How about a scale model trailer build?...or build off?

[jay]

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that's frickin' awesome!

[oldtamiyaphile]

The hatch props are 1/16" aluminum tubing with small ball links at the top. They swing rearward to close the hatch.

The tongue jack is made from a piece on an old R/C transmitter antenna. The caster can be slid up and down, and will stay where you put it.
Sam

Looks great!

Could the hatch props be replaced with the same R/C antenna? Find two similar sections, the telescoping sections should have enough friction to hold the hatch open just like gas struts.

The sink was a great idea. I found some of those little plugs used to cover the screw holes on power points work well at my scale. The tow forces in 1/32 are minute, but brass makes for more reliable mechanisms like suspension.

1/12th scale is a good choice as it is also the number one doll house scale, so there are lots of 'house' things like cups, cutlery, plates chairs etc. If it were me, my next project would be converting that Chevy to R/C

Mine is still moving along slowly. I think take two of the electronics has it about right.

[mikeschn]

The next project will be a camp site diorama with the 57 and tear parked, and things like a picnic table, fire ring, trees, etc. around it.

Sam

Awsome... I'll be watching for your diorama too!

Mike...

[Oasis Maker]

I don't know how automated the equipment is that some of you use, but next time you cut out the sides for your model teardrop, why not cut a hundred sides? Order a couple hundred wheels. Get however many stick pieces it takes for the trailer frame X 100 etc.

... And Sell It!

A model teardrop in a box to be painted and glued would be a perfect holiday gift. Tis the season too and I bet you those 100 would be gobbled up by members on this forum alone... well 99, cause I'm first in line.



Scott G.

[teardrop_focus]

I'd like to laser-cut some stuff out of 3/32" birch modeling ply in 1/10th scale... where the frick can I do that or how much does a machine like that cost?



Seriously. I need that kind of precision. I doesn't need to be laser, though; just need to cut detail without all the breakout.

[Oasis Maker]

P.s. Then you can post about it in CD's thread: Making Money On The Side



Scott G.

[Oasis Maker]

I'd like to laser-cut some stuff out of 3/32" birch modeling ply in 1/10th scale... where the frick can I do that or how much does a machine like that cost?



Seriously. I need that kind of precision. I doesn't need to be laser, though; just need to cut detail without all the breakout.

I wonder if you could just contract that out with a fabricating business or the like? I've seen some incredible equipment on a lot of the customization shows like Orange County Chopper, etc. and it's amazingly easy once something is in the computer. I bet they could do bulk on the whole order with the proper blueprint.

Scott G.

[Sam I am]

"Could the hatch props be replaced with the same R/C antenna? Find two similar sections, the telescoping sections should have enough friction to hold the hatch open just like gas struts. "

That's a darn good idea! I still have the tip of the antenna left. It's about the right diameter. I might do it!

Thanks for all the nice compliments, all. I appreciate them!

[forcefan14]

i did do one of td some years ago when i first got the td bug. i did one for model of a 41 ford, both of plastic. i even did the wood look by dry brushing, i will have to dig it up and take pics and post them, i should make one of a weekender like i am building

[cuyeda]

Some of you may have seen this already, but speaking of model teardrops... You can print this one out on your printer to build.

http://www.papercars.net/tearDrop.html

[SIXTOTWO]

Buyer Beware!!

I actually saw an e-bay listing where someone built one like these cute little things and was selling it as a full size tear. It never said that it was/wasn't a scale model. It was getting very high bids too. I reported it and I suppose someone who saw it right before me did also because when I went back to the listing it was removed.

CrAzY!!!

[Miriam C.]

Now If you'd posted them photos somewhere else on the forum - I'd swear it was actual size!

Awsome Sam! I

[Sam I am]

Thanks all, for the nice compliments on my models. I have begun work on a campground diorama to display the 1/12th scale 57 Chevy and teardrop. Here is a photo of the mockup of the layout.

It will be built on a piece of 1" thick blue foam insulation about 32" x 20".
I made some accessories for it. Here is a lawn chair made of copper wire and paper. That's a quarter for size comparison. It was tedious work, but came out well, I think.

This 8 foot picnic table is made of treated wood ripped down on my table saw to make scale lumber.

Here's my favorite piece, a fire ring and grill made of aluminum flashing and balsa sticks. The firewood is twigs blackened with a torch, and the fire is a tiny flickering battery powered LED candle light recessed into the foam so just the flame sticks out. It looks real in the dark!

The man is a 1/12 scale resin figure from eBay in the dollhouse section.
More to come as I git 'er done!

[campingdude]

That is the most awesome thing I have ever seen

[cuyeda]

Nice work Sam I Am!

Just in case anyone is interested in having one made for their very own. This person, Dean makes these scale models, and sells for a very reasonable price at the rallys. He will even make a replica model of your trailer from a photo. His grandson is holding the tray.




I am unsure if this email is current.
Dean Tennis: [email protected]