New Brush Truck Started

[CFMgarage]

Holy c-r-a-p this thing is amazing!

[redneckrigger]

Absolutely STUNNING!!!!!!! And being originally from Massachusetts and having seen and worked with these type of rigs, it is dead nuts on!!!

Edited April 14, 2016 by redneckrigger

[DRIPTROIT 71]

WOW!!! Incredible work!!!

[Canso65]

What an incredible truck and so well done Charles.

The details throughout really make it come alive. 

[redneckrigger]

I saw this truck at NNL East.....................all I can say is that it defies belief. It is TOTALLY a replica of a real M series 5 Ton truck. It looks like you could jump into it, flip the power switch on, start her and drive away........in STYLE!  Your work is absolutely incredible. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Tom

[Tesla]

Another museum quality build Charles!

[Chariots of Fire]

I saw this truck at NNL East.....................all I can say is that it defies belief. It is TOTALLY a replica of a real M series 5 Ton truck. It looks like you could jump into it, flip the power switch on, start her and drive away........in STYLE!  Your work is absolutely incredible. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Tom

You are welcome, Tom.  Too bad we didn't meet!   Would have enjoyed talking with you.

[redneckrigger]

You are welcome, Tom.  Too bad we didn't meet!   Would have enjoyed talking with you.

I got there at opening bell, but had to leave at 1130 to meet another commitment that I had back home. BUT, it was WELL worth the trip!

[Chariots of Fire]

Some more progress since getting back from NNL EAst.  The brush bars are done and the tank and new hose bin on the top have been finished.  Got some hand tools done up with more to come along with some forestry hose and larger filler hose to put in the bin.  Next up will be to finish the side protection for the fuel tanks and then move on to the pump and plumbing for the rear.  We're gettin' there!

[afx]

Outstanding!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Incredible!! It looks flawless!!

[gino]

beautiful !!!!

[Chariots of Fire]

Shops continue to be busy zeroing in on the last of the major building.  One more trip to the fire station is in order to get information on the pump and plumbing for the rear behind the tank.  The side protection was added today along with a few decals.  The end caps were added to each of the wheels so hopefully they will not need to come off again!

[10thumbs]

Really a stunning model.  I don't have a clue about different kinds of fire trucks, but when I look at this model I get an idea of what it's used for and it shows what brave guys are up to when most folks run away.

[Chariots of Fire]

Michael:  If you go to CapeCodFD.com you will find a section on these types of trucks and how they are used.  It's a great website for all kinds of things that make up the Cape Cod fire services.

 

[Chariots of Fire]

IT's been a few days since the last post.  Had some non-modeling chores and other stuff to take care of.  And I needed to get back to the fire house to measure up the pump and plumbing for the back of the rig.  Got that done about 10 days ago.  After a bit of study of the pictures and a search on line I found that the pump engine was a 2 cylinder Wisconsin.  The pump is a Hale centrifugal.  So here are some pics of the pump and plumbing prior to installation and before adding some gages.  I need also to add some valves to the bottom discharge lines.

The pump and manifold are now installed and the first hose line has been laid in place.  This is a hand line that would not normally be pulled while in brushbreaking operations.  But not every incident requires that and sometimes the truck will be standing still while wetdown is in progress.  So they would pull this line and do the final extinguishment.

Edited May 24, 2016 by Chariots of Fire
Added info.

[gino]

looks great !     beautiful detail work !

[Tesla]

I'm amazed at the level of detail you captured in the Wisconsin engine and pump!!

[Chariots of Fire]

Thanks, Dennis.  Once I had the basic measurements and some photos to go by it was just a matter of finding the right materials.  I made the engine from a piece of plastic deck board material.  Not sure of the correct name for it but it is very easy to sand and shape.  The crankshaft housing and the portion where the plugs are is one piece.  The face of the crank housing was routed out and then a small piece of brass screen was put over the opening along with a trim ring.  The plugs are pieces of small brass tubing.  The rest is bits and pieces from the parts box, plastic tubing and brass wire.  The pump was made from one half of a turbo from a KW kit.  The plumbing is plastic tubing.

[extmcdriver]

Outstanding work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[redneckrigger]

OK Charles, time to 'fess up. You really do have a miniaturization machine, don't you! Not only is the truck itself a work of art, that pump is the frosting on the cake. It looks like you could pull the cord and be right at work with it! Every time I look at your builds I am stunned. And Happy Birthday as well!

Edited May 25, 2016 by redneckrigger

[Chariots of Fire]

Sorry, Tom, it's called a "shrink machine".  Got it from a guy who has elves working in his shop!  As for the pump engine starting?? Well it won't until I install the switch and throttle..which I totally forgot until this moment!

And thanks for the B-day wishes.  I'm now approaching the age of dirt!

Edited May 26, 2016 by Chariots of Fire

[10thumbs]

Wonderful work Charles!  I visited the Fire Dept. website you mentioned earlier.  An interesting collection and also informative, I have more understanding of what you're building here.  Excellent!

[Tesla]

Happy belated B'day Charles!

[Chariots of Fire]

Happy belated B'day Charles!

Thank you, Dennis!