Old style dump trailer

[1985 kenworth]

looks great ..i for sure will be in the market for one to add to my fleet ,,just a tad longer though...nice work reg

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by bigford

let me know and ill cut some real tarp cloth off a rag we
just replaced on one of the trailers at work

I'm not sure how thick that material is but I'm pretty sure it's too thick. I'm doing some testing now and it needs to be very thin on a long trailer.

Originally Posted by up9018

The video was great, and pretty funny too. Nice work Reg.

Thanks.lol This is a hobby to me first and foremost even though I'm trying to make a living at it. I have to try and keep it fun or it won't work out.

Originally Posted by Kausekaos

That would work for the dump boxes to right. You know I need that too.

Yes, I'll see what I can do...

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth

looks great ..i for sure will be in the market for one to add to my fleet ,,just a tad longer though...nice work reg

Thanks Dwayne! When you are ready let me know and I'll put you on the list.


Here's what I'm trying at the moment. I'm using landscaping cloth and it seems to work well although you can see through it slightly. I'm in a bit of a pickle because I am sure there are better materials out there but that comes at a price. I want to keep things as reasonable as I can but still make money for my effort so I hope this is OK. I guess I'll see what you guys think but I think this is my best option for thickness, price and ease of use.

https://youtu.be/yA-q3uhF8ec

[bigford]

dude that music has to go !!!
for the scale it looks fine as long as you cant rip it by pulling its good
you still have a few raps left on the bar to cover a crowned load??

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by bigford

dude that music has to go !!!
for the scale it looks fine as long as you cant rip it by pulling its good
you still have a few raps left on the bar to cover a crowned load??

Man Mario hates it and now you too? Oh well, I don't make the music so I only have to worry about you guys liking my metal fab.lol For the record though I do listen to other types of music however the last time I posted a video with ACDC playing in the background YouTube dubbed some other crap over top of it so that it wouldn't get pulled for copyright. I took the video down instead.lol Playing house music in the background doesn't seem to ruffle any feathers and I like to dance around while I'm building.

You can tear this if you pull on it firmly by hand but I don't see it tearing under normal use. I will try to see how expensive the material Keith used on the Mack is before I say this is the answer. I just want to keep it simple because I don't really have any interest in making the actual tarp itself. I don't sew nor do I want to invest in a sewing machine. I'm a metal guy...

[Supermario]

Well, better than country music.

I think the fabric works great and plays the part well. I wouldn't worry about the see through effect. Keep in mind, the box is a light colour and shiny. Who covers an empty trailer? Put some dirt in there and then see how it looks.

[Northern Farmer]

Hey Reg have you thought about speaker cloth ? It can be had relatively cheap and in different colors. Looks good as always

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Supermario

Well, better than country music.

I think the fabric works great and plays the part well. I wouldn't worry about the see through effect. Keep in mind, the box is a light colour and shiny. Who covers an empty trailer? Put some dirt in there and then see how it looks.

Haha, yeah country is one of the music types I can't stand!lol

My wife said exactly the same as you about covering a trailer full of dirt and not seeing through the fabric. She's a smart girl. Not sure what she's doing here actually.

Originally Posted by Northern Farmer

Hey Reg have you thought about speaker cloth ? It can be had relatively cheap and in different colors. Looks good as always

Yes I have Brandon. It was actually the first thing I tried but it's a bit thick for rolling up 30"+ of tarp. It is cheap and stronger than the landscaping cloth though.

[bigford]

Originally Posted by Supermario

Well, better than country music.

WHATS wrong with country music!!!! thats it the canadian invasion 2016 is off
leave the landscape cloth if the buyer wants to change let them do it!!

[speedy8305]

hey Reg if you had a way to double the material would that work?

[Kausekaos]

Whatever Keith used on his DM800 dump worked well. I think he wrote it in his thread. He did, bathing suit material from JoAnns fabrics.

Originally Posted by Kaf343

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[Supermario]

Originally Posted by bigford

WHATS wrong with country music!!!! thats it the canadian invasion 2016 is off
leave the landscape cloth if the buyer wants to change let them do it!!

Awh, come on now Mark. We can't let country music ruin our RC relationship! . You can listen to all the country you want on your drive up here.. Besides, the only music in my yard will be the sounds of all the trucks and machines running in the park.

And your right. If people don't like the fabric, they can change it. You've still provided all that's required to run a tarp of their choice.

[bigford]

we'll have to ask Adam now as he has most of keith stuff LOL!!!

[doodlebug]

Ever thought about cutting up some nylons? They come in many colors.
Lol! Cheers!

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by doodlebug

Ever thought about cutting up some nylons? They come in many colors.
Lol! Cheers!

Wow, do they make nylons that large Neil?....

[doodlebug]

Originally Posted by RCP57

Wow, do they make nylons that large Neil?....

Lol! I think you might be surprised!

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by doodlebug

Lol! I think you might be surprised!

[Northern Farmer]

Yeah maybe a spandex/nylon type of fabric with lots of stretch to it.

[RCP57]

So you're saying I should go to a hot yoga class and study Lulu Lemon pants?

[Northern Farmer]

Yuppers pinch and feel test of the fabric

[RCP57]

Yeah, I really want to make sure I pick the right type...