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Thanks Dan ! I'm scouring auction sites and videos for shots of the parts. I actually realized I incorrectly measured the container height from the drawings. I forgot to account for the frame rails underneath. Before getting too far ahead, decided to pop the top off, and the outside ribs and remove the mistake. It was only a 1/4" high, but looks better overall now. Here's the before photo. Now after cutting the height down..fits the drawings much closer..and I can add the rubs back Mock up sitting on popsicle stick frame rails. I'm glad I spent the time correcting now..the mismatch would've effected the tailgate fit .

Nice work sanding down the trim

Excellent color choice

off to a great start !

I thought about that,but wanted something more modern w the Mack. Pics or it didnt happen lo ! Thanks,theres a mountain of work ahead but looking forward to the challege thanks ! Thanks, yours really inspired the project . Finding a nearly intact kit moved this to the front Thanks

We've been cleaning out yrs of stuff, and after sorting thru 5 boxes of random parts..realized I had enough for another build ! Theres a few missing bits, but the major parts are present. The R model frame will require the usual stretch, then I'll fish plate the frame to strengthen it. Hope everyone will join this clean out build ! I'm scratchbuilding the 25 yd rear loading garbage packer. Photos from a buddy gave me valuable info about the interior, and major dimensions. First up is the frame already stretched out. I added 1 3/4 inch channel after the cut, with a scrap strip crossing the splice to tie both ends together. Its a tick small, but future work will fix that. I made test patterns from paper, then transferred over to .030 sheet. Usually my builds use .040 for strength, but I wanted a thinner material, and the support ribs will suffice. Each side gets a stepped floor, w a trough running down the center for the pusher ram that empties the container. I cut sheet then added angle to reinforce the joint More to follow ! Any suggestions or feedback welcome !

Dave - outstanding build and welcome back

Fantastic looking truck and trailer

Very nice work, especially like the anti glare hood

Ditto ^^^^

I really like these brockway cabs, looks good in primer

Thanks ! I looked closer at photos and this truck has a unit number 13 on the hood side, I'll have to print a couple off My buddy Chris uses Quick crete for his builds, borrowed the tip

Really looking forward to your update, have tons of photos of DM 690 refuse trucks I'd like to build..and until now afraid of building the packer unit. Hopefully the printed body isn't really difficult to clean up

You should definitely build another one their pretty unique.

Thanks ! Your right about only seeing a few Cat trucks around upstate, and their always dump trucks. Guess they only made them a few yrs

Excellent job

Excellent work ! I envy your patience masking those stripes

Nice paint work ! Your mixer looks great

Thanks Warren

I made steady progress over the weekend. There's a few details missing still but its really close to finished now. I have an order thru ST supply to complete the build. I used fine quik crete powder for the weathering, mixing up a thin overall wash. Enough chatter..enjoy ! The original plan was a build showing a working truck used but maintained by the driver and owner, thats the reason for keeping the crud to a meow...

Beautiful work

Lol yeah I could see that !! Love watching the motor sports but usually only for the massive crashes or explosion

Flew RC nitro helicopters for a couple yrs, always calling shops asking for more nitro And JeffB was taken lol

Rear spokes for sure ! Maybe the front spokes from the autocar kits 20s or 22s all around

@DrKerry- haven't seen the build yet ill check it out thanks @Mopar - D- after this build Im taking a break to finish remodeling upstairs, really lacking in space