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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 04-04-2020, 03:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

Another RC meet, got parked next to a Tonka Winnebago.
https://i.imgur.com/rDWpN43h.jpg

Site fees at the campground weren't bad, but there were lots of trucks idling all night, construction...
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 03-05-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

If i'm going to go out towing this on any more public roads, i better add in some more safety before the police notice and want to discuss things...

https://i.imgur.com/UboEtbEh.jpg
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 01-12-2019, 02:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

Ya know when you make something months ago, then too much life happens...

https://i.imgur.com/Rz5qfMCh.jpg

Should be more comfortable now
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 09-09-2018, 01:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

Life keeps happening, so I still didn't get the pictures printed, so they aren't installed, so the roof can't go on before the meet...

Let's grab a 2 cell battery holder, 2 switches, 3 resistors...
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 08-19-2018, 06:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

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

Uh, would you like a hand applying finish?
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 08-13-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

https://i.imgur.com/hBsWMJrh.jpg
Added the 'closet doors' so they can use the nose storage area

Entry step on the frame
https://i.imgur.com/GrQ1WVWh.jpg

Also added a pair of porch lights, on...
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 07-22-2018, 12:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

So how ARE you doing a trailer axle under this thing?

https://i.imgur.com/OgkZWU2h.jpg
Tires have bushings over axle, trailing arms are same size bushings, so everything can spin seperate....
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 06-10-2018, 03:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

Thanks guys, glad ya think it's looking ok so far!

The sidewalls are both mounted, and started setting up wiring. Axle upgrade in work, 1/8" steel, brass bushing, eclip.

Let's try out those...
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 03-11-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

That's a tempting offer.
I was thinking this would just be a brass & wood home-made looking setup. 1940s Mechanix Illustrated plans didnt mention much cnc. A guy on another board made this...
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 03-07-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

Let's pose some random stuff to check scale.

I mean go camping.
https://i.imgur.com/yoI4SX6h.jpg

I'm probably not really doing ''RC Truck and Construction" right. Oh well.
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 03-05-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

Those would probably work really well.

I made it this far before i broke down and bought a part. 6-32 brass insert nut for the hitch jack. Caster is from a broken pot-metal scooter keyring i had....
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 03-01-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

Mustang you know how dogs are. "Get out of there, i need to take a pic.'' Nope, this is mine now.
Thanks hostile, it's going slow and styrene would have been so much easier than scale plywood.
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 02-19-2018, 03:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

Gotta have a door.
https://i.imgur.com/29LfTE6h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/u7cv3CUh.jpg

That doesn't sound so bad, "After a while, it becomes automatic"
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 02-16-2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

Thanks again guys!
I'm really wanting to see just how far with details i can go with this little trailer.

https://web2.ph.utexas.edu/~yue/VW/VWBus.html
The real Type 2 should be good for an...
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 02-16-2018, 03:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

How about we cut a window shutter, then grab some bamboo skewers, and sewing pins. Razor blade, file, little bit of glue...

Oh yeah, let's do an aluminum full-moon hupcap. Get some sucker to drink...
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 02-10-2018, 05:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Re: Teardrop Trailer

Yeah, the manufactured ones are crazy money for a 2 person bed, some storage, and kitchen. It's better than tent, but that $$ pays for a LOT of hotel stays. Homebrew is more about how well you can...
Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures. 02-07-2018, 10:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,022
Posted By frizzen
Teardrop Trailer

At a meet i broke my dumptruck steering, that killed my dragline operation, and all my trailer pulling. I really wanted to practice backing trailers into the docks.

Of my cars, the VW bus is most...
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