AMT WILSON LIVESTOCK VAN TRAILER 1/25 SCALE MODEL KIT REVIEW BUILD AMT1106

[@smokinjoe3117]

Great review and build up. Your weathering job is awesome. So glad to see this trailer back in production again.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Joe!

[@bengardiner3867]

I am so glad you did NOT do one thing. The first row of the larger air hole/ rectangles is butt high to cattle. Some cattle have done their duty out that hole because of the stress of the movement and possibly knowing what is at the end of the trip. At 16 years old I worked at my dad's truck stop. I was the pressure washer operator and I only washed one; it was "new" to the guy and he wanted to get the exterior cleaned up, which was pointless in many respects. Hydrofluoric acid was used on the aluminum sides, and since the corrosion was so deep in the aluminum it did not clean up so well. I have an indellable memory of manure running down the side of the freshly powerwashed sections. It was not ready to go the any truck show, but the guy was more than happy with getting most of the blackened corrosion back to "white". Fun times. Great job on the kit.... And the weathering!

[@hpiguy]

As always, thanks for watching and taking part in the channel!

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

So glad to see this trailer back out great job on the build Chris great review as always

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a billion Jeff!

[@dewaynemiguel3349]

When i hauled cattle in the 70s my trailer was verry clean we washed out every week and when we went into Mexico you couldnt come back into texas without the trailer and truck being real clean.

[@earlharman2040]

Trailer floors on bull haulers are usually silver aluminum, but they will turn brown soon enough. When I built mine, I put a cord on the sliding back door, just for show.

[@AlWheelin]

Wondering about the mud flaps. Are there rubber molded flaps available, aftermarket? Have you seen rubber flaps supplied, ever? Since they mold rubber tires, I think it would really add to the detail having rubber flaps too.

[@hpiguy]

These are hard plastic. They do make some from softer rubber, or you could cut your own out pretty easy.

[@jeffhyde7934]

Awesome video! I think you have an incredible eye for detail, and a real talent for building!!! WOW!!! I'm so glad you do these videos!!! I watch every video that I have a kit of! Lol! If I remember right, the trailer has two levels inside, and a shoot going to the top deck.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jeff, yes, two levels.

[@Harjaapsingh11]

I am going to attach this trailer whith the amt mack cruiseliner model kit! just got the trailer delivred!!!!!!!!

[@46dodge1]

Awesome weathering! I'd like to see that behind an old kenworth.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, yup, would look good behind that too.

[@MrModelworx]

Another weathering masterpiece, excellent work mate

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Gary!

[@DarthRemey]

Love it. Beautiful build. I really enjoy your passion for the hobby. Makes me want to build even more. Keep up the great build reviews, they are my fave. Fantastic job weathering

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Darth, much appreciated! Always remember to have fun with your hobby!

[@wesleydowd1643]

Hi there Chris can you please show me how to to put a holiday Van together please where the tieres

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Really great build Chris, also like how you kept it family show quality when talking about the trailer "dirt" lol.

[@hpiguy]

Hahaha! That's a lot of poop!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

@@hpiguy hahahahaha

[@chrisc8697]

I was on the fence about purchasing this trailer, now I will get it ! Thanks for another great review and build!

[@hpiguy]

Very cool, thanks Chris!

[@freedomring4813]

I had a Great Dane spread trailer, that thing was awesome, of course that was about 40 some odd years ago.

[@toddbartel6300]

I am glad I found your videos

[@ModelCarMinion]

Good looking build Chris, I don't see myself building a trailer like this but if I did I would probably torture myself by painting the horizontal slats on the sides a wood tone with steel vertical supports (even though they should all be aluminium) and then rusting and weathering everything.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@samdoe7515]

Chris, how did you do the black wash? Great look on this.

[@hpiguy]

In the videos from the past couple years I go much more indepth and show the washes, paints, etc.

[@michaelkovach7973]

Excellent work of the van trailer Chris. Terrific weathering all the way around.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mike!

[@johnmcmillan8467]

I watch your videoes and love them they got me back into building again it would be cool if you could find some scale livestock and put inside the trailer

[@hpiguy]

Thanks John!

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

Not sure how I missed this video Chris, but I did. Looks great, the weathering was spot on, nice job!...Bill

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Bill!

[@danielhofer7386]

nice job only think I do on those type of wheels is I Always paint the hubs one color and then the wheels get painted white. In your model I'd went with black hubs due to your frame being black. they would have been that way from the factory when new then the wheels white. That really makes the hubs stick out from the white wheels.

[@charliesmodels647]

Nice job on the trailer you could make pig pens Mack and now the trailer now

[@hpiguy]

Yes, you sure could.

[@waltereldridge9447]

I've done this trailer years ago but yours is much better looking and realistic than mine was. 😂👍

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@michaelbaykara2322]

can this trailer be assembled without the roof and still be sturdy?

