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HeavyArty
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Posted: Saturday, May 02, 2015 - 05:23 AM UTC
Does anyone know who built this M916, or can claim to building it.



This is the webpage it came from.

I have been commissioned to build an M915A2, which uses the same cab/front end, but is a 6x4, as opposed to the M916 which is a 6x6.

Any help would be appreciated.
fhvn4d
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Posted: Saturday, May 02, 2015 - 05:36 AM UTC
Sir, if its the 915.... Sprue Brothers is showing a multimedia kit available.... http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/mmf35004.htm
HeavyArty
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Posted: Saturday, May 02, 2015 - 06:01 AM UTC
The Miniman kit is the AM General-built M915A1.



I will be building the Freightliner-built M915A2.



I will be using the Miniman kit as a base and modifying/changing the cab into an M915A2.

Frenchy
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Posted: Saturday, May 02, 2015 - 11:57 AM UTC

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Does anyone know who built this M916



I'm pretty sure the builder is Vince Maddux, a.k.a. MAD_DUCK around here .

H.P.
fhvn4d
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Posted: Sunday, May 03, 2015 - 02:36 AM UTC
I cant wait to see it !!! I drove a 920 dump truck for the first few years in the guard, and while the Freightliners are far more productive and easy to drive and operate... the old Triple Cs were more fun, with their 16 speed air over hydraulic transmissions and MANUAL Jake Brake!!!! The tag axle was a pain though... almost rolled one trying to turn it when the tags dropped on me
MAD_DUCK
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Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 11:41 PM UTC

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Does anyone know who built this M916, or can claim to building it.



This is the webpage it came from.

I have been commissioned to build an M915A2, which uses the same cab/front end, but is a 6x4, as opposed to the M916 which is a 6x6.

Any help would be appreciated.

Sorry to bring up and old thread, But I built this long ago when I was learning to scratch build.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 11:46 PM UTC
Hopefully Trumpeter will come out with an M915A2/A3 soon since they have the M915 coming out now.
MAD_DUCK
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Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 11:51 PM UTC
I know its in the works. Weather or not Trumpeter is going to do one, who knows..
motor-t
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 04:09 AM UTC
squadron has trumpeter m915 w/trailer and container kit in stock
MAD_DUCK
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 04:44 AM UTC

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squadron has trumpeter m915 w/trailer and container kit in stock


I have one in my grubby hands now !
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