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I've started the hauler for my California Division of Forestry Hauler/Lowboy/Tracked Brush Unit set.
The hauler is a Solido Mack R cab on a twin steer platform, with quint drive. I may add a recovery crane to hauler.
The lowboy is a DJ Harrison unit built from his kit. The load will be a Titan tracked unit with a 8K tank.
Photos to follow when construction progresses.
The CDF Mack R Twin Steer is starting to come together. Nice to build a truck other than Gren/White of Kiwi for a change. I'll have to decide on the degree of detail, but a crane is a definate possibility.
I've constructed a crane platform from a telephone connector and bushing. Cut horizontal brass for front jack stand. Added midship stabilizer from parts box.
Model is 99% complete. Modified Solido Mack R on twin steer/quint drive DCP modified frame. Wheels primered and sprayed red. Diamondplate sheet combined with sheet styrene for platforms. Details made from parts box, scrap plastic, and brass. Crane from Norscot CAT truck. Other details purchased on ebay. Model painted and decaled for California Division of Forestry.