AMT Flatbed trailer

[plugger]

I have been in & out of the over the years - finally beginning again , question about this kit , is there a way I could " arch " the rails so it would resemble a more modern trailer, thanks for your suggestions

[Superpeterbilt]

The easiest way would be to cut new arched frame rails from styrene and use the rest of the kit.

[kilrathy10]

I think Terry and Anthony have hit it on the head pretty hard....I scratch built one a while back and thought to myself, "I wonder if I could have used the suspension and such from the AMT model"....The next time I decide to build a flat bed, that's what I'm gonna do....Here's what I did, though, if you're interested....

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy179/kilrathy10/SAM_64191024x383_zpsb03a9433.jpg

Edited May 1, 2015 by kilrathy10

[Superpeterbilt]

This thread has gotten over 150 views but only 3 replies. I'm not sure if I should be surprised or disappointed, perhaps both I guess...

Some people are shy, or just dont want to give bad advice. There are always a disproportionate ratio of views to replies. It could be the same guy looking 200 times. Who knows, thats just the way it bee.....

[Roadrunner]

Some people are shy, or just dont want to give bad advice. There are always a disproportionate ratio of views to replies. It could be the same guy looking 200 times. Who knows, thats just the way it bee.....

Agreed. I saw the question, but have no definitive answer. I'd imagine to arch the bed specifically, you'd have to cut bend relief notches in the side frames, arch it as needed, then glue and putty to finish it off. I have the same trailer, and potentially the same problem, and if I decide to pursue a modification (which I probably won’t), that’s what I’d do.

[fantacmet]

Well if you fully load a flatbed the rails aren't going to stay arched up. So you could always just load it down with a good load.

[Superpeterbilt]

A good load of what?

There are lots of options, 60,000 lb plastic rolls of steel, 80,000 lb hollow logs, styrene "I" beams, or it could be loaded with a stack of AMT flatbeds, but then they would need to be arched too.....oh well. I have a balsa wood concrete beam on my Ertl stretch trailer. I prefer lowboys, and the load of choice is a 80,000 lb styrene D8.

[Superpeterbilt]

I prefer lowboys myself, maybe we should do a "Show Your Lowboys" thread

Sounds like a plan

[fantacmet]

Well for my flatbed I'm debating about either the beam that comes with the logging trailer or a giant pipe(which I have and it's painted up). Trying to find some kind of equipment for my lowboy. for my beam trailer I'm using the payhauler 350.

[Superpeterbilt]

Well for my flatbed I'm debating about either the beam that comes with the logging trailer or a giant pipe(which I have and it's painted up). Trying to find some kind of equipment for my lowboy. for my beam trailer I'm using the payhauler 350.

I like collecting 1/25 die cast equipment like vintage dozers and draglines. I'm modifying a G scale locomotive for my beam trailer. I've used a big piece of PVC pipe also. When it comes to a load, the more creative the better. A junked, or restored truck always makes for a good haul also.

[fantacmet]

I thought about the loco, but they are so danged expensive. Same with the diecast stuff, several hundred dollars.

[Superpeterbilt]

I thought about the loco, but they are so danged expensive. Same with the diecast stuff, several hundred dollars.

I recommend using the saved search option on ebay. It will let you know when new things are listed. I only grab things when the price is right. I bought a $300 locomotive for $35, because the poor guys kids were selling off his estate. I would never pay hundreds of dollars for diecast. You just have to find the right deal. Keep dragging the net, youll get what you want.

[plugger]

AMT flatbed

Thsnks for the input - i had considered the flatbed loaded with flatbeds - thanks again for suggestions