Turbo590 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) 1-15-08 Guy's....Haven't posted here in awhile, Got the new 2008 project finally started. The insanity continues..... Just wanted to post a few pictures on the WIP. The project is coming along slowly..biggest hurdle to overcome was getting the Mack Cruiseliner kit, to obtain the 300 Maxidyne engine with intercooler..this updated version will compliment the build as an early 85-86 year. The interior is also being updated using the R-model dash and a few added accessories. New hinges were made to give the hood a better fit to the cab. Work on the lift axle is almost completed... Any and all comments are always welcomed..Happy building. Kurt McLucas Edited May 9, 2008 by Turbo590
Robert Myers Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I like what you have started! It is great to see imagination at work!!!!!
Casey429 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Nice work Kurt. It looks like a DM that a local concrete company ran until a few years ago. Now a friend of the family has it and turned it into a water truck. What did you do for the frame? Did you modify the DM800 rails in the mixer kit or stretch the kit rails?
mackinac359 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Here we go, another over the top project! Keep us posted! "The insanity continues....." Ha! Tim
Turbo590 Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 Casey... To answer your questions..... The project so far includes (2) of the DM600 Kits, and (1) Paystar Kit. I lengthened the frame with the DM600 kits, and then shortened it. Got all my dimensions setup correctly now. Reworked the crossmembers etc. Working on the drivetrain now..as pictured..going back to the mixer part here shortly. The REX mixer from the kit is stock along with some major modifications as you will see here soon. Color cobination will be black chassis, white mixer body, and red for the cab and hood assembly. As for the engine...It's going to pop with Alclad gold/pale gold..some accents in Alclad chrome and gloss black, along with all the decaling as I can get. Exhaust components will be Alclad stainless steel. Yes, the hood will fully open and function. Tim..insane yes..as I have a time frame on this one, as it is a commissioned build. Thank you for the nice comments.... Kurt McLucas
Old Albion Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Kurt, Great looking project. As always I'll be watching out for the updates. Good Luck with the rest of the build.
Wildrice Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Great start Kurt. CAnt wait to see what you do with this one.
wiremonkey Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 Nice work so far. There must be some "shared brain" between model builders!! It's scary to think I started this WIP 3 weeks ago:
Turbo590 Posted January 28, 2008 Author Posted January 28, 2008 wiremonkey.... I like "your" take of the DM600 Mixer build as well. How did your "REX" drum align, when gluing up?? Just curious. Here are some updated pictures I took the other evening..as a general "mock-up" Still along way to go. Thank you to all for the great comments so far.....Kurt McLucas
lowandphatg Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE i like the progs coming along good and the other one pretty darn cool
wiremonkey Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 Yeah, my mixer drum didn't fit together worth a ###### either. Seemed the locating pins were too loose, and the whole thing had a warp on one side, requiring holding the dang thing while the glue dried (where's the CA when you need it??) I was disappointed with the overall appearance of the drum with the horizontal braces anyway, so I followed your lead by scraping and sanding them off. Seams are now puttied, and need a few more coats of primer and sanding.
ABC Auto Industry Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 Hey, awesome truck! Where'd you get the mixer drum?
455 Rocket Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 Nice work so far. There must be some "shared brain" between model builders!! It's scary to think I started this WIP 3 weeks ago: Bill, this is exactly what I have planned, but with only 2 drive axles. You should make your own post. Nice looking build.
Turbo590 Posted April 12, 2008 Author Posted April 12, 2008 (edited) 4-11-08 Guy's..... I wanted to post a few pictures on the WIP, Mack triaxle mixer...Some of you have probably seen some other posts on the 300 engine/making of the decals, and just recently the Alcoa wheels...Thank you for all the great comments.... I estimate another good month or so..until the project is completely finished..so here are some "teaser" photo's. As soon as I can get a decent day to primer and paint..the frame fabrication is completed. Also I just completed the interior..just need to add the horn decal button...but it is the stock DM600 tub..with lots of modifications to accept the update Mack R-model dash assembly...customers decals are presently..along with their monthly newsletter on the clipboard...Any and all comments welcomed...Thank you for looking...here is a little recap.... Kurt Mclucas Edited April 12, 2008 by Turbo590
Old Albion Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Kurt, This is coming along well! I like the interior details. Look forward to seeing the finished truck photo's. Good Luck with the rest of the project!
Casey429 Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Lookin good , Kurt. Although this will be the first DM i've seen with polished wheels, I like it. Although when they're painted up nice, spokes don't look bad either.
broch Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 I really like this prosject a lot! Nice work on al of it, but liked the interior very much. Looks much more real when you use some details in it. Where did you get that helmet from? Have been lokking for those
Turbo590 Posted May 9, 2008 Author Posted May 9, 2008 5-8-08 Well, Guy's...... Paint and clear coat are on...Just a little mock up this evening, to install the radiator...Did some plumbing..and decal work..if all goes well..another 2 weeks and I might be able to call it FINISHED!! Just wanted to share a few photo's......Kurt McLucas
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