Dennis Raper converted an Athearn R model Mack concrete mixer, heavily modified into a Mack DM600 with shortened chassis, scratchbuilt bumper, mirrors, headache rack, and fifth wheel from a Boley model. The log trailer is a scratchbuilt trailer from Evergreen Styrene shapes.The tracked loader is a Barko 495ML completely scratchbuilt except for undercarriage which came from a Norscot 315 Cat excavator. The skidder is a Caterpillar 525C grapple skidder completely scratchbuilt with tires from a Micro Machines toy. The skidder features moveable center articulation and oscillating front axle.

Posted December 6, 2009