docf225 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Greetings,My parents named me William, my Marines named me Doc and I am a Mack Truck Junkie. It started with my father's stepdad (the only grandfather I ever knew) who drove Macks for a living. He had over 1 Million accident free miles on the road. He gave me my very first Mack when I was about 6 years old. It was an actual Mack Bulldog from the hood of one of his retired rigs. I still have it more than 40 years later. I collected ANYTHING Mack related (Shirts, hats, patches, mugs, etc.) most of which have been lost to the ravages of time and too many moves during my time in the service.These days I satisfy my Mack cravings by collecting die casts, building models, and attending truck shows.. I'm currently working on an RD model Roll Off Conatiner truck.and I have a Cruiseliner cabover in the paint booth.My own experience driving Macks is limited to Fire Apparatus, I drove an old B 61 based Ladder Truck, a CF based Engine, and an MR based Engine. My depatment sold off the old Macks and we now have ALF and Spartans.Thanks for looking,Doc Quote Doc Wiseman KC2SYP41' 49.15N 74' 08.24WImprovise, Adapt. OvercomeI'm not a pirate, I'm an independent maritime property re-distribution specialist.Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Welcome aboard As long as you have more than one item, then you can be called a collector.Post some pics of the stuff you have, and the trucks.Enjoy your time here. Lots of info, experience, and BS can be found Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docf225 Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Here is my roll off project on the bench as it wereThis is an R Model I finished up a couple years ago.Thanks for looking,Doc Quote Doc Wiseman KC2SYP41' 49.15N 74' 08.24WImprovise, Adapt. OvercomeI'm not a pirate, I'm an independent maritime property re-distribution specialist.Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Welcome aboard! avid modeler/die-cast colector myself,as well as an owner-operator of a 2001 CX-613 100th aniversary edition.......................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Welcome we like input and pics. Cheers, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Welcome to the jungle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Welcome Doc and really like your red R model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Welcome!I see American Industrial kits are popular.Wish you progress on your roll off project and all others.Vlad. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoClueJoe66 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Welcome aboard buddy.....Hope you enjoy it here Quote This message was brought to you by Hargraves Potted Meat Product. Chopped full of "Peckers & Lips" since 1933 - John Boy & Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 welcome , I'm also collector and customiser of 1/50 scale model and proud owner of the nice dawg you see on my avatar . Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staxx Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Welcome to BMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Welcome Doc! As long as you have more than one item, then you can be called a collector.I'm halfway there!Welcome aboard! avid modeler/die-cast colector myself,as well as an owner-operator of a 2001 CX-613 100th aniversary edition.......................................MarkI drive a Volvo!I am sooooooo not worthy........ Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I love the weathered tires on the R....nice work, wish I had the patience. I have been working on two of the Ertl 1:25th scale American LaFrance kits for about 15 years now...LOL Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 DocF225: Welcome. My experience with Mack trucks also involves fire apparatus: "L", "B", and "C" models. I also drove a "MS" model box truck. There is a lot of good information here for us non-mechanic Mack fans. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Welcome, I collect many types of truck memorabilia too. As you can tell I also have a great sandpaper collection that is constantly being worn out too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docf225 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Love that B!I'd give up vital portions of my anatomy to be able to have a B61 like my Grandfathers.Doc Quote Doc Wiseman KC2SYP41' 49.15N 74' 08.24WImprovise, Adapt. OvercomeI'm not a pirate, I'm an independent maritime property re-distribution specialist.Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougsr Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Welcome aboardDoug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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