Heavy Haul Project

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Gator. The wheels fit with no problems the only thing that I did to connect the wheels was to turn the brake drums around and then they fit the wheels and holds the wheel attachment in place. 

[Dutzie]

Great looking build, Dan. I have always wanted to build this kit but heard many horror stories about fit issues. Great job on the paint job!

[tbill]

Wow! Looking good man! As said, what a beast of an outfit. Great progress on this .

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Brian and Tom. 
I’ve been working on cleaning up the red over runs and placed some stars. 

[Vince66]

WOW just WOW

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Vince!

[Mopar - D]

I have now finished the interior and have the glass in place. Working on the alignment of the cab, fenders and engine covers. I think I’ve got it pretty close now. 

[Biggu]

Wow, this rig is looking every bit the part.....  you line alignment is spot on, especially with 3 pieces to figure out.... NICE job.... I bet the real tractor was a heavy beast..... loving this....

Jeff

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Jeff that’s the look I’m going for. 
Part 3 of my Heavy Haul project is now complete. The Mack DM 800 is now ready to go. Next will be the gooseneck and more progress on the vessel. 

Your comments are always appreciated. 
 

[Mopar - D]

I’ve started working on the Gooseneck cleaning up all the parts. 

[Mopar - D]

Assembled the gooseneck and getting it ready for primer and then the plumbing. 

[AmericanMuscleFan]

That's what I call heavy equipments... The resin parts seems to be of very good quality and your added details are very convincing so far.   It is obvious that you know your profession Dan, it is very well done!

[CRUSADER2]

That Mack is a proper Beast! and the whole rig is looking fantastic, great work!! really enjoying watching this build come together.

[gatorincebu]

 

  Dan,

         That tractor come out awesome. Though I would have done away with all of the kit chrome .

I am really looking forward to the rest of this project. knowing you will do it justice !

 

  be Well

    Gator

[Mopar - D]

On 8/26/2020 at 10:15 AM, AmericanMuscleFan said:

That's what I call heavy equipments... The resin parts seems to be of very good quality and your added details are very convincing so far.   It is obvious that you know your profession Dan, it is very well done!

Thanks Francis the resin parts from KFS are very good quality but there is a lot of trimming on each piece. 

On 8/26/2020 at 4:55 PM, CRUSADER2 said:

That Mack is a proper Beast! and the whole rig is looking fantastic, great work!! really enjoying watching this build come together.

Thanks Geoffrey I’m also enjoying building it. 

21 hours ago, gatorincebu said:

 

  Dan,

         That tractor come out awesome. Though I would have done away with all of the kit chrome .

I am really looking forward to the rest of this project. knowing you will do it justice !

 

  be Well

    Gator

Thanks Gator  I went with the chrome to go with the paint and to give the impression of a fancy high quality work truck. 

[Scaniart]

The build is coming on nicely, Um, just a quick question.. The fuel or oil cell on the side of the gooseneck, the cap is on the bottom..?? Was this intentional..??

 

 

Cheers and Stay Safe From Down Under.

Paul

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Paul for commenting on hydraulic oil tank.  I was looking at my photos and saw the same thing I have corrected the problem. I’m not sure what I was looking at when I glued it on. Some how between test fitting and gluing I turned it around. 

[Mopar - D]

Primer is on the gooseneck and I’ve installed the remaining nozzles and manways on the vessel. 

[landman]

21 hours ago, Mopar - D said:

Thanks Paul for commenting on hydraulic oil tank.  I was looking at my photos and saw the same thing I have corrected the problem. I’m not sure what I was looking at when I glued it on. Some how between test fitting and gluing I turned it around. 

Maybe the gooseneck was upside down to have a level surface with the tank.

[Mopar - D]

Test fitting the gooseneck with paint on it now.

[gatorincebu]

 Dan,

       Now that is really beginning to look really  good !  you have motivated me.To get back on mine. As soon as I clear the workbench of my current projects.

I hope I can make mine look halfway as good as yours .

 

  Be Well

    Gator

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Gator I’m sure you will have yours looking as good or better than mine. 

[kilrathy10]

This does look really cool... Excellent work, my friend... You're really getting after it, Man.... Awesome...

[Mopar - D]

Thanks for your kind words JT. 
I’ve finished up the gooseneck just need to run the lines to the transporter. Also have added the lifting lugs on the vessel and building up the vessel supports. Next will be to add insulation on the vessel and start building the remaining 2 transporters.  

[Mopar - D]

I have finished beefing up the vessel supports and started insulation on the vessel.