forwardlook60 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hi Folks, New to the forum...and what a great discovery. Some of the work that I've seen here in browsing is just fantastic and truly inspirational. I'm especially taken with the work being done by MrObsessive on the '55 Ford....W O W!! Just thought that I'd make the introduction and present for your examination my last completed project...a 1955 Shasta 16' trailer. I know that it's not a car...but it certainly rides behind one. I hope that the (Photobucket hosted) pics show up okay...it's my first attempt at photo inclusion. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Welcome! Nice mobile diggs too, I can see that behind a big winged Caddy for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertw Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 That will look great behind any 1950's or '60's model. Well done!! robw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 OK now that is just WAY cool!!..now it needs a big ol' Pink Caddy to pull it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Nice model and nice photos, too! Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Welcome to the forum and PLEASE tell us more about how you built the travel trailer. That is so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Welcome Steve and thanks for the compliment! Yeah, I can see that BEAUTIFUL trailer hitched behind my '55 Ford when I get it done! I LOVE that color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forwardlook60 Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thanks fellas, I appreciate the kind words...this has got to be my new modeling home. And Bill, that's not a bad idea...when you finish the '55 I should send the trailer to you so you can photograph it behind the Ford. Headline: Summer Vacation 1956 Family on their way west!! What do you think? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forwardlook60 Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Marc, I started by making a pattern (hand drawn) then transfering the pattern to scribed styrene. Basically it was all cutting and fitting from there. Everything was scratchbuilt...either fabricated from styrene or brass...However, the propane tank is an old medicine bottle (cut and reshaped), the wheels are scratch built but the wheel covers were custom covers robbed from an old Ford kit. The curtains were made from an old shirt (pleated over using Niagra spray starch and an iron). I drew the Shasta logo using CorelDraw, resized it, then made the decals using my Alps MD-5000 printer. The paint colors are custom mixes....the white is Testors Gloss White with a few drops of orange and brown tints....the pink is, again, a Testors mix Of White and Guards Red with a couple of drops of yellow for flavor. Since the model was completed, I have modified the chassis in that I have removed the single axle and constructed an independant axle setup. I did this for several reasons 1. So that the model would have more 'give' when attached to cars of varying rear-end height, 2. So that the model would roll better (more smoothly). I have basically suspended the axles on each side using hand built springs and paper-clip retainers. I looks goofy under there, but it works. You might say that, in this case form does not follow function. This reminds me of that great part in 'Young Frankenstein' when they find young 'Frodericks' grandfather's book: "How I Did It - by Victor Frankenstein" But remember thats 'Fraankenschteeen'. Anyway, here are just a few of the construction photos.... Sides Body Together Chassis-Floor Wing and Tongue Just after painting and decaling Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Folks, New to the forum...and what a great discovery. Some of the work that I've seen here in browsing is just fantastic and truly inspirational. I'm especially taken with the work being done by MrObsessive on the '55 Ford....W O W!! Just thought that I'd make the introduction and present for your examination my last completed project...a 1955 Shasta 16' trailer. I know that it's not a car...but it certainly rides behind one. I hope that the (Photobucket hosted) pics show up okay...it's my first attempt at photo inclusion. Steve hi steve wecome, i cant find a word to describe you shasta trailer.......wow wow wow !!!!!!! great work! i love it, have been wanting to build one like that for years, very very nice! it is always great to meet others with the same interest. you will find a bunch of helpful,caring,thoughtful guys here, i just recently joined up and have found that they all are just great and share the love of the hobby as i do........... thanks for sharing the photos with us all . disabled modeler mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Welcome!! Your trailer is just too cool!! I'll look forward to more of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Sweet trailer and welcome to the forum. carrucha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) Welcome to the Forum/Home . Nice job on the trailer. I could see it being pulled by a big pink caddy too Edited November 21, 2009 by vizio93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Your camper is just too cool! I love it! Hurry up and hook that baby up to something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Yea welcome to 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlzrocks Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Very impressive work on that trailer! Just needs lawn chairs, a hibachi, and a cooler of Schlitz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsdropshop1 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 GREAT WORK AND WELCOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Terrific job on the trailer. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ale8oneboy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 That's just awesome work there man. I thought it was a kit at first. I was like where can I get one! In the spirit of the holidays I've gotta share this line from Christmas Vacation. Clark: So, when did you get the tenament on wheels? Eddie: Oh, that uh, that there's an RV. Yeah, yeah, I borrowed it off a buddy of mine. He took my house, I took the RV. It's a good looking vehicle, ain't it? Clark: Yeah, it looks so nice parked in the driveway. [Raises class to his mouth] Eddie: Yeah, it sure does. But, don't you go falling in love with it now, because, we're taking it with us when we leave here next month. [Clark nearly chokes on his drink] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Peterson Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I can't add much to what has already been said! Very, very nice...and it definitely screams for a vintage Caddy to hitch it to. It's got such a perfect period feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Sport Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Nice details! Like the little wheel to keep it up. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forwardlook60 Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thanks to one and all for the great comments. Although this thread was posted nearly two years ago, the renewed welcome is appreciated. For those seriously interested in constructing such a model, I still have my initial drawings and a small number of the self-made decals. This model is a replica of the trailer my parents hauled behind our 1957 Plymouth Suburban for our trip west in 1957. I am working on completing a replica of that car based on the Modelhaus kit. So perhaps in the near future, pictures of this trailer, being pulled by that car, may appear here. Again, thanks to all.....and to all a very happy Thanksgiving. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Awesome! If you offered copies of your drawings for sale, I can honestly say you'd probably do quite nicely with them. I'll look forward to that Suburban, too. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Hi Folks, New to the forum...and what a great discovery. Some of the work that I've seen here in browsing is just fantastic and truly inspirational. I'm especially taken with the work being done by MrObsessive on the '55 Ford....W O W!! Just thought that I'd make the introduction and present for your examination my last completed project...a 1955 Shasta 16' trailer. I know that it's not a car...but it certainly rides behind one. I hope that the (Photobucket hosted) pics show up okay...it's my first attempt at photo inclusion. Steve wow,that is awesome!! that idea has never crossed my mind,building a caravan. very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Very nice trailer! I tackled a later version of the Shasta trailer from a Car Modeler article a few years back. I really like the shape of yours, as mine's quite square by comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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