Jantrix Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) I've got a shop truck hot rod in the planning stages and while brain storming I thought of adding a trailer made from a rusty old pick-up bed. And now I'm more jazzed to start the trailer than I am the rod. Heading to primer after I add some tie down loops and some other details. I've done some rust throughs and the chassis is made from .125 x .125 square tubing. The basket is made from 2.4mm angle stock and sculptors wire mesh. Working on the suspension now and still gotta choose some wheels/tires. I'll be attempting some cardbord boxes full of old parts and what not. The tailate is replaced by some old boards and the bed will be made from similar basswood planks. Here's what Ive done so far. Edited January 6, 2011 by Jantrix
highway Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 I like it Rob. I'm guessing the frame is scratchbuilt, but where did the hitch come from? It looks great!
vaughn Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Looks good. where did you get the wire for the box?
Jantrix Posted January 1, 2011 Author Posted January 1, 2011 I like it Rob. I'm guessing the frame is scratchbuilt, but where did the hitch come from? It looks great! The hitch came from the Revell Prowler the one with the lil trailer behind. Looks good. where did you get the wire for the box? The wire is called sculptors active wire mesh and is available in a couple sizes in the sculpting area of your local craft store.
charlie8575 Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Neat build, Rob. I'll keep an eye on this. Charlie Larkin
highway Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 The hitch came from the Revell Prowler the one with the lil trailer behind. Thanks for the info Rob. I have one of those but I never really paid much attention to it!
Smart-Resins Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 This will be a killer cool trailer! I love it!
Jantrix Posted January 2, 2011 Author Posted January 2, 2011 Thanks guys. I've been busy with other things lately, but I'll be back on this come this week. Don't ya just hate it when life steals all yer free time?
DRG Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 Wow, that is looking real good, but then I would be surprised if it didn't.
Jantrix Posted January 6, 2011 Author Posted January 6, 2011 Wow, great compliment Don, thanks very much. Some updates. The suspension is done, and we're on wheels. Only the leafs and the hitch are a kit part. It's in primer right now. I've decided to do the whole thing in acrylics using the Ryan Silva weathering techniques. Need to get to Michaels on Friday. More soon.
mrmike Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 I like it Rob! I gotta make myself one of these! I'll have to make a trip out to the shed and visit my model junkyard boxes. I know I have a couple of old pickups out there!
Foxer Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 This is a great idea and it really looks good with all the touches you are adding!
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