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Mack DM600 Tractor 1:25 Scale MPC Model Kit #819 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

Mack Trucks, Inc., is an American truck–manufacturing company and a former manufacturer of buses and trolley buses. Founded in 1900 as the Mack Brothers Company, it manufactured its first truck in 1907 and adopted its present name in 1922. Mack Trucks is a subsidiary of AB Volvo which purchased Mack along with Renault Trucks in 2000. Mack started to produce the R, RW, and U models in 1966 for highway use, and the RD, DM, and all-wheel drive RM and DMM Models for construction use. The lightweight RL model followed in 1967, the RW Superliner with a large, rectangular hood and grill in 1977, and the setback front axle RB in the 1990s. All these models featured the same cab; the U, DM, and DMM had the cab offset to the left. In the 1990s, the R, RW, and U Models were discontinued and the RB was introduced, mostly for severe-duty applications. The hood was modified slightly for the model RB. 2004 was the last year for the RD, and 2006 for the RB and DM. The DM was the last model to use this cab style, and was the last model of this family to be produced.

For the modeler: This review covers the Re-release (Re-Pop) of the Mack DM600 Tractor by Round2 under the MPC brand. This is a Skill Level 3 kit and is in 1/25 scale. The kit contains over 275 parts molded in White, Black, Chrome, Clear and Clear Red. There are Vinyl tires and tubing. The kit itself has seen multiple releases since the original 1960’s initial release. In fact this is the base kit used for the famous “Rubber Duck” kit although it is the wrong cab entirely as the real cab was an R series cab. (No Rubber Duck parts exist in this release). The DM series was a Construction use tractor and not an Over-the-road rig. Round2 included decals for Roadway Transportation but that company used U and R series trucks not DM, so the decals are incorrect. The overall construction is straight forward and the build goes together well. Take your time and test fit parts and part locations. The build starts with the chassis and works up the rig from the bottom. The motor is nicely detailed but has many Chrome parts that need to be stripped and painted instead. Interior assembly is simple and as a day-cab only has just seats and a dash with the shifters. The cab is a one piece unit with a separate hood which helps in painting and all the Chrome parts go on after cab assembly which helps them to stay in place. You do get some options and this will build up to a nice construction truck. I removed much of the Chrome to replicate a more correct cheaper level rig as a Fleet vehicle would be lower end without all of the “Bling”. Overall Dimensions: Length: 10-1/4”, Width: 4”, Height: 5”.

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Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; abrasive choices; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; test fitting; using white glue for the window glass; suspension construction; fifth wheel detailing; shock and torsion bar placement; detailing the tires for realism; chassis construction and detailing; engine construction and detailing; fuel tank notes; interior detailing; optional finishing ideas are explained; duallie installation; making a set of period correct decals; detailing the turn signals and roof lights; adding blackwash detailing to the grill; detailing the dashboard with homemade decals; installing the driveshaft; using aftermarket tires; removing unwanted chrome plating; mounting the fuel tanks; U-joint orientation; optional kit parts; detailing the interior; attaching delicate parts; sequence notes for installing the frame horns and hood pins; combining instruction steps into sub-assemblies for better finishing; trunnions mods for fit; leftover parts; using floor wax to make crystal clear window glass; decal preparation and application; using decal setting solutions for that “painted on” look; are all fully examined in this 23 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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Bigfoot Ford F-150 Monster Truck 1:32 Scale AMT Model Kit #805 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

Bigfoot, introduced in 1979, is regarded as the original monster truck.  Other trucks with the name “Bigfoot” have been introduced in the years since, and it remains a well-known monster truck moniker in the United States. Bigfoot 4×4, Inc. is owned and operated by its creator, Bob Chandler.

AMT’s Ford “BIGFOOT” Monster Truck is all about fun in model building. This easy to assemble kit is molded in three colors so no painting is required. The snap-together parts let young or inexperienced hobbyists build a great looking model in a short time. The kit includes a full-color DECAL sheet to add the finishing touch!

For the Modeler: This review covers the Round2 release of the 1/32 scale Bigfoot Monster Truck from AMT. The kit is number AMT-805L in the current catalog. This is a Re-release (Re-Pop) of the popular Bigfoot Monster Truck in new 30 Years decals. This kit is also available in multiple versions with other designs. This is a “SNAP-IT” kit made as Skill Level 1 for the Beginning Builder. It is molded in three colors and will need no paint or glue to assemble. There are 25 parts molded in Blue, White and Black. It includes Vinyl tires and Metal axles. No engine or interior is supplied. The chassis is a flat base with the frame work as an attachment. The body is solid with only the bumpers and light bar separate. The tires are hollow and can be mounted in the proper direction. Oddly, it does have waterslide decals but is a beginner’s kit. This would be considered a CURBSIDE kit. Overall the dimensions are: Length: 7”, Width: 4-3/4”, Height: 4”.

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; test fitting; chassis construction and detailing; mounting the body to the chassis; applying the commemorative waterslide graphics; tire/wheel assembly; directional tire considerations; building and installing the frame; adding the light bar and roll pan; adding the “black out” windows; proper assembly sequence for fit; chassis/frame alignment; are all fully examined in this 11 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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Patriot Missile M901& Carrier 1:48 Scale ARII Model Kit #A681 Review

Review and Photos by James Yeager

The patriot missile is an acronym for the Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target. It was designed in the United States and came into service around 1981 to the present. There were over 1100 launchers deployed in the Unites States and over 170 launchers were exported to other countries such as;  Germany, Egypt, Greece, and Israel however there are other countries as well that have the patriot missile system. The patriot missile system replaces the Nike Hercules and the MIM-23 Hawk. The patriot missile system was originally manufactured by Raytheon however now it is currently being manufactured by Lockheed Martin & Boeing.    The launcher, (with missiles), are commonly mounted on M860 semi-trailers, which are towed by Oshkosh M983 HEMTT’s.

 

For the Modeler: This is a review of the ARII kit A681 that is 1:48 scale, and the skill level is near Level 2 in difficulty. You can still find this missile system and carrier at online hobby shops as the MIco Ace/Arii Model #641514. There were also companion pieces produced by Arii such as the ladder controller, missile controller, and patriot missile antenna mast, which sometimes appear at online auction sites as well.  The pieces for this kit are molded in olive drab, and smoke grey clear, vinyl tubing, rubber tubing and water slide decals. There are 107 pieces to this kit and very well laid out instructions. The instructions are primarily in Japanese with some English translations. There is an app you can download to your smart phone to translate the instructions. The finished dimensions are (in inches); tractor 7 1/4 L X 2 3/4 W X 3 3/8 H, trailer 7 5/8L X 4 ¼ W X 6 ½ H, with the rocket coming out of the launcher on the trailer 7 5/8 L X 4 ¼ W X 8 H tractor and trailer 13 ¼ L X 4 ¼ W 6 ½ H.

 

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; test fitting; front and rear suspension construction; launcher installation techniques; windshield construction and appropriate adhesive; tips for working with foreign language instructions; decal selections and sources; installing the “hydraulic” lines; finishing the missile; wheel assembly sequence; installing glass with “clear” glue; where NOT to use glue for motion parts; using some scrap plastic to provide “action” to the missile; finishing the servicemen; launcher assembly sequence; correcting instruction errors; companion models discussed;  wheel assembly; painting the crew figures; decal application and finishing; are all fully examined in this 21 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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