hooknladderno1 Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Hi Guys, I am new to this forum. I have been wondering if anyone out there is or has released a Mack Granite resin cab in 1/24-25 scale? I know that Tim Sherman had a "friend that was working on one" a few years ago, but have never heard anything else about it... I look forward to learning and contributing here. Thanks. David Gusky
scale trucker Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 welcome dave...i think gary from gw trucks offers a granite
Turbo590 Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 welcome dave...i think gary from gw trucks offers a granite Gary, does not offer the "Granite" no one at this time has one of these to offer.... The closest you will find is the Mack CH , once done by Tim Sherman, now being offer by Eric (Porky's) Kurt
Chris guthro Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 I want to see a new Mack Titan released!! that would make an interesting and unique subject
hooknladderno1 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Posted January 14, 2012 Gary, does not offer the "Granite" no one at this time has one of these to offer.... The closest you will find is the Mack CH , once done by Tim Sherman, now being offer by Eric (Porky's) Kurt Kurt, Sadly - thanks for the bad news I like the look of the Titan as well! Come on guys, aren't there any of you who are gifted with sculpting abilities!(LOL)? I unfortunately do not posess the "sculpting gene"... Anyone else interested in a newer Mack cab? I think that if some of the resin casters knew that there was enough interest, it might help to bring one to fruition. If there IS anything that I can do to assist in this effort, please let me know . Thanks.
Hessel Hemstra Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Like many modelers I would like a granite as well. To be honest, I would like to have more 'new' trucks instead of the 'old' AMT releases. Don't get me wrong, I love the model and to build them but a KW T2000 also do. Resin or complete kit doesn't matter. Hessel
mackinac359 Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 New would be nice.. one from each manufacturer (Pete, KW, Mack, Volvo, Freightliner, etc..) would be nice. (wishful thinking ...) Tim
chuckyr Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Like many modelers I would like a granite as well. To be honest, I would like to have more 'new' trucks instead of the 'old' AMT releases. Don't get me wrong, I love the model and to build them but a KW T2000 also do. Resin or complete kit doesn't matter. Hessel I am thourouly sick of the old AMT kits too.
scale trucker Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 there is a titan resin available from aweslowe..and sorry on the granite i thought i saw a hood at garys table at a show..
chuckyr Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 there is a titan resin available from aweslowe..and sorry on the granite i thought i saw a hood at garys table at a show.. Not the Titan we want.
Turbo590 Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Here is a new Granite, and a HD Titan, I took pictures from last years Macungie show...Kurt
BigBad Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 There is still a good market for the vintage AMT, Revell, Italeri kits, I know I like the classics myself. But there definitely is one for new subjects too. Too bad Italeri is out of Volvos but they should re-engineer them (670-780) into a more detailed (engined, opening hood, steerable axle...)unit. Maybe retool the 378 long hauler into a real 389. Why? Why not? Pete's are real popular whatever the model, just make us feel like they "care". That (north american) Mack Titan and the Granite would sell really well with the truck builders. I'd like to know how well the kits do in the outside world, i.e. do the kids build these as we used to? Anyway, I hope not only Moebius steps up to this game but the other "big" ones too. Personally,I'll buy anything that is up to date even if don't build them right away. I'll be getting in line for the Prostar and the Great Dane reefer before they come out, I'll be getting in line for a Mack Titan as well with a detachable lowboy, maybe?
hooknladderno1 Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 For those of you with a good eye: What would be a good starting point for a Granite or Titan? How would you approach it? Any ideas? Oh, and one final question. How do I set up my posts to receive an e-mail notification of replies? Thanks.
Truck parts Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 I would love to see a new Mack truck or anything else.new.
Porky Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Hey Guys,,,I have sent one of the CH / CL cabs to a guy to try to build up a Granite hood to fit it for me to cast. Keep your fingers crossed,,,
hooknladderno1 Posted January 17, 2012 Author Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks! I'll be anxious to see how it turns out!
Hessel Hemstra Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Don't get me wrong. I like the reissues from AMT as well. Just would like something more modern. I agree, I would by a lot of stuff to let the market know I appreciate the fact they bring new stuff. As for a detachable.... I would like to know how these things work in the US. Here in Europe the coupling system is quite different with the US trailers. If anyone could help me with detailed information about the trailers... Thanks, Hessel
cappy625 Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 hessel i put some pictures in the 1;1 section of the ones i pull there under detachable gooseneck. as far as the us detachables there basicly hydralics and pins the hydralics run off a pto on the tractor and some trailers had what you call a pony motor mounted on them to run the hydralics.the pony motor was basicly a small motor like a 3 or 4 HP. mounted right on the goose neck. if you need some specific pictures let me know. i'll take them monday.
Chris guthro Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 Id like to see revell or mobieus make a new kit of the titan! that titan is a gorgeous truck!
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