Low load step deck

[FreddyGearDrive]

Been wanting to build one of these for a while.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/Gears/dumppics3453.jpg
But could never find the right tires & rims to make me happy.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4139.jpg
Well found some that will work fine,But!there wedicos.So first had to make some longer axle shafts.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4138.jpg
Then,do some frame butchin.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4142.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4149.jpg
Now some axles.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4146.jpg
Upper deck frame.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4150.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4152.jpg
Now some styrene work.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4158.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4159.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4164.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4169.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4217.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4216.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4220.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4221.jpg
Few more pieces,landing gear,Then the decking!
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[cummingsman29]

Nice job, were did you get the trailer tires?

[RCLogger]

Nice Freddy
You sure make working with stirine look easy. Those trailers must scrub the tires off easy with that long distance between them ?

greg

[Espeefan]

Looks really good, Fred. You sure made some progress with that thing, despite being busy starting this forum up about the same time! None the less, it looks fantastic!

[Bigrigger]

Wow! Great progress Freddy! I love that tractor too! My favorite!:D I got to get one of those center tail light mounts! Maybe a spoiler too, are that what those are called? I'm forgetting....:confused: Well looks great as always Freddy!:D -Trucker:D

[JAMMER]

Fred your just like GE progress is your most important product, and it looks good to. Ed

[Stylin n profilin]

Freddy..I said it when you started this board...i'll say it again...ALL HALE FREDDY!!!:D:D:D

[RAIDERS]

Thats one nice trailer!!!

[sparkycuda]

Really great, as usual. When you step-cut the frame rails and bent the flanges to match the angle cut, how did you secure the flange to the rail...super glue, aluminum solder, other?

Looking forward to meeting you at Indy.

Ken Sharp

[Pipeliner_970]

I really like this one Freddy, it's comin out awesome!!! It reminds me of a Doonan drop that i pulled a few times for an outfit i used to work for, It had the sliding rear axle and 17.5" wheels.

Say speakin of that sliding rear axle, as much as you like all your trick little mechanical bits and what not, you outta make that rear axle slide on this one, eh??:D

The one I pulled was similar to this:
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww279/membleton_photos/Trucks/doonan.jpg

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Donny,purchased from pmd.
Sparkycuda,the ole-J-B weld & some screws.
P/L970,Thanks for the pic.Might try that on the next trailer.
Man! This sucks not havin any time to build :( But did manage to sneek in a few hrs & got the back end done.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4232.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4233.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4236.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4235.jpg
Can't believe it's taken this long to finish this trailer. Plus haven't touched my Atlas truck in WEEKS!:eek:
FGD
WE NEED MORE SMILES!

[sneaky-pete]

This trailer gets better with each update:D......lots of detail.

Now get back on that atlas truck and post some pictures lol.

[Espeefan]

That thing looks awesome, Fred!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Hey buddy looks good. Little sway back but good. LOL

[unc]

I really like this one Freddy, it's comin out awesome!!! It reminds me of a Doonan drop that i pulled a few times for an outfit i used to work for, It had the sliding rear axle and 17.5" wheels.

Say speakin of that sliding rear axle, as much as you like all your trick little mechanical bits and what not, you outta make that rear axle slide on this one, eh??:D

The one I pulled was similar to this:
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww279/membleton_photos/Trucks/doonan.jpg

It slides good on the ice road. unc

[MadMax]

Hey! Freddy hope you had permission to find some time to build:p Looking good.

Steve.

[JAMMER]

Fred progress is our most important product. Ed

[Losiassociated]

Didn't you suggest this same trailer for my truck?

[Hos1880]

Freddy

This is an awesome build what did you use to widen the axles with and are they treaded on the inside?

Merritt

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Losi,that's the one!
Hos1880,they where hollow tubes that I cut & threaded.
Well snuck in a couple of hrs & got the decking cut to length.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4295.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4293.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4296.jpg
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Radiowave Trucking]

That's one awesome looking trailer!!

[JAMMER]

It looks good Fred are you going to paint the frame work? Ed

[fhhhstix]

The trailer is looking real good their Freddy and the styrene is getting addictive isn't it.:D

[Diesel Demond]

justifies the purchase i just made from you or will on monday . great work

[Stuff]

once again freddy, SICK !!! lol

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Wow that is really looking good there freddy. The decking came out great on it.

[FabOne]

Freddy-

Looks GREAT with the decking! You can now say it's "ALL DECKED OUT"

-TERRY

[Snowman]

A lot of fine detail in this build, makes for a very authentic looking trailer. I'm a big fan of this style of flatbed. Very well thought out and executed. Wish I had even half as much talent to scratchbuild like that!

[Ace Trucker]

nice job cool trailer i like it

[SmallHaul]

Great looking trailer!

Another totally unique build:)

[firefighter30]

Trailer came out great looks really good nice job.

[FreddyGearDrive]

Well Thanks Fellas! Yea Travis,I'm diggin the styrene!
Ok Boys! She's got some color to er.The paint is a mix of chrome & light gray,didn't care for the aluminium paint.
So let me know whatcha thinkin about this light weight but strong little trailer.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4310.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4311.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4297.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4298.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4308.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4305.jpg
Make up the landing gear & she's good to go!
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Thorsteenster]

Dude, where do you live, fantastic view!
I know you must have an RC boat or two......

Oh yeah, and nice trailer!
Build it with something in mind to haul?

[JAMMER]

Hey Fred were you been? The trailer looks great and so does the color. How much weight do you think it will carry? Ed

[RAIDERS]

Nice trailer fgd paint looks good to...

[sneaky-pete]

First class build!:D

[Diesel Demond]

turned out sweet man great job!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Very very nice Freddy.. It is just simply amazing what you are able to build and make it so scale looking. I am just aw struck with every build you do.. Cant wait to see what is next.

[Roadmasters]

looks great freddy!!

[dirtpusher9]

Styrene? Will that have enough meat to hall the 9 Freddy?

[DieselKid]

Oooh....look at that girl out in the sun....she's a beaut Freddy!

Now you just need a load or two that'll rough those boards up for even more authenticity!:cool:

-Alex

[fhhhstix]

Great job Freddy now I think we need to see a new truck from you.

[FabOne]

Another SUPERB build Freddy! I've got to get building!!!!

Terry

[bucshott]

A nother impressive build freddy, You sure can build some nice rigs and trailers too.

[Losiassociated]

Looks good Freddy,
Does that thing hold any weight?

[Espeefan]

That turned out great, Fred! I especially like the detail underneath. Bracing and webbing. Very cool.