Mack R model ten wheeler dump [Archive] - RC Truck and Construction

Lmackattack

10-13-2013, 12:22 AM

After the carson lift flop with my full frame trailer I decided to build a R model dump truck. It will be all business just like the old Mack's were. This is based off a early R model in the 66'-72' short cab model. It will have the old square fuel tanks and a straight stack. I started building a cab visor and battery boxes and should have the fuel tanks done tomorrow. Another mod will be adding a few heavy leafs in the rear springs to support the weight of a good load of dirt.

Built on a king hauler frame, front axel moved forward, motor and trans relocated forward over the servos, I used the Carson lift and motor placed in the frame center where the esc and RX will also live. I used a rc4wd driveshaft end to connect the lift motor and screw drive. The battery will live under the hood/cab where it can be easily accessed as the cab and hood pivot up and out of the way at the front bumper. Rc4wd budd rims for now but may switch over to spokes. Rc4wd metal driveline with carrier bearing due to length of driveshaft between trans and first axel...

Thanks for looking

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doodlebug

10-13-2013, 12:46 AM

Yup, that reminds me of my old 88 RD Mack.
Cheer's, Neil.

Finster

10-13-2013, 01:15 AM

Excellent start

Trucker_Jo

10-13-2013, 01:20 AM

This is awesome:cool:

Espeefan

10-13-2013, 04:28 AM

Did you scratch build that cab? That looks nice. I'm really interested to hear your thoughts on that Carson screw drive. I've been considering one for a dump trailer. I'm curious to know how well it performs.

MACK Daddy

10-13-2013, 10:55 AM

Keeping an eye on this build.....is that a lesu lift mechanism?

Alfy

Lmackattack

10-13-2013, 07:41 PM

I bought the mack cab 2nd hand. Not sure where it was made. Im impressed with it.The lift might be a knock off by lesu...i got it on ebay from joes ...it works nice and smooth and seams suited better suited for short box 6 or 10 wheeler end dumps. When installing You have to find the "sweet spot" in the frame to bolt it in. Bolted in To far forward it will not lift the box very high. To far rearward and I question the strain it would see trying to lift the load. I mounted mine between the axels to get good hight and good leverage. Where it's mounted it sits about 15mm above the frame rail so that it clears the axels and allows them to articulate? This is ok because the tires will extend about 5 mm above the rails. Here are some pics focust on the lift.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/lmackattack/3e69bc91b8d7ebd5de923e3a3020a14a_zps364a97f9.jpg

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doodlebug

10-13-2013, 08:28 PM

65 degree's is super!!!!! My 1:1 Mack only has 42 degrees, hence having to have, a vibrator. Don't start me on the joke's, I have a few too! lol!
Cheer's, Neil.

Stuff

10-13-2013, 08:36 PM

ill be watching this one!

Lmackattack

10-13-2013, 09:27 PM

I kinda got lucky with the amount of angle....If I moved it any further forward between the axels it would come into contact with the top of the forward tandem axel and then the box in the lowered position would have to sit another 5mm higher off the frame. If I placed it in front of the forward tandem I would not get as steep of an angle I think it was under 45 iirc...I want this thing to dump and it all slide out. My next hurdle will be an automatic tailgate lock. I want it to release as the box goes up and lock just as it lowers.. I have an idea but want to mount the bed first...

1985 kenworth

10-13-2013, 10:35 PM

nice old mack ..great to see this truck build

Trucker_Jo

10-14-2013, 05:12 PM

That's a nice angle, No need for vibrators:D

fireguard62b

10-15-2013, 02:48 AM

The cab looks like one of the ones I got from www.shapeways.com

http://www.shapeways.com/model/1064353/mack-cab.html?li=search-results&materialId=6

Try that one, thhey're pretty good and incredibly tough.

cabrover

10-15-2013, 08:17 AM

Looking great!:D I will be keeping an eye on this build!!:bounce:

Tim

Lmackattack

10-15-2013, 08:48 AM

Lmackattack

10-15-2013, 11:05 PM

Got some more Plastic work done tonight...started on the fuel tanks and added some detail to the battery boxes. The fuel tanks will get covered in some diamond plate. I just wanted a solid thick plastic to make a sturdy tank that will hold up to abuse.

Sadly my local hobby shop closed a few weeks back. I have to order some more plastic on line now and wait for supplies to ship to me by end of this week...

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Espeefan

10-16-2013, 02:06 PM

Looking good! Keep it going Mack Attack!

