the goon Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Alrighty then, After the success (?) of my first tractor build (Autocar A64B), I wanted to add a trailer. I was all set to build the logging trailer, then came across the MPC gravel hauler. Think I picked the correct one for my first attempt. Build oob, except for changing the plastic wood top boards for real wood. Didn't have any problems with this kit (vague instructions, hard to read part numbers on the trees). I placed a piece of styrofoam in the dump body, then added aquarium gravel over it to try to keep the weight down. It's still pretty heavy. I put the jack stands in the upper position; even if they were down, it wouldn't support the weight. When attached to the tractor, there's no problem. Paint is all rattle can, and weathering is a mix of dry brushing/pastel chalks/washes. I'm pretty happy the way it turned out. The paint is still drying on this one. Next I might try a cabover tractor kit. As usual, all comments/criticism/threats are welcome, and encouraged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Looks good, goes well with the A-car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, Warren D said: Looks good, goes well with the A-car! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Great looking rock trailer. Looks just right behind the Autocar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 17 minutes ago, Jim B said: Great looking rock trailer. Looks just right behind the Autocar. Thanks. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Mark your gravel trailer completes your Autocar. Very sharp looking combination and the weathering is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Mopar - D said: Mark your gravel trailer completes your Autocar. Very sharp looking combination and the weathering is awesome. Thanks. l like to keep the weathering on the subtle side. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 turned out great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 37 minutes ago, yh70 said: turned out great.. Thanks. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Too cool... The weathering is outstanding... Excellent work, Man... Looks good behind that old Autocar, too... Also a fine build, in itself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug 1061 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Very nice. I still have to work on my weathering skills. That is a good kit other than the major flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Awesome build, very realistic !! 👍😀 ( except the gravel ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Looks great! Excellent weathering, very convincing. Have you thought about gluing the stone to a board that could be fitted into the upper portion of the trailer to simulate the load? That would really cut down on the weight. We do that kind of thing in model railroading all the time. In fact, it's the only type of load that most open top freight cars carry. There are those operators who do what are called "live loads" complete with functioning coal tipples but they are few and far between. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 43 minutes ago, David G. said: Looks great! Excellent weathering, very convincing. Have you thought about gluing the stone to a board that could be fitted into the upper portion of the trailer to simulate the load? That would really cut down on the weight. We do that kind of thing in model railroading all the time. In fact, it's the only type of load that most open top freight cars carry. There are those operators who do what are called "live loads" complete with functioning coal tipples but they are few and far between. David G. Thanks. Very good idea on reducing the weight. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 8 hours ago, kilrathy10 said: Too cool... The weathering is outstanding... Excellent work, Man... Looks good behind that old Autocar, too... Also a fine build, in itself... Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 8 hours ago, Doug 1061 said: Very nice. I still have to work on my weathering skills. That is a good kit other than the major flash. Thanks. Kit does have a lot of flash. There's always a fine line between "just right", and too much weathering for me. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 7 hours ago, grodudulle77 said: Awesome build, very realistic !! 👍😀 ( except the gravel ) Thanks. I didn't know what kinda of load to use, have to do some looking around for a better gravel material. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 3 hours ago, ChrisR said: NICE! Thanks. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Super nice build, that's a great looking rig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Great looking build! I like the weathering! Looking at that load, you might want to avoid the scales, you might get a weight ticket.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 On 10/8/2021 at 12:06 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Great looking build! I like the weathering! Looking at that load, you might want to avoid the scales, you might get a weight ticket.😀 Thanks. I actually changed the load from aquarium gravel to gray model railroad ballast. Think it looks more realistic. Probably still shouldn't go through the scales though. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Nicely done and excellent weathering. Very road weary appearance. Both together really tell a story A load suggestion for future builds , cat litter..non clumping stuff . Toss a block of foam in the dump bed then add litter ! Cheaper than RR stuff , and looks scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 6:22 PM, gotnitro? said: Nicely done and excellent weathering. Very road weary appearance. Both together really tell a story A load suggestion for future builds , cat litter..non clumping stuff . Toss a block of foam in the dump bed then add litter ! Cheaper than RR stuff , and looks scale Thanks. I have changed the load to gray RR ballast. There was a foam block under the first load, seams lighter with this material. Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safire6 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Very realistic, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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