discussion 1/32 Mack B-61 Tandem axle Tractor

[Lee Drennen]

I’ve been working on this for a little over two years thought I’d try to finish this thing up I’m leaning more towards the 1/32 scale due to the size and Limited space I have
The truck is a JMT promotional truck and the frame is a monogram 1/32 scale R Model Mack that I’ve modified and added the tanks to. The interior is zinc chromate green and the gearshift knobs or pale green enjoy the pics

 

[Mini Me]

Lee, nice looking rig. The cab appears to be die cast, the frame plastic. Are the Don Mills details cast resin or molded plastic? Looks like it will be quite the composite model when finished. Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

2 years?? All good things come to those who wait. Thanks for sharing Lee and hopefully you will get it done soon. Looks a great model.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. The cab is plastic this is not a First Gear Diecast these were rare promotional trucks with tanker trailers that gas stations gave out when First gear was at there glory. The Don Mills components are cast Metal the frame is a 1/32 Monogram Mack R model that I Customize. Thanks for stopping by and the complement.

Steve. Thanks for stopping by and the complement. Yes two years I hope to get this one off the bench soon. Those 1/25 scale trucks I’ve built for years just take up too much space and take forever to build.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Worked on the old dog this morning. Install the interior and front clip
Added the decals cut the headlights off and remounted them accented the chrome parts on the cab/hood added that famous Mack Bulldog

 

[Lee Drennen]

Well I think I’m going to call it a day with this old dog. I have added the tow hooks and radiator guard and the front wheels as well amount of the cab to the frame I’ll be adding some resin wells and tires to the rear

 

[Guest]

Looking good Lee

 

[Lee Drennen]

The resin wheel are ready for paint and I have to add a few more parts and this dog is going for a walk

 

[Lee Drennen]

Today I added the Wheels, Battery Boxes, Stack, Air Cleaner, Air Tank and Tail Lights a few more things and I’m calling it done

 

[Mini Me]

That's looking the "DOGS" Lee. Do you have a load in mind for this more than capable machine?
Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

I don’t know yet

 

[Steve Jones]

Well you certainly breathed some life back into this old dog. It really is a cracking build Lee. Great stuff. It would be great to see it towing something

 

[Guest]

I think someone has enjoyed this build Lee. I know I have, agree with Rick about a load.

 

[Guest]

Very nice Lee :smiling3:.

 

[minitnkr]

A true classic. Well done Lee. PaulE

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks gents for the complement I have to put the mirrors on then we’re going for a walk. I’ll try to get a trailer for this dog Again thanks for the likes and the complements this was a fun build most of all I can see what I’m doing

 

[Lee Drennen]

It’s been awhile since I’ve touched this build. I finally got a winch for it but was out of the mood when it arrived but I did get it painted and put on now I have to spool the cable and put some mirrors on and I’m calling it done.

 

[minitnkr]

A beautiful workhorse. Well done.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lee
You said in your first post back in 2019 that you had already been on the build for two years. Another two years have passed and it's done :hungry: :thumb2: :smiling:
Looks really good. Lovely finish.
If you start the trailer now you could have it done by 2025!!
Jim

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Lee.........I remember this one she's a real "Tuffy"! Don't forget the air horns. :thumb2: Rick H.