redneckrigger Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) I finally stuck the fork in this build tonight! This was originally a kit from KJ at Double Take Replicas. It ended up that all I used from the kit is the deck main beams, wheels, and the neck side beams. I used the suspension from Jamie at Moluminum as well as his tires, outriggers and mud flaps. I got the D-rings from Shapeways. Everything else is scratch built from Evergreen plastic stock. The name of my fictional company is Readsboro Heavy Haulers, hence the name on the gooseneck. The entire hydraulic neck mechanism works exactly like the real thing. All of the decals were from the parts box and Modeltruckin.com and Slixx Decals. (Still gotta get the yard gofer to get to the RMV to get the tags for it!) This was a challenging but very rewarding build! You can find the build thread in the "On the workbench" forum. I ALSO got TONS of inspiration from all of the awesome builders on this site. Thanks for checking it out! Edited January 16, 2019 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty92 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I just went through your WIP for it and wow. Watching it all come together into this was beautiful. A build you can really be proud of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Rusty92 said: I just went through your WIP for it and wow. Watching it all come together into this was beautiful. A build you can really be proud of. Thank you! Feels good to be done. Now, onward and upward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Real nice work Tom . What will be your load? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Having built one of these trailers, I must say you really took it to the next level. Outstanding build, looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 This is really nice, looking forward to seeing it behind a truck and hauling a load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Great looking trailer. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Very Awesome work!! It looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) Did a little bit of edge weathering tonite, just a bit, and put a coat of dull cote on it. It doesn't look paint shop fresh any more, a huge departure from my normal build style. As far as a load for it, I have a Hough loader, a Cat D6T dozer, a Cat 320 excavator and a Galion roller. Gotta think of something more, outside my comfort zone! Thinking of a rough terrain hydraulic crane perhaps???? Edited January 17, 2019 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Nice trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Turned out great Tom, I enjoyed watching it come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 A really fantastic outfit, it looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Looks great, I've got some diecast construction equipment that needs transport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Nice work, Tom! Will you be showing this anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 6 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: Nice work, Tom! Will you be showing this anywhere? I will be bringing it to NNL East, though I am not sure what will be hooked to the front of it! Trying to get a Mack B815 done. I may try to go to the Spring Thaw Show in Fulton as well if life does not interfere again! Hope to see you at NNL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 1/16/2019 at 12:34 PM, 72 Charger said: Real nice work Tom . What will be your load? On 1/18/2019 at 9:47 AM, Warren D said: Looks great, I've got some diecast construction equipment that needs transport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Ok, you've got a fair number of loads. I've got 3 of the Bantams, just scored the 4th. Can't say I've seen the orange dozer before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Warren D said: Ok, you've got a fair number of loads. I've got 3 of the Bantams, just scored the 4th. Can't say I've seen the orange dozer before. Only have the one Bantam, should get the crane and the backhoe one of these days! The orange dozer is a First Gear Allis Chalmers cable dozer. I also have a small IH dozer by Spec Cast, and a Cat D9 cable dozer by First Gear for ACMOC (Antique Caterpillar Machinery Owner's Club), and all of the farm tractors by ERTL as well as the JD310 backhoe. Never have enough! Edited January 22, 2019 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 9 hours ago, redneckrigger said: Only have the one Bantam, should get the crane and the backhoe one of these days! The orange dozer is a First Gear Allis Chalmers cable dozer. I also have a small IH dozer by Spec Cast, and a Cat D9 cable dozer by First Gear for ACMOC (Antique Caterpillar Machinery Owner's Club), and all of the farm tractors by ERTL as well as the JD310 backhoe. Never have enough! Ok, you win! LOL! The Bantam Crane seems to be the hardest to find, I missed the last one that came up; that was about a month ago, maybe more. The backhoe and shovel seem the most common though I like the dragline! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Warren D said: Ok, you win! LOL! The Bantam Crane seems to be the hardest to find, I missed the last one that came up; that was about a month ago, maybe more. The backhoe and shovel seem the most common though I like the dragline! I've only got the shovel. I have seen the backhoe and the dragline and plan on getting them as well. I also saw a salvage crane with magnet, grapple etc. that should be added to my list. Did they make just a crane also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 1 hour ago, redneckrigger said: I've only got the shovel. I have seen the backhoe and the dragline and plan on getting them as well. I also saw a salvage crane with magnet, grapple etc. that should be added to my list. Did they make just a crane also? They made 4, the Backhoe, Shovel, Dragline and Salvage crane with the 3 attachments. Numbers are CON 001,002, 003 and 004. The dragline is 003, crane is 004. I think the shovel is 002, backhoe 001. In 1/25 scale. Had different offerings in 1/50 including some truck mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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