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Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Hi Gary, thanks very much! I'm very glad you like it! -
Resto Rod Autocar
Jürgen M. replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Keep going Gary! All the best wishes! The truck looks great! I love that chrome finish on the grille and head lights! Looks a bit like stainless steel! Awesome! -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thank you Steve! If there was a broader offer of kits concerning variety of models I probably would never have started to design and print. It does make me kind of sad on the one hand that not everyone has the possibility to make any model he or she likes but on the other hand, when I see what you guys make of the existing models plus fabulous scratch building skills I think the small range of kits does support the builders fantasy. -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thank you! Nice of you to say that! I wasn't aware that it shows! -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
This is the V8 I designed. I used the instruction sheet of the Amt GMC General and tried to reproduce the parts shown there mixed with attributes of similar looking engines found on pics in the internet. I didn't go too far into detail and I think I'll leave the plumbing, at least most of it. Hope you like it anyway! The gear box in the drawings I took over from the Marmon Herrington to make it complete but I'll probably use a different one! I designed all engines and gear boxes so they would fit together in any combination I choose! -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks Jeff! The printing goes quickly! So does the designing! Now the painting will begin. That's what takes time! -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Air cleaners are attached: I also decided to make a headache rack! I printed it in one piece, including the tool box! -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
The sleeper is almost complete! I printed specially shaped parts to guarantee perfect fit! Now just the roof is missing. -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Tried a mock-up of chassis and cab with hood. Still looks a bit shaky but I need a few more parts printed to stabilize it! -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
That's already happened! 👍 I puttied it on top. The sides are sanded. I'll see what it looks like when it's primered. Maybe a bit of rework. I also printed the sleeper in single pieces lying down to avoid the printing lines. It should look better than previous builds! -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks Jeff! That "poof* thing is funny! 😂 It's unfortunately not quite that easy but I admit, it's easier than scratch building! Didn't get anything done today! Too much Work to do! Maybe tomorrow again. -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
This is the bumper I'm planning to use: It was left over from my Mack DM800 over-do. So it sort of stays in the family! These are the air cleaners I've chosen: ... and here's my design: I changed it a little bit but it still looks almost the same! -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Had to print the hood for the third time! Finally it's OK! Put some putty on top cause the print layers are too strongly visible due to the slight radius of the top of the hood. Would have looked like wood! After sanding it it'll look nice and smooth! I also printed the firewall... found an old Mack windshield in the box ... Maybe I can get it cleaned carefully? And this is a step for the fuel tanks. Put holes in instead of pimples! Jeff (Biggu) gave me the idea! Thanks for that Pal! 👍 Had to re-drill the 1mm holes I had designed into them cause they do get a bit smaller when printed, especially in that size. The risk of them closing when being painted is just too big. Both steps together came up with 390 holes to drill by hand. Nice job if you're bored! 😁 -
Peterbilt 379 RV
Jürgen M. replied to vincen47's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Satin black looks great! Could be Batman's RV! 😉 Just a joke! That finish is really nice. And that's "just" a primer? Awesome! -
Looks great! 👍 Try using cable ties as tank straps! They work for me pretty well. You can choose the size any way you need it and they're paintable. Don't want to hijack your thread but I'd like to show you a few examples for tank straps made of cable ties so you can decide for yourself: Maybe it's a bit of help to you?
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1962 Marmon-Herrington HDT
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thank you! Wow, I can't believe it, guys! I'm so grateful about all your Feedback! I never thought it would be so popular! -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks very much! I just wanted to be independent of the offered kits. I had almost all the trucks on the kit market. Of course not all kits but the variety of models. That's why I figured it would be a good idea to make my own. I do admit though that I have taken over parts like chassis and engines from one printed model to the next, not always being authentic with the details of the different makes. Means I used a chassis from a KW for a Marmon, an engine from a Mack for a Diamond Reo, ... and so on. Only a few models were more or less based on the real thing. You get lazy after a while. It's like building out of stock. You take what's there and do a few modifications instead of scratch building a whole new part! Im glad you like my builds! Thanks again! 😊 -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Chassis on wheels mock-up and the quarter-fenders: Took those out of the box. They were originally from the Alaskan Hauler! Connected them with a brass rod. -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks Randy! Glad you're enjoying it! -
Mack Superliner
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
A bit of progress: The front axle with steering is assembled. Brake drums included: Front axle is in place and the panhards and stabilisers: Have to cut three brass rods to length for the rear axles, then I can add the rear brake drums too!