Transcraft 45' split axle step deck

[Ben]

Here's a project I have recently completed (other than two tool boxes.) This is a completely scratch built 45' transcraft, spread axle step deck flatbed trailer. It was originally built by Jamie Rahmoeller (he's on this forum as well) and is just beautiful!!!!!!! At the time this trailer was built, Jamie did not have any Clint Freeman low profile suspension units so he made suspensions from scratch. They were ok but I felt that as nice as this trailer is, it deserved the best! I ripped off both old suspensions and built two of my CFC low profile suspension kits that feature real rubber air bags. To these I added the brake shoes, brake drums, Stemco trailer hubs and 1/25 ten hole Alcoa wheels that I mastered and Jamie casts. I also added the tires from the 1/28 Testors diecast truck kits, glad hands and electrical plug from Plaskit and a resin copy of a king pin that I machined from aluminum. I have two resin, single door tool boxes that are the only things left to be added. These Will be placed between the axles on each side of the trailer. The trailer features a real wood deck with weathering and all bolt heads hand painted, "lightening holes" in the main frame rails, Transcraft logo on the rear and on all mudflaps, separate rub rails and rhinestone lights.

The Peterbilt 352 big bunk is a super nice built up that was a contest winning truck back in the 70's when the kit first came out. All stripes are hand painted, the AMT axle was made to steer and the cab converted to a 110". I felt it was so nice when I received that I just carefully put it back together as it was. I'll probably replace all the chrome on it when the reissue comes out. I apologize for the crummy pics. I tried to get my photographer friend to shoot some pics but he's too busy

[Jim B]

Sweet looking combination, Ben! There's some great details on that trailer.

[Ben]

Sweet looking combination, Ben! There's some great details on that trailer.

Thanks Jim! That tractor is only temporary. I'm building a big bunk Kenworth cabover for it right now.

[cappy625]

wow if you did'nt say it was scratch built i would have thought i was looking at a real trailer. and that pete is awesome.

[Ben]

wow if you did'nt say it was scratch built i would have thought i was looking at a real trailer. and that pete is awesome.

Thanks Anthony!

[Truck parts]

Ben, Wow what a great looking rig. That is a cool looking color.

[camaro68]

Very nice love the trailer very nice details truck looks great also love the cabovers

[chuckyr]

The trailer looks real! That's gonna really look good with the Prostar.

Edited April 22, 2012 by chuckyr

[Ben]

Thanks guys! I did think the color was odd in the beginning when I first got it so I asked Jamie why he chose to paint it that beige color. He said he was working on a real one at the shop he works at and it was that color. Now, after putting it all back together, I really like it in that color! I have thought about making a tractor using the same paint.

[chuckyr]

[Ben]

If the model were painted black and I used my two holes rather than the ten holes, that would be it!

[pete3522]

wow awesome drop deck i can say rhe same for the tractor wow!!!!!

[Hary Bare]

Trailer is truely a piece of work! That old Pete looks great too! Thanks for sharing!

[ChrisR]

Great looking trailer.

[cam]

Very nice looking rig.

[Aaron Corey]

That's an awesome looking trailer! The deck looks very realistic.

Aaron

[truckabilly]

Very nice build.

[James2]

Well done! Great detail, weathering and building. If the shadow were on the other side the first pic would have fooled me...

[Chad]

Ben, that is a truly superb set right there. I love the cab details with the headlight change and the trailer is awesome.

Chad

[mackinac359]

Great trailer build.

Tim

[Bowtienutz]

Nice job Ben, I can't wait to see it in person.

[Ben]

Thanks again guys! I have to give most of the credit to Jamie. He built the trailer, I just made it a little nicer.

[Old Albion]

Ben, Jamie,

A superb build. This would be a great kit to build. Will it be available for sale?

[Turbo590]

Ben....I do remember that trailer...seems like yesterday

Did Jamie use wood for the deck flooring?

They might be the planks I sent to him....Looks great from both of you...Kurt

Edited April 22, 2012 by Turbo590

[BigBad]

Yeah, this is a good looking rig. If only they would ease off the copyright stuff a little, we could have a chance for a trailer kit like this! Moebius? Maybe? With 2 hole buds? But nice job on that trailer, looks great!

Edited April 22, 2012 by Z06Bob