Here is something that I have been wanting to build for quite some time now. Its Monogram's Old Mack AC. The kit is over 30 years old, but it is remarkably detailed for it's age. In my opinion, this kit compares to, or is better than, a lot of todays kits. Monogram made 4 versions of this truck: a log hauler, a tanker, a dump truck ,abd the stake bed you see here.



http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/9844371_1_b.jpg

Here are a couple of shots of the engine. I want to wire it, but I can find no references online.:mad:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/98443mackmotor.JPG

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/98443mackmotor2.JPG

Here's a couple of the rear chain drive.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/98443mackframe.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/98443mackframe2.JPG

And one shot of the cab (not finshed).http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/98443mackcab.JPG

Its kinda different. Hope you all like it.

WOW.... that's a very unique subject. You have done a fantastic job on the chassis. Your dry-brushing technique has really brought out the detials.

Really looking forward to more progress.

Good luck on this. I always wanted to make an oldie truck like this. Lookin great so far. Keep up the awsome work.

Frank X.

WOW.... that's a very unique subject. You have done a fantastic job on the chassis. Your dry-brushing technique has really brought out the detials.

Really looking forward to more progress.
I have to agree. The chassis looks great.
Mark

Nice work on the chassis!! Topjob! :bigthumb:

great chassis weathering. I especially like that exhaust!
1:24 scale? that's gotta be pretty big!

Looks great so far will be interested to see more!

Very cool subject.

The weathering/drybrushing is fantastic!
The chain and sprokets look especially convincing.
Will be following this for sure!

very nice work. can't wait to see more

It's coming along great!!:)

i'll see if i have any ref. pics, i have loads of truck books.
i love building trucks, you can put so much detail in them

Wow.. nice model...

Your drybrushing technique is brilliant! Very, very good job and very realistic.

I look forward to more progress...

Here's something you don't see every day. It's looking pretty nice so far. The chain is pretty convincing.

Looks absolutely amazing!
I have no idea how you get a finish like that, just serahced everywhere for "dry brushing" bt there doesn't seem to be any how to's on this site - any tips as to how this is achieved?

Looks absolutely amazing!
I have no idea how you get a finish like that, just serahced everywhere for "dry brushing" bt there doesn't seem to be any how to's on this site - any tips as to how this is achieved?

Dry brushing is used mostly for figures, such as skin etc even more so with games workshop.. The basic idea is to get a tip brush, or flat brush and load with paint, and then "wipe" the brush with a paper towel. This removes the excess paint, but the brush still has paint in it. You then brush this over the part, and the raised edges catch the paint, and highlight with the colour in the brush. It works best with lots of raised edges.. And works great with a darker colour in the recess, and a lighter colour on the raised edges, as can be seen - to great effect in this model.

It's a great techinque, and I've been doing it on my new SLK build.

Oh - Great build, don't see many of these on here.

You are a star as usual Mick!
Was expecting to be told to search some more!

Effect really is outstanding although I assume some level of skill is required to get results as good as those above!

It is actually pretty easy. The trick is to wipe almost all of the paint off the brush. When I dry brush there is almost no paint what so ever on the brush. Thanks for all the kind words guy's.

Ok Here is a small update. All the wood ( bed floor,stakes, cabfloor, windshield frame, steering wheel) is done. I used oil paint to create the wood grain effect, when dried ( about 10 days) I brushed a coat of Tamiya clear with a few drops of Tamiya clear yellow added. I wanted the old fashioned shellaced look.




the bed floor

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/98443bedflor.JPG


one of the stake sides
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/98443stake.JPG

Opinions ????

That is some really impressive drybrushing you've done! Let's see it done soon, I think this is one of the coolest builds in a long time. Such an odd entity these days.

Niclas

The drybrushing is amazing! That wood is amazing! This thing is going to be FRICKEN AMAZING! Keep it up bro!!!! :thumbsup:

very realistic! keep it up!

Top notch build so far. Excellent dry brushing on the chassis.