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I am wanting to build a West Coast R model Mack. I have seen several 700 series built like the "Rubber Duck" truck, but I want to build a 600 series. Something like a RS686LST Valueliner. The company that I used to work for had 2, and I know that there are a lot of differences between them and a regular R model. I am wanting to try to convert the AMT R model hood. It is pretty clear that the fenders mount lower on the hood on Western, not to mention the rear of the fender is chopped off, and the headlight buckets are slightly smaller, and of course the grill and Mack lettering are different. The problem is that I don't have any real specs. I could guess, but my craftsmanship is bad enough without throwing another monkey wrench into the mix. I've measured photos, but because of camera angles, I get varied results. This may turn into more than I want to tackle, but if anyone has any info, I would be very thankful. I've always liked these trucks and I hope to build one. Thanks...Brian

Nice looking dump truck!

Very Nice Work!!!

Wow! I'm really impressed!! I don't think that I would have been brave enough to take on all that hinging. It looks great!! Nice work!!

WOW!!! This thing is awesome!!! Did I mention: WOW!!! Incredible work!!!

Looking good! Sounds like it is going to be a great project!!

My kind of build!! Excellent work!! Very Realistic model!! I like the wood on the bed! The mix match paint job is my favorite!!

Very Nice Build!! The paint job is awesome!!!

Very Nice Build!!!! Great work!!

I'm liking the paint!

Thanks for all the comments guys!!! The wheels are from KJ over at Double Take Replicas and the tires are from Moluminum Model Truck Parts. I've always likes regular two hole steel wheels with chrome hubcaps, and I wanted to do something different on a custom truck than aluminum wheels.

WOW!! I'm glad that you posted this! This thing is incredible. But it cost over 5 Million to build. I thought that I spent too much on models.

Nice!! I really like the box trailer. Is that something that you sell in kit form?

Wow! Now that is top notch!!

Very nice milk truck!! Nice to see an old Dodge cabover like that built. Excellent Work!!

Yes sir! Since I can't afford to start a real project like that one, I have a few more model projects in mind inspired by these Detroit powered pickups on Youtube.

The tank itself is sheet aluminum. The end caps are from the AMT K100 kit. Thanks for all the comments guys!!

Very nice!! I like the added trim! I still have an 84 K20.

Those all are some sharp looking trucks, but the last yellow and white KW is my favorite!

This is one sharp looking KW!! Great work!!

That is a very nice looking rig!! Great work!! Where did you get the fuel stickers. They do not look over sized like many others do.

That frame is looking good! You're using the same frame rails that I am on my H model. I only wish that I would have ordered Auslowe cross-members like you did, that was a good call.

Very nice!! I've never used the torsion bar suspension before, but I've always wanted to try it, at least one time. I've heard that it can be kind of tricky to install.

Looking sharp!!!