Panel Details on Mack R Model

[redneckrigger]

Something not often seen in models is the prototypical panel joints as found on their 1:1 counterparts. I saw a very informative thread here about proper details on the Ford C cabs and it reminded me about this Mack R model. Having been very familiar with the R, U, DM, and RD cabs as well as the Superliners, I included these in this old R700 that I built many years back.

I worked for a construction company and ran the weld shop and body shop in the winter.  We would do repairs on and paint about 100 to 150 pieces every winter, from trucks to cranes to loaders and dozers and anything in between. We had a few dozen Macks, R models, DM models, U models , and Superliners and RD models as well.   We would completely revamp their cabs to repair rust as well as other damage.  We actually rebuilt a few R models from the floor and firewall up, with all new panels, roof, rockers, doors, hoods and everything.

I therefore was VERY familiar with how the cabs go together. The pics I posted here show an R700 and show the panel joints at the cab side in front of the doors, at the cowl, the rocker panels and all trim lines in between.  The R kit does not reflect these joints nor does the DM kit. The panel just in front of the drivers door is known as the Texas panel due to its vague similarity to the shape of the state of Texas. Call a Mack dealer and ask for an R model Texas panel, and they will know exactly what you mean! There are rocker panel joints, and cowl joints as well. There is also what looks like a vent , that isn't, just in front of the driver to the left of the edge of the hood.  I just figured I'd share this with my fellow builders to show some of the details that are sometimes not included for those looking for the super detailed build.  Cheers! Tom

[SpreadAxle]

It looks pretty good.