Here are some pics of my current truck project. This is the first of a number in a trip down memory lane for me. I remember seeing the original ERTL DM800 kit reviewed ( when NEW ! ) in the Aug 1976 edition of Scale Models ( Brit publication ) for the great sum of UK5 pounds & 25p. ( I still have the original mag ! ). As I was lucky to get about 25p a week for chores it was way out of my price range. So when Model King re-issued the Mack a couple of years ago ( Thanks Dave ! ), I bought one and now 35 years later am "living the dream". The plan is to have it finished for our local contest held in August ( a fitting date ). As usual however, the detail bug has hit ....
One of the best features of the Mack is the rear suspension and drive. That's why I chose the logger, as it all remains on display. The trunnion caps were cut off, drilled and the pivot has been replace by aluminum tubing, that allows the bogie to travel, whilst remaining tight ( aligned ). I found it important to complete this first, to allow the set up of front of the frame. You can see the resulting travel in the third pic. , that allows the wheels to all stay on the ground
The wheels have an odd method of retention using the hubs. They need to be cemented on, and as I needed the tyres attached to align the front of the frame ( and can't get back in to paint the inner rims later ), that's why I painted the whole assembly early on. All the frame will be a weathered red. Not sure about cab colour yet. I want it to look vintage - any suggestions ?...
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