johnbuzzed Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 With apologies to Sandra Lee, the trailer is semi-homemade. I used the bed from the Lindberg '34 Ford pickup and fabricated a frame from Evergreen square styrene stock. I don't remember if the springs and axle are from my parts box or fabricated. The taillight brackets were fabricated from aluminum (Coke can material); they were left unpainted because I wanted them that way. The simple wiring harness was also fab'd from wire and aluminum tubing. Wheels and old Firestones are from my parts box and the license plate was computer-generated. The trailer was brush-painted one of Testors FS greens, the bed is a forgotten shade of brown and light weathering was applied. Stuff in the trailer is from my parts box. The wagon is a resin repop of the original item from the Orange Blossom Special kit. The handle and front wheels are posable and the wheels are from a Hot Wheels pickup. Decals are from my stash. http:// http:// http:// http:// http://
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Jim B Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Nice looking trailer. The details are great. That wagon looks like it's ready for NASCAR!
Jantrix Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Great trailer! I made one of those a few years ago. A lot of fun.
johnbuzzed Posted June 25, 2014 Author Posted June 25, 2014 Thanks for the compliments. Rob, I have a '72 GMC pickup bed trailer in the works, but it has a bit of a warp to it. I'm not holding my breath for that one but I'm not gonna give up on it.
Ira Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Great Trailer John! Very Realistic. Love the Wagon... Edited June 25, 2014 by Ira
1930fordpickup Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Looks like many that have been on the road .
1930fordpickup Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Thanks for the compliments. Rob, I have a '72 GMC pickup bed trailer in the works, but it has a bit of a warp to it. I'm not holding my breath for that one but I'm not gonna give up on it. If it is warped just weather it more. Beat down and battered .
tbill Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 love the trailer, you nailed the look for sure! nice work.
unclescott58 Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 I always like this kind of stuff. Especially when it's as nicely done as yours is here. Scott
MikeBoyle Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Both look great. Pop can aluminum is one of my favorite building materials.
johnbuzzed Posted July 31, 2014 Author Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks again for the compliments. I try to not let these "fun" builds get too complex.
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