rctruk Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Dennis That looks incredible. You have great talent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Hi Dennis great work on this lowboy.I think you're doing an error the rear cylinders of the mounted are not in the right place.They should not be on the same axis as the hinges of the panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Thank you Alain. You're absolutely correct. The lower part of the cylinder should be below the ramp hinge axis. I will make cylinder mounting plates for this correction. Edited March 26, 2014 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Here's a link to my Cat excavator sitting on the trailer...http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=87540 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 now that be looking good my friend.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Man, you got this stuff down pat.....Nice work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) May I ask what size tubing did you use? Edited April 15, 2014 by Truck parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 May I ask what size tubing did you use? Gordon, I used .250" square tubing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepmd Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Excellent, just Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Excellent, just Excellent. Thank you Mark. I'm waiting on the rear axles right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 It's certainly been awhile since I've worked on this. Here's some progress pics of what's been done the past few days... Suspension test fit: Completion of deck plates: Mock-up before painting: I hope to begin painting tomorrow. Well,that's all for now...thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alangarber Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Looks great Dennis Just what I need for my D8 great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Thanks Alan...a D8 is on my "future purchase" list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 That is just amazing, it looks really good. You have some skills with the styrene dennis. Awesome work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 looking great Dennis, that is one fine looking scratch build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I cant wait to see this thing hooked up to that tri-axle KW. Its looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 That's a tough looking trailer, Man....What truck you gonna use with this one??? I'd imagine it'll look good with any of them....Great job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrodder Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Wow that is one nice looking flatbed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thanks everyone...not sure if I should weather the wood flooring or not. I found a "recipe" online for weathering wood. It's a mix of vinegar and steel wool. It's been fermenting for 3 months now, I'll try a sample piece and post the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Dennis very beautiful work,is that thou hast decided not to change the location of the cylinders of the ramps?or thou hast forgotten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Dennis very beautiful work,is that thou hast decided not to change the location of the cylinders of the ramps?or thou hast forgotten? Thank you Alain...I've attached the pictures that show the fixed end of the cylinder has been moved lower (hopefully enough). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 it looks as though thou hast not forgotten now goest and weather-ist some deck boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 it looks as though thou hast not forgotten now goest and weather-ist some deck boards Thanks Tom I'm using balsa wood and applied some of my home-made hooch....not sure about the results. I also tried Future. To my surprise it gives the wood a slight silver-gray patina after the first coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 You can use the pastels to age the wood.I have a question Dennis is that thou hast thinking put the wood instead of the plate anti slip on the tail end of the lowboy,it is less slippery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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