Mojave450rider

10-17-2013, 02:17 PM

Hurry up I want to see this bad boy done! looks good

22fatcat

12-22-2013, 08:13 PM

Hey nice truck, I am currently working on a king hauler dump I was wondering where are you going to put the battery? i ended up making my lift mechanism for the dump body almost the same as yours but I made the motor pivot so I did not need to use a universal joint.

dabears

12-22-2013, 08:35 PM

:cop: Aren't you don't with it yet??

Lmackattack

01-11-2014, 03:32 AM

Still working on it but made a lot of progress this week...

I started on the dump box this week, its u shaped aluminum wall and floor Im using styreen for the side detail,door and bulkhead. A roof gaurd will be made after i know where the exhause stack will locate.Side boards will locate on top of the walls and a small spread pan at the rear. I used spring shackles to mount the box to the rear of the frame rails.
The bed sits on its own 20mm tall aluminum rails and will give proper clearancefor the rear axels

The lift tested good nd you can see the box has plenty of angle. I will be crossing my fingers it will lift a full load of dirt? If not i may have to revisit the lift as i still dont like how all the levrage is lost due to how far back the lift unit installs. I can't move it forward as it will interfear with the forward tandem. The drive has a u joint and the Carson lift motor is solid mounted in the truck frame rails.

I fabricated a box that will hold the battery over the motor/transmission. It's held to the frame with 4 screws so I still have easy access to the motor. A few rubber bands will keep the battery held down tight to the box
This will leave the floor space for the reciver and esc. I want as much weight over the steer axel to help with steering when its hauling a load. The cab will tilt from the front up and out of the way for access to changing the battery or electronics adjustment.

I made a cab visor and started fitting a air cleaner. The battery boxes are made and just need to mount them next to the fuel tanks.

I also got my driveshaft support bearing in and was able to test the rolling chassi for the first time.

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Thanks for looking

ratsrail

01-11-2014, 03:45 AM

where did you get the r model cab and hood from ? i would so love to find one

Lmackattack

01-11-2014, 03:49 AM

Bought it from a guy selling stuff on eBay...I think it is made by the 3d printing company shapeways....there is a guy on this site that sells the same r model cab and hood and i think it's also made by shapeways? He has a superliner as well.

Grainfarmer

01-11-2014, 10:28 AM

Very nice! That dumper looks great...

regards
Frank

BRICKNICK

01-11-2014, 10:43 AM

Sick looking mack buddy. I'm really digging this build. It's nice to see a new cab/fresh face being built. Any ideas on a paint scheme yet?

Lmackattack

01-11-2014, 11:31 AM

Sick looking mack buddy. I'm really digging this build. It's nice to see a new cab/fresh face being built. Any ideas on a paint scheme yet?

Still up in the air...being that it's modeled as a late 60's early 70's R model I'm thinking basic paint nothing flashy dark green hood and cab with a Black or dark gray box... I was also thinking of doing a long time east coast tradition of green and red...kinda like this pic.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/lmackattack/aa13a321809545118e9deeb104a6f789_zps2ad6ece3.jpg

toniolillo

01-11-2014, 11:33 AM

I really like your project, I have a question: cab've made yourself?

Lmackattack

01-11-2014, 11:49 AM

I really like your project, I have a question: cab've made yourself?

I believe this cab and hood was 3d printed by shapeways.

dabears

01-11-2014, 12:25 PM

About time theres an update!!! ;) Looks good! I'm liking it!
question- I like how the box has a nice angle but im worried it may not lift loaded being so far back? that's a lot of overhanging weight. just a thought as I was looking at it.

Hit me up next time you roll thru Pheonix too on your way to Cali

Lmackattack

01-11-2014, 04:03 PM

Yea. Lifting force, It's got me worried too...this lift just won't fit in the frame right without it interfering with the tandems or inter axel driveshaft. If I place it forward of the first tandem it only raises the box half as much. So I'm already looking into a screw drive like your trailer had...

dabears

01-11-2014, 06:35 PM

ok so not knowing anything about the scissor lift style what if not sure itll work but push the lift twards the front and make longer arms off the triangle piece? would that work? like I said im not sure on how all the parts move exactly as I havnt played with one yet but depending on how it all folds up can you make the arms longer? and maybe more twards the front or past the middle a little?

wolfws6

01-12-2014, 01:31 AM

That sure is a nice looking Mack!!!

Lmackattack

01-12-2014, 01:42 AM

I took the lift out tonight and tried a few things and I still can't get it further forward. I think longer arms may help but how this thing is designed I can't move the mounting of the lift any further forward. So even with longer arms it still will be pivoting in the same spot, thus longer arms will decrease leverage.....:o I will just have to test it out soon..