[@hpiguy]

Yes, should be fine if it's glued well.

[@hpiguy]

But the rear doors and stuff will need to be glued into position, the lift gate, etc won't work with no roof.

[@0199Lucky]

Realy enjoy the video ty im lokking for a B teian flat bed 1/25 scale . Do you no were i could buy one on the net cant find any ty

[@johnnewman732]

I am looking to start with some models kits. What are your best ones? I am looking for 1/25 truck kits.

[@tompaul2591]

Any of the AMT kits are fine. They make a huge variety of cabovers,conventionals,Van's,reefers, tankers, flatbeds and a dump trailer and Revell has a car hauler which is a bit more involved.

[@rogerwachal3718]

like always Awesome detailing . I wander why they don't give you the second floor too

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Roger! I'm only guessing but since it will not be seen by most it cuts down on plastic/mold making costs.

[@thomasgleghorn2889]

Here in Illinois we have a brand store called Rural King farm supply. They have a toy area for kids. They carry a line of different small farm and ofher animals that would be perfect for that. They are reasonable in their prices to. 👍🖒 I enjoy every video you post.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@JohnJohnson-qg2ub]

well Chris great trailer!!! Your weathering is out of this world... i have to tell u we really r thinking a like my friend, i did the bulldozer because of u then i just bought the Autocar and my next project was this cow trailer i call it buddy. i think I'm going to follow u on this one and try the weathering project. thanks for yur videos they really help me out bro. God bless and keep them coming my friend. 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching and the nice words John. Enjoy your hobby!

[@JohnJohnson-qg2ub]

Hello Chris, what is yur Facebook name i would really like to see yur modeling work! thanks and hope to hear from u soon... god bless.

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Great build looks awesome. Just wondering what what you use as a patrs washer as you call it?

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! I wash them off in a simple dish pan with generic simple green. Thanks for asking!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

@@hpiguy cool thank you

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

@@hpiguy l just picked up the 1/25th Freightliner cabover this trailer would look good behind it.

[@hpiguy]

Yes, it sure would.

[@ricodevries6975]

Got 2 of this Nice kit , only missing a second floor !

[@hpiguy]

Nice!

[@mattwillson8280]

And the gates as well as a bunch other details.

[@toddbartel6300]

I painted mine half green. Represent Packerland Beef in Green Bay

[@marty01957]

Do you build sailing ships?

[@hpiguy]

Yes I do, I've built a few on here. You'll have to search my channel from the 'about' page to find them. I've done the Mayflower and HMS Victory in the past year.

[@marty01957]

Oh Cool! Thanks . I'll look for them.

[@joekrim6557]

When my hobby store reopens I'm gonna build plastic models again..thanks friend

[@hpiguy]

Go for it!

[@constpegasus]

I really enjoy the videos. Your modeling skills are terrific.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@p40f20]

Nice simple kit. Great weathering! Too bad that they did not give you livery decals for the sides.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! With all the holes in the sides it would be hard to get decals on it in a large format. I'm not sure I've seen a cattle hauler with logos on the side, but I'm sure someone has painted them on.

[@eclipsehorse8693]

woow- ya had me thinking, d they MAKE 1/25 scale animals, or would you just eyeball them and use your best jugdement... I'd tend to think some of the Schleich collectable animals would work.

[@fredzeppelin3969]

My best guess would be model railroading supplies, like Preiser Figures Inc, but that scale would be whack. O scale is still only 1:48, but G (garden) scale is 1:25

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Very cool build Chris!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Looks great Chris

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Charlie!

[@ericparra91]

Where can I find that trailer

[@hpiguy]

Link is always in the description.

[@ericparra91]

Oky

[@chuyitoespino334]

Now that what you call a 70 80s bull hauler correct me what year

[@hpiguy]

As always, thanks for watching and taking part in the channel!

[@RoscoRide]

Great weathered look,

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Peter!

[@mikebreazeale2563]

Looks freakin awesome Chris! Very nicely done my friend... Thanks for sharing...

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Mike!

[@marty01957]

Nice build!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@davidking8968]

Hello,Great work chris im going to have to get one ,i have the mack cruise liner that would prob hook right up to this.there again i enjoye your reviews.😃

[@hpiguy]

Thanks David, yes it would look good.

[@gzuz4148]

Perfect for a pork chop express build

[@PaulieDetmurds]

Just subscribed, appreciate your hard work on this model fun! Thank You!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you for your support and visiting the channel!

[@ToddHLHG]

Awesome job on the trailer!! I love it!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Todd!

[@Buick_the_rd.master]

Why don’t you do a video of all you models, like a collection tour, And what do you do with them when your done with a model?

