KJ790 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 This is a build for a friend of mine. After finishing a model of one of his trucks, he wanted me to make a model of his grain trailer to go with it. So yesterday I started scratchbuilding this trailer. So far I added ribs to the sides and made the basic shape of the trailer. I still have lots of work to do, but it is starting to take shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 KJ, Looks like you have your work cut out for sure. Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Great start, I'll be watching this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Nice start man. I have a glue bomb Italeri trailer I want to do this to. I'll be watchin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Great start, Man....I've been trying to acquire some 48' Italeri American Trailers for just such a project.....I'll, totally, be watching this one.....I've got one, and another one coming.....They seem perfect for this kind of trailer.....Can't wait to see more..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Nice kick-off. It is sure worth watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Nice project, nice details, keep us posted. Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thanks guys. I thought about using an Italeri reefer, but they sell for so much and would need to be modified so much that I figured it would be easier and cheaper to just start from scratch. Tonight I roughed in the rear bumper and brake lights, as well as made the basic hoppers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Cool project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 KJ, That looks like a really cool project. How high arethe sides of the trailer? Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 KJ, That looks like a really cool project. How high arethe sides of the trailer? Be Well Gator Timpte makes these with 66", 72", and 78" tall sides. This particular trailer is the tallest version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Man, this is looking good......I'm really liking this.....Some real good scratch work going on, here..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 As always KJ, a fine looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Got a little more done today: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Lookin good man. Real good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Oh, yeah....That looks great, Man....Very nice....I really need to get onto one of these..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Got a little more done. I still have to make the axles, rims, tires, lights, and tarp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepmd Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 KJ, beautiful, beautiful work! You can almost see the grain dust flying off the auger now. Truely inspirational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 KJ, That is really cool. What are you using for the rubber tie down straps? Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Very impressive, nice work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thanks guys! Mark, those are actually plastic protectors on the side to keep the tarp roll from scratching up the side of the trailer. I used .08" square styrene rod and filed it into shape for those. Today I worked on the tarp a bit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thanks guys! Mark, those are actually plastic protectors on the side to keep the tarp roll from scratching up the side of the trailer. I used .08" square styrene rod and filed it into shape for those. Today I worked on the tarp a bit: okay. Anyway the trailer is looking really good now! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 That looks great Kurt. This gonna be a very nice trailer. Tarp looks spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Great build so far, What did you use to make the side of the trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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