AMT 1/24 Mack Superliner II day cab

[CrankyCrafstman]

Ok, Jeff said I had to post this so here we go. It's an AMT (Italeri) Mack Superliner. The kit has a Freightliner FLC/FLD frame. All of Italeri 1/24 scale trucks have a Freightliner frame, except the Peterbilt 378 and 377 & tge European trucks.

  I made a scratch built set of  front frame rails. I used the kit frame rails for the rear half.  I also used aftermarket resin frame cross members & and some scratch built ones.

Real Superliner front end.

Front frame rails.

Front frame rails.

This is the drawing I used to scratch build my  frame rails.

This is the article I used to accurize the AMT kit.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all

  I also used a resin Mack E9 V8 and 12 speed transmission.

Left side view of resin E9 and trans. I got this from Paul at ST Supply in Canada.

Top view of E9.

Bottom view of E9.

This view shows the pipes I had to add because the resin ones were to short and misformed.

This picture shows  the E9 painted in Mack dark grey.

This view shows the exhaust pipe I made for the turbo.

This view shows the fuel injection lines I added. Also the fuel lines from the fuel filter to the fuel pump.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all

  This build is going to be a day cab, probably used by someone in  a local hauling operation. He bought it as a wreak and rebuilt it using the rear half of a Peterbilt air ride.

This is the look and paint scheme I'm going for less the sleeper. 

This view shows the air cleaner cans that I added.

This view shows the day cab rear resin panel from ST Supply.

Meng bolts added to air cleaner tops.

Left air cleaner installed.

Right air cleaner installed.

This view shows the air cleaner cross tube and engine. 

This veiw shows the day cab hood on the right. The left one is for my Australian Mack Superliner.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

 Have the frame made. 

mock-up of cab on frame.

Top view of frame.

Side view of frame showing front suspension.

Top view of frame showing that it is 41.5" wide at the front and 36" wide in the rear.

This view of frame front profile.

Front frame cross member.

Frame before paint.

Frame after a coat of Tamiya flat black.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all

  Here is the engine, radiator and air intake plumbing.

This view shows the engine sitting in the frame.

This view shows the radiator and air intake plumbing.

Another view of the engine and intakes plus the battery boxes and air tanks.

This view shows the front engine cross member, radiator and front axle.

This view shows the engine and transmission mounts.

bottom view showing the front axle, springs and air tanks.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all

 Here is the customized front suspension and steering. Mack Superliners had their steering box mounted on the front axle. Here's how I did it.

This view shows the modified steering box that I mounted to the front axle.

Another veiw of the front steering box.

This view shows the bottom of the front axle. You can see the cross link to the drag link.

This view shows it steering to the left.

This view shows it steering to the right.

This view shows the front 385/65 22.5 front float tires.

Ron G 

[Jeff]

Ron, your engineering and scratch building skills are superior. So many small details you captured that are dead accurate but may not be seen. The hood framing is brilliant ! A Real Mack frame. Awesome. Looking for the next update , Bud …

Jeff

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all

 Here are the rear axles and brakes.

This view shows the kit brake chambers on the bottom. The one on the top is from Branden at Kootenay in Canada and it is amazing in accuracy.

This view shows the holes I drilled out for air lines.

This view shows the mounting brackets I scratch built.

Another view of the mounting bracket.

This view shows the drain plugs I added to the rear axles.

This view shows the brake chambers mounted to the rear axles. I still have to scratch up some slack adjusters.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all

 Here is the rear suspension. It is a representation of a Peterbilt rear air suspension grafted on to a Mack frame.

Top view of rear suspension.

This view shows the scratch built drive shaft I had to make because this was shortened to a day cab.

Bottom view of rear suspension.

Another view showing the brake chambers and air suspension. 

View from the rear showing the brake chamber brackets.

Mock-up of the Mack Superliner day cab. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

[Martinnfb]

Amazing work Ron, very motivational.

Cheers

Martin

 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all

  Not everything is going smooth. I lost the "A" from my Mack emblem.🤬

I had to order another one from Paul at ST Supply.😡

I did get the bulldogs mounted on the mirror backs. V8 Mack's got gold dogs.

I made some scratch built air brake control valves. Just need to add the air lines.

I have the front brake lines installed just need to add the valve and lines.

Ron G 

[Jeff]

18 minutes ago, CrankyCrafstman said:

Hey all

  Not everything is going smooth. I lost the "A" from my Mack emblem.🤬

I had to order another one from Paul at ST Supply.😡

I did get the bulldogs mounted on the mirror backs. V8 Mack's got gold dogs.

I made some scratch built air brake control valves. Just need to add the air lines.

I have the front brake lines installed just need to add the valve and lines.

Ron G 

Ron…… here in the Great White North the ‘A’ you lost wud be “ I lost the ‘eh’ today” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[BlrwestSiR]

Ron, some amazing work there. It's great to see you and Jeff both sharing your projects. 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks everyone.

[mark31]

another great project.

I love the way you put in that much detal in thise kits.

 

Mark

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all

 Got some more detail done on this build.

This view shows the front control valve that I scratch built. Also the lines to the front brakes.

This view shows the cross over line from the wet tank on the right to the #2 service tank on the left. The blue line is from the front brake control valve.

Another view of the front control valve and lines.

This is the rubber solid tube I'm using on the rear brakes it works out to about 7/8" scale.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all

  Here's some more pictures of the Superliner build.

This view shows the rubber line from the #1 service tank to the rear brake control valves.

This view shows the line from the wet tank to the # 1 service tank.

This view shows the rubber lines running to the rear control valves from the #1 service tank.

This is the fifth wheel. The grey part is from PAUL at ST Supply. It's a more accurate American style then the European one that comes in the kit.  I scratch built the pull handle from copper wire.

This view shows the air lines from the control valves to the rear brake cans.

Another view showing the rear air lines. Also the lines from the control valves back to the wet tank.

View of the fifth wheel on the frame.

View from the bottom of the air lines to the brake cans. Still have some more lines to run.

Mock-up of the Mack. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

[Jeff]

Awesome plumbing my friend. Looks really good and you’re hitting all the marks !! Lovin this.

Jeff

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

 More work done on the Superliner.

This view shows the plumbing for the air bags.

This view shows the fifth wheel in place.

This view shows the rear air bag lines.

This view shows the front sir bags lines. All for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

[mark31]

great job.

 

Mark

[CrankyCrafstman]

Small update. I got the frame painted. Tamiya semi-gloss black.

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks everyone 

Ron G