Hessel Hemstra Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 For a few months I have been working on an Australian Mack Trident. I have used the generic chassis of the US Italeri trucks and added an axle to it. The tanks are modified from Revell. The engine should be the Mack E7 but I decided to use the motor if the donor kit instead. The cab is a Auslowe resin one. First some base white and then a yellow colour was added. The wheels are a different storie. I decided to rework the wheels I had developed for the 'Conforti' Mack and also developed tires for that. I had them 3d printed. A dry fit with the wheels on it and the chassis painted dark gray. And in some later stage again a dry fit with the cab on the chassis. I have deleted a frame for the rear fenders. Parts are CNC milled and then fixed together. The Mack is about 90% ready. Still some parts have to be placed and some weathering needs to be done. Final photo's will be placed in time. The truck is intended in front of my TRT widening trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Very nice looking rig!!! Great Work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Very nice!Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Hessel, Wow, this is a great looking model! I like the 3 d printed tires. I like what you have done so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Great looking build Hessel, excellent work as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessel Hemstra Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 In the meanwhile I have finished the Mack for 99%. Still the fifth wheel needs to be installed. License plate and other minor detailing needs to be done. You can find all the photo's on our Fotki site: https://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/our_own_models_and/dmtc-members/hessel/in-progress-models/mack-trident/ Thanks for the reply's Hessel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hessel, Your truck is looking very good. I like the colors . It ought to look good with the trailer you are planning on. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyCraftsman Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Hey Hessel Now all you need is 3 to 4 side dump trailers and you would have one sweet road train Ron G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Tough looking Mack very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Nicely done and well executed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Hi Hessel, I really like the massive trucks from down under. The reddish dust on the frame and the running gear looks realistic. It's just my taste but the cab, sleeper and front bumper seems to be a bit too clean, don't you think? Take care, Juergen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyG Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Awesome and unique ! Love the weathered look ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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