{"id":6985,"date":"2016-03-30T07:49:45","date_gmt":"2016-03-30T12:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?p=6985"},"modified":"2016-03-30T07:49:45","modified_gmt":"2016-03-30T12:49:45","slug":"fruehauf-flatbed-trailer-125-scale-amt-model-kit-617-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?p=6985","title":{"rendered":"Fruehauf Flatbed Trailer 1:25 Scale AMT Model Kit #617 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"twttr_button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?p=6985&text=Fruehauf Flatbed Trailer 1:25 Scale AMT Model Kit #617 Review\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click here if you like this article.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/twitter-plugin\/images\/twitt.gif\" alt=\"Twitt\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Right On Replicas, LLC Step-by-Step Review 20160330*<br \/>\nFruehauf Flatbed Trailer 1:25 Scale AMT Model Kit #617 Review<br \/>\n<a title=\"000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/26074751156\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1715\/26074751156_b67316d29b_z.jpg\" alt=\"000\" width=\"596\" height=\"229\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Review and Photos by Alan Mann <a title=\"Alan Mann (Thumbnail) by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/10489847916\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/farm6.staticflickr.com\/5477\/10489847916_19fa0c6f70_t.jpg\" alt=\"Alan Mann (Thumbnail)\" width=\"74\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>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 &#8220;landing gear&#8221;, 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&#8217;s chief advantages.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the Modeler:<\/strong> This review covers the Re-Release (Re-Pop) of the AMT Fruehauf Flatbed Trailer by Round2. This is Kit #AMT617 in the current catalog and was released in 2009. AMT has released this kit countless times and it has been a popular kit over the <a title=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/25495924794\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1717\/25495924794_5b0a40dcda_m.jpg\" alt=\"1\" width=\"240\" height=\"68\" \/><\/a> years. It was originally seen first in the 70\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s during the boom of Big Rig models but has been a mainstay ever since. It is still as popular today as it was then. This is a 1:25 scale kit with a Skill Level 2 rating for Moderate Builders. It contains over 110 parts molded in White styrene with Vinyl tires. You get a vinyl hose and chain for the load and lines also. There is a highly accurate undercarriage featuring cross-members with angle-braced landing gear and a tandem axle configuration. The decals are quite detailed with rig decals and bonus items you will use on other builds. Overall built dimensions are: Length: 18-1\/2\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, Width: 4\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, Height: 2-1\/2\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. Plan on some extra shelf space when paired with the tractor of your choice as you will top TWO FEET in length!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Covered in this Review:<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0 If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; removing the copyright script; removing flash and sprue tabs; frame assembly; realistic detailing for the trailer lights; frame assembly sequence; functional \u00c2\u00a0considerations; tire\/wheel finishing; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; test fitting; detailing the landing gear; making realistic tires; tie-down chain assembly and detailing; optional landing gear choices are discussed; making optional license plates; chassis detailing and installation; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; complete front and rear suspension assembly notes; making a realistic wood finish for the trailer bed; hydraulic hose installation; decal handling, preparation and application; using aftermarket ODT stripes for realism, are all fully examined in this <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>14 page, full-color<\/strong> <\/span>Step-by-Step review in PDF format.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=2932\" target=\"_blank\">100% money back guarantee!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Click the <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Buy Now<\/strong> <\/span>link below to purchase the full Step-by-Step review for <strong>$3.95 USD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Important<\/span> &#8211; You <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">MUST<\/span> click on the &#8220;<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Return to Right on Replicas, LLC<\/span>&#8221; link after you&#8217;ve made your purchase to download your review!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\" target=\"_top\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cmd\" value=\"_s-xclick\"><br \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"hosted_button_id\" value=\"KZSV7KXAR6PXY\"><br \/>\n<input type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif\" border=\"0\" name=\"submit\" alt=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"><br \/>\n<\/form>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Right On Replicas, LLC \u00c2\u00a92016 All rights reserved. *All registered trademarks are the property of their respective brands. 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