Pete68

I was out in the garage today looking at my HO and O scale Layouts and I need to build more trucks for my HO layout so I decided to rebuild this old Lee Town Mack B61 that I’ve had since 1982. I found this Model in a Railroad Model Craftsman magazine ad I can still remember Dad writing out the Money Order to get it. When it arrived it was a little more complicated for me to build so I asked Bill if he would build it and he did an outstanding job on it. He painted it Red with Black fenders and he gull winged the bumper I was very proud of it for years. It’s been several colors the last color was this one I painted and decaled it around 1999 and made it a single axle. After it’s done it will go on my HO Layout. Repainting it with Tamiya Red Added some Photo ech Mirrors and grab handles. I’ll be adding an old Athearn RTR Interior to it. I painted it close to Mack Interior green as I could I added a 5 stick with a Triplex stick as well made from very small wire and dab some Super glue on the ends for shift knobs and added the dash gauges with a Cocktail stick dipped in black paint. Painted the tires Tamiya NATO Black to dull them up for a cleaner look. That’s all I got for tonight tomorrow I’ll be adding the Battery box and the Bulldog Hood Ornament.

Sounds good I like it going to look like a Monfort Circus Mack

Thanks Warren glad you like it.

Thank you I appreciate you stopping by and the compliment.

Yep fresh off the dealership lot. Jeff thanks for the compliment.

Ken I appreciate your comment and stopping by.

Yes that’s the look I was going for Jim.

Thanks Larry I appreciate your comment. Glad you dropped by.

I missed this one nice finish

Jim glad you like it and thanks for the compliment. It’s always good to see you hanging around here.

Lots of fab work here Brian. Very impressive work

Brian I wish I knew what plan I have maybe it will reveal its self some day. Thanks for stopping by.

Thanks I appreciate your complement it was mostly box stock. I’ve had that color in mind for many years. Glad you like it.

The best! It’s a Mack thing 😂

Thank you so much Bill I really appreciate it and you dropping in and commenting. A few things you taught me about building model Trucks when I first started 40 years ago this month was neatness and presentation of you Build. I was wondering if I was going to capture the look and pic that I wanted the snow/ice is melting fast here and to be honest the build was wearing me down. The encouragement of the guys here and you kept me going on this build. I usually don’t impress you like this with my builds but I’m glad you like this one especially because it’s a Mack 😂Take care brother from your Little Brother Lee

Today I dug this old build out and see if I could wrestle it to submission. The build and the whole thing has not gone my way since I first bought the cab from Dave who gave a a great deal on it because it was an old Doug Compton/Jim Etter pour he had laying around. I did lots of modifications including cutting that thick cab off and replacing it with a MPC cab. I never liked how the bogey sat on the frame it was too far back and how the wheels stuck out so I removed the bogey today and cut down the ends of the rear ends and the hub's even with the rim. Yes I lost the detail on the end of the rear end but you will never see it anyway because the wheel hides it.

Thanks I appreciate it with all the issues this kit has I was surprised how clean I got the build.

Brian yes it does only 18 more Mack’s to go 😂 I appreciate you complement and following the build. I was hoping to get it done before the snow melted we’re finally thawing out here.

Thanks I appreciate it

Thanks Bob for the compliment I appreciate it. I got the look I was shooting for and the background.

Looks good better than the kit one

Thanks Scott it’s done and now under glass section if you want to see it. Thanks for all your support and comments I appreciate it.

This was a very fun build one I’ve dreamed for many years and now another model off my Model Bucket list. I want a look like the truck just was delivered from the Mack Dealership. I appreciate all who supported me and your encouraging comments. Thank you. Enjoy the pics. The interior

This dog has left the Puppy Mill and now is under glass section. Thanks guys for all your support and great comments.

Yes it did instructions shows mounting it at the top of the tailgate 😂 first time you slam that gate you probably blow a the light. Brian thanks for your support on this build and comments.