Dieselhead Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 So I'm gonna pick up a MPC reissue of the DM600, but I want to make it a steel nose (to imitate a DM800 which I absolutely cannot afford) and I was curious if someone makes a conversion set to take a normal DM600 to a steel nose like this; and if so, who. I'm also curious as to what the mechanical differences (if any) there were between the steel and normal hoods (engines, transmissions, etc.) that I'd have to compensate for. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Gary wallace offers one, and so does aitm. Gary's is a multi piece conversion where aitms is a one piece casting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselhead Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Gary wallace offers one, and so does aitm. Gary's is a multi piece conversion where aitms is a one piece casting Thanks sam, I hope the email for Gary I found is still good. If not I'll have to save up and go the AITM route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Personally, i would use Gary's just because i like opening hoods to show more detail, but if you want to go the curbside route, than by all means use aitm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Sam is correct, but just an FYI, the truck in the pic is not a DM. Thats an RD600 with the centered cab, not the offset cab. AITM also has the RD600 steel hood conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Thanks sam, I hope the email for Gary I found is still good. If not I'll have to save up and go the AITM route.Gary's email is still the same, he only takes orders and payments through snail mail though so check or money order only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselhead Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Gary's email is still the same, he only takes orders and payments through snail mail though so check or money order only.Thanks for the info on that, he just emailed me back. Probably gonna go with his kit considering that it's significantly cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Please post pics if/when you order the hood, i want a couple myself, just havent pulled the trigger yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 dm600sx is the correct model number no differences other than hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Here's a picture of Gary's DM600 steel hood parts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) It was pointed out when.I purchased mine from gary , the need to add a thin strip of styrene alone the edge of the grill she'll due to some resin shrinkage. he said it was minimal, adding .015 "would be good. mine didn't need the addition , but a few did.The parts are beautifully cast and really makes the truck look more aggressive Jeff Edited December 4, 2016 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselhead Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 It was pointed out when.I purchased mine from gary , the need to add a thin strip of styrene alone the edge of the grill she'll due to some resin shrinkage. he said it was minimal, adding .015 "would be good. mine didn't need the addition , but a few did.The parts are beautifully cast and really makes the truck look more aggressive Jeff as in along the left and right side of the grille? Dennis, how long did it take you to get your parts in from Gary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Yes right along the grill, but dry fit first because mine didn't need the shim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Dennis, how long did it take you to get your parts in from Gary? I never ordered this from Gary. It's a picture that I saved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbrn90 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 How much is Gary's offering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 How much is Gary's offering? Here's the page that lists the DM600 steel hood. The list is about a year old, so I can't guaranty that the price is accurate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselhead Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Here's the page that lists the DM600 steel hood. The list is about a year old, so I can't guaranty that the price is accurate... I emailed him a couple days ago and he emailed me back, those prices are still accurate. I just need to get some more modeling money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselhead Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 It was pointed out when.I purchased mine from gary , the need to add a thin strip of styrene alone the edge of the grill she'll due to some resin shrinkage. he said it was minimal, adding .015 "would be good. mine didn't need the addition , but a few did.The parts are beautifully cast and really makes the truck look more aggressive Jeff Now that I have modeling money again and I'm gonna be building this one over the year, I think I'm gonna order one of these kits. I just can't see how they go together by looking at the parts. Is there a set of instructions or anything to help with assembly that comes with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I just dug thru my truck sheets and found the instructions that are included. it's a simple drawing showing where the parts go. the larger parts take place of the kit parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris02719 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Would any of you happen to have a set of the instructions for this kit? I have one, but I got it second hand and it didn't have instructions and may be missing a piece or two. Any help would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 So I'm gonna pick up a MPC reissue of the DM600, but I want to make it a steel nose (to imitate a DM800 which I absolutely cannot afford) and I was curious if someone makes a conversion set to take a normal DM600 to a steel nose like this; and if so, who. I'm also curious as to what the mechanical differences (if any) there were between the steel and normal hoods (engines, transmissions, etc.) that I'd have to compensate for. Thanks. Here is a DM 600 with steel hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Unfortunately these resin casters are no longer with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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