BigBad Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Looks great! Dave, you really take the pulse of this hobby, this is even better than I expected, chromed front end and doors, 1 piece panels. It's perfect. Thanks a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwtrucker Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Dave, The Great Dane reefer looks awesome, I'm looking forward to this kit. Thanks for the update. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 AWESOME!!!! Thanks, Dave & the entire Moebius Gang. X-2!!! And how !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baloney Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) can it be build also without the reefer??? will it have optional wheels; spokes, 2 hole budds?? will it have decals on the mud flaps or it's allready engraved in them--the great dane logo-- thanks! Edited February 27, 2012 by baloney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Oh man, wait till you guys see the suspension!!!!!!!!!! This will be the first time an accurate, detailed trailer air ride has been made for an American trailer kit! It just keeps getting better!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Metzner Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Here are some shots of the bottom of the Great Dane. The mudflaps have the great Dane logos as raised detail It will be possible to build the trailer without the Reefer unit and fuel tank Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 is it cheaper to buy em by the case?....if so i want a case of the trailers....it wouldnt hurt to have a lonestar and a prostar as well! WHATS THE MSRP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 In the words of emerald "BAM!!!" That's the cats meow right there !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 is it cheaper to buy em by the case?....if so i want a case of the trailers....it wouldnt hurt to have a lonestar and a prostar as well! WHATS THE MSRP? I think I seen em for $43 on hobby link or tower, and I think the prostar was fifty somethin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 cool cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 o -boy looks like the new vantrax suspenssion.the things you can do with that../;'['12 please and thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Ahhh man! This is beautiful work, love that suspension detail, this is going to be sooooo easy to cut up and spread or add another axle(or 2)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Here are some shots of the bottom of the Great Dane. The mudflaps have the great Dane logos as raised detail It will be possible to build the trailer without the Reefer unit and fuel tank Thanks, Dave I'm impressed w/ the suspension. Only one detail you left out! At the rear of the suspension there are the two pedelstools. This is an option called a Sure Lock Dock System added to trailers that automatically dump the air ride when the parking brakes are set. On there is a smaller air chamber I believe it's a type 15 air chamber 15 sq. in. plunium inside the chamber. That is connected to a piece of flat stock welded to the bar those pedelstools are attched to via a clevis and a seperate spring hooks into that flat stock link age to the mount that chamber is bolted to. And that mount bolts to the slider frame. Basically the same as a brake chamber does to a slack adjuster. That chamber has a single air line that's plumbed into the leveling valve. When there is supply air present in the leveling valve it actuates that chamber kicking those pedelstools towards the rear of the trailer when the air ride is inflated. When a driver sets the brakes on his/her trailer on some trailers the air ride will deflate when the brakes are set. When this happens that chamber looses air pressure and a spring inside that chamber no longer held back by air pressure will engage those pedestools and they rest on the ends of the air ride trailing arms. This allows the trailer to remain at ride height otherwise when the trailer's in a door (dock) the floor of the trailer won't be level w/ the dock. If you can't correct this no big deal. Some Evergreen Scale angle, flat stock, c-channel, and a few bits and pieces from the parts box can take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) Oh man, wait till you guys see the suspension!!!!!!!!!! This will be the first time an accurate, detailed trailer air ride has been made for an American trailer kit! It just keeps getting better!!!!!!! This is the air ride the kits' suspension is based off of. I took these pics when I replaced an air ride bogie at work for reference to scratch build one. THANK YOU MOEBIUS FOR SPARING ME THE HEADACHE OF HAVING TO DO SO!!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/9495602@N02/sets/72157613787358657/ Edited February 26, 2012 by Semi Trailer Mechanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'm impressed w/ the suspension. Only one detail you left out! At the rear of the suspension there are the two pedelstools. This is an option called a Sure Lock Dock System added to trailers that automatically dump the air ride when the parking brakes are set. On there is a smaller air chamber I believe it's a type 15 air chamber 15 sq. in. plunium inside the chamber. That is connected to a piece of flat stock welded to the bar those pedelstools are attched to via a clevis and a seperate spring hooks into that flat stock link age to the mount that chamber is bolted to. And that mount bolts to the slider frame. Basically the same as a brake chamber does to a slack adjuster. That chamber has a single air line that's plumbed into the leveling valve. When there is supply air present in the leveling valve it actuates that chamber kicking those pedelstools towards the rear of the trailer when the air ride is inflated. When a driver sets the brakes on his/her trailer on some trailers the air ride will deflate when the brakes are set. When this happens that chamber looses air pressure and a spring inside that chamber no longer held back by air pressure will engage those pedestools and they rest on the ends of the air ride trailing arms. This allows the trailer to remain at ride height otherwise when the trailer's in a door (dock) the floor of the trailer won't be level w/ the dock. If you can't correct this no big deal. Some Evergreen Scale angle, flat stock, c-channel, and a few bits and pieces from the parts box can take care of it. I see the support arms you mentioned, Scott. I was wondering what those were! Never seen that before. The suspension in the pics you posted is exactly the same as Clint Freeman's standard height trailer air ride. What pieces are missing from the system? I'm sure it would be simple to make a little resin "kit" to finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baloney Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) the more i see it,the more i want to build it..and i'll grab that prostar too! Edited February 27, 2012 by baloney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Metzner Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) The rear suspension does include Surelok it does not have all the actuator linkage detail which is pretty small but the locking pedestals themselves which are pretty prominent are included.. Edited February 27, 2012 by Dave Metzner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I see the support arms you mentioned, Scott. I was wondering what those were! Never seen that before. The suspension in the pics you posted is exactly the same as Clint Freeman's standard height trailer air ride. What pieces are missing from the system? I'm sure it would be simple to make a little resin "kit" to finish it. Ben If I still worked for Swift I could get you pics but I don't. Now I'm at JB Hunt most of the trailers I see have Meritor air rides that are completely different than the Hendrickson that this upcoming kit has in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 The rear suspension does include Surelok it does not have all the actuator linkage detail which is pretty small but the locking pedestals themselves which are pretty prominent are included.. That was the first thing I looked to see was how much detail was put into this. Don't get me wrong I'm in no way discrediting whats been done just wanted to point that out in the event that could be incorperated. But like I mentioned no big deal those details can be taken care of w/ donor parts and scratchbuilding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 As for the model, I like it a lot!! I'm happy to hear it will have Erb markings, I'll have to make sure to get some pics while I'm out and about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) The rear suspension does include Surelok it does not have all the actuator linkage detail which is pretty small but the locking pedestals themselves which are pretty prominent are included.. Wow, talk about minutia! Dave, I don't want to appear to be a rivet counter, but will there be rivet detail on the front bulkhead? BTW, does the suspension clearance between the van body bottom and the tires appear accurate? The gap appears excessive to me. Edited February 27, 2012 by chuckyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulls Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Great job! Everyone is soo happy with the fine detail of everything but I am just happy to see air ride suspension on it!! Haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Wow, talk about minutia! Dave, I don't want to appear to be a rivet counter, but will there be rivet detail on the front bulkhead? BTW, does the suspension clearance between the van body bottom and the tires appear accurate? The gap appears excessive to me. Please dont start nit picking this trailer apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Please dont start nit picking this trailer apart Just asking questions. This is the time before final production, then the real complaining by some will begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhead Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 So, Dave. Are there any plans for any more trailers? Maybe dry bulk, tankers, flatbeds? Lowboys? RYAN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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