Rogers FG35D trailer (07-08-14 update)

[rctruk]

Dennis

That looks incredible. You have great talent

[Tesla]

Thank you

[mackd]

Hi Dennis great work on this lowboy.I think you're doing an error the rear cylinders of the mounted are not in the right place.They should not be on the same axis as the hinges of the panels

[Tesla]

Thank you Alain. You're absolutely correct. The lower part of the cylinder should be below the ramp hinge axis. I will make cylinder mounting plates for this correction.

Edited March 26, 2014 by Tesla

[Tesla]

Here's a link to my Cat excavator sitting on the trailer...http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=87540

[Swamp Dog]

now that be looking good my friend..

[kilrathy10]

Man, you got this stuff down pat.....Nice work....

[Truck parts]

May I ask what size tubing did you use?

Edited April 15, 2014 by Truck parts

[Tesla]

May I ask what size tubing did you use?

Gordon, I used .250" square tubing.

[purepmd]

Excellent, just Excellent.

[Tesla]

Excellent, just Excellent.

Thank you Mark. I'm waiting on the rear axles right now.

[Tesla]

It's certainly been awhile since I've worked on this. Here's some progress pics of what's been done the past few days...

Suspension test fit:

Completion of deck plates:

Mock-up before painting:

I hope to begin painting tomorrow. Well,that's all for now...thanks for looking

[alangarber]

Looks great Dennis Just what I need for my D8 great job.

[Tesla]

Thanks Alan...a D8 is on my "future purchase" list

[Petetrucker07]

That is just amazing, it looks really good. You have some skills with the styrene dennis. Awesome work

[tbill]

looking great Dennis, that is one fine looking scratch build!

[Superpeterbilt]

I cant wait to see this thing hooked up to that tri-axle KW. Its looking great.

[kilrathy10]

That's a tough looking trailer, Man....What truck you gonna use with this one??? I'd imagine it'll look good with any of them....Great job....

[redneckrodder]

Wow that is one nice looking flatbed

[Tesla]

Thanks everyone...not sure if I should weather the wood flooring or not. I found a "recipe" online for weathering wood. It's a mix of vinegar and steel wool.

It's been fermenting for 3 months now, I'll try a sample piece and post the results

[mackd]

Dennis very beautiful work,is that thou hast decided not to change the location of the cylinders of the ramps?or thou hast forgotten?

[Tesla]

Dennis very beautiful work,is that thou hast decided not to change the location of the cylinders of the ramps?or thou hast forgotten?

Thank you Alain...I've attached the pictures that show the fixed end of the cylinder has been moved lower (hopefully enough).

[tbill]

it looks as though thou hast not forgotten

now goest and weather-ist some deck boards

[Tesla]

it looks as though thou hast not forgotten

now goest and weather-ist some deck boards

Thanks Tom I'm using balsa wood and applied some of my home-made hooch....not sure about the results. I also tried Future. To my surprise it gives the wood a slight silver-gray patina after the first coat

[mackd]

You can use the pastels to age the wood.I have a question Dennis is that thou hast thinking put the wood instead of the plate anti slip on the tail end of the lowboy,it is less slippery