Looking For Something-does It Exist?

[Billy Kingsley]

I know this is not going to be for a model that normally fits this parameter, but if anyone knows it'll be in this section!!

I am looking for a 1/25 scale fireman's uniform and helmet. I just want an empty uniform, something that I can display, for example, folded up on a set of a vehicle.

Are there any kit or aftermarket sources for this? I don't think I could scratchbuild one.

My concept is for a scale volunteer fireman's pickup and I want to have a uniform and helmet in the passenger seat.

[Aaronw]

There was a guy last year doing resin helmets, and at least boots & pants, he might have done a coat as well. Unfortunately he quit casting after a short time. You might get lucky and find these on ebay but that is all I know of. On the plus side most people carry their gear in a duffel bag so any large square bag should work.

[Billy Kingsley]

Thanks Aaron-what was his name?

Duffel I can do!!

[Aaronw]

I think the name he used was Grove Graphics, I don't remember his ebay name.

I can take a photo of the bag I have in my truck tommorrow, it would be a fairly easy job with a blob of putty.

[Billy Kingsley]

I would really appreciate that Aaron-thanks!

[Aaronw]

Here you go, there are a few minor variations but this is pretty much the standard firefighters gear bag. I have coat, helmet, boots etc all packed in here.

I shot it in front of the tire of my pickup for scale, standard 15" rim and tire. Most of these bags have a flat bottom and a zipper that goes all the way across, in theory you could just unzip the bag and step into your gear although I've never found that to work, or maybe I'm just a clutz. All of the bags I've seen have firefighter or some other fire department logo on them. I guess we wouldn't know what was in the bag otherwise.

[Billy Kingsley]

Thanks again Aaron...I think I can definitly come up with that, even with my meager scracthbuilding skills! Thanks again! Once I get back into the swing of things I'll be starting this one fairly soon after that. Just have to decide what base vehicle I want to do!