Chuck Most Posted February 12, 2012 Posted February 12, 2012 I was digging around in my spares pile yesterday, and coughed up a few interesting parts. Suddenly, an idea was hatched... I found... some wheel/tire/hub assemblies from a Monogram '26 Mack AC, and some chrome scripts and Bulldog ornaments from an old AMT R-600. I also managed to flush out a Pitman arm and 5th wheel from a Revell Peterbilt 359, a steam whistle (radiator ornament) from an AMT Orange Blossom, a pair of MRC wheel adaptors (perfect fit into the front wheel mounting bosses!), and some quarter elliptic rear springs and brackets from an AMT Peterbilt 359 (I think...). I'm leaning toward using a modified AMT Lil Mixer chassis, and maybe a '40 Willys cab. I suppose we'll see- this is another project I will just 'wing', the model will more or less design itself as it progresses. I am shooting for a sort of cartoony, Ed Roth/Tom Daniel end result, but still keep it somewhat realistic as a vehicle that could be theoretically driven.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 12, 2012 Posted February 12, 2012 Okay, Mr. Most, I've got the Pop Corn ready. Bring it on, buddy. Those wheels already have me and EYEGORE salivatin'!
Chuck Most Posted February 12, 2012 Author Posted February 12, 2012 Progress report for today- might actually have a bit more done by this evening-
Dr. Cranky Posted February 12, 2012 Posted February 12, 2012 Let the fun begin. I'm here watching over your shoulder, Chuck. Keep it going.
Chuck Most Posted February 13, 2012 Author Posted February 13, 2012 Other than radius rods of some sort, front and rear suspensions are done-
Bartster Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 OMG Chuck! Is that you in your pic? That looks amazingly like me.........20 years ago Still glued to the build.
hotrod59f100 Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) Wow chuck I thought about that thee other day. I always wondered why not build something like a hot rod or a rat with one.i still need to get my hands on one of those. I got a sweet spot for the old macks . Great progress so far. Btw what's the story on that other Mack and rat in the background. Edited February 13, 2012 by hotrod59f100
Dr. Cranky Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 The progress continues, Chuck, great for us. It's looking good . . . let there be more, please.
Chuck Most Posted February 13, 2012 Author Posted February 13, 2012 Btw what's the story on that other Mack and rat in the background. That's where the '26 Mack wheel/tire assemblies came from.
mannyclub Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Interesting so far Chuck! Will be checking this out. Manny
Chuck Most Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 Somebody on another board saw this build thread, and they threw together this sketch... http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/044/7/2/revolution_rod_by_spex84-d4pm2nr.jpg But I'm gonna let HIM build THAT one.
hotrod59f100 Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks for the extra pics. That looks sweet.
Chuck Most Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 Today's efforts- might hook up a couple turbos feeding into the dual Potvin superchargers just to keep the 'Insane Meter' pegged in the red, but might just make up some elbows and run straight pipes.
Chuck Most Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 One more for today... dug up some Winston Cup 'truck arms' to use as front axle radius arms-
vwrabbit Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Love this thing! Serious outside of the box thinking! Love the crank mount super chargers. Tim
uncle potts Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Fastenating, a truly unique and interesting project. I am intriged as to how this one ends.
Bartster Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 What the..........That's some outta sight imagineering.
JasonFL Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 I agree with everyone else, this is a reall cool build. I love the look and the wheels are a nice touch.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Chuck, I've been watching this one go up over at your Fotki archives, waiting for every update with few nails left on my fingertips. This thing is just another signature Chuck Most build. Love that engine, and I can wait to see how you are going to detail that cab.
rustybill1960 Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 whoa chuck I was wondering what you where gonna do for your next trick Now I know! I love the way You work plastic Man!! Thank You for sharing Later Russ
Chuck Most Posted February 16, 2012 Author Posted February 16, 2012 Latest installment- I hooked up a '60 Chevy radiator, fitted out the interior, and made up a fuel tank with brass tubing, styrene, and solder. Inching ever closer...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Beautiful. I'd like to see a couple of closer pics of that tank and the engine. I will check your Fotki for them.
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