gotnitro? Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I took on an easier project this time ! My buddy wanted a lowboy for his upcoming truck build , and the old options didn't fit the time line. I volunteered my time and started building. The project is a tri axle rogers detachable " cobra neck " lowboy.The drop air suspension came from the excellent set from moluminum, rims will be mobius chomies, and low pro tires from double take replicas.!!! The major parts will be my normal favored method. I started the frame cheating using plans from the manufacturer site, bought a huge pile of beams for the deck . Smaller I beams became the supports.. Looking closer at the crossmember pics reveals the notched rails I made for the "bucket trough " giving escavator room . That was one feature I really wanted to add.. The front suspension mounts on a pivot yoke, so I needed to add a reinforcing plate to the angle section for it . Next up the front...the cobra neck !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Now the fun part..the cobra neck! ! A friend was kind enough to take excellent photos of a trailer clearing up some of the vague areas I was unsure of..thanks Gary ! I used .040 sheet for the man beam this time then added the flanges once I had a suitable profile.. Inside the frames was a area we started calling the triangle...garys pics came in very helpful here.. Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 great looking build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Thanks ! I like working with raw plastic opens up ton of options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I'm loving this. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Somehow I lost a few progress pics..gotta leap ahead to the details inside the goose neck. .mainly the support that drops onto the tractor during unloading ops, and the triangle actuators. Everything was built from rod, tubes , and sheet stock from pics .. a quick mock up pic ...gotta make sure it looks right..lol ! The deck will be covered w basswood strips and leaving the center exposed to show the framing . I dislike hiding all the work under panels. So far I'd had about 2 weeks works tied up into this...working on it about 2 hrs a night after daughter went to bed . Really fun project Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Excellent craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 This is a very nice project and the work so far is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 WOW!!!!!!! I'm not sure what else to say! Excellent Work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 What glue/adhesive are you using to hold everything together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 hour ago, crazyjim said: What glue/adhesive are you using to hold everything together? Tamiya extra thin for everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 hour ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: WOW!!!!!!! I'm not sure what else to say! Excellent Work!!! Thanks alot !! I originally planned using the kit lowboy for parts..but he wanted a modern trailer for his bill signs hauler..so I contacted jamie and secured enough sets for an appropriate trailer. Thanks for following along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, chuckyr said: Excellent craftsmanship. Thank you I'm my own worst critic Edited April 10, 2018 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 6 hours ago, truckabilly said: This is a very nice project and the work so far is great. Thanks !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 very good craftsman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 WOW, very nice work!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Extremely nice work!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 great work , lookin so good jacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 Thanks everyone ! Weird not working on a wrecker for once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 This project is impressive.. Your details are unbelievable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 I started working on the rear section, the trunnion boxes located between the wheels . The last trailer I built I struggled keeping the 4 pieces even and level..this go round I glued a section of square tube inside then covered with Plastruct HO diamond plate Finally mocked up the drop air suspension after everything dried Lastly was turning my attention to the deck ramps a quick doodle on 040 sheet covered up the framing and received its tread strips Almost there any feedback welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Just awesome!,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 Thanks !! I'm just waiting on the rest of the tires now then send off to the new owner for paint . I had few days off work so I spent the time fashioning the d rings , wood planking and misc details I noticed . Last night's major step was marrying the deck to the suspension section...total length ends up 25 inches !!! Hope my buddy has enough shelf space lol here's a few wip pics . The front suspension mounts required a different shape, they attach via a yoke or fork around the beam..I just made some strips and sanded the shape into them adding a few Meng bolts for detail. I left everything loose for painting Well...that's it for now ..oh that arm is the lever they flip to unlock the trailer when unhooking guess I captured the look pretty close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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