So after all that I kept working on the cab and box....I mounted the battery boxes,stack and trimmed the roof for cab lights. My next issue will be a front bumper...I'm going with the look of a steel bumper I started with plastic but I think I want to put a nice pice of steel up front I case I run into something... These old Mack's were bullet proof so I'm going to keep it in true form.

I test fitted the air cleaner and mounted the dog on the hood...after I get everything fitted I will think about paint...

Im not sure I like the budd rims on this truck. I was looking at spoke rims on eBay but they were the same ones as rc4wd sell and in my opinion don't look good...has anyone made good looking spokes wheels?

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/lmackattack/7b3d0f421c8b29375af29931e419b7f6_zps763eab88.jpg

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dabears

01-12-2014, 01:47 AM

you know that lift might just work the way you have it. do you have room to add a cross member at the very front of the lift rails? tust to box it in so there is no twist? if you can do that I think it might be ok. all the euro guys use this setup and every one ive looked at is mounted in the same spot.

Lmackattack

01-12-2014, 01:59 AM

Yes, It has plenty of space for crossmembers up front...however Right now it has no twist at all. The box rails are solid 20mm tall and the floor and walls are formed from single sheet of .080 aluminum bent to form a box... I kinda over Built it and that's not helping the lift unit with the extra weight...

wolfws6

01-12-2014, 02:31 AM

For the wheels, contact IH Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!

crawler07

01-12-2014, 03:45 PM

Great looking truck! Im with ya on the green and red I think that would look most fitting. Also a little weathering and this thing would be out of this world. One suggestion and maybe your already going to do it, but it might look more like the 1:1 if you move the dump box back from the cab a bit?

MACK Daddy

01-12-2014, 04:15 PM

I love That!

Alfy

Lmackattack

01-13-2014, 11:39 PM

Here is a quick video of the dump set up i used a tamiya esc for operating the dump bed.

..https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zHxKNvnE-BI

The ground is frozen here so I went outside and loaded it up with a full load of salt....I was surprised that it lifted it as easy as it did....I might be ok with the set up...

dabears

01-13-2014, 11:58 PM

box is lifting great! maybe that setup will work fine!

Lmackattack

01-24-2014, 12:01 AM

Started painting it today..

Black frame ,Mack green cab and hood with black fenders, dark gray box,

Need to put one more coat of green on the hood and then I will mask off the fenders to get a clean edge.

Next issue will be getting rid of these white budds and put on some real work truck wheels...Spokes!

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dabears

01-24-2014, 12:13 AM

looking sweet buddy!! loving the old school look!

thebat

01-24-2014, 12:14 AM

that looks awesome dude. keep up the good work on it.

Diesel Demond

01-24-2014, 01:00 AM

SICK!!!!!

BRICKNICK

01-24-2014, 01:06 AM

Work horse for sure....nice work bud

doodlebug

01-24-2014, 02:06 AM

Brings back memories of my RD 688 Dump! Great Job!
Cheer's, Neil.

Grainfarmer

01-25-2014, 07:58 AM

Grat job! Looks good...

Stuff

01-25-2014, 09:10 PM

not sure if i just can't find it or whats up. but what is the size of the bars you used for under the dump box?

like in your picture here
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ears111

01-25-2014, 10:42 PM

trucks looking good! Are you the guy that made that body or did you just buy it off shapeways? either way its looking excellent just curious. keep up the good work.

Lmackattack

01-26-2014, 12:55 AM

Thanks guys....

The aluminum bar stock under the box are 20mm tall by 7mm?(same width of stock frame rail)

I did not make this cab. I bought it off eBay. It's a shapeways cab and hood.

Here is a pic of the progress tonight,

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/lmackattack/d540f76fea169e15b0a7dc4f15119d1b_zpsde8bbd55.jpg

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Lmackattack

01-26-2014, 01:04 AM

The other side

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/lmackattack/4a379b3f76347706624738044e80ea07_zpsa5215e4b.jpg

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Kaf343

01-26-2014, 09:05 AM

Man I love this Mack, very nice job. Love the detail.

Stuff

01-26-2014, 05:39 PM

she is looking good! just looked through the thread again and found the measurements lol.

thanks for the video of it lifting to! looks really good. Any idea what your RPM and gear ratio is for the motor/gear box?

Bo Wallen

01-28-2014, 07:45 PM

That's a cool Truck I will be keeping an eye on this build!
Thanks
Bo

plow jockey

01-28-2014, 07:57 PM

The truck looks excellent! Great job on the build. Really like the old school paint.

petermoblin

01-29-2014, 04:43 PM

Man! That is one sharp looking work horse.

