mack 600

[Ken Gilkeson]

any more images will be under glass

[Mopar - D]

Ken another excellent build and WIP write up!!

[am73grand]

Nice looking rig.

This build has been a huge help in building mine!

[Tesla]

Another awesome build Ken! It looks terrific.

[gatorincebu]

Ken,

The mack is looking pretty good about now! And I must say I like your garage background. very nice.

Be Well

Gator

[Ken Gilkeson]

thank you all for the kind words. I try to build close to what is in the box with small modifications. These are designed to bring hrs. of satisfaction and insight into the subject matter. I try not to deviate much from the way I have always built kits. I will never turn this great hobby or any model into a huge money pit or test of endurance. I think great results can be had right out of the box. This truck became a logger because I had the trailer, minus the wheels that were swapped with the western star. I have a few more builds to do and might do them on here. Sometimes I have trouble uploading and it just makes me want to pull pictures I have already posted. We shall see.

[fantacmet]

I think I've had one kit I turned into a money pit, because I wanted something specific and wanted it to look great and wanted to showcase I could do it. Otherwise for the most part I really don't buy much in the way of aftermarket. Maybe some wire, or some wheels here and there. Flocking. Generally I try to do with what I have. Armor can be another story, mostly with tracks. Aircraft, I usually get PE for the cockpit. Sometimes some decals, but I've been known to make my own decals as well. I'm working on putting together a sheet right now as a matter of fact. Most of my "endurance" builds are due to me getting distracted by something else, so I just go the rounds. Sometimes I quit building at all for months on end. Too many other hobbies I guess and I have only been able to afford one at a time. So I definitely feel ya.

[william1963]

hi my name is William I have the amt mack dm 600 tractor I want to make it roadway can some tell me what t ype of trailers road way had and what one I could used for this truck thank you from william

[Ken Gilkeson]

the exterior post trailer, someone can correct if I'm wrong

[Petetrucker07]

the exterior post trailer, someone can correct if I'm wrong

Early, they did use exterior post trailers. They may have used both.

Edited May 24, 2015 by Petetrucker07

[kilrathy10]

That is one seriously cool looking Mack.....Very nice work....Love that paint job....

[SpreadAxle]

Roadway used exterior post vans and trailers like the Fruehauf van with the riveted sides.

[Truck parts]

That's one great looking Mack, love the color