semijoe

had to add my plate to it. also added some kind of outlet box. not sure what its for.waiting on more pull rings to come in a guy from the forums works with these trucks. he sent alot of pictures :celebrat: the front panel under the bumper has a hose and reel in it. i m going to put one in it. it will be static. but an excellent thought for the next truck so here picture of before heres where i cut it out. not its time to make it

im still working on the front bumper. theres a lot of stuff thats involve in making this function ive decided to make a working bumper mounted water cannon. it will turn l/r but not up/down i needed to make a compartment that was accessible also install pull ring and fog lights

hey thnx guys!! its not much a update, but i did get a chance to paint the rims. tomorrow, i have a full day to work on her ;D i started on the cab today drawing up where everything goes there a panel under the bumper. its hard to tell if its hinge or not. so im going with screw on panel door.ive also added the rivets/screws started on the front bumper i found a perfect match for the light buckets and lights the bumper is 236mm wide x 26mm high x 28mm deep

started on the front fenders both fender on and outer lip too is on tomorrow i should beable to sand and put a 1st coat of primer on it

started to put together the cab started on the front box and middle floor

picked up a brushless system start on the engine cover added some handles

painted lower box and rear fenders. have to do more detailing ,will come back later for it time to cut out the cab add some window detail handles now

next is the rear full fenders.

started on the side bottom boxes next alum lift doors.i will make the handles later

im useing a tamiya 3 speed, added a through and through output shaft. i have to turn tranny upside down and forward . installed a 1:1 ratio transfer case

1st i want to say thnx for letting me join this kool lookin forum.everybodys builds look awesome tthis is an 1/12 scale oshkosh t1500 airport fire and rescue truck.i started this truck over month ago. little by little i will bring you up to date it will have a working roof mounted water cannon,lower doors will open and slide,engine compartment will open,lights and sounds of the deal here i started with tirea and rims.the rims were mad from 3 different rims to get the width and style was looking for. the tires are from rc4wd the rails i have in stock and cut them to length, i beleive i cut them to 32 inches long the axles are of a military style duece-in-half here the truck i want to do

hey guy i hope you guys dont mind this build. the body will be a complete scratch build but will be a fully operational fire truck, working water cannon, lights , sounds etc. i dont know if im stepping over the line of modelling vs r/c. so be fore i post it, let me know if its ok . thank you