Lmackattack

01-29-2014, 06:48 PM

Added a few more things today... New tread off road tires for the rears, I locked the forward tandem so now both are locked in full time... It still turns good surprisingly. Added my spare set of exclusive rc Mack mud flaps. Made the glass for the cab, installed mirrors visor and front radiator guard. New side boards for the box.

I Hauled some salt and snow with it and it does pretty good thru snow. Need to put some chains on the box for spreading salt better.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/lmackattack/7808bfaa4e56732588ab6709172a2fe0_zpsbc46c153.jpg

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Mikeo78

01-29-2014, 06:53 PM

Looks awesome! Nice job

wolfws6

01-29-2014, 07:17 PM

Looks awesome buddy!!!! Definitely looks alot better since you painted the wheels!!!

Lil Giants

01-29-2014, 10:43 PM

Superb job on the R, 10 stars! :cool:

BRICKNICK

01-30-2014, 09:23 PM

Sweet job bud, that mack looks great.

Lmackattack

02-19-2014, 09:55 PM

Been busy working but had some time to help design some 3D spoke wheels. These are a preliminary test design. Few more adjustments and they will be a boot on and go wheel. Also We were unsure of the strength with 3D plastic....so far so good. They are strong and plenty fine for normal use...time will tell how they hold up in off road use....they have dimples where the wheel lugs go and you can drill and tap for a 2mm or smaller stud/nut... Thinking we may make a plug cap to hide the nut or just use a chrome snap cap for a hub cover. It really will look the part when done. rears will be next.

I know most people like aluminum budds but this is kind cool to have old school wheel options.

Also got some new MACK emblems Installed

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/lmackattack/2b2deb0f5a9eeba476ccffb3487a6859_zps59c6a86b.jpg

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wolfws6

02-19-2014, 10:49 PM

When I think of older Mack trucks this what I think of!!!! You nailed it!!!! Wheels look authentic, great job man!

plow jockey

02-19-2014, 11:30 PM

Keeps getting better with every update. Keep those pics coming. Good job.

speedy8305

02-20-2014, 01:13 AM

Great job capturing all the fine details of the old school Mack K.U.T.G.W= keep up the good work

flatdeck

02-20-2014, 09:16 AM

Thumbs up brings back to many memories, of the 70's when I was learning to run a dump truck, and the reason I went over the road to get away from them...LOL If you are a big guy they were not fun to drive...

Wayne

hammer

02-23-2014, 11:17 PM

BEAUTIFUL this R Model looks dead on great job has to be one of the best Macks I have seen so far.

TONY

robcakes

03-08-2014, 12:50 AM

fantastic job , the wheels really make it....

helm108

03-10-2014, 01:26 AM

That looks great!!!
I remember these hauling slag out of the steel mills
in the Mon-valley. They were everywhere

fireguard62b

03-11-2014, 09:51 AM

Ok a quick question, where did you get the Mack badges and name from?

Lmackattack

03-11-2014, 09:59 AM

Let me search for the link.....

Bepo

03-11-2014, 10:00 AM

very nice!!!

Lmackattack

03-20-2014, 12:49 AM

had some nice weather today (45*) sigh....

Here is a quick vid of it running around the yard with 3 bricks in the bed. it did pretty good for the wet grass/mud my front yard has with all the melting snow.

http://youtu.be/-6eiaTbgZ3Q

http://youtu.be/y8okd5mpl6U

Grainfarmer

03-20-2014, 04:06 PM

Very nice model! The suspension seems to work well...

MoRockN

03-20-2014, 07:31 PM

Very nice looking rig and outstanding job on the wheels!

TRUCKMAKER

06-20-2014, 01:35 PM

Mikem

06-21-2014, 06:46 PM

I have a question do any of you guys think it is possible to make a single axle dump ,with a locked axle . Thanks in advance Mike

bigford

06-21-2014, 08:45 PM

grind out under the door sills and cave in the roof add all around rust
and that would be an exact replica of the r model I use to drive:jaw:

Stuff

06-22-2014, 12:00 AM

being 3D printed, did you have to sand it down to get rid of the stepping look from the printer?

Lmackattack

06-22-2014, 12:04 AM

I got to thank Lmackattach for letting me drive this at the RT&C Mid-west spring meet at Eli feild last weekend. Not only does this truck look good it is fun to drive, goes through anything, the bed speed is great, it"ll haul what ever you put in it, 2 hours disappeared off the clock just having fun with it! However you really shouldn't let a first time loader driver (RC anyway) load it, I almost ripped the cab off with the bucket :o which is when I told them to take the radio away from me :(.

Glad you had fun. I agree the old truck was pretty good out in the off road.

