Mopar - D Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 This will be my second Detachable Lowboy I’ve picked up from Stace (wabatuckeun1). I’m going to have this one behind the Brockway I’ve just finished up so myself colors are sublime green with yellow trim. I’m going to change this one with a Dorsey type goose neck/ disconnect. While I was waiting on my trailer to arrive I started on the goose neck section that disconnects from the trailer. I still need to attach the hydraulic cylinders and the back adjustable supports plus the eye hooks. I’ve also ordered a B&S engine for the pup engine. As always your comments and recommendations are always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Maynard Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, Mopar - D said: This will be my second Detachable Lowboy I’ve picked up from Stace (wabatuckeun1). I’m going to have this one behind the Brockway I’ve just finished up so myself colors are sublime green with yellow trim. I’m going to change this one with a Dorsey type goose neck/ disconnect. While I was waiting on my trailer to arrive I started on the goose neck section that disconnects from the trailer. I still need to attach the hydraulic cylinders and the back adjustable supports plus the eye hooks. I’ve also ordered a B&S engine for the pup engine. As always your comments and recommendations are always welcome. This is going to be cool. I'll be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Watching too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabatuckeun1 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 You know what's funny? I've pulled all kinds of trailers (1:1), seen all kinds but I just don't remember a Dorsey. Going to have to look that one up. Looking forward to your build of my trailer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Can’t wait to see what you create, watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) 20 hours ago, wabatuckeun1 said: You know what's funny? I've pulled all kinds of trailers (1:1), seen all kinds but I just don't remember a Dorsey. Going to have to look that one up. Looking forward to your build of my trailer dont guess u pulled enough of them wabatuckeun1 .Google it if u want to see one.. Edited March 27, 2022 by yh70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 off to a great start Dan.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch1964 Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Interested in watching you create this. I am 57 just started building models again. I can honestly say wow how things have changed in detailing. I am trying to build the AMT Big rig trailer. Found some glad hands. Running air line. Thinking about ordering valves and miscellaneous parts for braking system. Keep up the good(fun). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 On 3/25/2022 at 6:55 PM, James Maynard said: This is going to be cool. I'll be watching. Thanks James On 3/25/2022 at 9:34 PM, Bills72sj said: Watching too. Thanks Bill . I’ll do my best to keep it interesting On 3/25/2022 at 11:56 PM, wabatuckeun1 said: You know what's funny? I've pulled all kinds of trailers (1:1), seen all kinds but I just don't remember a Dorsey. Going to have to look that one up. Looking forward to your build of my trailer Thanks Stace I’ve sent you the link for Dorsey 23 hours ago, Gary Chastain said: Can’t wait to see what you create, watching Thanks Gary 13 hours ago, yh70 said: off to a great start Dan.. Thanks Dave 12 hours ago, Mitch1964 said: Interested in watching you create this. I am 57 just started building models again. I can honestly say wow how things have changed in detailing. I am trying to build the AMT Big rig trailer. Found some glad hands. Running air line. Thinking about ordering valves and miscellaneous parts for braking system. Keep up the good(fun). Thanks Mitch. I was 46 when I started back building and yeah I know what you mean about how things have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 okay..twist my arm I'll grab a plate of nachos and follow the build! I'm restricted from popcorn, so nachos fill the gap lol nice work on the gooseneck, and fabbing up the cylinders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Looks great so far!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Very nice so far, Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 This is going to be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Beautiful work on this lowboy Dan, absolutely fantastic! Keep the updates coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/27/2022 at 2:25 PM, gotnitro? said: okay..twist my arm I'll grab a plate of nachos and follow the build! I'm restricted from popcorn, so nachos fill the gap lol nice work on the gooseneck, and fabbing up the cylinders Thanks Jeff On 3/27/2022 at 3:03 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Looks great so far!! Thanks Brian On 3/27/2022 at 8:43 PM, slusher said: Very nice so far, Dan! Thanks Carl On 3/28/2022 at 9:52 AM, KJ790 said: This is going to be cool! Thanks KJ On 3/28/2022 at 1:24 PM, redneckrigger said: Beautiful work on this lowboy Dan, absolutely fantastic! Keep the updates coming! Thanks Tom I’ll keep the updates coming I’m trying to have it finished for the Modelmania show on April 30th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 I’ve got the center section of the load deck together and have made some more progress on the disconnect parts. Still have more work to do on it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Have you figured out how to lock each moving piece in either direction? If not, may I suggest hidden mini magnets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 9 hours ago, Bills72sj said: Have you figured out how to lock each moving piece in either direction? If not, may I suggest hidden mini magnets. Thanks for the magnet idea Bill but with the way that this fits together I think I will not need to use any. In between friction and gravity I think it’s going to work at least that’s the way it looks now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 More work on the load deck and added the adjustable settings on the goose neck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 Today’s task was to build the front double hinge ramps. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 You’re good Dan, you make fast progress and excellent work friend.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 11 hours ago, slusher said: You’re good Dan, you make fast progress and excellent work friend.. Thanks Carl I appreciate your support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 Started on the rear suspension and did the first mock up with the Brockway. It’s also my first check to see how my measurements turned out. I’m at 8 scale inches clearance from the bottom of the load deck to the ground empty. From what I’ve researched that should work. Here’s my update pictures. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 This is looking great. I did one of these about a year ago and figuring out the detachable section was a fun challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Really cool build, lovin the new hitch design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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