Trailer build attempt
 

Here is my attempt to build a trailer.
Made from brazed stainless steel square pipe.

http://i63.tinypic.com/2im3tqp.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/6iu248.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/2wlzgxg.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/ogf0wg.jpg

http://i63.tinypic.com/mvlu93.jpg

It will build with :
- Brake lights.
- "Red and White" lines (I don't know what it's called).
- Ramps.
- 3Dprinted trailer axle, still needs to revise the axle.
- Leaf springs on each side.
- 3Dprinted trailer fender.

Hopefully it turns out to be a scale trailer.

Re: Trailer build attempt
 

That is awesome!

Which 3D printer are you using?

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Very nice. May have to steal this style for my next trailer!

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Thanks, I'm using Robo3D.

Thanks, sure you can:)

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Just printed the fender. This will painted in black.
http://i64.tinypic.com/22coyr.jpg

This box will use hinges and diamond plate on each face (on those recess). Also in black paint.
http://i63.tinypic.com/15dqp89.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/1199ow3.jpg

Mock up..
http://i64.tinypic.com/2exsitx.jpg

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Update for the box...

http://i68.tinypic.com/30hmuio.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/dvr51l.jpg

Need to make the lock.

Re: Trailer build attempt
 

Great work! What size square tube and what are your plans for the hitch? The more I see things done with a 3d printed the more I want one

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Thanks, I'm using 10mm square tube and for the hitch for now I'm just thinking using a ball end. I will look later if it's scale enough using ball end.

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Where did you get the hinges from if you don't mind me asking there tinny.

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Nice job!

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Probably one the best rc trailers I've seen.

Turned out great!!

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Was from a doll house's hinges. Ebay has them a lot.

Thanks
:)

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Update..

Last axle that I printed didn't hold well. It was PLA, after a month (or 2 months, forget how long). The axle near wheel, where the bearings rest is broken.

http://i65.tinypic.com/ixw40k.jpg

Then I made new one with ABS. It looks like more stronger.

http://i68.tinypic.com/nealo2.jpg

Nothing changed on dimensions. But just now I printed 4 separate axle housings and CA'd them to make 2 halves separate axle housings assembly. And screw them for a complete axle.

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Reupload...
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...924/ZjO1vA.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...924/NGyXSM.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...923/Q3R4MA.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...923/7vCDKI.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...923/zh8YPY.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...924/5uUTo3.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...922/BUu4bg.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...923/uNNMnP.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...923/LyF2Fp.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...922/iw7ViW.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...923/IIDvBy.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...924/PdpxJ4.jpg

I'm continuing this build from today...hope getting progress pictures later"thumbsup"

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Small update. Box screwed in place,

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...924/Ffsum3.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...923/Py8FTI.jpg

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Man such an awsome looking trailer"thumbsup" I want one;-)

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More updates,

I made a coupler out of 3Dprint, it actually works. I add locking mechanism on it.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...922/HbebGQ.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...922/m0EEag.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...922/CcmIte.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...924/CKchxs.jpg

The 'hitch safety lock' didn't close enough to the ball. I need to modify my coupler design, if it can't I will remove 'hitch safety lock'.

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Thanks, really appreciated"thumbsup"