Promoting Excellence in HO Scale Vehicle Modeling

Raygo Piggypacker & Transamerica 45' Trailer - By Paul Backenstose



2003 National Convention Winner - Intermodal Category

Paul Backenstose started with a Lima European model and scratchbuilt the loader arms from styrene, hand formed and soldered the chains suspending the straddle mechanism, and replaced the plastic handrails with one made from soldered brass wire. The wheels and tires are from 1/32 and 1/24 Jeep models!

Posted June 18, 2003