Making a 1960s vintage HD Mack Truck RC Model

[@Petequinn741]

I remember my dad driving these Macks for a living . outstanding build

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks for sharing your Dad's experience and your positive comment Petequinn741! BEST Regards 😊

[@BobbyTucker]

The only thing preventing this truck from appearing fully authentic and full scale is how clean it is. the detail is so complete. This is my first time visiting this site and I thank you for showing it to all of us.

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Bobby Tucker, Thank you for your positive comments! I hope you had opportunity to also view a couple of my crane videos. Stay well and in touch, BEST, Tom

[@SPENJERE]

Beautiful B type, I've looked high and low for a similar scale Mack R type ten wheel dump truck to no avail. This base kit looks like an option, nice build.

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Spenjere, Thanks for your positive comments. Yes, as I stated in the video, that is how I evolved my approach to the build after discovering the Kingkong model. Stay well and in touch, BEST, Tom

[@GROGKNAK]

That is so cool, i have a KK CA-30 that i made into a dump truck for our rc mining equipment when i was poor, that cheap chassis has turned out to be an absolute workhorse of our mine site, stone dead reliable for years despite being dogged on and worked to death.

[@GROGKNAK]

also love the old school model making in this video, all my model makin is done in cad then printed out.

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

GROGKNAK, Thank you for your positive comments. Yes indeed, as a retired 76 year old manufacturing guy, I pretty much do everything "old school". Have a GREAT DAY! Tom

[@donivanpotter2762]

Beautiful looking truck. Great job making it.

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Donovan, Thank you for your positive comment, BEST, Tom

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks for your positive comment 🎈

[@meirdeaph]

So awesome 👍

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MysticRiverRC]

An incredibly detailed build, and an excellent walk through of your full process. The finished truck is a thing of beauty! Major high fives to you Sir.

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

MysticRiverRC Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I tend to "thrive in the weeds" regarding details of this hobby🎈 Stay well and in touch...

[@MegaTraxxas]

Really good project, hope you will share more

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks for your positive comment 🎈 I might create a post on my scratch built flatbed trailer some time later this year. BEST, Tom

[@4444design]

That's one awesome build! The cab looks pretty realistic as does the whole chassis. I especially like the dually-setup on the rear-axle with the larger tyres. You really nailed that classic look!

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

4444design Thanks for your positive comments. Yes, the tires and rims really enhance the look of the build🎈

[@caferacer2828]

Coolest thing ever!!

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks for yoursupportive comment🎈Best Regards, Tom

[@gbresaleking]

Great work! I wish I had one quarter of your talent

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thank you for your positive comments! Actually, while I do have talents, the fact is that many of them were learned by a combination of repeated failures and a zeal for perfection🎈

[@carloshnunez]

Very nice job 🔵🔵🔵🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍🔵🔵🔵

[@Roboticus_Prime_RC]

Very cool. I'll definitely use some of these techniques when I finally get around to converting my Bruder Mack. I'll have to stick with the WPL trucks for now, though.

[@robc.5745]

Nice looking rig!

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks for your positive comment robc.5745!

[@kennethgay559]

Hey Tom, That was so cool to watch! Thanks for the early Christmas gift! You do such incredible work! I ended up watching it 3 times to catch everything! Dad would have been Amazed by this! Merry Christmas!

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Ken, Thanks for your comments and Merry Christmas to you all!

[@TrueEdits-u7e]

I would love to see more of this truck!!! Mabye a full showcase??

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

BedBear, Sorry for the delayed reply. I have been concentrating lately on finishing out my inventory of crane attachments, recently completing a 2 cu yd clam shell bucket and hope to post a video of that build before year's end. BEST, Tom

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Merry Christmas back to you Three Finger Joe, and Thanks for your kind comments🎈

[@lars-uweschubert898]

👍💪great job 👏

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks for the visit, Stay well!

[@mog5858]

thanks for sharing keep up the good work.

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks for the visit

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thank you, Stay well!

[@Ak47M333]

Super 👌🏼

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks for your positive comment on my build!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool!!!!!!!!!!

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks for your kind comment🎈 BEST, Tom

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@cranemodelbuild3236 👍👍

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

😊

[@deancole4559]

Amazing 🥇👏

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks for the positive comment deancole4559! Stay well and in touch!

[@crossoverrc]

gefällt mir ,schöner Truck

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thank you!

[@bourdon845]

Cool

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks for your positive comment🎈

[@duramaxklem1491]

A little more weight over the front axle to help the steering!

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks for your observation! Yes indeed, I had not anticipated that the 20 pound trailer weight (loaded with four 3/4" thick slabs of oak model crane swamp mats resulting in an additional 5 pounds on the 5th wheel) would have such a significant impact on the model's turning ability. As my video explained, I tried to minimize the impact of the soft/grippy dually tires mounted on solid axles by lining the tires with slit lengths of 5/8" garden hose. Actually initial tests on the originally lined tires saw the sharply turned front tire wanting to fold off the wheel, so at least that outcome was avoided🎈 Best Regards, Tom

[@TrueEdits-u7e]

Amazing!!!!!

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Thanks VIDOM803!

[@nhmtrhd]

I have a Mack Construtor 3/4 cab with a trailer dump model I built in the late 60’s. The entire rig is maybe 20” long. Not sure of the scale. I think it was an AMT model. I assembled and gave it to my late father as a gift. He had it out for a while when new then it went into a box for 50yrs. I found it when I had to go thru his estate 5 yrs ago. Its all there but after many years passing the model glue has mostly given up. It was red, black and chrome plated styrene. It’s in really great shape aside from the glue giving up. I want to bring’er back and restore her. I am an RC guy now. I have many 1/10, 1/18 & 1/24 scale Was thinking about electrifying the model! Do you think I should keep it a static model? I am afraid one hot lap in a newbie’s hands might tear off all the nice pieces on the sides. 😢

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Sounds like a personal decision. If you cherish it like you seem to, I would either "keep it on a mantle" or possibly RC it, but NOT as a BASHER or CRAWLER but rather as a limited use show model. In any case, ENJOY IT as best you see fit! Best, Tom

[@offroadrcsemiguy]

Sir, your surroundings look Utah-ish. Where are you located?

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Theunfy05, While I would have preferred to have recorded the video with a better scaled background, I chose at the time, to make the recording in my central CA driveway. Tom

[@rctruckhobby9413]

Я незнаю, что здесь от Мака часть кабины - Зил 157.

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

rctruckhobby9413, I appreciate your comment, but coukd not fully understand your question regarding tge cabin. In any case, have a GREAT DAY! Tom

[@Altenburg-90]

А в якої країні робили такого тягача?

[@cranemodelbuild3236]

Hi Altenburg-90, I made this model in my home shop in Rocklin, California, USA.