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Man, you've raised the bar with this one!!! Changing the wheels really made a huge difference on this kit!! Then you dropped on that quarry dump bed...wow..I'm speechless. Nice details on the wheels too, that combo really pops

Nice looking Mack

Thanks for the link!

Ok thanks!

Thank you again everyone, I have noticed the prices are steep for these lately. I never thought to watch for rebuilders..seems a very good option. Luckily the truck I rode in hasn't been scrapped yet, but the owner said it's in sorry shape...guess the frame and cab have been rotted driving thru the harsh NY winters Does the kit allow for the day cab?

X2 !! Thanks everyone for the feedback, and the pics were outstanding! I've been watching the auction sites for one, waiting patiently for a deal! Would love to see someone reissue this one

I'm looking at building the above kit modeled after one my step dad drove for years. I haven't seen many builds of this particular model, and looking for opinions on its quality of build. Are they're any serious fit issues, or quirks that I should be aware of before jumping in? I remember riding shotgun a few times running salt from local mine to the pads, and a longer trip into Canada to a oil refinery for a load of HOT oil for the local paving company Thanks for anyone's input

JT, lookin good so far! The Meng truck looks so much better as a dually, and Danny flares sure make it easy! Looking forward to your progress on the hauler

Wow this is looking great so far!!

Man, nice job so far! Love the color combo on this husky

Awesome conversion Terry! Can't wait to see more

Sorry I couldn't attend this year, prepping for our first baby!! Thanks Justin and crew for putting on another great event, the pics look fantastic as usual.

Just my 2 cents, but I'd take the front bumper and lightly scuff it with 0000 steel wool. A very light touch will create a worn bumper, fitting of a working truck. This will dull the chrome , but leave a satisfying appearance.

Excellent work on the building of the wing plow! Keep up the fantastic work

It just keeps getting better! ! Awesome work

Awesome chassis

The photoetch hinges are a real hair puller!! Years of building armor w pe usually is a breeze , but these were challenging to say the least!! I used mini hinges for the Oshkosh mixer, and loved how simple they could be. Cut to length, glue on, and move on...I ordered the 6 inch one . Comes preassembled. http://www.phoenixmodeldevelopments.com/acatalog/The_Phoenix_Miniature_Hinge_Range.html

http://www.phoenixmodeldevelopments.com/acatalog/The_Phoenix_Miniature_Hinge_Range.html Grab the long 6 inch one, cut to length, glue on be done. Premade, no photoetch to fold, and shipping is fast

Looking good so far! I used the similar rears on Devils Cut, they work great. They give the truck the attitude your cab possess. I like the turbo idea, big and nasty For the frame, take a look at the one I built, using channel instead of tube, might help get the frame ideas rolling. Have you decided on a suspension yet? Pissed off had 1/4 elipticals on the rear, and a custom torsion bar on the front, the tube hidden under the radiator. I always liked the huge axle hanging out front..it's a big truck gotta keep that vibe!! Watch your tranny choice, mine was off the 359, and caused fit issues inside for the tranny tunnel Looking forward to your build, Jeff

Perfectly explained, thanks!! Much simpler than I was making it. Looking forward to the updates

Outstanding work! I have a question about the process. I've dabbled in one piece molds, but never a 2 part. I understandthe layering steps, but where do you pour the resin into the mold ? I don't see the typical pour cavity. Thanks for any help Jeff

Thanks!

Very cool Ryan! The artwork looks fantastic on the model, really been vandalized! Is that a Cranesville mixer lurking in background?

X2!! Very nice

I just returned from unveiling the mixer to the owners of the concrete plant, they loved the model!! Funny cause one noticed I left off the lower wash down hose, my references pics didn't show one. He explained that they're removed during the cold months to prevent freezing, and my pics clearly show several inches of snow on the fenders. I assured him I would add the missing hose!! Really enjoyed talking to them, and watching them point out the tiniest details. We tried to find a truck clean enough to photograph it together, but the newest trucks were on jobs.