Popular Post mowerman Posted January 21 Popular Post Share Posted January 21 OK, that’s just hilarious. Hats off Bubba. I like the game pieces brings me back to childhood. We have a bunch of board games around here, but they’ve been up in the closet for years. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-589556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Oh cool granite also, I have a mixer. It’s a kids toy. My wife got me for Christmas.. while back , but it looks too good to be pushing around in the dirt 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-589560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I bought that truck when I worked for Mack. I have a few others, even an 'R' Model tow truck with an American Flag design. I think you have the same one. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-589562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottleHauler84 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 5 hours ago, Joey Mack said: So for a while now I have been a CDL trainer at work. I am currently working with 1 employee. He's doing good, so for fun I thought I would give him a Birdseye view of his slow maneuvers course. As you can see, I only use the Best tools for this illustration. I love collecting toy trucks and trains. Do a good bit of modeling and I noticed a few others on here do as well! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-589582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BottleHauler84 Posted January 21 Popular Post Share Posted January 21 Couple new ones I've been working on 1 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-589583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted January 21 Popular Post Share Posted January 21 2 hours ago, Joey Mack said: I bought that truck when I worked for Mack. I have a few others, even an 'R' Model tow truck with an American Flag design. I think you have the same one. I do also have a R model stake body 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-589584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post D-Day Posted February 15 Popular Post Share Posted February 15 Originally a tractor they took the 5th wheel off and put a dump box on it then they took the dump box off and put a 5th wheel on it I am just finishing up took the 5th wheel off and put a new dump box on it 3 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-591275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 On 1/21/2026 at 11:56 AM, BottleHauler84 said: Couple new ones I've been working on models look great; question:: they look to be 1/32 scale ?? lowbeds scratch built ?? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-591276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 16 minutes ago, D-Day said: Originally a tractor they took the 5th wheel off and put a dump box on it then they took the dump box off and put a 5th wheel on it I am just finishing up took the 5th wheel off and put a new dump box on it nice unit. being an old man with bad eye sight , enlarged the picture still can't tell if bulldog is silver or gold. what is the specific model :: R685 st/ R611st ? reason for asking is determining transmission. tractor had a 5 or6 speed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-591279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I have a DM 600 that I bought at Hobby Lobby in Macungie about 7 or 8 years ago, but I've never even opened the box. I see all the models you guys build, and the detail, time, and effort is just amazing to me. I could never do it justice and it's too intimidating to try, especially with the arthritis in my hands, so I just leave it on the shelf. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-591280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Day Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) On 2/15/2026 at 12:05 PM, mechohaulic said: nice unit. being an old man with bad eye sight , enlarged the picture still can't tell if bulldog is silver or gold. what is the specific model :: R685 st/ R611st ? reason for asking is determining transmission. tractor had a 5 or6 speed. R688st made in Canada chrome dog and came with a T2090 9 speed Edited February 17 by D-Day wrong model # 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-591285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 13 minutes ago, D-Day said: R611st made in Canada chrome dog and came with a T2090 9 speed thanks for reply. R611 tandem dump with 9 speed way better than a 5 speed maxi .have seen tractors with 5 speeds made in to dumps many times only single axles. have some limitations when off roading job sights. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-591286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, other dog said: I have a DM 600 that I bought at Hobby Lobby in Macungie about 7 or 8 years ago, but I've never even opened the box. I see all the models you guys build, and the detail, time, and effort is just amazing to me. I could never do it justice and it's too intimidating to try, especially with the arthritis in my hands, so I just leave it on the shelf. YOU can do it !!! good winter project; keep you out of trouble. I just acquired 81 brand new cans of model spray paint at an auction !! what colors do you want ; I'll send them out. LOL possibilities are endless. stretch the frame and make a 4 axle tractor. the one I showed You when in CT only took ???? months to build. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-591287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted 2 hours ago Popular Post Share Posted 2 hours ago Well... Today is Harley Day in the shop. The Tri Glide got a P.M. service, and the sporster got the same and a Carb re-build. The carb was nasty inside. The Sporty sits a lot because I had the Softail Custom to ride. Now that the Soft tail has turned into a Sweet C-10, Sporty is back in action. As far as 'Tino' goes... He kept me safe from the boogie man. He likes to stand guard. 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-591986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted 2 hours ago Popular Post Share Posted 2 hours ago 6 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: Well... Today is Harley Day in the shop. The Tri Glide got a P.M. service, and the sporster got the same and a Carb re-build. The carb was nasty inside. The Sporty sits a lot because I had the Softail Custom to ride. Now that the Soft tail has turned into a Sweet C-10, Sporty is back in action. As far as 'Tino' goes... He kept me safe from the boogie man. He likes to stand guard. now tell the truth :: he's there to make sure you do it right !! in event you install a side car on bike and he's riding in it : he doesn't want a break down LOL 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-591988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Busted... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/88/#findComment-591990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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