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MACK RD800

Red over Black

The standard version of
the Mack RD800 has a
shorter chassis which
packs plenty of detail. As
we take a look at the
underside of the model,
we are greeted with the
chassis rails along which
flexible service lines have
been modelled. The rear
drive axles are linked with
a driveshaft, with another
driveshaft connecting the
axles to the transmission.
The rear axles have replicated suspension arms which have been fitted with small springs, allowing them
to oscillate a little to simulate the range of movement on the original and this does work well. As we look
towards the front of the chassis, we have the bottom contours of the engine block with the front axle not
only having some suspension movement but also a decent angle of steering. Along the sides of the
chassis are fuel tanks with integrated access steps and air bottles for the brake operation along with the
battery compartment.

26 HEAVY HAUL REPLICAS - MACK RD800