explorer2770 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I just can't help myself when it comes to mating the Revell Peterbilt 359 with the Trumpeter ALF body, and this long rainy weekend didn't discourage me from the challenge. Of course, I can't just slap another Pete 359 together with the Trumpeter body, that would be too easy and wouldn't provide a challenge. So, I went a little "wild" with this one. I cut up the Revell snapper to make it a 119" SBFA, slapped some diamond plate on the back of the cab for protection, fabbed up a top mount pump housing inspired by Indianapolis FD's ALF top mounts, and heavily modified the Trumpeter body. So here's the start to Engine 4. Here you can see the high-side compartments added on the curbside. These will be roll-up door compartents after I get some more groove sheeting. The Trumpeter body was also modified by raising the hose bed. Unlike the my previous attempt (below) where I raised the hose bed floor and sacrificed the height of the hose bed to use the kit side walls, I changed my tactic this time. I raised the hose bed floor and also raised the height of the body side walls by building completely new pieces. I think this gives the body a better look, but I will still use the Trumpeter dunnage "cover" on the front. It definitely needs putty work on the hood and other spots, but I'm fairly happy with my progress on a 3-day weekend build. The pump panel is a little bland right now since I need to get some impressions off of the Trumpeter ALF pump panel and finish all 11 control handles, and then I can add details to the side panels. Then comes the functional hydraulic ladder rack...oh what fun. Maybe, just maybe, I can get some primer on it by the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 That is just, too sweet....Very nice work....I'm gonna be watching this one, for sure.....These works of yours are awesome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 memories of Seattle's KW's nice project greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Really nice Brandon... like JT said, your builds are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Interesting build. Looking forward to progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Reminds me of a Mount Horeb, Wisconsin configuration. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Ahhh,. Just make sure it's RED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghoodii Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Nice start....and I agree with Charlie......RED!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explorer2770 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks guys. I was slightly inspired by my hometown neighboring volunteer department's Autocar/Grumman top mount pumper pictured below, so I'll have a hard time painting this anything other than white. Of course, it was a Freight-shaker, I could get away with red... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladderno1 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Brandon, Don't know how I missed this on your initial post. Wow! Love your engineering on this! Very clean building style. I like the top mount operator's panel. What did you use for your gauge bezels? Any updates? Thanks for sharing! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explorer2770 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Sorry Dave, I haven't made much progress on this for a few months. I used black jump rings from the craft store for the gauges, I had a bag of 3, 5, and 7 mm rings and picked the best ones. I did make a first attempt at working ladder rack, but I have had this and all my other models in a box since September, just haven't had the time to work on things. I'll have to dig out the ladder rack this weekend and take some pictures. Edited October 29, 2014 by explorer2770 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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