1/32 Mack F700

[The Brush]

Hi, I decided to finish off a couple of unfinshed projects,  This is a build started a few years back, Mack F700, using a cab front from the pumper the rest is scratchbuilt. I had good intensions to build a few variants so i made a mould, Cab could also be used for a Brockway & Hayes. The rest of the truck will also be scratch built or adapted to a mack r frame if one ever became available, I have`nt seen any for sale lately. Heres a few pics to start us off.

 

[Gary Chastain]

Nice build, it’s looking good

[Firebuilder]

Looks  good, different use  of the CF  fire cab.  I like that

[Rockford]

That is very tidy and very innovative! Well done. 

[Bennyg]

Very nice! 
 

Ben

[cifenet]

I have a feeling you will turn this build into an amazing result.   Nice prep work so far. 

[The Brush]

Hi, Thanks for the replies, Heres a few more pics. I have made 3 frames-2 for the first builds & 1 to make a mould from, Also 3cabs + cleaned up parts & assembled to make the suspension & axles.I only had a normal axle to convert so for now it will have to do.till i get one with an offset diff,   I used the half engine which can be cut out to fit a full engine

Edited February 21, 2024 by The Brush

[Bennyg]

Wow!! That’s awesome! Did you base the Mack rear end off the Revell/Monogram R Series?

Ben

[The Brush]

Thanks Ben, I downloaded a diagram of the spring & scaled it to size, made a template from  wood, the bottom arc, then built up the springs with strips of plastic card from there the rest is from photo`s, The brake chambers should be more angled downward next time.

Thanks Graham.

[Rockford]

Unbelievable craftsmanship there mate. Well done. Can you do human body parts? I've a few that need replacing. 

[Jürgen M.]

Hi! Nice work there! How do make the moulds? Looks really nice! 

[Chariots of Fire]

That's some good work!  Glad to see some different kinds of scratch building.

[The Brush]

23 hours ago, Jürgen M. said:

Hi! Nice work there! How do make the moulds? Looks really nice! 

Hi, I make the mould boxes from 3 or 5mm foam board stick the parts on with PVA glue, then fill with silicone moulding rubber, The parts i need more of i make 2or3 rubber moulds, I used to mke the boxes from plastic but found foam board more cost effective & easy to cut. Cast the parts in fast cure resin.

[The Brush]

23 hours ago, Jürgen M. said:

Hi! Nice work there! How do make the moulds? Looks really nice! 

 

Edited March 3, 2024 by The Brush

[Jürgen M.]

3 hours ago, The Brush said:

Hi, I make the mould boxes from 3 or 5mm foam board stick the parts on with PVA glue, then fill with silicone moulding rubber, The parts i need more of i make 2or3 rubber moulds, I used to mke the boxes from plastic but found foam board more cost effective & easy to cut. Cast the parts in fast cure resin.

Nice! 

Thanks for sharing! ?

[Bennyg]

That’s awesome! Cheers for sharing. Have you considered selling the cabs and rear ends? They’re awesome.

Ben

Edited March 7, 2024 by Bennyg

[The Brush]

Hi, Had a busy month with other life jobs to do, But managed to get more done on the frames The only engine i have in this scale is a DD 8v92 from AMT so far, Next job is to fit the cab. & sort some wheels & tyres. Not 100% perfect but looks passable.

Thanks for looking.

Edited March 24, 2024 by The Brush

[Gary Chastain]

Nicely done, great progress. 

[bigred63]

 Looking Good, I love the detail work you did on the frame and engine too. 

[cifenet]

Sweet setup so far!  Going to be awesome!

[Bennyg]

Awesome! 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Very impressive! Very impressive indeed! Excellent work!

[The Brush]

Hi, Thanks for the positive comments much appreciated, Heres the wheels & tyres i have cast in black resin , one got damaged so it`s now cream, These are going to painted before gluing together, Tyres & brake drums are from a diecast truck, the wheels are from the pumper kit. Thanks for looking.

[GLMFAA1]

Any chance you did a day cab?

greg

[hct728(Bob)]

Really interesting build you have going! Never realized the cab had so much meat to it, this kit is REALLY under-appreciated. Photo is what you started with, amazing work you've done!

Edited April 6, 2024 by hct728(Bob)