Mack Trident

[Hessel Hemstra]

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.

 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Very nice looking rig!!! Great Work!!

[Mopar - D]

Nice build

[Bennyg]

Very nice!

Ben

[extmcdriver]

Great job!

[bigred63]

Hessel, Wow, this is a great looking model! I like the 3 d printed tires. I like what you have done so far.

[Tesla]

Great looking build Hessel, excellent work as always.

[Hessel Hemstra]

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

[gatorincebu]

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

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey Hessel

 Now all you need is 3 to 4 side dump trailers and you would have one sweet road train 

Ron G 

[gotnitro?]

Tough looking Mack very well done 

[Chariots of Fire]

Nicely done and well executed!

[HJK]

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

[JimmyG]

Awesome and unique !   Love the weathered look !