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Snochaser 10-02-2010 11:46 AM

Lowboy
 
I have looked but haven't found... I want to build or maybe buy a lowboy ( Rogers, Trail King, ect..)..probably a tri-axle. I want to use aluminum. Has anyone done one of these in alum. or know anyone that builds a nice one?

-Ben

Claus 10-02-2010 11:50 AM

Re: Lowboy
 
This is the best one I have ever seen , can be bought in three or four axle flip.

http://www.gardentrucking.com/Tamiya...28603452130183

Snochaser 10-02-2010 01:01 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
Wow that's beautiful! I must have overlooked it. I'd have to save a bit for that.

fhhhstix 10-02-2010 02:06 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
I built this one from scratch copying a trail king every thing was bought a Lowe’s but the tires and rims. Total I have $175 in it.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s.../Trucks006.jpg

Travis

Snochaser 10-02-2010 02:13 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
Travis- do you have build pics from it to get me going in the right direction? It looks real good. I was there this am getting supplies for another paying job I have going, scratching my head as to what to use.

-Ben

fhhhstix 10-02-2010 02:43 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
Sorry Ben but I built this trailer before I knew about the forums so I didn't take any pics while I was building it. I will take some pics of it in a few and post them.

fhhhstix 10-02-2010 03:41 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
Here are some pic's.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...y/100_0272.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...y/100_0273.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...y/100_0274.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...y/100_0275.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...y/100_0277.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...y/100_0276.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...y/100_0278.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...y/100_0280.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...y/100_0279.jpg

bigford 10-02-2010 04:20 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
alot better the $1500 or $1800!!!

15-operator 10-02-2010 04:30 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
here is a 1;16 scale talbert for my wedico this trailer is bilt by m & j trailers

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/...e/LOWBOY10.jpg
http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/...6e/LOWBOY9.jpg
http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/...6e/LOWBOY8.jpg

Snochaser 10-02-2010 05:16 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
Thanks Travis that will help a ton, I figured I'd prob. have to do alot of screwing as I've done on my 1st build.

15-operator-That is just plain ole' BA.....the whole thing truck trailer and trac-hoe!

-Ben

Snochaser 10-02-2010 05:19 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
anyone have a link for m & j trailers?

firefighter30 10-02-2010 05:31 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
check on page 3 under headache rack.

Vanisle 10-14-2010 05:17 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by fhhhstix (Post 7598)
I built this one from scratch copying a trail king every thing was bought a Lowe’s but the tires and rims. Total I have $175 in it.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s.../Trucks006.jpg

Travis

Nice looking lowboy. I have bought the odd piece of metal at Home Depot but they are pretty pricey. I have bought a fair bit of metal (all kinds) from Online Metals. Their prices seem pretty good and there is no minimum order. Not sure if they would have the size/s needed though. Of course, for smaller stuff, Special Shapes is good.

Here are the links:

http://www.onlinemetals.com/

http://www.specialshapes.com/

Espeefan 10-16-2010 11:34 AM

Re: Lowboy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 15-operator (Post 7612)
here is a 1;16 scale talbert for my wedico this trailer is bilt by m & j trailers

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/...6e/LOWBOY8.jpg

Ahhh, look at that shelf sag! I think I can hear it groaning! :D Nice set-up.

Izzy 10-19-2010 10:34 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
I built this one by hand from aluminum for the main deck and rear suspension (standard tamiya axels and springs) - the neck is mostly steel.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...0-0049_IMG.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...0-0013_IMG.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...0-0006_IMG.jpg

Snochaser 10-20-2010 10:11 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
That looks really good Izzy!!

RCLogger 10-20-2010 10:30 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
Great looking trailer Izzy

greg

Espeefan 10-21-2010 01:03 AM

Re: Lowboy
 
Wow, I second that! That is a fantastic looking lowboy, Izzy. That had to require some milling.

Claus 10-21-2010 01:13 AM

Re: Lowboy
 
It does look great! The transaction from the deck to bolsters over the wheels is very accurate, something very hard to duplicate and that's not even to mention the neck which is amazing in itself.

Izzy 10-21-2010 09:21 PM

Re: Lowboy
 
Thanks guys - it was a fun build! my only oops was not paying enough attention to the deck length - it's a bit long. The neck is fully rc functional.


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