Jürgen M.

Nice job! Looks great! 👍

Hi again! I finally got my show case finished and when I did I began moving some trucks from my workshop shelf into the cabinet! That's when I noticed that the Mack Cruiseliner, which I hadn't touched in ages, was falling apart just like the Alaskan Hauler before. The rear suspension was just like a mock-up, as if there had never been glue! Anyway, to make a long story short, I repaired the suspension, had to print new axles cause the originals had become brittle and I chose to print new wheels (more Mack like) and slipped on Italeri rubber tires! I didn't change the color. Just had to remix that old yellow to paint the axles. Oh yes, I also added a new steerable front axle! This is it before taking it apart: Partially knocked down: New axles (printed), drive shafts and brake chambers (out of the box) and a bit of cosmetics using a Molotow pen: New wheels... ...and the "new" old Mack: Wasn't that much to do. Added a few new decals and that was it. Oh yes, this is the new show case I made: Maybe some of you recognize one or the other model! Thanks for dropping in! 😊

Thanks! I just got myself some ideas in the Internet and tried to make it a bit realistic!

Wow, thanks everyone! Didn't think the cosmetics changes we're that obvious. When you're doing touch up work you know what you did but don't think others see it right away. Thanks for your nice words and thanks for watching!

Hi everyone, I first didn't plan on posting this cause there's Not really that much to see but I thought why not! It's a KW Aerodyne Level 3 Revell Kit which I built out of the box first. It looked a bit boring so I did a bit of cosmetics and pimped my reefer a bit to fit it! This is how they looked before: The reefer: The truck: And now after cosmetics: The reefer: The truck: I added steering, some decals and new front rims: I also added the Carrier freezer (self made)!

Wow Gary, that's a neat job! Gonna be a beauty!

I'm sure that's gonna look great Jeff! Really nice choice of color!

Wow, nice craftsmanship there Steve! Scratch building top level!

The weathering is great! Good job! The whole package is perfect!

Looks like a nice kit! I've been thinking about a purchase but to tell the truth, I have no motivation what so ever to build any cars for it! 🙈 Nevertheless, I think you're doing a great job on this and maybe your progress might convince me to build it! ☺️

Nice job, Jeff! Clean work and absolutely beautiful!

Nice build! Not an everyday vehicle! It's great seeing the "old stuff" being kept up in our memories!

Oh, OK! Thanks! Good idea! 😊

Was the feature with the tiltable suspension meant to be or did you do that yourself? I remember it being movable on the DM800 Ertl kit! I loved that feature!

Thank you Gary! Glad you like it! Although I wasn't too sure about taking it apart in the first place I had a pretty good idea of what it should look like! I think it came out just that way!

Wow, I'm always fascinated by such expertise and the way it's transformed into models! My deep respect!

Thanks David, I might do some weathering, dust or mud or something! Glad you like the tribute! I always loved his music and thought it's about time to worship his life achievement!

That is one nice bulldog you have there! Can't wait to see it finished!

That looks just perfect! I could actually imagine you being a giant working at a huge workbench with a real truck on it!

Thanks very much! I was quite nervous about changing it but I think it came out quite well!

Hi everyone, it's done, faster than I thought! I'll show you some comparison pics for those who missed the thread! And some more "new look" pics: I dedicated this conversion to the late Bill Fries, also known as C.W. MC Call! The creator of my favourite movie, Convoy, and maker of some of the best truckin' songs ever! Thanks for looking!

Nice job! Beautiful Mack!

I guess it's ready for "Under Glass"! I made a tool box (underneath sleeper) and painted the "KW" letters on the mud flaps white! Gave it a new antenna and turning signals on the fender sides instead of on top! Thanks for watching and your kind remarks! Hope you like the results!

And some more progress: The hood fits! Plates are on the bumper (Iowa and Alaska). The second air intake is installed: Almost finished! 👍

Steve, that engine looks cool! Really nice job and an asset to your build! 👍