Monogram 1/32 Mack R600 & Tank Trailer

[Jim B]

Thanks for the positive comments, guys.  I didn't see your responses until today.

@Pete68 Lee, Converting the gasoline tanker to a chemical tanker shouldn't be "too" hard.  Still need to finish the track for the Big Boy.  Been putting that off for too long.

@DRIPTROIT 71 Brain, yes, the Mack builds up quite nicely.  The tank trailer was another matter altogether!  I seem to have trouble with tank trailers for some reason.

[The Brush]

Hi, Jim, I missed this first time round, Looks very neatly done, The loco is impressive also. I had one converted it to a RS700 , I would like to get another when i see one for sale. 

[Blue Monday]

Sharp looking Mack. 👍
BM.

[Jim B]

Thanks, guys. I appreciate it. 

[Jürgen M.]

Looks great! Very nice result. Those SNAP Kits really have a lot of potential. You've found it!

[Jim B]

Thanks, Jürgen.  You're right, the snap kits do have a lot of potential.  Unfortunate the wheels & tires are so bad.

Edited December 19, 2024 by Jim B

[Jürgen M.]

Yes, that's true. But the way these kits are built here in this forum it doesn't really matter.

I haven't seen one single 1/32 kit here where the wheels harmed the look of it. Yours included! 

[Jim B]

That is true, and a little Tamiya Rubber Black goes a long way in improving the look.  I think these snap kits were designed for young modelers to get them interested in the hobby.

[Jürgen M.]

You're probably right! I started out with an AMT kit but after that I bought the 1/32 Freightliners (coe and conventional) and a tanker and reefer. After those I went Back to the 1/25 kits again! If I had had todays skills, maybe I would have stayed with the snap kits!

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, Jim B said:

  I think these snap kits were designed for young modelers to get them interested in the hobby.

I think so too they were my first real model truck back in 1978 I was 10 years old I would build them and my brother Bill would put the decals on for me.  They were much different than the Aircraft I built putting the decals on. At one time I had every one of them. 

[Jürgen M.]

Nice bulldog Mack with a can on back! Love that combo! 😉

[Jim B]

Thanks, Jürgen. Yes, it's a classic combination.