Easy 'N' Inexpensive
Ways to Hitch Your Ride
Steps for extending the wheelbase of WS stake bed
Model manufacturers have been releasing N scale vehicle models in which the trailer and tow vehicle are permanently connected. This “inflexible” system can be easily modified so any vehicle can tow any of the trailers.
Cut the trailer tongue from the rear bumper of the tow vehicle with a sharp hobby knife. Keep the cut as close to the bumper as possible without cutting into the bumper.
Use a small file to give the end of the trailer tongue a rounded shape.
Use a #76 drill bit to drill a hole in the end of the trailer tongue.
Bend a piece of 0.020 inch brass rod into a “J” shape, this will become your trailer hitch (0.020 inch music wire also works well for the hitch, but don’t attempt to cut it with rail nippers as it will damage the nippers).
Use a #76 drill bit to drill a hole in the chassis of the tow vehicle, forward of the bumper. Use the “J” shaped rod as a reference for locating the hole. You will want to have 6 to 8 scale inches of clearance between the rear bumper and vertical portion of the rod that will extend beyond the rear bumper and become the “ball” of the trailer hitch.
Secure one end of the rod to the tow vehicle chassis with the model glue of your choice. Cut the vertical section of rod that extends beyond the bumper with rail nippers to form the “ball” of the trailer hitch.
Wiking models with trailers attached at the factory
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