AMT Exterior Post Doubles Vans

[Bren]

Finishing up the trailer sub-frames and the dolly. Just need to plumb and wire them now. 

[Bren]

And the landing pad assemblies are done. So now comes the assembly of the trailer walls and mounting all the sub-assemblies. I'll post some pictures of that when they're done. I'm using @BK9300 mudflap technique with the thin vinyl and 3D printed hangers - I'm still experimenting how best to put logos on the vinyl ?paint/stencil. 

Edited March 7 by Bren

[Jürgen M.]

That is one fantastic build! The rust and weathering look so real! 

You sure you're not working on a real trailer?

[BK9300]

 Been said before - your rust detailing is incredible!  Those trailers must have seen some very salty winter roads!  Any possibility of making logo decals for your flaps?

[Bren]

1 hour ago, BK9300 said:

 Been said before - your rust detailing is incredible!  Those trailers must have seen some very salty winter roads!  Any possibility of making logo decals for your flaps?

I just don’t know if the decals would stick, and if I could kill the carrier film shine with dull coat. I thought a stencil and paint might be more doable. But I’m experimenting - so you’ll see the results here….

[Rockford]

I use electrical tape for my mudflaps and I find that decals will adhere but they pull the flap out of shape as they dry. 

[Biggu]

Bren, as the guys have said, the weathering is really exceptional. That dolly looks like it has been neglected for a VERY long time. A day or two in the shop for the mechanics to give it a good inspection, checking brakes, air system and electrical. Maybe pull the hubs and change the oil as it’s in the barn while they are at it. What an outstanding job. I can’t wait to see the rest of the project. ….

[Bren]

2 hours ago, Rockford said:

I use electrical tape for my mudflaps and I find that decals will adhere but they pull the flap out of shape as they dry. 

Great idea Steve - I hadn’t thought of that. For what it’s worth I’ll try decals first - if they don’t work, no Biggu (see what I did there?) 🤣

[Biggu]

New lines …..?

[Rockford]

The weathering on this is just brilliant. I love the rubbed circle on the hitch plate, very realistic. 

On the mudflaps, one method I use is to put a piece of bar in a vice, then put the tape across it and fold it back against itself. It's quite easy to align so there's no sticky surfaces exposed. Then I cut it to size. It quite often takes on a gentle curve of its own which mimics the real thing after a life spent being buffetted by the wind. 

[Bren]

10 hours ago, Rockford said:

The weathering on this is just brilliant. I love the rubbed circle on the hitch plate, very realistic. 

On the mudflaps, one method I use is to put a piece of bar in a vice, then put the tape across it and fold it back against itself. It's quite easy to align so there's no sticky surfaces exposed. Then I cut it to size. It quite often takes on a gentle curve of its own which mimics the real thing after a life spent being buffetted by the wind. 

Thanks for the tip Steve. I’ll have to give that a try…..

[RoninUtah]

My hat's off, Bren! That weathering is incredible! If that dolly gets any more rusted, it might get pulled out for an OOS violation at the next weigh station!

[37 caddy]

The flaps on these trailers are usually a mismatched set,A NAPA one on one side and a company one on the other side.Very rarely do you see a matched set on  older "fleet trailers. Looks very realistic with the rust and barnacles on it.  

[cifenet]

Beautiful weathering with realism!

To be honest, I don’t think I have the necessary courage to weather like that.