This is a proof of concept project. The concept being: can a recently turned 70-year-old who hasn't built anything in 30+ years still create a semi-presentable model? I decided to find out after hearing that a new Transtar cabover was in the works and that at least one aftermarket vendor was selling International Emoryville cabs. These trucks resonate with me because I drove both for a time after getting out of the U.S. Army in 1972. Because I had my doubts that I could do justice to either of the Binder projects, I opted to build the AMT/MPC DM600 Mack to see if any modeling chops remained.
At first I was going to build it straight out of the box, but mission creep set in, and it has evolved into a logging straight truck. Frame was lengthened two scale feet and I kluged up a pusher axle. This my first attempt at weathering. Well, second attempt. The first attempt looked like the Mack was assaulted by a toddler with crayons and eventually went down the kitchen sink. Frame paint is Tamiya orange. The dirt is a thinned tan craft paint thickened with very fine sand bought at a model railroad store. Rust was via the salt method.
Working now on the tires and log box.
Also looking for reference photos of the Mack 630 engine so I can do some plumbing.