Pete68 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 This is my entry for the BRBO. It’s a AITM Mack RL700LS with a AITM Mercury Sleeper. I have also added some Don Mills 5 hole Alcoa wheels to the front with Herb Deeks rubber tires. The frame is a doner from a Monogram Mack R that will be modified. I’m uncertain about the rear wheels at this time I might go with 5 hole Alcoa or 5 hole Steel. This will have a pre 1973 dash in it casted by AITM. Here’s a parts layout and a small mock up. Enjoy the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 That’s cool, look forward to seeing this come together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Looking forward to it. R-700/RL-700’s were cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Time to tag everyone's build so I can follow along. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 Well it was beautiful day today so I prep the cab/hood and cut the bottom of the fenders off so the step box would fit also got some white paint on it this evening right before it started turning cold enjoy the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Very nice start ! Cant believe the detail on the 1/32 cab , looking forward to your updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 Thanks Jeff these little guys can fool you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I'm liking what you do with these 1/32 trucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 Thanks Brian I’m so burned out on 1/25. These are great space savers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Really looking forward to watching this progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 Thanks Tesla glad you stopped by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 Did some frame work today on the Mack. I used some styrene to stretch the frame and make a cross member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 1/32 looks great, but my fingers have a hard time with the Italeri 1/24 scale stuff. I'm glad you can work on these smaller trucks. I love the armor stuff too, but there is no 1/24 armor, only 1/35 and I just can't get my fingers to work. This is going to be a great truck when you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 Thanks Scott I had to move up the this scale because of my hands and eyes I also build armored vehicles in 1/35-32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Looking really good Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 Thanks Vince this build is going fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) Pete you know that truck frame of yours could be a landing port for my BRBO build hehehehehehe. Edited January 6, 2020 by NothingAsFineAsaW9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 This is going to be a good looking Mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 Vincent. That’s funny I give up on that small stuff Mark. Thanks for the complement and stopping by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Pete at the rate I'm going and my truck source is drying up I may be joining you in the 1/32 arena. Just getting to hard to find the smaller trucks without paying a fortune for them and I know you know what I'm talking about.. Following this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/6/2020 at 6:33 PM, k100 said: This is going to be a good looking Mack x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 Thanks Brian hope to get allot of progress this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Is that 5th wheel sitting to far forward or you plan on moving it back. As it looks like your trailer landing gear might snag the frame rear. Just a thought Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 Thanks I’ve been thinking a lot about the plate you maybe right we will find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 This is serious, Man... Very nice work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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