Jim B

So, I made a little progress on the Mack today. Mostly trying to figure out how the evil (yes, I said evil) multi-piece cab goes together, and what's the best way to create subassemblies to make painting easier. Not sure I figured it all out yet, but I have noticed something about this kit as compared to AMT truck kits: if a tab or pin is supposed to go into a slot or hole it will go there perfectly. Now, if I could just figure out this cab! It's like the roof doesn't fit right.

So these from AMT are probably bogus, too:

I didn't see your post from January 1st, but I spoke with Daniel from Plaskit at the Fulton show in November, and if I remember correctly he will be getting back into casting once his move is all set. I'm not on Facebook, so I can't vouch for that; but did you try emailing him at plaskit_resin@yahoo.ca? Also, email that photo to Gary Wallace at gwtrucks@yahoo.com. I think he might have that dump box; but not sure about the tanks.

Think Fireball will make that 4x4 conversion? That would be awesome!

What's wrong with the stance?

Patience, Grasshopper. Right now, life is intervening; but I'm hoping to make some progress this weekend.

Amazing details, Si. That's a lot of work, and it's very well done.

I like it. Well done.

So other than swapping out the engine, what needs to be done to the AMT kit ti make it a more accurate CF tractor?

Nice looking CF tractor.

Great looking Mack.

Should be pretty cool. Is it going to have that extended frame in the front (like for a winch), or will you be cutting that down?

Ok, you got me! It didn't come from Monogram like that, I had to assemble it. But other than that, that's all I've done to it so far. No paint, no detailing, nothing else; just assembly. Oh, I forgot to mention that this is a 1/24 kit, but there is a resin 1/35 Mack AC kit available and as you can imagine it is quite expensive.

Raymond, this is a Monogram kit. I was originally released in 1976 (or so), and this is the 1995 reissue. The Mack AC has several incarnations: dump, tank, logger, & stake. http:// http:// http:// http:// The photo of the engine in the beginning post is of the untouched engine. It is molded in black, and I have done nothing to it yet.

Not the AP, the AC. That was introduced in 1914, right?

Wow! That AP is a beast. Very nice work, Charlie. You'd probably know how to back date this to a WW1 era truck (for future reference).

Those are nice wheels & tires. I might have to check with him.

That's pretty cool. I'm guessing that you're going to be scratch building the V-drive system?

It really is a great kit. For it's age, I'm really surprised at the fit and almost complete lack of flash. It's the same era as many of the AMT kits, but it's so much better. I guess that's way some people say that AMT stands for "Almost There". If I build another one of these Macks, I wonder how difficult it would be to back date it to a WW1 era AC. I know the British Army used them, not sure about the US.

I started working on this yesterday for a simple project to "get the juices flowing" again. Essentially it will be built like the box art, but I will be using the "modern" frame mounted headlights and the front bumper guard. Haven't totally decided if I want to try to add spark plug wires to the engine or not, or if I want to source some resin balloon tires. Here is where it stands as of now. As you can see, there isn't any paint yet, but that too shall come.

Nicely done.

Very nice likeness of Alan Rickman as Severus Snape. At lease that's who it looks like to me. Well done.

Excellent build, Max. You said that the kit was not a pleasure to build, but it looks like you overcame the issues. Very well done.

Nice project.

Now available from GW Trucks: a short (108" BBC) hood for the AMT Chevrolet Bison or AMT GMC General. The hood is cast is smooth white resin, and is between 1.7mm & 2mm thick. The hood comes with the chopped right fender with a short piece to mount to the cab, and uses the kit's left fender, trim, hinges, and radiator shroud. If you are interested, you should contact Gary Wallace at gwtrucks@yahoo.com for pricing & availability.