New Brush Truck Started

[DRIPTROIT 71]

WOW!!! This thing is awesome!!! Did I mention: WOW!!! Incredible work!!!

[BlackDragon]

Yes, it is awesome!!

[mikemodeler]

Great work as always! I enjoy watching your builds come together and the level of scratchbuilding is incredible.

[Chariots of Fire]

Thanks, guys.  Got a ways to go on this one. So I will be posting additional work as it gets done.

[Chariots of Fire]

We're making one piece at a time but with every one it gets that much closer to completion.  Here's what it looks like with the headlights installed in those open spaces.  Once I set the grill in place permanently the side pieces will fit the slope of the fenders better. 

And here's a look at the decals that will go on the hood sides and doors.  They've been created by computer and printed on an ALPS.  I always print more than I need in case one gets messed up.

Edited March 26, 2016 by Chariots of Fire

[Canso65]

Wow, really nice build Charles.

 

[10thumbs]

Fabulous work Charles!  This is really enthusing to see and your scratch building is admirable.

[Chariots of Fire]

An update with a few more details added.  Under the headlights are a pair of hi intensity lights that are used for night driving in a woods fire setting.  To the outside of those are the red emergency lights.  The winch is now installed.  The cab interior is finished and the big red box that sits in front of the grill guard is to ward off tree branches from poking holes in the radiator when in the woods.  it also covers the winch for added protection.  Won't be long now and work will start on the body.

[RAT-T]

VERY NICE CHARLIE

[gino]

wow!  simply stunning !

[Chariots of Fire]

Got the shops in full gear today.  Finally got the hood sides completed and a bit more wiring under the hood.  The front bumper is in place along with some skid plates under the front.  Directional lights have been added and the doors and hood have been lettered.  Still to be added are the small centers to the hub of each wheel.  Those brass screws that hold the wheels on will be covered.

Edited April 2, 2016 by Chariots of Fire

[mackd]

Wow wow it work I love, beautiful, but I wanted to see it with a painting burnt by the Sun. I find to my taste it is too bright. I am anxious to see finish.

[Chariots of Fire]

One or two trips in the woods on a good hot fire and that paint won't shine anymore.  But fire departments do like to keep their rigs looking nice.

[Tesla]

The level of realism captured is simply amazing! What did you use for the winch cable?

[Chariots of Fire]

The winch cable is bead wire I found at Michael's craft store.  It's real springy so when you wrap it on the spool you have to keep it tight and then superglue it in place.  It does have a realistic look to it.  Better than just plain wire or thread.

[purepmd]

Nice work does not even come close to describing this build. Outstanding.

[Chariots of Fire]

The fuel tanks have been added behind the cab and a lead chain and hook were added to the winch cable.

[jacobus]

fantastic work , great !!

the tyre,s , the chassis , cab , nose

just great work

jacobus 

[gatorincebu]

 

      Looking really good Charles!

 

 

 

    Be Well

      Gator

[Chariots of Fire]

After a short layoff on building we were back at it again.  Had to get several more measurements in order to begin the bar work around the truck.  If that front bar looks high and way out front that is how it is on the real truck.  Too much IMHO but that's the way it is.  Water tank is done but I messed up on the hose bin up top and will have to do it over.  It should have gone all the way to the back end of the tank!  Should have studied my pics a little more!

[gino]

looks great !

[Tesla]

Excellent work Charles. The brush bar looks very aggressive!

[Chariots of Fire]

Here is some more progress with the side protection partially completed.  There will be more bars that will run from those at the front of the cab to the upper bar that is out front.  There is also added bar work that extends toward the rear.  I re built the hose basket on top of the tank but have not added the mesh sides yet.  Glue and paint have to dry some and I need to finish re painting the tank.  After that the fuel tank protection and sides under the cab doors will be done.

[gatorincebu]

 

       Now that is really beginning to look the part ! I like it a lot.

 

 

 

       Be Well

          Gator

[blackbeard]

x2 looking great