seemed to fight me all the way (scratch building rc scale ships seemed easier at times). I do enjoy building everyday work vehicles. As usual, all comments/criticism/threats are welcome. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 That's a big rig if I've ever seen one. Excellent work too! Nicely weathered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: That's a big rig if I've ever seen one. Excellent work too! Nicely weathered. Thanks. I wanted to make it look like a hard working truck, but not completely worn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 ??? Great job on the build, and the weathering!!! What did you use to "make the load" ? DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Very nice build! The weathering gives it that "used but not abused" look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 4 hours ago, TECHMAN said: ??? Great job on the build, and the weathering!!! What did you use to "make the load" ? DJ Thanks. I took a small piece of styrofoam and covered with masking tape, then sprayed it black. I glued it to the dump box floor, then added some small grain black aquarium gravel to simulate the coal. It is not glued in. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Tesla said: Very nice build! The weathering gives it that "used but not abused" look. 2 hours ago, ChrisR said: Looks great! Thanks guys. There's always the fine line between well used, and abused weathering. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Great looking Mack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Thanks for posting this excellent build. Delivering coal was a dirty and thankless job in those days. I have a photograph of my grandfather who delivered coal with a horse and wagon all hand shoveled of course. His Nick name was "black" for obvious reasons. The trucks were a big step up from the horses but imagine driving it in rain and snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Thanks guys. I was thinking this was going to be a quick build, but the kit had other ideas. In the end I am pleased with the result. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Nice piece of history, which is caught in a very nice model. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 7 hours ago, Bronzekeg said: very well done 55 minutes ago, Hermann Kersten said: Nice piece of history, which is caught in a very nice model. Hermann. Thanks guys. Proves if you build enough models, some have to come out ok ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Love the weathering! Outstanding job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Deathgoblin said: Love the weathering! Outstanding job! Thanks. Mark Edited November 2, 2019 by the goon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Looks great, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, PappyD340 said: Looks great, well done! Thanks. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Great job! Love the weathering! The coal looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, larman said: Great job! Love the weathering! The coal looks great! Thanks. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Fantastic build and weathering!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Awesome job! I got dirty just looking at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, MeatMan said: Awesome job! I got dirty just looking at it! My work here is done ?. Thanks, really wanted to make it look like a hard working everyday vehicle. BTW my mom's side all came from Cleveland Heights OH. Mark Edited December 1, 2019 by the goon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 13 hours ago, slusher said: Fantastic build and weathering!! Thanks. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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