Simon Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Hi folks, here is a build of Italeri's much-criticised 48-foot US reefer. Not my first choice of trailer, but US trailer kits are hard to get here at the moment. Built box stock apart from some self-adhesive gemstones for the tail lights. I need to add a diesel tank under the chassis at some point for the fridge unit. The K100 is 1/25, which would make this a 50-foot trailer. Not perfect, but I'm pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Looks good, nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy's Law Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 That looks really good. What kinds of issues did you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Thanks lads. Chris, the main issue is the joint halfway along the body. It doesn't matter about the floor because you can't see it, and the joint in the roof is easy to smooth out because there is no detail up there, it's totally smooth. However, the body sides have ribs and rivet detail, which would end up being sanded away if you are not careful, and makes it hard to hide the join. Other than that you couldn't get a much more straight forward kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Nicely weathered. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 You made that kit look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 The first photo through me, thought it was real, had to take a second look looks great to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studioman3 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 The first pic looks like the real deal, it wasn't till I scrolled down to the second one that I realized you were showing us the kit, not a pic of the real thing. I'd say it came out great! nice weathering and detailing. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmija Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Nice combination, and I agree with the comments about the first picture, at first glance I thought you were showing us the real 'inspiration' before getting into the model pics. Best Regards, Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Looks Real Real good too. Great work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 The first photo through me, thought it was real, had to take a second look looks great to me I had that same reaction, too. Very nice job. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hi Simon....The trailer looks good to me, nice job on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Looks good!!! And real!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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