53 Foot Smooth Side Trailer with Reefer 1:25 Scale Moebius Model Kit #1303 Review

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53 Foot Smooth Side Trailer with Reefer 1:25 Scale Moebius Model Kit #1303 Review

(Trailer ONLY Kit – Tractor NOT Included)

Review and Photos by Alan Mann  

 A semi-trailer is a trailer without a front axle. A large proportion of its weight is supported either by a tractor (Semi) or by a detachable front axle assembly known as a dolly. A semi-trailer is normally equipped with legs, called “landing gear”, which can be lowered to support it when it is uncoupled. Semi-trailers vary considerably in design, ranging from open-topped haulers to refrigerated enclosures known as Reefers. Semi-trailers are more popular for transport than full trailers, which have both front and rear axles. Ease of backing is cited as one of the semi’s chief advantages.

 

For the Modeler: This review covers the New Release of the Moebius Smooth Side Trailer Kit #1303. This is a 1/25 scale kit with a Skill Level 3 rating for Advanced Builders. It contains over 130 parts molded in White, Chrome and Clear with Vinyl tires. This kit does share many of its parts with its sister kit (Kit #1302) the 53 foot trailer with Corrugated side panels. Moebius Models’ 53-Foot Trailer kit features all the details of the real thing. There is a highly accurate undercarriage featuring cross-members with angle-braced landing gear and a tandem axle configuration. It has realistic soft tires that mount on blemish free Chrome rims. This version has the newer smooth side panels and optional refrigeration unit. The instructions are VERY DIFFERENT than the usual US kit on the market today.  The Instructions are an 8.5X11 book in full color! The front page is the box art in color with prerequisite warnings. The interior illustrates the construction sequences with written step-by-step build instructions. The Centerfold is a two full page Color diagram with all Decal callouts. The back page is a table that shows what parts are painted what color. The decals are basic and include only the marker stripes and basic Factory Markings. You get no company logos or custom decals in this version. Overall built dimensions are a massive size for this scale: Length: 26-1/2”, Width: 4-1/2”, Height: 6-1/2”. When paired with a tractor plan on some extra shelf space as you will need THREE FEET of length!

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; test fitting; version considerations; proper version decals application; ID map for drill out locations; paint thickness cautionary notes; rear door version selection; reinforcement bar slots; frame and chassis assembly and detailing; where NOT to use glue; landing gear options;  rear door/refer construction and detailing; tire/wheel construction and detailing; decal preparation and application; masking techniques for a proper finish;  dealing with heavy sprue tabs; detailing the marker lights for realism; positioning options for the gear crank; decal preparation and installation; box and side construction, alignment and color details; applying the photo-etch parts; are all fully examined in this 12 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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