Brass A-train Tandem Converter

[Msmaddie]

So this is my next project. I'm building a tandem A-train converter. I'm going to build the suspension from scratch again. This time I'm going to do it Spring Style like the ones I use at work. It should look pretty cool when its done. :)

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[Diesel Demond]

great work looks real good!

[CustomClod]

Very nice! Good work.
Scott

[Msmaddie]

Some more pics for you :)

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/013-1.jpg

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[roadie1960]

Hi. you have one **** of a talent with your brasswork ..... love your work

[Msmaddie]

Some more pics for you folks ;)

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/001-2.jpg

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[Msmaddie]

I gotta clean up all my soldering lol. Still have allot to do on it but I hope you are enjoying watching my builds. :)

[diesel950]

nice work

[SWAGGER]

Fantastic work Maddie, keep at it.

[Msmaddie]

Shes finally done. Gotta do a few touch ups on the paint when the stores open but over all. Complete.

The dolly leg is operational

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[SWAGGER]

Very impressive scratch build. Turned out great, be proud!

[1985 kenworth]

outstanding job ,where did you get the white bud wheels from?

[Msmaddie]

They are from RC4WD. I think I can say their name on here. I think they cost me $70 for the set. They are made from metal not plastic

[1985 kenworth]

thank you i will check that out and again outstanding work!

[Msmaddie]

Thank you. That means allot. I'm gonna do a new one once my skills get better. Some crooked spots I'm not happy with. But it will be good for instructing purposes. I'm just started a new project as we speak. :)

[Izzy]

awesome - reallly great brass work - I like the detailed as you go photos - thank you..... It looks so much liek the 1:1..... Good job!

[Brian in PA]

Nice brass work and attention to detail!

[Msmaddie]

Here are a couple of pics I took of some of our converters we have at work. Just for anyone that lives in a part of the world that these Tandem converters don't exist.

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/004-2.jpg

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[gun]

nice job now you need to paint it yellow and build a couple of flat bed pups and put steve's wheels on them and box it all up and send to me :p:p ! i think the converter is cool:D

[Msmaddie]

nice job now you need to paint it yellow and build a couple of flat bed pups and put steve's wheels on them and box it all up and send to me :p:p ! i think the converter is cool:D

Lol what Purple and Black isn't good enough lol. ;). Eventually once I figure out how I want to build them and have the room to put them I'm gonna build 2 53 ft trailers. I'm thinking one will be a tandem and one will be a tridem.

[Grainfarmer]

Nice chassis and great details! Looks wonderful with the springs...

regards
Frank

[Msmaddie]

Just took a couple pics of the the converter hooked up with the chains.

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/033.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/037.jpg

[SWAGGER]

Well Maddie, if you were aiming for scale realism, all I can say is that you plain and simply - NAILED IT! Right on the head. I really admire your work and skill. Good on ya girl!

[Msmaddie]

Lol thanks. I think I may sell this one and build another one. I wanna change some stuff but it is easier ti just build another. Next time around in building my own axles as well.

Thank you for the kind words. :)

[vdk0082]

hey mate whre did you get your scale pintle hitch from?

[Msmaddie]

The middle one is from Precision modeling. He has a store on this sight. The 2 outer ones are from RC4WD. Hope that helps :)