Mikes Mack
 

After seeing Lmackattack Mack's on this site I thought it would be a great second truck to build . So I acquired a king hauler plus bits and the Shapeways cab . I want /would like a single axle dump truck . I'm going to or say already locked the rear axle , now I'm figuring out the front end . I also want to thank Lmackattack for the help he has given me , you see my questions on his thread , and Bigford to start my own thread . So bear with me as I stumble through this project . Now for a picture of want I want . Take care Mike

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And the pic didn't come through ,now want !?

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Another attempt

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If I touch the question mark it shows the pic how about with you guys ? Mike

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Mike , PLEASE try a photo hosting site like photobucket

A U model :cool: on my to build list 1 of these years :rolleyes: I use to drive 1 with a 25 ton Rogers detachable gooseneck .

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yea but too small for me old eyes

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The attached picture works. I agree, try photobucket :D Should be a very cool build though. Something different.

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way to go. look forward to watching a new mack build

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How about this

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How does one get a photo from photo bucket to this site without winging the ipad through the window ? Mike time lost to truck work to much time on the confuzer!

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Would it werk the same as on iPhone :confused: if so , tap photo , tap i with circle around it at bottom left of menu bar that appears then 4 codes will come up , tap on IMG code . Come back to post hold finger in text area till paste comes up tap paste .

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Not a bad looking Mack.

http://www.rctruckandconstruction.co...1409621303.jpg

This build should be fun (& challenging) for you. :)

- RCT

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Another attempt http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...psz4vi2nbu.jpg

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The last photo is thanks to IHBuilder . This is my truck so far it is a loose set up with a cardboard dump box . Today I'm of to get lo pro servos I hope then mount the rear axle . Mike

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Mike in the [---] you want [img] in front [/img] at the end

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Looking good mike.


One thing I had to do was to cut the stock cab floor so the back of the Mack cab can rest on the frame . I glued the hood and cab together and hinged it at the front. This way the cab/hood tilts out of the way when changing a battery.


With that short bed you will have to really think where the lift motor and esc will be located.

My 6wheeler has the electronics really crammed in there.

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if he builds mack fuel tanks he could hide the esc in there

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First get yourself the photobucket app for your IPad. Going to the website won't work. The app is free and once you got that you will be amazed at how quick and easy it is to upload and post on the forum:). I hated photobucket before but now, I love it! Almost too much though, had to buy some more bandwidth:eek::mad:


A big thanks to Truckmaker. He's the one who showed me how to do it. Thanks Kent


Mario

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I had a few minutes tonite and mounted the rear springs and started to make axle mounts . Will attempt to post a pic when assembled . Mike

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Company is gone can get back at my truck . Finally got my rear axle mounted . Tonite I installed the 2new low profile servos that's was interesting fun . Loosely mounted the engine and tranny and ran it that was a good feeling . Then I wasted a couple hours trying to post a couple photos that didn't work so I stared working on positioning the cab . Mike

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Hey Mike, try this link for photo help! http://rctruckandconstruction.com/sh...posting+photos
Cheers, Neil.

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Hi Neil that works with a PC I have an mini ipad .thanks Mike

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Hmmm? Guess I'll have to learn that too.......
Cheers, Neil.

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Hi all with thanks to Mario I hope I can post a photo . This is of myrear axle mount http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps97052ab0.jpg

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Mike where did you get the U bolt from???


Wayne

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My front end with low pro servos http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...psb47d0e97.jpg

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With motor moved forward and see through box http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps23ec53ea.jpg

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Hi Wayne I made the unbolt from brass welding rod threaded 4-40 and bent to shape . I made 7 to get 4 . welding rod has hard spots in it and sometimes break when you bend it . I hope that helps . Mike

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The truck so far in my shop . The box since been scraped and a new one built ,didn't like the fit . Mike http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6ac82145.jpg

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Love your shop Mike, so organized.

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I agree! Nice shop and the Mack is looking good! If you put the same attention into the truck as you do your trains, she'll be a beauty!

Nice to see some pics and glad to help. Now I just have to show you how to post multiple pics in one post.:):rolleyes:

Mario

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Looks like the start of a neat build!

Did you make those figures out of clay or something!? The detail is incredible!

-Alex

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Hi Alex my wife makes them out of Sculpy . I'm trying to get her to make more . Mike

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Well she did a fantastic job!!! Let me know if she makes any in seated position....I need some drivers for my trucks!! LOL

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Hi Alex when we have day lite again I will post couple of seated locomotive engineers . Mike

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Yes!, please do! That would be great!

Thanks,
-Alex

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Hi All today we moved the Mack from the upstairs shop to the main shop so the shop crew could do some small fiddlly stuff . Mike .
http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2ef64449.jpg

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the guy scratching his head looks just like my boss when he's broken something.
very cool, and a very nice truck.
cheers andy

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looks like the boss is not to happy with the crew loafing around

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Those figurines are amazing! not to demise from a truck as a main subject, I like it to.