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Well after a fantastic trade w Sam I Am , I acquired a project oil field truck someone had previously started...well let's have some fun and build it ! I ve never built one, but heavy construction trucks appeal to me..so follow along , feel free to add suggestions or constructive feedback along the way ! Heres where it all started.. these are Sam's photos.. I decided to build a " winch / bed " truck, since they all appear custom built I could just fly by the seat of my pants and build something crazy..so its gonna have a 6x6 driven front axle , off road tires , a couple winches..and of course a 12v71 T mated to an Allison auto. So far I have the front steering axle , random tires and hubs from KFS and an insane Hardbar suspension from AITM..unsure of the rating on that baby

Very nice replica Tom !

Thanks ! Nice to see ya back on the forums Thank you I tried to keep this one a simple working truck without much flair

Definitely will mean more restoring it then just buying new plastic ! Following

Just a decent size of rubber all around , get those low rider rubber off it lol But everyone has a look their after , I've been hanging around Chris D too long

Toss the kit tires , stick some huge resin spokes under this truck and give it the look it deserves..imho

Nice save ! Your other KW is about to get the treatment, a large body resin goodies arrived from UK. Dave Natale cast up a gorgeous set of HEAVY duty rear axles and springs..its gonna be a riot to restore !

Good news !

Wow wish I'd seen this post before , just spent weeks priming and sanding a 3d printed tank before its natural metal finish

Awesome news about KFS , I've purchased from them.on several occasions and very pleased. Thanks for posting that I was looking at rc airplane supplies for the actual material..always on the for new technique

Just to add more ideas for a curtainside.. Jamie at moluminum sells the buckles produced by ctm..just add some skill for the curtain and ya have one.. http://moluminum-com.3dcartstores.com/Photo-Etch-Curtain-side-Straps-and-Buckles_p_98.html That's how the aftermarket helps us model builders...the armor guys have thrived for years now we are starting to see parts available thankfully

Killer work

Awesome work Kerry

Good tip..one the main ingredients in bounce dryer sheets is....beef fat..Google it That's nasty residue lol

Outstanding work Like how the parts interlock making it very strong

Outstanding work by everyone who has already completed builds , and the on going ones ! Definitely encouraged me to finish in a timely fashion, and for once stay on task..now back to my regularly scheduled workbench mayhem Thanks Brian for hosting the 2019 BRBO

Very nice work on the revised frame rails a much overlooked part of many builds

Thanks everyone ! Glad all you guys had a chance to see it in person Now it's back to the trailer cause this truck isn't making any money sitting idle

Hmm..that looks like Ryder truck yellow..lol Very nice , cool part of these paystar kits is ability to convert them into just about anything..probably even a kitchen sink

Looks good Sam!

Very nice build Tom ! Enjoyed checking out the build today at the Thaw Nice to meet ya too always enjoy meeting other forum members at local shows

Another awesome show today ! Great location and good variety of fantastic builds Thanks again for hosting it

Was able to see this Mack in person today, can honestly say the pics dont do justice ! Very nice work Jim

Try Matt Leese (sp? ) think his call sign is modelbuildrmatt..on here he does cad for 3d printing.

Looking awesome ! What's your plans concerning the cowl vent opening on the hood ?planning to leave it present or fill it in