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I've struggled w fisheyes on resin, no matter how much cleaning I've done. I spoke numerous times w Gary Wallace about it, and he always suggested Duplicolor sandable primer. Light coats then color. Its cut my issues in half Too bad you lost your cab, but having a backup plan keeps you moving.

This build is finished ! I added a pogo w air hoses today, and used a few of the tribute decals around the truck. Gary was a huge WV fan, so I picked a decal to show that. My buddy just mentioned the 5th wheel was below the fenders...guess I'll add some taller mounts..good catch ! The outside Under glass photos will be added soon Thanks to everyone who commented on this build

Thanks Brian!

Looking really good

Looks good from here!

nice looking build ! These DM Macks really had a rugged look

Thanks Dan! Yeah, he is missed. I look thru my collection, and smile when I realize nearly every build had parts Gary produced. Hard to believe its been nearly a year already since his sudden passing.

Looking forward to your Mach 1 ! We have a newer version of the Mach. 2003 in Azure blue..fun cruiser

Thanks ! Excellent job! Plenty of inspiration

Thanks Warren ! Wknd update..the huge 12x24 wheels are painted and going on. I started fitting the details behind the cab. A spare hydro tank from Plow chaser fit perfectly for the era, some diamond plate decking, and of course the frame ramps. Thanks for following ?

Looking good! The stance is just right If the mufflers aren't touching your not low enough lol

59 impala on the bench. Zman wheels fitting nice and low..going for scale finishes Aspen green and tuxedo black Testing the green ...perfect

Thanks Gary

A sneak peek at what arrived from my buddy on the west coast for the Mack. These are just sitting against the axles, still need to be fit onto the axle mounts. The lowboy hauler theme is coming together. I found a pair of diamond plate fenders, and plan to use them. Toying idea of fabbing a hydraulic tank behind the cab, there's a large void I'd like to fill. Ramps should be added to the 5th wheel too Any feedback or comments welcome

Thanks !

Duplicolor alpine green engine paint , big rattle can ! Its sprayed over tamiya gray primer.

Thanks Joe for following along, hoping to have it done for Fulton. The tires shipped from the west coast, so progress is happening . I've had Joe print several decals for previous buids, glad to see he is part of this ! Thanks ! The yellow enamel is finally dry after a few days of high humidity. The glass and interior are installed, just waiting for some small parts I forgot to paint. Bare bones interior, just the way Mack built em

nice paint work !

The paint went down today! I wasn't sure what color I was using until I saw a photo of a different auctioned nysdot truck..and the plan was hashed. This will be a lowboy hauling tractor. Tamiya blue and Rustoleum sunburst yellow went down after a primer coat. The Mack letters in the grill surround might be yellow or steel like the grill bars..haven't decided. Thanks for looking!

Nicely done ✔ the fenders look great

Thanks Gary Thanks for following along. One talented modeler Joe R , made us some gorgeous decals for the trucks. Gary was a huge fan of WV. I'm planning to use a couple for this Thanks Alex, beautiful tribute truck

Beautiful work! The jigs look like they'd be very useful I noticed your working w knee walls too for your workspace ! I live in a cape cod house, the entire upstairs is like that. Makes hanging shelves for builds an issue

Its gonna be ridiculous lol just the way work trucks like this should be. I've seen photos of the wheels, it should work well for this truck

A group of builders that attend the Fulton NY model show decided to have a group build, doing something that Gary would've built. I wasn't sure what to build until a friend suggested this. A quick swap for a parts box, I had my build. The plan is kinda loose right now, it might end up being a dump truck..dunno. The build starts w a kit and goodies.. Thats right folks..steel hoods rule !!!! I have some big tires, and old school spokes being cast..so I tore into the box. First up was a cab mockup w the steel hood. I've always admired the steel hood builds on here, and this is no different. That's it for now, while half the kit soaks in chrome stripper..

Well done on the bulkheads ! The trailer progress looks great