Mack DM 600 GW Trucks tribute build

[gotnitro?]

A group of builders that attend the Fulton NY model show decided to have a group build, doing something that Gary would've built. I wasn't sure what to build until a friend suggested this. A quick swap for a  parts box, I had my build. The plan is kinda loose right now, it might end up being a dump truck..dunno.  

The build starts w a kit and goodies..

Thats right folks..steel hoods rule !!!! I have some big tires, and old school spokes being cast..so I tore into the box. First up was a cab mockup w the steel hood. I've always admired the steel hood builds on here, and this is no different.

 

That's it for now, while half the kit soaks in chrome stripper..

Edited September 5, 2023 by gotnitro?
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[Rockford]

That's going to look beefy

[gotnitro?]

38 minutes ago, Rockford said:

That's going to look beefy

Its gonna be ridiculous lol just the way work trucks like this should be. I've seen photos of the wheels, it should work well for this truck

[Gary Chastain]

Like where this is going, will be watching

[vincen47]

Great idea for a group build. This will be a nice tribute.

[TruckerAL]

Gary was the absolute man when it came to quality resin! I love your build choice. Ill be following along.

I did my own tribute truck to him too. Used a handful of his parts on my buildtruck. It's my favorite in the collection. Long live Gary 🙏

[gotnitro?]

On 9/5/2023 at 9:39 AM, Gary Chastain said:

Like where this is going, will be watching

Thanks Gary

13 hours ago, vincen47 said:

Great idea for a group build. This will be a nice tribute.

Thanks for following along. One talented modeler Joe R , made us some gorgeous decals for the trucks. Gary was a huge fan of WV. I'm planning to use a couple for this 

Thanks Alex, beautiful tribute truck

[gotnitro?]

The paint went down today! I wasn't sure what color I was using until I saw a photo of a different auctioned nysdot truck..and the plan was hashed. This will be a lowboy  hauling tractor. 

Tamiya blue and Rustoleum sunburst yellow went down after a primer coat. 

The Mack letters in the grill surround might be yellow or steel like the grill bars..haven't decided. 

Thanks for looking! 

[Gary Chastain]

That’s gonna be a good looking rig. 

[12V71]

Very nice, Jeff.  I looks great and I'll be watching for sure.  Think you'll have it ready for Fulton this year?

I wish I could take credit for making the decals, but they were made by Diecast and Decals.  Here's a link to their website if any one is curious.  http://www.diecastanddecals.com/ 

Thanks,

Joe

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I really like the colors!

[gotnitro?]

Thanks Joe  for following along,  hoping to have it done for Fulton. The tires shipped from the west coast, so progress is happening . I've had Joe print several decals for previous buids, glad to see he is part of this ! 

On 9/11/2023 at 9:08 AM, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

I really like the colors!

Thanks !  The yellow enamel is finally dry after a few days of high humidity. The glass and interior are installed,  just waiting for some small parts I forgot to paint. Bare bones interior, just the way Mack built em

Edited September 13, 2023 by gotnitro?

[Warren D]

Looking good!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

20 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Thanks Joe  for following along,  hoping to have it done for Fulton. The tires shipped from the west coast, so progress is happening . I've had Joe print several decals for previous buids, glad to see he is part of this ! 

Thanks !  The yellow enamel is finally dry after a few days of high humidity. The glass and interior are installed,  just waiting for some small parts I forgot to paint. Bare bones interior, just the way Mack built em

What color green is this? It looks great!

[gotnitro?]

2 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

What color green is this? It looks great!

Duplicolor alpine green engine paint , big rattle can ! Its sprayed over tamiya gray primer. 

[gotnitro?]

17 hours ago, Warren D said:

Looking good!

Thanks ! 

[gotnitro?]

A sneak peek at what arrived from my buddy on the west coast for the Mack. These are just sitting against the axles, still  need to be fit onto the axle mounts.

The lowboy hauler theme is coming together. I found a pair of diamond plate fenders, and plan to use them.

Toying idea of fabbing a hydraulic tank behind the cab, there's a large void I'd like to fill. Ramps should be added to the 5th wheel too

Any feedback or comments welcome 

[Gary Chastain]

Gonna be a cool rig

[gotnitro?]

15 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

Gonna be a cool rig

Thanks Gary

[Warren D]

Either a hydro tank or headache rack for chain binders......

[gotnitro?]

Thanks Warren ! Wknd update..the huge 12x24 wheels are painted and going on. I started fitting the details behind the cab.  A spare hydro tank from Plow chaser fit perfectly for the era, some diamond plate decking, and of course the frame ramps. 

Thanks for following 😀 

[Gary Chastain]

Lookin good

[RocketFoot]

I love these old Mack models!  After my Mach 1 builds, I will be building some Mack’s!  I work for Mack so it will be pretty fun!

[gotnitro?]

2 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

Lookin good

Thanks ! 

 

1 hour ago, RocketFoot said:

I love these old Mack models!  After my Mach 1 builds, I will be building some Mack’s!  I work for Mack so it will be pretty fun!

Excellent job! Plenty of inspiration 

[Mopar - D]

Great project Jeff! I’m glad that I was able to get 2 of Gary’s steel Mack hoods it’s amazing how he was able to make the parts fit as if they were a kit option.