chrismooney Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Well I don’t post here too often. I hide at the scalefirehouse.com but I do like posting here a lot more than the SAE site. Everyone is a lot friendlier here. I know Firemodelman and Aaron are here a lot. So this is a Resin Ward Lafrance Ambassador Cab from Models by Dave AKA "Cargostar" on the scale firehouse site. The can is a great casting and great quality in the poor of the resin. It needed very little cleanup. I am using the AMT American Lafrance Pumper as a donor for the pumper body and frame. I have the Cab painted and windows installed. Paint is Krylon Banner red and BMF for the trim. The Beacon rays on the roof are from Firemodelman (thanks DAVE) Ill have more Photos soon... This will be decaled for Scranton PA. Next to my hometown. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki The head on shot showing Firemodelman's Home made Beacon rays. They even have real Glass Domes just like the real thing!!! Hosted on Fotki
chrismooney Posted March 10, 2008 Author Posted March 10, 2008 The real Fire truck. I did take some liberties with the details as Scanton had over 7 of these Rigs and even some in "Slime Lime" color Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki And a few shots of the Resin cab and parts Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
Jim B Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) Cool fire engine! Looks like the one they used from LA County for "Emergency". Your're from Scranton? I was in Wilkes-Barre a little while ago for business, and I couldn't find a hobby shop to save my life. Where do you get your supplies in Central PA now that AutoWorld is gone? Edited March 10, 2008 by Jim B
Bowtienutz Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Very cool. I'm from about 50 miles south of Scranton, Frackville exit off 81. hopefully we can hook up some time. Vince Putt
FIREMODELMAN Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 It looks just as good here Chris..... I suppose I'll have to add mine now..
chrismooney Posted March 24, 2008 Author Posted March 24, 2008 It looks just as good here Chris..... I suppose I'll have to add mine now.. Well dave you can at least wait till my Shock and Aw is over before you show them yours.. Thay like mine they will shure love yours
chrismooney Posted March 25, 2008 Author Posted March 25, 2008 Some more updates The Beacon Ray lights on the roof should look familiar As they are from Firemodel man himself. A really nice light that he made himself out of Glass automotive bulbs. (Dave post your tutorial here also) I have the cab mounted to the frame and Pumper body one. You can see from the doghouse forward is completed minus the bumper. (anyone have a spare one from the Autocar kit??) Paint is Krylon Banner red. And trim is BMF. I still have lots of work to do on the pumper body. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
Old Albion Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Very Nice! That chrome really stands out with the red paint.
chrismooney Posted April 11, 2008 Author Posted April 11, 2008 Well its wraping up and almost ready to be placed in service.. It will be finished for display at The NNL east on Sat..... I used sewing elastic for the hose load and now its just adding the equipment..... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
Old Albion Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Very Impressive! I like the details like the pressure gauges and the hoses. Excellent work!
chrismooney Posted April 20, 2008 Author Posted April 20, 2008 Well its finished, I had it at the NNL East on the 12th so some of you might have seen it already Let me know what you guys think... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
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