martinfan5 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) We now have more info on this one, like when and how much, Dec is the release date given, and depending on where you like to import from, is going to run you just under 3000yen http://hlj.com/product/AOS05260 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10410662 Edited August 23, 2016 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Did not see this coming(or know about it) but Aoshiam is doing a trailer , no other info was posted. Neither did I! That came out of left field, but is MOST interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louie Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Wow, that is a pretty good looking Trailer. Thank you for posting it as I am definitely interested in it. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 it"s a UK manufacturer...Brian James Trailers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 wow..I'm interested. ..I make my own,so this looks great.do we know when?...and thank you for bring this to our attention. can't wait......Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVC500 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Do you think it has a lot of parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Might have to get one of these, they look very nice and I could see one hitched up to a Meng F-350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Yes they are UK based about 7-8 miles from here! Very busy building all kinds of trailers of very high quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Nice looking trailer. Hope to get one when they become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Cool. I know a guy that had a trailer from Brian James that looked very similar to that. Will need a few of them I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 By winter 2016 is whats said as for a release date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Finally updated this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Can't wait.will get a few of them.....thanls....Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Getting a look at it on display at the 56th All Japan Toy&Hobby Show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Very interesting....but do they have a vehicle in their catalog, to tow it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Very interesting....but do they have a vehicle in their catalog, to tow it? Meng does. The F350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Meng does. The F350. This is a UK spec trailer, I believe..needs something UK market.. Edited September 24, 2016 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 This is a UK spec trailer, I believe..needs something UK market.. A new Range Rover would be nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Looking at this trailer, I wonder if it would make a good base to convert to haul the 'new' Pyro/Lindberg boats. They are supposed to be fairly large, but this trailer has two axles and looks stout. Might be a plausible beginning, anyway. And by backdating the wheel rims, taillights and bumper, I could see it as a 1960's unit.Worth a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) The trailer is smaller than you think it is. It is made for use in the UK/Europe and will not hold a full sized US car (don't ask how I found that out),not even a big European car. The wheels are merely 12" ones. It all has to do with licencing. With a regular EU driving licence, the weight of the entire laden rig cannot exceed 3500 kg.The Meng F350 would dwarf this trailer and possibly exceed the GTW limit unladen. It strikes me as odd, that Aoshima indeed has no suitable tow vehicle in their lineup.Typically you see these trailers behind Ford Transits, smaller SUVs, or big saloons.The only thing remotely plausible they offer is their Hilux, but that's an early 90s vintage and there sure aren't many left. In fact, I don't know of anything plastic that would properly set this off, my choice would rather be one of the Welly/NEXdiecast Land/Range Rovers, which are actually quite good. Also, I can't see how this trailer could possibly be backdated to anything last century or made into something American.It is as contemporarily European as you can possibly get. All components like lighting, mudguards, axles, brakes, coupler,everything is EU spec and just to meet contemporary Fed specs would already require severe modifications.For anything vintage, it would be downright implausible or require such severe alterations, that scratchbuilding is theeasier way. Edited September 29, 2016 by Junkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) A typical contemporary American car hauler trailer would be bigger to begin with, since the licence issue doesn't exist,have the axles not spaced and much further back, since there is no 50 kg tow ball load limit, like in Europe.Consequently they usually have siamesed mudguards. They are typically decked with wood and also typically have the downward kick at the rear.The lighting requirements are entirely different and I can't figure out how the brakes are activated, if they have brakes at all.The provisions for securing the car to be transported are different as well, most likely also due to different legal requirements.Of what I gather from the internet, they rarely have a winch? Edited September 29, 2016 by Junkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 A new Range Rover would be nice...Seem's good timing for a mk2 transit with a mk1 or 2 escort rally car on the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Junkman, good to know. I was just going by the pics.Well, back to Square One, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubaja Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) Looking at this trailer, I wonder if it would make a good base to convert to haul the 'new' Pyro/Lindberg boats. They are supposed to be fairly large, but this trailer has two axles and looks stout. Might be a plausible beginning, anyway. And by backdating the wheel rims, taillights and bumper, I could see it as a 1960's unit.Worth a thought.Hardly compatible. round2 says the boat is 9.5 inches long. It would be about 1/28 scale. So it should fit. But not look right either way. Edited September 30, 2016 by blubaja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 The trailer being kitted is the one with a 5 Meter (15'/180") deck and a rated capacity of 2,600kg (5,732 lbs)I once owned a 1977 Plymouth Gran Fury police car. That land yacht with all it's glorious cop parts including a 440 rode on a 121" wheelbase and was 4,990lbs. Meaning it would fit on the trailer. I will not debate UK trailer laws in regards to weights, legal overhangs, etc. But an American car, a huge 4 door one at that can and would fit on the A4. It's quite possible you couldn't legally move it afterwards. But the one being kitted is designed for professional car transport and motorsports, not the casual relocation of an MG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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