alf aphid Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Fenside MF said: trailer is looking very neat already,cant wait to see more Thank you very much bare with me. I may be some time !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 So after a few comments and discussions I've accepted that my initial design was using too thick a material. I was initially concerned that lighter duty plastic would be too flexible. But have been reassured that the strength will come as bracing is added. So original one has been abandoned and I've started again..... watch this space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Progress is slow but taking shape. Relatively happy so far. Just a learning curve!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Looking good so far, way better in the thinner plasti card to , as mentioned the ribs will strenghten it up no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 On 15/08/2017 at 10:10 AM, Tractorman810 said: Looking good so far, way better in the thinner plasti card to , as mentioned the ribs will strenghten it up no problem Thanks tractorman it's quite surprising how strong they do become. Glad I abandoned the first build, cutting was a right pig! Started with the ribs now. What a slow process!! I'm only tackling a fairly simple square trailer, much respect to many others on here ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Looking very good so far ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam7810 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Coming on nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 ribs and tops done along with rear end. Tailgate and tipping mechanism to do. Back to work next week so may slow up a bit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Looking great alf. Very neat and tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 where are them wheels from mate,they look very tidy for trailer wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 25 minutes ago, Tractorman810 said: where are them wheels from mate,they look very tidy for trailer wheels They are from dads toys I bought their last ones, they suit it well. There are not that many good trailer type wheels and tyres available. Or at least that I could find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 I might mean dads tractors actually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Dam oh well i have a few pairs of uh vantos left and mini toys or pma also do resin copies of them now , so will make do with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Looking fantastic so far, super tidy work on the chassis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Stabliofarmer said: Looking fantastic so far, super tidy work on the chassis! Ah thank you, it's far from perfect, But im pretty happy so far. Can't expect too much from a first attempt !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefocus Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 8/20/2017 at 11:02 AM, Tractorman810 said: Dam oh well i have a few pairs of uh vantos left and mini toys or pma also do resin copies of them now , so will make do with them I might have some wheels that might be of some use to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 as requested alastair went 6.5 ton single axel, although avaiable in a twin axel to, think it was a mf23/4 in old sizes , silage top could be all steel or mesh,side load ,as mine, or fromt load,i may yet change the wheels, as this must be 8years ild and decent trailer wheels were hard to come by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alf aphid Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thank you very much for doing that Sean interesting to see what you've done with the silage trailer conversion. I think I might try to make a removable set for mine, was originally just going to build a different trailer. Just depends if I can make my rear doors removable but still looking right. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 the sides should have enough play in them to pop it out ok, if you look theres two tiny eyelets the pins sit in, each pins cut to 1/2 mm past the width of the eyes, so a carefull tweek outwards of the sides allows it to come out no hassel, i also have a weeks coloured 200 dropside type with silage tops, all the sides drop of that one,plus silage tops as well ,just never got round to doing the decals for it, shes built to a 5 ton dimension wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 19 minutes ago, Tractorman810 said: the sides should have enough play in them to pop it out ok, if you look theres two tiny eyelets the pins sit in, each pins cut to 1/2 mm past the width of the eyes, so a carefull tweek outwards of the sides allows it to come out no hassel, i also have a weeks coloured 200 dropside type with silage tops, all the sides drop of that one,plus silage tops as well ,just never got round to doing the decals for it, shes built to a 5 ton dimension wise Ah yes I see, good idea with the little eyelets, might try and find some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabmodels Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Coming along very nicely there alf, nice tidy work and nice straight lines, looking forward to seeing the finished item Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 33 minutes ago, alf aphid said: Ah yes I see, good idea with the little eyelets, might try and find some mine are from the model ship building area in the local model shop ,some very handy bits in there,pulleys and alikes along with toplink/ turnbuckle fittings in brass,prob only 2-3mm opeing,but perfect,i also use the tiny brass pin nails for the hinges etc i make as they are thin,and have a nice domed top to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 19 minutes ago, tabmodels said: Coming along very nicely there alf, nice tidy work and nice straight lines, looking forward to seeing the finished item Thanks Ian, taking your advice - nice and steady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, Tractorman810 said: mine are from the model ship building area in the local model shop ,some very handy bits in there,pulleys and alikes along with toplink/ turnbuckle fittings in brass,prob only 2-3mm opeing,but perfect,i also use the tiny brass pin nails for the hinges etc i make as they are thin,and have a nice domed top to them I need to get to a good old fashioned model shop to see things in the flesh, eBay is ok but sometimes difficult to Guage sizes etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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