Future project...AMT Astro 95 steel hauler.

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

 Like I said this is a future project. Back in 1980 I almost bought one of these to go out on my own O.O.😁👍

  But, alas it didn't happen, so I'm going to recreate the truck I almost owned in miniature. It will be a Michelin double. A dual flatbed trailer set-up for hauling Suicide Coils. 

  Right know I'm collecting the things I will need to complete this build. I need two to three AMT Fruehauf flatbed trailer kits, an extra fifth wheel, load binders, etc. I have the Astro 95 kit, a resin DD 8V92T, the materials I need to make the steel coil loads (steel grey craft paper) to simulate the rolled steel coils.

This view shows the overall concept of the whole rig.

This view shows the truck.

This view shows the wheels and tires.

Another view of the wheels and tires.

This is the kit I have.

This is the Auslowe resin D.D. 8V-92T. It will be awhile before I start on this I'm still working on the Autocar, plus everything else I have going on. I'll be back with more soon.

Ron G 

Edited June 9 by ShakyCraftsman

[Warren D]

I have more than a few extra 5th wheels and plates from Autocar A64B kits and I should have at least 1 from the AMT General kit.  Let me know if you want any of them.  You might look at the MPC Gravel trailer kit, it has 3 axles and might make an easier suspension swap.

Edited June 9 by Warren D

[ShakyCraftsman]

1 minute ago, Warren D said:

I have more than a few extra 5th wheels and plates from Autocar A64B kits and I should have at least 1 from the AMT General kit.  Let me know if you want any of them.

Thanks Warren 

 I will definitely let you know.

Ron G 

[Six Pack]

Sweet project. I built an Autocar and dump trains years....michigan special too. Some day I'll haveta get some pics of some these gems put up here.

[Scott Eriksen]

That'll look good with the coil loads,, get the CTM chain binders to hold them down!

[ShakyCraftsman]

Thanks everyone 

  I did a little more work on this today. I have the dolly almost completely done. It needs some more plumbing & fittings and paint. 😁😉

This view shows the dolly. I made this from an extra set of AMT trailer suspension, extra fifth wheel and AMT tires to match the tires on the two trailers that go with it.

Bottom view shows the start on the plumbing. The neck pivots for road changes. I used some 3/8" foam cord to fill out the tires on the rims, now they fit good. Well that's it for now be back soon.

Ron G 

Edited June 19 by ShakyCraftsman

[BK9300]

Very fine scratch building, Ron - looks great!

[meechum68]

Following this! Looks amazing so far.

 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Well today I got one of the flatbed trailers cut down from 40' long to 28' long. I also modified two of the dual axle suspension systems into a tri-axle suspension system. Still alot more to do, plus I found out when converting the suspensions that I need another flatbed trailer kit (that makes four total😱). Here are some pictures for yous to perose over.

[ShakyCraftsman]

Sites acting up again. Wouldn't let me comment on my last post.☹️

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

Great project, will be watching

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

I got a little more done on the front trailer. I added some air & electrical lines. So here are some pictures for yous to perose over.

This view shows the rear lower bumper. It also shows the chain hooks and working pintle hitch in the open position.

This view shows the pintle hitch in the closed position.

This view shows the items I'm using to plumb the dolly and trailer air and electrical connections.

These glad hands actually work, so I can hook up and unhook them.

This view shows the glad hands and electrical plug (in the middle) on the front of the trailer.

This view shows the same on the rear of the trailer.

This view shows the trailer sitting on the dolly with the air & electrical lines connected.

This view shows the dolly turned to the left and that the lines have enough slack.

This view shows the same thing turned to the right with enough slack. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

Edited Wednesday at 11:53 PM by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

Looking forward to more. ……

[Six Pack]

Sweet. Are you going to load coils or beams on that rig ?

[ShakyCraftsman]

9 hours ago, Six Pack said:

Sweet. Are you going to load coils or beams on that rig ?

Coils, made from a steel colored heavy paper I have. They will be 72" diameter x 24" I.D. x 48" wide. Approximately 49,000 lbs. Each x 4 = 198,000 plus the truck and trailers.

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

Hey Ron, where did you find those gladhands? Really like the fact they actually connect. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

2 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

Hey Ron, where did you find those gladhands? Really like the fact they actually connect. 

Hey Gary

 St Supply has them in sets if 10 has 11 sets left.

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

Just now, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey Gary

 St Supply has them in sets if 10 has 11 sets left.

Ron G 

Thanks, will get some ordered when he gets back from vacation, his site suggests no shipping until he returns. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

👍👍👍👍👍

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Small update.

 

This view shows both trailers & dolly hooked up. There 30.25" (a scale 63' 1/25") long.

This view shows the front trailer done and ready for paint & plumbing. Still have to do the rear trailer and truck to do, long way to go yet.

Ron G 

Edited 7 hours ago by ShakyCraftsman