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Post by ap40rocktruck on Sept 24, 2013 11:26:15 GMT -8
Back in 1999 I scratch built 2 Mack FK chain drive tractors. One in Gerosa Heavy haulage colors & trim & the other in Wellington Services, the last FK to go into civilian service. It is known as the "white Wellington" as it came thru with a white cab & During the war, time was more important than color. After that every Wellington truck came thru with a white cab. The Gerosa FK, 1939, 180 Cummins, 12x24 front tires & 14x25 rears. The model sits on a brass frame & over 200 scratch built parts, including double layers of 1/64" thick mahogany for the window frame. Also, this is fitted with the original vertical capstan winch behind the cab.    In all over 400 hours went into the layout & build of each FK. Next i will post images of the Wellington unit. Ap40 |
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Post by jimb on Sept 24, 2013 11:30:09 GMT -8
That's very, very nice.
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Sept 24, 2013 11:33:50 GMT -8
Next, here is the White Wellington unit # 6. These were originally fitted with 180 Cummins, but after about 10 years in service, they were upgraded to 220 Cummins. This unit also had the vertical winch replaced by a heavier horizontal winch. The same 12x24 front & 14x25 rear tires were used, another scratch built brass frame, and an additional 200 scratch built bits & pieces to complete this model. This FK, like the Gerosa unit, were built from old factory drawings & reference photos taken of the actual units. Some vintage photos were supplied by a life long friend.    There are 2 other surviving & restored Wellington Mack FK's, both are all read with yellow pin striping & lettering. Units 3 & 8 which are both in a private collection on the east coast. Ap40 |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2013 11:34:08 GMT -8
Rick awesome model my next project paint mine the hallamore colors.
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Sept 24, 2013 11:37:56 GMT -8
Rick awesome model my next project paint mine the hallamore colors. A fictitious model then!! Ap40 |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2013 11:43:24 GMT -8
wow the the wellington one is very awesome i have to finally complete one from scratch for my collection just waiting on info for the front and rear spring suspensions
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Sept 24, 2013 11:46:00 GMT -8
When i built mine, I measured & photographed the actual Wellington # 8. 600 photos & 22 pages of notes & measurements.
Ap40
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2013 14:42:44 GMT -8
I have searched Michigan for one to measure and take photos and note no such luck well i do have some prints from mack in a file its something to go on i guess.
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Post by gatorincebu on Sept 26, 2013 3:18:40 GMT -8
Two very nice builds, I love the craftsmanship in both models.
Be Well
Gator
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