Warren D Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Calling this one done. Cab and chassis from AITM, trailer from AMT. Crane from Italeri, front drive axle from KFS, logs from the back yard. Lots of extra parts. KFS front drive axle had to be narrowed (1/24 scale). Grapple on crane from scratch. Weathering is a variety of acrylic washes, chalks and airbrush. Rust is the salt method, tried the baking soda method for the mud but didn't like it so I created my own mix using acrylic craft paint ($0.99 per bottle!), water, acrylic gloss and fine sawdust. Probably the most involved build to date, first one with weathering. Overall, I like the result..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 very, very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Congrats on a fine looking build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 You nailed this one right down to the Bunyan appellation. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 That looks awesome. Fantastic job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 OUTSTANDING work, look fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Great job Warren, The Mack B-81 is one of my favorite rigs . I can hear it now in low gear crawling of the mountain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 ??? Exceptional job on the build!!!! The weathering is very realistic!!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Thanks for the kind words, I was wonder how long it would take for someone to get the Bunyan reference. Had to put something on the front guard and it seemed to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Outstanding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Beautiful build of a great subject! A real work horse! The mud is very convincing!! Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 8 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Beautiful build of a great subject! A real work horse! The mud is very convincing!! Great work!! x 2 - the chains on the rear drive wheels give it the final touch in working through the mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Awesome model truck !?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 You nailed the look, and those tire chains really sell it, great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Fantastic model, the weathering looks real. The small details complete the whole picture. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Holy smokes I missed this posting sorry ! I commented on it on fb ,totally missed it here . Awesome job and everything looks perfectly dirty ! Thanks again for participating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 What a workhorse! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Absolutely incredible old Mack! Have a soft spot for old dogs, and you hit this one out of the park! Love the details, the chains, the grapple, and the weathering! Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Sent to top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Good job Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Fantastic job on the muddin'. Very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 Thanks again, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Warren, Wow ! Like you really nailed this one . I like the whole overall look and you weathering looks good as well. Though I have to say as an observation. That crane might not be up to the task! It still looks good . Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stenfalk Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Looks extremely powerful, a real heavy-worker. The detailing is awesome and the pollution looks very lively, like after a day at work in the forest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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