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Guys and Gals, I will post pics of the upcoming Hopper BTM. Please be patient with me/us, as this is the prototype and may undergo a few changes. Please feel free to ask questions. As, i stated on Iz's post, this kit was very easy to assemble. I used button-head screws just to see how it looked all put together. Tonight, I tore it all down and began to counter-sinking all the screws.

Pieces laid out
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_3096.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_3097.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_3098.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_3099.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_3100.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_3102.jpg
Siding I plan to use
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_3103.jpg

Countersinking in progress
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/100_2797.jpg
Sides all drilled
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/100_2802.jpg
Counter-sunk-vs-botton heads
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/100_2804.jpg

Enjoy

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Love it robbert nice job on the screws for sure. I can't wait to get mine

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Rob, that is a great idea! Looks good so far!

Brian

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Nice work Rob....those side panels are going to look great.

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Wow, this looks really cool :D Do you have a target your copying or just freestyling? :) :)

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Looking good Rob!

Brian

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Wow thats looking good Rob!
I cant wait to see it finished.

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Trailer looks nice. Kind of has to with you and Izzy working on it:rolleyes: Any thought of using flat head allen screws instead of the phillips? Might look better???

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Rob - your adder piece for the rear has end forms - do you think this should be going forward all as one piece?

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Izzy, yes, you are correct it should be one piece.

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Rob - we talked about dropping the ICC bumper all together - thinking that it detracts from the trailer looks.....what if I supplied a filler panel like you made that attaches like the ICC for those who want a look closer to yours but have the flexability to still have the ICC bumper.....

Any one what to chime in on this??

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Awesome build great job

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Looks sweet Rob. Now can ya make a Pneumatic for me???

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Looks good Robbert just like we were talking about.. Are you having Melvyn make the tarp I think thats what I am going to do..

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Nice trailer never thought about one but I want to build one myself

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Originally Posted by Izzy (Post 40029)

I didn't see this the other night......been a lot of late nights this wk., but i think that would be a good idea. Give more options

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Originally Posted by Izzy (Post 40029)

The filler panel's cool and certainly adds to the realism of a Timpte or Wilson but for a guy like me who would be looking to go more toward the look of a Jet I'd rather receive the stock setup with the ICC that was originally shown.....just my .02 and of course if there's more demand for the filler panel option than I would understand if that's the route taken. ICC bumper could easily be fabbed up once the trailer arrives on my end.

BTW, awesome build up and detail overhaul of the trailer Robert!.....Looking great!

-Alex

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if you need me to test one out i will!! and how are you gonna do laundry like that!!hahahah

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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"

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

Brian

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Originally Posted by Izzy (Post 40429)

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.

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Originally Posted by Brian in PA (Post 40431)

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.

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Originally Posted by HV-Weight (Post 40257)

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,

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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.

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Lil update on the trailer:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_0002.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_0003.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_0004.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_0006.jpg

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!

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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

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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.....

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Awesome job on the trailer! You have nailed it.

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

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

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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.

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

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Wow looks great!
Scott

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Too cool for school!

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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

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