Trailer build attempt

[deephis46]

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

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.

 

[JatoTheRipper]

That is awesome!

Which 3D printer are you using?

 

[jebster]

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

 

[deephis46]

That is awesome!

Which 3D printer are you using?

Thanks, I'm using Robo3D.

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

Thanks, sure you can

 

[deephis46]

Just printed the fender. This will painted in black.

This box will use hinges and diamond plate on each face (on those recess). Also in black paint.

Mock up..

 

[deephis46]

Update for the box...

Need to make the lock.

 

[NitroDarwin]

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

 

[deephis46]

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

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.

 

[WSD]

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

 

[JatoTheRipper]

Nice job!

 

[XJrob]

Probably one the best rc trailers I've seen.

Turned out great!!

 

[deephis46]

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

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

Nice job!

Probably one the best rc trailers I've seen.

Turned out great!!

Thanks

 

[deephis46]

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.

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

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.

 

[deephis46]

Reupload...

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

 

[deephis46]

Small update. Box screwed in place,

 

[BJ40Fin]

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

 

[deephis46]

More updates,

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

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'.

 

[deephis46]

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

Thanks, really appreciated"thumbsup"