Promoting Excellence in HO Scale Vehicle Modeling

White Road Commander II & Apple Straddle Trailer - By Bob Leinbach



2003 National Convention Winner - Best Replica Award

Bob Leinbach built this straddle carrier that is used to carry fruit from the orchards to the warehouse. The trailer is scratchbuilt from styrene with wheels from Dennis Aust and Lonestar Models marker lights. The truck tractor is a Herpa White that has had the frame shortened two scale feet with electrical lines and air hoses added. The tractor is painted Scalecoat CP Red and the trailer is Scalecoat White.

Posted June 18, 2003