greger Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 wow..at a lose for words that is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) While awaiting some Plastruct 1/8" elbows to finish off the rear plumbing I turned attention to making up the siren for under the hood and the final details at the rear of the rig. With a couple of photos and some actual measurements a pattern was drawn out of the siren. Aluminum rod was turned to the appropriate dimensions. I used some photoetched HO scale rooftop walkway material to make up the outside perimeter. Not exactly like the prototype but the idea is there. A hole was drilled in the bottom to secure the photoetch with a pin. Another hole was drilled in the bottom of the motor base for a second mounting pin and a strip of aluminum was wrapped around for the mounting bracket. A little paint and the only thing lacking is that wailing sound. With the exception of finishing off the plumbing for the hoselines on the top the rear is now finished. Red flashers and spot lights, license plate, and pump engine switches and throttle were added. Under the hose body is the tank fill line and two lengths of hard suction, one of which has the strainer attached. Mud flaps were made with 0.020 plastic sheet stock and some black electrical tape stuck face to face. Some traffic cones were also added from the parts box. They actually carry some on the real rig. Edited May 30, 2016 by Chariots of Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Awesome attention to detail. And excellent execution. Every time I think you have finished this build you add more detail. Fantastic build. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 like the other i have seenthis is a awesome builddetailwork is great , great workjacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Charles, all I can say is WOW! What a great looking model. Keep up the good work. Ronnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I know Charlie and I covertly took a pic of his elves and the shrink machine! greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 SSSHHHHH! Greg! Those elves are on loan from Zoli! Nobody is supposed to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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