[@hpiguy]

Why would I show off models stored in boxes or sitting at friends and family's houses across the nation when every model has it's own video on this channel already? Thanks man!

[@Buick_the_rd.master]

hpiguys Workshop I have all my finished models sorted by make models and year in a huge display case. Put like custom lights in it, that’s pretty much why I build them, just so I can sit down and just look at the art

[@hpiguy]

@@Buick_the_rd.master I build 104+ kits every year for the channel. I'd need to rent a warehouse to shelve all those. Enjoy!

[@thomassoltis5862]

Awesome chris thanks for sharing with us brother keep up the awesome work

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Thomas!

[@Justintime719]

Iam a new subscriber i use to build models all the time love your channel content 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching and the nice words!

[@Justintime719]

@@hpiguy you're welcome keep up the good work 👍

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

I like it Chris, looks like the real deal! Great job man! 👍👍✌🏻

[@hpiguy]

Thank you as always!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

hpiguys Workshop - yes sir man! YW! I’m gonna try to get me one ( hopefully?) next payday!?!?!!!

[@nrfnrd]

I use 2 build a lot of these models.

[@ericverpeten4249]

Great build , love it!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Rik!

[@robpeters5204]

Looks great! Just glad the smell doesn't come with it. Lol!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man, and thanks for watching!

[@charlie418791]

Always a pleasure,Sir.👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charlie!

[@nicholmansgarage3501]

The wheels are called Dayton Spokes.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@nicholmansgarage3501]

@@hpiguy you are welcome!!!

[@nicholmansgarage3501]

Also, are you going to do the Mack trucks you reviewed?

[@charliebowman785]

I want a tanker for my "Pete" and/or my Ken cab over.

[@hpiguy]

They make them, AMT repopped it a few years ago I think. Check Ebay.

[@zeroa6]

Awesome like always.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@toemater4206]

R u Australian or American??

[@hpiguy]

I'm from Venus.

[@toemater4206]

hpiguys Workshop in the US

[@northerncountryrailroad8939]

Sweet trailer

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@michaelmaciejewicz7534]

Wow You didn’t say that about the pig at the door Rotf

[@MrTBDude]

Unfortunately I think a lot of sites loose sales because of the 8.00-10.00 s/h in a single model . Amazon prime 2 bucks cheaper and free shipping. It’s hard to pay 10-12 bucks more per model 😂😂

[@hpiguy]

The small guys don't get breaks on shipping like Amazon does.

[@MrTBDude]

I try to support Mom and pops when I can

[@MrTBDude]

Bought this trailer today

[@antidiz]

Well done..

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@RECoyote]

Most Bull Haulers wouldn't let there trailer get that dirty

[@edwardperry4226]

Nice

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@michaelmaciejewicz7534]

You did not say that Chris !! Rotf

[@ernesthardy3790]

That is awesome

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ernest!

[@ernesthardy3790]

Wen u doing another model

[@CannonMusic05]

Other than that though I loved the video

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@CannonMusic05]

No problem just found the channel and it’s awesome

[@emersonpedro3944]

Show muito linda,,,,,,,

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@MrTBDude]

Great video , would have liked to seen it hitched up

[@JamesJones-of8hl]

Nice...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@scifimodelshop]

I can smell that trailer from here, dollar store farm animals

[@hpiguy]

Ah, good idea, I'll see if they have any little piggies for just inside the roll up door.

[@RECoyote]

:( I just sold my original ATM Livestock trailer.

[@CannonMusic05]

And the floors in one of those things would be black

[@MFKR696]

Not to gripe, but why would anyone want to represent the base-model of anything? It would be more fun to class it up, IMO.

[@hpiguy]

Because in the real world most heavy trucks are work vehicles, not show vehicles. I like to make fancy stuff sometimes too, but I have a like for the workhorses.

[@MFKR696]

The real world kinda sucks if you ask me, so I'd rather have models that impress me, instead of getting by with the base-models. I dunno about you, but a white trailer looks boring as hell to me. Where's the creativity? Where's the sense of style? The blue-collar mandate is kinda silly. Slaves that take pride in their chains are not worthy of respect.

[@hpiguy]

The thing about model kits is, when you buy yours you can build it the way you want to. There is no 'mandate'. Your slave comment is absurd and ignorant. People build their kits the way they want to. Just because I didn't make it a big bright glossy show truck with chrome and high gloss the way YOU want it made doesn't mean that I'm a slave or blue collar. Lighten up man. It's a toy model. Go build a model and have a nice time making it the way you like it to look. This is a hobby. You're taking it way way way way way way too seriously.

[@DarthRemey]

Poop for the win

[@hpiguy]

So much pooop.

[@jakstorm3180]

Be a better hog trailer

[@rudolphbondefangerer5513]

Built one of those, and wrote "DEMOCRATS" on the side there.