KJ790 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I have seen a lot of complaints about the new AMT release of the Italeri reefer trailer. It is out of scale for 1/24 scale, but I see a ton of potential for it in 1/25 scale. The rib spacing works perfectly for a 70's-80's Brown or Timpte reefer. You can even backdate it further to be an early 60's trailer, as I am currently doing. I bought this kit for the Thermo King reefer unit, which will be used on a different build. Since I had the rest of the kit, I figured I might as well build it. I am going for a well used early 60's reefer trailer. I started by shortening the trailer to 36 feet in 1/25 scale. I added a side door, which helped to hide the panel seam in the 2-piece side. I also scribed panel lines every 4 feet to help conceal the panel seam on the opposite side of the trailer. I made a new front bulkhead using PVC pipe for the corners and a section of the kit roof that had been cut off when I shortened the trailer. The kit wheels will be replaced with resin 5-hole wheels. I also scratch built some old style landing gear. On the front corner I added a patch with some rivets to simulate a repair job on some previous damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I like where this is going, will be following! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 That is a cool idea. I like the damage repair you added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 You have my attention!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) Amt ,Italeri trailer ???? Edited November 14, 2019 by clayton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, clayton said: Amt ,Italeri trailer ???? on page 2.. 40 ft Container Trailer, coming in 2020. Edited November 14, 2019 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Nice looking trailer so far. What about the height? I've always heard that this kit was too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, Jim B said: Nice looking trailer so far. What about the height? I've always heard that this kit was too short. The kit is too short for a modern reefer in 1/24 scale. It measures out to 12' tall in 1/24 scale, which most modern reefers are 13'6" these days. In 1/25 scale it measures 12'6", which was a popular height in the 60's-70's and is similar to the AMT Fruehauf and Ertl Great Dane kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Looking good! Reminds me of the old style trailers we used in Germany for the company I worked for! Those side doors where great if you couldn't back up to the Ramp. I'll keep an eye out for this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 You have a knack for building fantastic trailers, looking forward to seeing this one completed. What’s going to be dragging this old girl down the highway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Very nice project, and i like the modifications and details. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 ??? Great job turning that kit into something WORTH owning!!!!! (Repair job is just way-too-cool !!!) DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 Thanks guys! I have been busy with this one the last 2 days. I scratch built a reefer unit, and I wanted it to be missing a side panel, so I had to scratch build and engine and compressor for inside the unit as well. I have been playing with some weathering, I am hoping that it will look good out in some natural light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Very nice KJ. You have really nailed the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Looks great, excellent work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 You have an amazing way with trailers!..and trucks for that matter! You always capture that vintage look! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Finished pictures are now in the "Under Glass" section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I think I might have pulled that one a couple times hauling produce!LOL Great job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Resourceful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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