I have a question do any of you guys think it is possible to make a single axle dump ,with a locked axle . Thanks in advance Mike

A single axel dump truck with locked axel would be a beast. It will have more traction than a tandem would.

grind out under the door sills and cave in the roof add all around rust
and that would be an exact replica of the r model I use to drive:jaw:

Old dogs rust away before they give out.

Steve1503

07-16-2014, 06:41 PM

very nice.

Mikem

08-25-2014, 08:48 AM

Lmackattack

08-26-2014, 07:29 PM

I missed Indy so I had to get a quick Fix today to hold me over to the next meet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS5LHjB2GZU&feature=youtu.be

Lmackattack

08-26-2014, 07:40 PM

Hi Lmackattack I'm trying to figure out when you said you moved the front axle forward , did you just slip it forward on the spring or get shorter springs and remount them ? BTW I got my Mack cab and it looks good . The only other thing is how did you lock your rear axle . Thanks Mike

Hi Mike sorry I missed your question

To move the front axel simply move it ahead of the rivet and lock it down. I use the stock springs with just a single leaf. I remove the 2 helper springs so I get more articulation. you may have to do some adjusting after the cab is mounted where you want it.

to lock in the axel in you need to remove the axel(s) from the truck then take the diff out. take the diff halves apart and inside you will see a triangle that holds the 3 sun gears rotate on. take one of the 3 sun gears off the triangle and place it between the other 2 sun gears. now bolt the halves together and it will be fully locked.

Personally I like both axels lock in but I do mostly extreme off roading with my trucks.

Mikem

08-26-2014, 11:26 PM

Hi again Lmackattack thank for the info . I forgot 1question ,I got my 3d cad how did you get yours smooth ? Thanks Mike

Lmackattack

08-27-2014, 12:03 AM

Buy the high build primer at the auto parts store. 3 or 4 coats and let dry A few days between coats. The paint really soaks in to this 3d plastic.

Mikem

08-27-2014, 09:56 PM

Thanks I will go out tomorrow and get some . Mike

Mikem

08-31-2014, 05:16 PM

Hi Lmackattack how did you do the motor gearbox / servo , for me one is in the way of the other . Do you have more pics ? Suggestions ? Thanks Mike

bigford

08-31-2014, 05:55 PM

Hi Lmackattack how did you do the motor gearbox / servo , for me one is in the way of the other . Do you have more pics ? Suggestions ? Thanks Mike

you might possibly want to start your own build thread

Lmackattack

09-01-2014, 02:15 AM

Hi Lmackattack how did you do the motor gearbox / servo , for me one is in the way of the other . Do you have more pics ? Suggestions ? Thanks Mike

I will get some pics of the under side. I used low pro servos and then moved the motor/gear box forward so that the motor sits over the servos.

I shortened the shift control rod its only about 1/2" or a total of 1" long with the plastic rod ends.

The steering servo was flipped around and I ran the control rod between the frame rail and the spring.

Its all a tight fit but works pretty good.

tracksntreadslou

09-01-2014, 04:21 PM

My favorite mack cab style..Tough trucks and still see these around on a daily basis...You done an awsome job with this one ..On my bucket list too ..good work buddy

diddys trucking

11-01-2015, 08:08 AM

Please can you tell me where did you get the Mack badges from ?

Lmackattack

11-01-2015, 05:20 PM

Please can you tell me where did you get the Mack badges from ?

They are sold as 1/24 etched metal badges but they are way to large for 1/24 the fit the 1/16 much better.

http://www.auslowe.com.au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&manufacturer_id=2&Itemid=27

Kausekaos

11-01-2015, 08:09 PM

Exclusive RC has them as well

Lmackattack

01-18-2018, 02:32 AM

I installed some of RCP beams in the Mack tonight. It was said on his youtube vid that installing them may limit the side to side articulation slightly. However this truck saw lots of abuse in the dirt over the years and has sloppy pivot points in the suspension. The new beams went in and the slop allowed them to move around quite well. I did run a quick file thru the bottom 2 holes to "oval" them just a little so that each corner of the tandem can move more independently. Both axles have the stock plastic travel stops cut off them and the suspension moves plenty. These will also keep traction even across the tandems being that its now a true center point suspension . I removed the shocks as well to get just a little more travel. doing so I needed to install a RC4WD driveshaft as the tamiya dog bone will not allow for the extra travel it has now

https://s10.postimg.org/ezyqs8fbp/20180117_225614.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ezyqs8fbp/)

RCP57

01-18-2018, 06:26 AM

Looks good!

Giuseppe

01-18-2018, 12:54 PM