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AMT 40β² FRUEHAUF EXTERIOR POST TRAILER DOHRN 1:25 SCALE MODEL KIT (DUE LATE OCTOBER 2023) AMT1357 1357
AMTβs 1:25 scale Fruehauf 40ft Exterior Trailer is the perfect project for truck enthusiasts, hobbyists, and experienced big rig modelers. Add it to your collection today!
This kit comes loaded with a ton of authentic details, including an operating βSelect-a-pointβ sliding suspension, 2 position support assemblyβbuild it raised and βready to rollβ or lowered for static display, movable doors that swing open to reveal fully detailed floor and body panels, and an authentically detailed F-2 tandem suspension. Also includes 8 Goodyear truck tires to build 4 βSpyderβ spoke dual wheel assemblies and an expanded set of water-slide decals featuring Dohrn livery.
Features:
1:25 scale, skill level 3, paint & glue required
143 parts
Molded in white, transparent amber, transparent red, and some chrome parts
Black vinyl tires
Metal axles
Rubber tubbing
Built size: 19.25 inches long
Fruehauf Trailer Corporation, previously Fruehauf Trailer Company (1918β1963) and Fruehauf Corporation (1963β1989),[1] was an American company engaged in the manufacture and sale of truck trailers, and other machinery and equipment, with headquarters located in Detroit, Michigan. It was founded in 1918 in Detroit, after August Fruehauf created the semi-trailer and launched a new industry. The Fruehauf trailer company introduced revolutionary inventions to trucking and transportation with hydraulic dump trailers, bulk tanker trailers, and automatic fifth-wheel couplings among their more than one thousand patents, including the shipping container in 1956. Expanding across the country, Fruehauf had 16 plants and more than 80 distributorships for parts and service. Globally, the company expanded into Europe, South America, and Asia.
Following a proxy battle in the late 1980s the company filed for bankruptcy protection in 1997. International divisions became independent, U.S. subsidiaries such as Kelsey Hayes, Pro-Par, Budd Wheels, and Hobbs were sold; Wabash National acquired the crippled company in 1997.
The companyβs founder, August Charles Fruehauf (1868β1930), was born in Fraser, Michigan, the son of Sophia and Charles Fruehauf.[2][3] He began his career as a Detroit-area blacksmith and carriage builder. In 1914, a local businessman named Frederic M. Sibley asked Fruehauf to build a trailer that could be towed behind a Ford Model T and transport a boat to upper Michigan. Fruehauf successfully built the device, and Sibley requested he build additional trailers for use on his lumber yard.[4] Fruehauf would call them βsemi-trailersβ, and his product proved popular. In 1918, he incorporated his business as the Fruehauf Trailer Company.[1][5][6]
The semi-trailers soon demonstrated their practicality and orders came in from competing lumber dealers and any manufacturer who wanted to expand their customer base. Closed van trailers were designed and put into service. Industries such as dairy and fuel oil were revolutionized with this βgo-anywhereβ type of transportation. Capitalizing on August Fruehaufβs slogan, βa horse can pull more than it can carry, so can a truckβ, the company continued to grow.
The St. Louis plant
Fruehauf developed semi-trailers for use in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Developing more than 150 patents for military products alone, these were eventually introduced into commercial use. Among them were early versions of the shipping container used on some U.S. railroads and, after 1956, on the ships of Pan-Atlantic Steamship Co., the ship line controlled by container pioneer Malcom McLean and later known as Sea-Land. Fruehauf contributed to the creation of the American Trucking Association and was instrumental in the creation of the interstate highway system as advisors to President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Absolutely out pf the park on this one sir. AWESOME.
Great job! Will be adding to my wishlist…
So cool!
As a teenager in the mid 70's I got this exact kit to pull behind a couple cab over kits I had done. I was Really disappointed when opening the box, found the sides and front panel were warped beyond repair! Thinking back, Now I have a plan to flatten them out. I just have to find that kit. It's still here!…somewhere.
Little effort, great result! Great job as usual ππ
Great job on this! If I build it I'll add holes and patches to the roof. Lol
I'll be DOHRNed, nice trailer build – I followed right along. Looks like the shelves at the ACME Paint Store are empty now – that is a BIG kit. I like your "new" Decal Sock (I've ordered one). BTW, it looks like you might have over inflated one of the inside tires, just sayin. Thanks for laughing (my ego at work)…
Great job – turned out really nice. thanks
Very nice weathering affect on this build Chris, well done!!
Nice build! Remember when the trailer was labeled Interstate System.
Love building the Big Rigs and the trailers are always FUN to build!!ππ
Awesome dry van trailer! That weathering detail looks very authentic! I am currently finishing up my Great Dane dry van trailer for my Peterbilt 359!
Very nice π
Nice build ian, haven't seen that style of trailer in Australia IRL except maybe refrigeration trailers.
Great job Chris your semi builds are always top notch! Absolutely love this video Iβll watch multiple times. One of your best. ππ
You definitely do a great job of weathering your models ππ
Who knew building a box could be so much fun!
Well done. You got me wanting me to build my Coke Cola trailer and trator.
Very inspiring. I have a trailer kit a lot like this one.Thanks.
great job.
Nicely built and weatherd looks smart π
Cool as always.
Excellent build!
Wow, great timing. I just got the AMT Ford C 900 mail truck. going to ruff up the tailor. Love your builds.
Chris, is there a review of that tablesaw on the channel? Looks like a cool little tool to have.
So realistic-looking, Chris. Great job!
Very cool π β€π
First thing, awesome dry van trailer. I'm also a 20+ year long haul driver. (Retired) fyi the Star shaped pieces are referred to as spider rims. Steel rims would be a solid color with 2 or 4 holes and aluminum rims with multiple holes called Bud rims and there are rims that have 1 giant "racing" slick called "super singles". If you ever need help on on what a part is from an experienced truck driver let me know and I'll be glad to help. Keep up the good work and have loads of fun. Be safe. π
Weathering the trailer with a rag is more realistic than with a an airbrush in my opinion. Nice work 10/10
Lindo demais πππ parabΓ©ns πππππ§π·
What are we when do you go to get some new brand new model kits
Those things are a beast to build. I remember doing one as a kid
Fantastic build, You have made my next trailer project so easy, thank you for that Chris.
(I have gotten so much from your videos, thank you again for that!)
Great weathering and build job, thanks for sharing