tim boyd Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 Dave Metzner of Moebius Models had his usual display at the DAAM show today. At least to my knowledge (I'm sure you guys will quickly correct me if I am wrong), he showed a preview of an upcoming project that I've seen rumors about but never confirmation until now....a 48 foot spilt axle trailer Then...he showed built up prototypes of several members of the future Moebius 1965-66 F100 family.... This is the 4x4 version... These projects will appear on the shelves ranging from probably late April/early May through early 2021....and the speculation is that the first round of production under estimated actual demand, so best to grab at least one the first time you see it, then add in extras as needed later in the productions cycle... A few more images here.... TIM
Jim B Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 Definitely want the F100 with the utility body, and might pick up one of those flatbed trailers.
Ben Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 I reposted this news on a model truck group on Facebook. Some people on there are thinking that this is just an April fools joke. I sure hope it’s not!
Jim B Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 10 minutes ago, Ben said: I reposted this news on a model truck group on Facebook. Some people on there are thinking that this is just an April fools joke. I sure hope it’s not! That would be cruel!
Khils Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Ben said: I reposted this news on a model truck group on Facebook. Some people on there are thinking that this is just an April fools joke. I sure hope it’s not! 1 hour ago, Jim B said: That would be cruel! .......I'm going to be sceptical til they're in my stash! Cruel! ....happened before! ....hmm...'65 Nova?
tim boyd Posted April 1, 2019 Author Posted April 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Ben said: I reposted this news on a model truck group on Facebook. Some people on there are thinking that this is just an April fools joke. I sure hope it’s not! Guys......Dave is not the kind of guy who would pull an April Fools stunt like that. Dave said that they are just starting the project, but given that it will reuse a number of parts from the other trailer projects, and that most of the surfaces are flat rather than shaped, he expects it will come together much quicker than some of their car and truck based projects......TIM
Bennyg Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 Well, look at that. It’s apparent that Moebius listens. Hopefully another big rig makes an appearance. Ben
1930fordpickup Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Khils said: .......I'm going to be sceptical til they're in my stash! Cruel! ....happened before! ....hmm...'65 Nova? This was not a cruel joke, they could not get licencing to do these cars.
highway Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 I'm really hoping the flat bed will be soon, and maybe with an option to have the front axle posed in both up and down positions. As for the Fords, they don't do anything for me because I don't care for those year Ford pickups, but I do hope Moebius does as they did with the big rig tire sets and offer the utility bed as a standalone product in addition to being in the Ford kit. I have quite a few ideas for that utility bed, but I don't want to waste money on the Ford kits just for the utility bed and junk the rest of the kit.
Sergey Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 6 hours ago, Fabrux said: Come on International LT... May be - WorkStar or CV?
chuckyr Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 Moebius has been working on the Flatbed trailer for sometime. It is real.
martinfan5 Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 I am going to second Matt and say Moeibus would be smart to offer that utility bed as a separate kit, I bet it would sell really good as it own kit, I have no personal desire to build a 65/66 Ford, but that utility bed with be right home on pretty much every single long bed frame single drive wheel truck from the 60's thru the 90's.
vincen47 Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 I’m very pleased about the flatbed. I hoped that they’d go this direction with the next trailer kit.
vincen47 Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 With the 48’ spread axle flat - so many interesting load possibilities. Many variations could be made by the builder without too much work. Wonder if someone in the aftermarket would make a curtainside add-on kit?
Jim B Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 So, what is the load capacity of an actual 48ft spread axle flatbed trailer? I'm guessing from the photo, this one is probably "aluminum" and not "steel".
Bucky Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 Hmmmmmmmm........'66 long bed Ford....'66 short bed Ford....'66 stepside Ford....'66 utility bed Ford....one 48 foot flat trailer.....what's my total? This could get costly!! LOL Are these pickup kits going to have options to build '65 or '66 year models in the same kit?
GLMFAA1 Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 Going to be a little 'picky' with the utility bed. If you look close at the lower corner of the utility body the door has no lower side of the cabinet, I appreciate the fact that the hobby is getting new stuff but hopefully this can be fixed before production. greg
martinfan5 Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, GLMFAA1 said: Going to be a little 'picky' with the utility bed. If you look close at the lower corner of the utility body the door has no lower side of the cabinet, I appreciate the fact that the hobby is getting new stuff but hopefully this can be fixed before production. greg Whoops
chuckyr Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 37 minutes ago, GLMFAA1 said: Going to be a little 'picky' with the utility bed. If you look close at the lower corner of the utility body the door has no lower side of the cabinet, I appreciate the fact that the hobby is getting new stuff but hopefully this can be fixed before production. greg I say because of that error, scrap the whole project!
chuckyr Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, vincen47 said: With the 48’ spread axle flat - so many interesting load possibilities. Many variations could be made by the builder without too much work. Wonder if someone in the aftermarket would make a curtainside add-on kit?
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