Hopper BTM Bld

[Izzy]

Rob - do you think the model without the arch fillers, top caps and edge rail are a must for the base kit? your thoughts. I really like the additions they do set that "look"

[Brian in PA]

Your detailing additions to an already great trailer are spot on Rob!

Brian

[rc_farmer]

Originally Posted by Izzy

Rob - do you think the model without the arch fillers, top caps and edge rail are a must for the base kit? your thoughts. I really like the additions they do set that "look"

Iz, for a basic kit, no, I wouldn't include all that to keep your cost down, I am sure that 99% of the talent here can shape their puppy to their likin'. These fillers apply to Tempte, Wilson and maybe a couple more.

[rc_farmer]

Originally Posted by Brian in PA

Your detailing additions to an already great trailer are spot on Rob!

Brian

Thanks Brian, i will be able to get more done after this wknd. i am probably going to reshape the ribs too. They are supposed to be oval instaed of the triangle shaped.

[rc_farmer]

Originally Posted by HV-Weight

Beautyful trailer Rob, I pass one here by the house everyday and I must say you nailed it. I'm watching this 1 dude.

Thanks Ralph,

[Claus]

What about offering the tarp parts as a option, every grain trailer I've ever seen has had a roll tarp on it and not all of us shmoes have Rob's talent. Just a thought.

[rc_farmer]

Lil update on the trailer:









Once the panels are completely secure to the side, the join-lines will barley be visible, then it will be primed and painted.

Thanks for looking!

[Brian in PA]

Man that came out nice Rob!! the treatment on the sides gives it a great scale look! This is a nice personal touch to an already great trailer.

Brian

[rc_farmer]

Made paper pattern first:


Prototype in alumunium:


Eying it from the bottom:


eying from top:


Left and right supports



both are level




Fitting to truck, moved gear back 8 1/2in's from front of trailer. Moved kingpin back 2in's. This make the trailer fit closer to the likings of the 1:1




Auger clears top:

[Izzy]

Rob I like you home made landing gear. And tightening it up really made it come together.....I like the sides but I personally like the plain back though.....

[Claus]

Awesome job on the trailer! You have nailed it.

[Diesel Demond]

that thing is off the hook! when we have are meet if we do im gonna pull it! i will even sighn a waiver!!!!

[Car5858]

Rob thanks for showing me how to make the landing gear legs

[rc_farmer]

I will post some poics of the complete bracket. You have to notch out the corner that fits to the slant portion of the hopper. By repositioning the landing gear, there is more clearance between the back of th trailer and the gear.

[sneaky-pete]

That trailer is comming together nicely Rob!
I love the sides,and the landing gear!

[CustomClod]

Wow looks great!
Scott

[SWAGGER]

Too cool for school!

[rc_farmer]

I know this has been a slow build, but it is finally starting to come together. Started some paint. Still have a lot of trimming to do, but its starting to look like a HPR BTM.

[Snochaser]

Looking good Robert. I bet you have every counter top, washer and dryer full of your current builds, oh don't let me forget the kitchen table I think I saw that in use too. Nice.

Ben

[cummingsman29]

Real nice work!