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Post by Robert Myers on Oct 29, 2013 12:57:13 GMT -8
This is a slump buster. I decided to build the 1926 Mack as a tractor. Richard Mark helped me with some good advise and sold me some triple resin wheels/tires so I got started. I am less than two weeks into the build and taking my time. This one has been fun! The chassis has been cut down and built. It is not fully painted yet. I still have to paint the oil pan, paint a few more details and give it a black wash. This truck will look like an American Truck Historical Society rebuild that you might see at a show. I'm twisted, I like clean trucks.    I know that 3 images of a frame are a bit much, but I also just built a new "photo studio." I want to see how different background colors, lighting distances and angles work. |
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Oct 29, 2013 17:00:04 GMT -8
Robert,
Great progress so far, will keep an eye out for your progress.
Ap40
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Post by jimb on Oct 29, 2013 17:20:30 GMT -8
Nice progress. Which kit did you start with?
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Post by Robert Myers on Oct 29, 2013 17:23:57 GMT -8
Thank you for the comments!! It is the Monogram Log Hauler. I thought it was an appropriate kit to start with, on this site.  |
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Post by gatorincebu on Nov 1, 2013 8:33:26 GMT -8
Robert,
The chassis is looking real nice. I am looking forward to watching this one progress.
Be Well
Gator
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 12:43:21 GMT -8
I have to say a very nice build so far very clean thats going to be a fantastic mack ac tractor.
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Post by Robert Myers on Nov 1, 2013 20:10:57 GMT -8
Thanks for the comments! I have made some progress in the last couple of days. The hood is a problem, it doesn't want to line up well. I am trying to shim under the cab. That is working but it is slow progress.   The frame and the cab are the same color. I left the frame flat and gloss coated the cab. The resin wheels/tires are in the paint booth. Updated resin headlights next. |
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Post by gatorincebu on Nov 2, 2013 3:36:27 GMT -8
Robert,
That is looking really nice so far!
Be Well
Gator
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Post by jimb on Nov 2, 2013 5:47:43 GMT -8
Pretty cool!
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Nov 2, 2013 11:42:32 GMT -8
with that many shims under the cab, it is really tilting forward. with the thickness of the paint & the vintage of the kit, try removing the cab & rad all together & recheck the fit of all parts to the chassis. every one i have done have needed a little finess to get the cab & hood to sit just right.
The colors look good, will be neat with a trailer.
Ap40
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Post by Robert Myers on Nov 2, 2013 16:27:23 GMT -8
Yeah....the cab just doesn't sit right. It came off. Luckily I just use a coupe drops of glue to tack things together. I have identified the culprit. I didn't trim two locator tabs off of the frame. Since I cut the frame under the cab, they moved. I have had to make new locating points. I was trying to set the cab too high. no problem, still fun
The second problem was I followed the instructions and assembled the cab floor and cab after the floor was glued on the frame. Glue the floor in first, before you attach it to the frame.
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Post by Robert Myers on Nov 17, 2013 11:53:29 GMT -8
Well, after a few days break, I'm back at it. The cab is back on and the hood fits. I had to make new cab/frame mounts. The resin triple back wheel/tires are on, they are awesome! I've got a little silver paint on the sprocket teeth to show wear, the cab floor is scuffed up a bit, the edge of the tool box on the drivers side has been worn to show where the driver puts his foot getting in, the passenger door is finished, the brass fire extinguisher is mounted with body color straps,the frame around the engine has been weathered from the mechanic getting up close and personal with the engine, and one front tow hook was sacrificed to the carpet monster. After studying the early patent drawings for a 5th wheel, I have got it built. I cut a plate out of sheet plastic and glued the bottom of a prescription bottle on it(cut to height, the circumference is a perfect). The bottom of the bottle has a dimple in the center in a perfect place to drill the hole and leave a slanted lip around it. The bottom of the bottle has writing on it, so I covered it with white glue. I am hoping that will leave a surface I can paint with "grease" that will look a bit rough. It still needs some detail pieces but that will have to wait for the glue to dry.   More later, I just unpacked a Mack R600 dump truck that I bought built. It is a nice model that is going to need a lot of TLC. I want to get it sorted out and rebuild plans started. |
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Nov 17, 2013 18:26:34 GMT -8
nice progress! neat to see the passenger side door in the "up" position. As with all of the pre-1929 AC's fitted with the "C" cab, the doors of sorts, dropped down into the floor when opened. This design lead to many of the doors being stuck or rusted in the hold area. By 1930, the doors had become actual doors with hinges. although they are a suicide style where the hinge point is on the rear vertical edge.
This same suicide type door was used in all of the post 1930 "C" cabs, weather it be a AC, AP, AK, FJ, FH, FK or FC.
Ap40
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Post by gatorincebu on Nov 17, 2013 18:37:30 GMT -8
Robert,
Your old dog is looking good!
Be Well
Gator
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Post by Robert Myers on Nov 18, 2013 17:56:51 GMT -8
Thanks for the comments! I thought the drop down doors were unique. Until I did the research, I always figured they just didn't have doors.
I am starting to put a little detail on the 5th wheel. The Elmers glue filler on the top of the 5th wheel is working. It is just a little slow to dry since it is thick, another 24 hours. I paint outside, so I need to get it painted before it gets too cold.
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