Round2 to release Mack B-61 semi kit.

[Bennyg]

On 10/20/2025 at 11:27 AM, TECHMAN said:

Maybe they could do a cab like the AMT Freightliner Cab-over kit, that could separate behind the doors, and have one rear section to complete the day cab, the other to complete the cab as the "integrated-sleeper" version???????????

TIM

Any idea as to the engine????  The old Thermodyne hopefully......   Regardless, Will have three or four ordered as soon as they are available to be ordered.

👍👍 to Round 2

DJ

This AMT future release means a lot to me as I own a 1:1 Mack B61. Mine is a 1966 model (last year of production) with a 711 thermodyne, quadruplex gearbox, single drive. Honestly, regarding the integrated sleeper version, I would prefer the aftermarket look after that. Let AMT get the fundamental truck “right”. I’m going to have to use Auslowe aftermarket parts to make an accurate version of Australian versions I’m planning. 
 

There’s a few engine options. In my opinion, a 711 thermodyne with a quad box would be ideal. The engine is likely a 673 thermodyne which I believe were more common earlier on in the production run which is what I believe the model is likely to be based on. The set up in the provided picture looks very similar to the First Gear Mack. They’re likely scanning and using the same truck it was based on from what I can tell in the pictures. (See pictures)

The options are endless. Some B61 versions even had a DM600 like “fishbelly” shaped chassis. Hopefully they don’t give us that version as we didn’t get them in Australia, but  if you want to make that version you could simply use a DM600 chassis. 
 

Things I’d like to see AMT do with this project would be separate spider wheels from the rims. Also, have the dash multiple piece so it can be made right hand drive (although the Australian aftermarket will definitely sort that).

I’ll get 2 initially, one to build out of the box and the second will be made to my real 1:1 spec in my granddad’s Mack B61 colours/livery.  Cheers

Ben

[Rodent]

Would this trailer be suitable for the Mack? It seemed a little "old fashioned" when it came out c 1971.

[TECHMAN]

7 hours ago, Rodent said:

Would this trailer be suitable for the Mack? It seemed a little "old fashioned" when it came out c 1971.

That "deco" style trailer, when looking in a bunch of my old truck-books, shows up (basically) from mid-50's to mid-60's,  so if you're doing a "period build", that should fit the bill.

DJ

[Rodent]

47 minutes ago, TECHMAN said:

That "deco" style trailer, when looking in a bunch of my old truck-books, shows up (basically) from mid-50's to mid-60's,  so if you're doing a "period build", that should fit the bill.

DJ

That's what I was thinking. I guess some of it will depend on what version the Mack turns out to be. I have had one of those trailers in my stash for quite a while, as well as the one Revell issued in the 1980s. I am not really a truck builder.

[Luc Janssens]

Wonder if this trailer is period correct, cuz it kinda looks so.

If the Kat's at Round2 can make it happen before the holidays of '26 this would be a neat combo to put under the Christmas tree.

But do like the dump truck Scott showed here, IMHO also a great possible sibling for Round2 to look into 😉

Cheers!

Edited 13 hours ago by Luc Janssens

[TECHMAN]

8 hours ago, Luc Janssens said:

Wonder if this trailer is period correct, cuz it kinda looks so.

The exterior post 40 foot Fruehauf trailers were brought out in the mid-50s and continued thru the late 70s (IIRC).  And as memory serves, seems was late 90s that Fruehauf went under.  But in answer to your question, yep, would be "period correct".  Hope that helps

DJ

[Biggu]

Not to mention the AMT Peerless logging trailer…