kuhnj Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Here's my second garbage truck WIP, I picked up this R685 kit recently. This is going to be similar to Jeff's (gotnitro?) build, and a huge thank you goes to him for help with body plans. Attached is a picture of the truck I'm using for inspiration, and I might build the slightly older version of the packer body like the truck in the picture. Anyways, started assembling the wheels, engine, and interior over the past couple days. Going to start on the trash body soon. This should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Good looking trash hauler inspiration ! Your ribs on that body look a little narrower than mine, something along 3/16" possibly would be close . Happy to help ya along the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhnj Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 Thanks! I was thinking that, they aren't quite as big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Looks like it is Mack season!😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Its a Mack attack !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhnj Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 Yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhnj Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) Started work on the body sides, using some 0.030 styrene I had on hand. The bottom pieces are for the Autocar build. Edited August 4, 2022 by kuhnj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhnj Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) Got the chassis built up and ready to be stretched, couldn't help myself and maybe got a touch carried away with the details, but oh well. Looks good sitting mocked up. Also had to let it sit on the wheels. Gonna look sweet. Edited August 5, 2022 by kuhnj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Looks fantastic sitting on its tires. Your using the same type wheel im going with, just placed order w moluminum for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 On 8/2/2022 at 1:43 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Looks like it is Mack season!😀 Also garbage truck season, looks like at least 3-4 WIP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsportwagon Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Man now that’s the style Leach packer I remember as a kid. Put that on a Ford Louisville or C chassis. Seems that’s all there was by my home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 C- cabs were everywhere growing up ! Now all I see are Mack cabovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsportwagon Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 22 hours ago, gotnitro? said: C- cabs were everywhere growing up ! Now all I see are Mack cabovers Or Autocars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhnj Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 Frame stretch complete. Next step is priming and painting while I wait for more materials for the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 You've got a great start on a very cool project. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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