The Brush Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Nice build, it’s looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebuilder Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Looks good, different use of the CF fire cab. I like that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 That is very tidy and very innovative! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Very nice! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I have a feeling you will turn this build into an amazing result. Nice prep work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brush Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 (edited) 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 by The Brush 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Wow!! That’s awesome! Did you base the Mack rear end off the Revell/Monogram R Series? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brush Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Unbelievable craftsmanship there mate. Well done. Can you do human body parts? I've a few that need replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jürgen M. Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Hi! Nice work there! How do make the moulds? Looks really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 That's some good work! Glad to see some different kinds of scratch building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brush Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brush Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 (edited) 23 hours ago, Jürgen M. said: Hi! Nice work there! How do make the moulds? Looks really nice! Edited March 3 by The Brush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jürgen M. Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 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! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 (edited) That’s awesome! Cheers for sharing. Have you considered selling the cabs and rear ends? They’re awesome. Ben Edited March 7 by Bennyg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brush Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 (edited) 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 by The Brush 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Nicely done, great progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Looking Good, I love the detail work you did on the frame and engine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Sweet setup so far! Going to be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Very impressive! Very impressive indeed! Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brush Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Any chance you did a day cab? greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hct728(Bob) Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 (edited) 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 by hct728(Bob) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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