Mack LRVSW

[Papy]

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I started this project long ago to match my 88-B shovel.

The LRVSW is a direct ancestor to the famous M series off-highway trucks (see IHBUILDER M75-SX)



Comparing a Tamiya standard axle to the modified one I will use gives you an idea of the size of this baby (they are supposed to be same scale !)



The LRVSW was basically designed to be a dumptruck, but some of them have been used as logging trucks. Eventually, a couple were later transformed to be used as prime movers for heavy haulage work....

The model will be around 10kg empty (22 lbs) and will have a GVW of 21 kg (46 lbs).
I will have to fill the tires with some serious foam, as the original material is intended for lighter models and is a bit too soft.

Not sure I will keep the Tamiya gear box, but in that case, I will certainly add a 3 or 4:1 reduction gear.