1/25 AMT Mack Cruise-liner Design G

GeorgeA · May 20

I recently built this model. I apologize for my limited skills in bringing out the model's full potential. It's been a while since I built a truck. Honestly, it wasn't easy to build; the manufacturer's instructions are sometimes a bit vague.
I didn't want the Ryder color scheme for the body, and while researching the real truck, I found a couple of photographic references with alternative decals, which suggested two colors for the cab: blue and white. For this, I used Tamiya TS 26 (Pure White) and TS 23 (Light Blue).
For the chassis, I noticed in the photographic references that Mack used a greenish blue, like aquamarine, and that the rear suspension was also white. I thought it was unusual, so I painted the chassis with Tamiya TS 41 (Coral Blue), and the front and rear suspensions in the same white I used for the body. For the heart of the Mack, I used Tamiya X 12 (Gold Leaf), taking great care with the details. The factory kit comes with enough components for a good build. However, I wanted to add the side oil filler tube and the power steering reservoir, which I placed on the upper rear side of the engine. One of the construction errors was the placement of the radiator; at the end of the build, it rubs against the base of the cab, perhaps due to incorrect placement of part 45 (front engine mount crossmember) or part 58 (crossmember 1). The other flaw in the build was the treatment of the fuel and air tanks. I wanted them to be as shiny as possible, so I decided against painting them and instead used aluminum foil. Now I regret that choice.
I leave this simple amateur project for your consideration.