This bulk cement carrier was purchased from Trip Aiken's Truck Stock Models at the 2012 East Coast Meet in W. Springfield, MA and built for another Canadian HO Modeler for his Bulk Cement Trans-shipment Centre on his home layout. When the unit is delivered there will be a caveat that the model will need to make a long haul to the 2013 East Coast Meet W. Springfield, MA show for display.

The Decalprint resin trailer kit was modified slightly from the plans with some extra reinforcement along the base and the ladder system modified using a Promotex ladder.  The diamond tread at the back of the trailer on the top between the lids was made using strips of plastic from packing material from Crestor (cholesterol lowering) medications! The landing gear has modified Promotex sand shoes. Shown above and below paired with different Autocar truck tractors built from Sheepscot Models resin and white metal kits.

Posted July 21, 2012