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Old 10-16-2018, 09:43 AM
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Default Re: Project Cheap Hauler 6x6 W900

So a tractor needs something to pull behind it right?! I splurged and ordered a Tamiya flatbed because i had a coupon to use up.

Pretty straightforward build. I didn't do anything different except run my own LED's for tail/running lights. I ran wires up through the middle of the deck and drilled a hole at the bulkhead instead of cutting the wood planks and running them up through the plastic plug.

















And it's first haul out of the woods. LOL



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Old 10-16-2018, 10:22 AM
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I purchased two Bruder low loader's from their website. You can't go wrong, $22 ea and free shipping.

I left one stock length. I bought a Huina toys electric excavator, mainly for a realistic haul but it does actually work kinda decent. I added Exclusive RC 3D printed side tool boxes up on the front deck and i used styrene and bits and pieces to make up a Diesel fuel tank in the front.

A couple mock up pics before i weathered the whole assembly.





A couple pics with 1/16th scale metal tractors just for show.







I wasn't happy with the nylon straps i made. It just so happened a gentleman on one of the FB groups came up with working 3D printed chain binders. I purchased the first run of them, 10 sets to be exact. LOL







These work just like the real thing. And actually tighten up very well. Again, i weathered them and the steel chain i got from Hobby Lobby to give them that well used look.
And here's the entire load all weathered and ready for work.





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Old 12-10-2018, 07:07 PM
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I love those chain binders. What facebook group did you grab those from?
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Old 12-11-2018, 12:45 AM
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I'm really digging the tractor load and chain binders!
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Old 12-11-2018, 11:09 PM
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I saw them binders went FAST. Now I know who bought em all. I LOVE the weathering job you've done with this!
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Old 12-12-2018, 09:15 AM
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Very well done.
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