I was off on vacation for the week of July 4, now I am trying to get back into the routine.
I was able to get some work done this weekend. First the trailer section was completed. This included mounting the kit supplied tail lights, PE bumpers and suspension system for the wheels. The suspension is quite a job and the instructions are absolutely NO help. I spent a bunch of time looking at the 1 to 1 photos to figure it out.
On the scratch side, I added the airborne lifting rings. There are two on each side and two in the back. These are .040 styrene rod with the loops made from 26 gauge wire. The rod is drilled and the wire mounted through the holes. I also added the canvas tie down hooks from some leftover PE, four on both sides and two in the back.
With the tow hitch mounted in the front the trailer is ready for priming
I worked on the tires which needed a bunch of sanding to get rid of the center mold seam and then to fill some small air bubble voids. The tires were a couple of hours just to get ready for the paint booth.
Back on the power section, I mounted the kit supplied wind shield and I am working on scratching the windshield supports. You can see the styrene coated wire on either side. I also mounted the kit supplied engine compartment latches and handles.
I added a lower access plate on the driver’s side using Archer surface details.
I still have all the front turn signals and BO lights to mount along with the suspension for the 4 power section wheels. That is where I am at for the moment.
As always, your comments either positive or negative are always welcome.
Rounds Complete!!