bitner Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 This is the latest in progress. I used the Mack LMSWL offset cab from AITM models, along with some of their wheels and some I cast. The bunks and cab guard are scratch built from evergreen along with the framing for the top of the truck frame. I used two GMC fuel tanks for the water tank, although I may replace this with a new one made from scratch. The basic frame and suspension are from an ERTL Rubber Duck truck, I lengthened the frame about an inch and a half. The truck is going to represent one of the Pacific Lumber Company's fleet of Mack's they used to have in the 50's and 60's hauling out of Yaeger Creek California on their own private haul road. The frame and trailer are going to be dark green. I'm going to start scratch building the trailer as soon as the truck is completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Rogers Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 dude i love it i just wondering who made the kit again i have never built a truck model yet but looking at getting into it soon i am a huge fan of big rigs so i don't know most of the kit companies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Impressive start as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 This is going to look like a beast! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Bill, This is looking great! The older trucks always appeal to me more than the modern ones and this beast is no exception. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f/liner Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 new here some very nice work nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul B Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Very Cool project. Where is Yaeger Creek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitner Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Very Cool project. Where is Yaeger Creek? Hi Paul: It's off of HWY 36 outside of Carlotta, California. it's inland from Fortuna about 10 miles or so. Pacific Lumber Company used to have a reload out there for truck to rail transfer up until the late 70's. I think everything is now gone out there today. Cheers: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul B Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hi Paul: It's off of HWY 36 outside of Carlotta, California. it's inland from Fortuna about 10 miles or so. Pacific Lumber Company used to have a reload out there for truck to rail transfer up until the late 70's. I think everything is now gone out there today. Cheers: Bill Thanks Bill. Its been Seven years since I been up there and that was just passing through on 101. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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