Any intrest in Mack B61 Model Kits in 1/25 scale?

[navypoppop]

I used to build model trucks my entire life from a young age to retirement. We downsized and went rving so there is no room in the 5th wheel for display. One idea that I would offer is to leave the hood as a butterfly opening just like the original. A big yes to the AMT offer.

[mechohaulic]

9 hours ago, navypoppop said:

I used to build model trucks my entire life from a young age to retirement. We downsized and went rving so there is no room in the 5th wheel for display. One idea that I would offer is to leave the hood as a butterfly opening just like the original. A big yes to the AMT offer.

to have a B model or any model with opening hoods/ doors etc brings the model to a scale 5 . 1- it requires manufacture to create new molds, details   forms. 2- brings the price way off scale. 3-let us all hope the B-model project takes hold . 4-many $$$$ are required for a manufacture to acquire legal rights  from all parties. 5- to be top notch builder  opening hoods /doors separate novice from ;;; well you know. at 72  , I've built models since they first came out (late 60's- 70's .

[mechohaulic]

by chance does anyone have the 1/25 scale Mack cruise liner cab over model? Ryder logo ..looking for some parts from it ;don't need whole kit. unless yours is complete . I have one from '81 still in ceran wrap. don't want to open it , just bought a IH 4070A kit only to find out parts needed won't work. will try hobby lobby 

figured maybe time to break off  the trump ear  topic . get back to trucks. scale models is a small start.

[MackSTL68]

Have you had any feedback from AMT on this subject. This is a great idea hope they listen. I’ve been building model truck since 1978 of all scales. I have a lot of Dave’s ( AITM) stuff and a few Jim Etters. 

[mechohaulic]

14 hours ago, MackSTL68 said:

Have you had any feedback from AMT on this subject. This is a great idea hope they listen. I’ve been building model truck since 1978 of all scales. I have a lot of Dave’s ( AITM) stuff and a few Jim Etters. 

amazing to read your post , didn't think any one remembers the (late) Jim Etter . I still have quite a few resin casting from A I M (Jim Etter). also collection of AITM (Dave Natale)  conversation kits. spoke by phone many yrs back to Jim. 

[MackSTL68]

On 12/22/2024 at 9:27 AM, mechohaulic said:

spoke by phone many yrs back to Jim. 

That’s neat. I was too young to remember him but I remember reading about his casting in my older brothers Autoworld magazine in the mid 1970s that Lou Krouck? built. Don’t think that’s spelled right lol. I used to talk to Doug Compton he took over after Jim. I’ll have to post some of Doug’s trucks(I bought from(Jim Etters castings)  I built back in 1984-85 I was 16 years old. I did used to call Doug and talk to him but it was limited because it was long distance. I just had the cabs now from over the years. Thanks for the memories too.