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Jared Demes Completed Images This is the completed image postof the review and build of the AMT Fruehauf FB 40 Foot Reefer Trailer Watkins 1/25 Scale 1421 along with the AMT Kenworth Aerodyne Cabover Tractor Truck 1/25 Scale 1463. All done! Enjoy. About the Author: Jared Demes is a modeler from southern Alberta. He has been building … Read more
Final Assembly This is the fifth and final last part of the AMT Fruehauf FB 40 Foot Reefer Trailer Watkins 1/25 Scale 1421 Continuing from the previous post, I stated that I had run out of time to complete the various model boxes. I decided to build these first, and using the edge of a … Read more
Trailer Chassis and Axle This is the fourth part of the AMT Fruehauf FB 40 Foot Reefer Trailer Watkins 1/25 Scale 1421 Hi everyone, I hope that you’ve all had a good long weekend. We had a lot of rain here, and it was a wonderful way to spend the day sitting and working at … Read more
Strengthening the Trailer This is the third part of the AMT Fruehauf FB 40 Foot Reefer Trailer Watkins 1/25 Scale 1421 After the epoxy cement had dried, I still wasn’t totally satisfied with the strength of the trailer, and so I wanted to try to reinforce the underside a bit more. This was a challenge … Read more
Assembling the Trailer Sides, Roof, and Floor This is the second part of the AMT Fruehauf FB 40 Foot Reefer Trailer Watkins 1/25 Scale 1421 I’m building this trailer out of order from the instructions, as this will help me later on with the building process. I’ve also decided not to paint the whole interior, … Read more
Seeing the Results I’ve been using Tamiya Acrylics for a very long time now. I really love their paint range, as they mix well, have great coverage, and are easy to thin down for airbrushing. However, they are notoriously difficult when it comes to hand brushing. I’ve had limited success hand brushing them in the … Read more
Unboxing the Trailer Parts This is the first part of the AMT Fruehauf FB 40 Foot Reefer Trailer Watkins 1/25 Scale 1421 The Fruehauf company was started by August Fruehauf in Michigan. A blacksmith and carriage builder, he was commissioned in 1914 to build a trailer for a Ford Model T. That first trailer led … Read more
Completed Images This is the ninth part of the completed images of the AMT Kenworth Aerodyne Cabover Tractor Truck 1/25 Scale 1463 Some images of the completed build. All done! Enjoy! Thanks for viewing. About the Author: Jared Demes is a modeler from southern Alberta. He has been building models since he was 4 years … Read more
Final Assembly This is the eighth part of the AMT Kenworth Aerodyne Cabover Tractor Truck 1/25 Scale 1463 Before I could assemble the truck, I still needed to chrome some more of the parts. A friend of mine had recently been painting a bright silver, and I was really impressed with the almost chrome like … Read more
Truck Cab Decal This is the seventh part of the AMT Kenworth Aerodyne Cabover Tractor Truck 1/25 Scale 1463 Before moving on and working on the exterior of the body, I needed to first paint the interior. This was painted in 2 sections. The first section was more Mr Color C19 Sandy Brown. This was … Read more