3D Printed Dry Bulk Trailers

[Mark W]

Click for full res.

https://i.imgur.com/vhDfrRd.jpg

At the moment, I'm just speechless.    

[rodsup9000]

Wow, those are beautiful

[MK]

So am I!   

[carlso]

Those are outrageous Mark, they would look awesome painted with Alclad aluminum, so I have 3 questions :

1. When kit is available ?
2, Order from whom ?
3. cuantos dolares ?

Carl

[tom mann]

Amazing!

[Mark W]

So this was last weekend.  Note the absence of wheels and body endcaps.  Well those are almost done too, so I hope to have this first batch available this weekend!


https://i.imgur.com/8PNJ5VB.jpg

[Mark W]

First batch is posted for sale!

https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=45948.0

[carlso]

It has been a while since I started my project, so here are 2 images of one of my trailers. Disregard the red tractor as it is just a prop for the picture.





Oooops, I have a thread in the N/Z section. Double post coming.

Carl

[Mark W]

Great work Carl!

Don't forget to dab the tiniest touch or red on the upper break lights on the top step of the ladder! 

[carlso]

Mark,

If you printed them, I may have to try. 

How about some snow chains on a rack. I have re-painted the sleeper cause my masking let me down, yea sure.....................


One question for you Mark. Was there a reason for not putting the 3rd dome lid on the front compartment?

Thanks for looking and the input,
Carl

PS: here is another image with the cab and sleeper being test fit.................

[Mark W]

Oh, that ball of chains is beautiful!  I might have to steal that idea for a detail part. 


Re: the front hatch.  I must admit, I didn't realize that was a variant.  And quite surprised(embarrased) now that I look into it to find the front hatch included more often than not!

But it was not omitted by mistake: 

https://www.heiltrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/VV1F8669%20ret.jpg

I could offer an extra hatch with the kit, if folks would like the option to model it that way. 

[drgw12]

I was wondering the same thing! But I figured there was a reason that hatch was left out. I think including it as a separate part is a good idea Mark.

[carlso]

Update on my dry bulk trailer build. It also shows my tractor. In these images the cab and sleeper are not attached permanently yet. I am making side mirrors and have made exhaust stacks with mufflers to add. I also made spotlights for the front of cab as well as for the top rear of sleeper. I need to re-chrome the filters, then I think it will be completed.......





Here is my next project, already on hand. I think I shall try to get my hands on one of Mark's new tractors.............................



Thanks for looking,
Carl