Jim B

Greta looking plow truck. I like the weathering.

Tuesday evening we had a confirmed EF2 tornado touchdown in Smithfield. I forget where the EF1 tornado hit. Back in topic, the Road Boss & trailer ade looking really nice.

No problem. Hey, you never know what might come in handy.

I saw this over on KitMaker Network, and I thought some of you guys might find it interesting: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/DownRangeProductions1-35th-scale Most of the parts are 1/35, but they could probably be used in some 1/32 with out too many issues.

I do think the lawyers will hate it, and I also think the insurance premuims will go up.

Well, looks like Mercedes-Benz is pushing the envlope of driverless technology. Wonder what the lawyers think? https://autos.yahoo.com/news/daimler-shows-driverless-big-rig-on-the-road-011405204.html It's an interesting exercise, none the less.

I didn't see any. Just actual apparatus & artifacts.

You're welcome. Yes, the equipment really is in very good condition, considering the age of some of it. I believe most of the apparatus are actually driveable except for the Autocar; its engine siezed in 2001. I (obviously) didn't post any pictures of the hand pumpers or steamers, but they were really in remarkable condition as well. Some of them were absolutly stunning!

Nice job. I like it.

I'm pretty sure the Revell of Germany LoneStar had engine decals, but the Moebius version did not. As for aftermarket decals for the LoneStar/ProStar, try here: http://bwicke9.wix.com/class-a-resin#!high-quality-decals/c20es

Glad you like them. It was a really fun museum.

Over the Fourth of July weekend, I spent some tome with my wife's family in the Catskill Mountains south of Albany, NY. One of the things I managed to get to was the Fireman's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Museum of Firefighting in Hudson, NY. While I was expecting a small but nice museum I have to admit that I was plesently suprised by the size of the musuem & the variety of artifacts & apparatus on display. It was a little overwhelming (in a good way). The museum covers firefighting from the Roman Empire through today. Artifacts include gear & tools from colonial New Amsterdam & New York to modern equipment. There were hand-drawn pumpers & carts, elaborate horse-drawn pumpers & steamers of the Voctorian & Edwardian eras, and a large collection of 20th century apparatus. The oldest apparatus is a 1731 Newsham Pumper. The museum even had several pumpers for kids of all ages to "gear-up & climb aboard". These vehicles included a 1972 Ford C800, a 1968 Ford F850, a 1952 Dodge brush truck, and a 1924 Afhens (I think). All in all it was very cool. Here are some pictures that I did manage to take. Apparatus Room 1902 Hayes 1916 American-LaFrance 1950 Autocar 1965 American-LaFrance 900 Series (yes, that's an American-LaFrance 700 Series behind the 900 Series) It was a very nice trip, and I definately want to go back with the kids as i think they will enjoy all of the "hands-on" activities. Here is the museum's Website: http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/

Fantastic looking Road Boss. Very realistic.

This is an interesting project. What "make" is the American V8? Is it a Mack?

Nice job. My only question is: if the frame is that badly damaged, wouldn't the cab be more "crushed"?

Very convincing. Now it just needs a scrap yard base.

Wow. That's huge. Nice job, too.

Nice looking Freighliner. Wait a sec. You drive for Schneider? I thought you drove for Werner. Ok, I'm confused.

Nice scratch building.

Good start on the old Autocar.

Very awesome collections & display cases. They're all really great.

Fantastic wrecker. The Can-Do body looks right at home on the LoneStar.

Nice so far. I like the yellow.

Very nice.

Sweet conversion!