towman1271 Posted November 12, 2016 Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) This is gonna be a challenge.. Started with an ATM American Lafrance, cab from Models by Dave.. Ordered some goodies from Don Mills.. Frame, engine & pump are where it stands so far.. gonna start the bed soon.. Have to scratch build higher cabinets on the pump side. Edited April 30, 2017 by towman1271
blackbeard Posted November 12, 2016 Posted November 12, 2016 your off to a great start on the fire truck
Jim B Posted November 12, 2016 Posted November 12, 2016 Off to a nice start. I know it's not that big of a deal because you can't see the engine anyway, but I thought Engine 51 has a Inline 6 Cummins.
towman1271 Posted November 12, 2016 Author Posted November 12, 2016 You are right about the Cummins, but seeing it wont be seen except from underneath. I didn't want to fight fitting it in!
Jim B Posted November 12, 2016 Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) You are right about the Cummins, but seeing it wont be seen except from underneath. I didn't want to fight fitting it in! Can't say as I blame you on that! Oh, where did you get your Engine 51 decals made? Edited November 12, 2016 by Jim B
Chariots of Fire Posted November 13, 2016 Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) Hey Towman.. I built that a few years ago. A tip about the cab: Plan on putting some crossways stiffeners inside the top to keep the top from sagging. The real rig would have had them anyway. I also found the resin bumper to be very soft. If I accidentally placed it on an uneven surface it took the shape of that surface. So I made a new one from brass strip stock. Plastic strip stock would work also. I also have some Ward LaFrance drawings of the body. And there is a walk around video of E-51 that shows you what it looks like as well. I think if you just type in "Engine 51" it will pop up on U tube. Let me know if you run into any problems. I'd be glad to help. Edited November 13, 2016 by Chariots of Fire
towman1271 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Posted November 13, 2016 Hey Towman.. I built that a few years ago. A tip about the cab: Plan on putting some crossways stiffeners inside the top to keep the top from sagging. The real rig would have had them anyway. I also found the resin bumper to be very soft. If I accidentally placed it on an uneven surface it took the shape of that surface. So I made a new one from brass strip stock. Plastic strip stock would work also. I also have some Ward LaFrance drawings of the body. And there is a walk around video of E-51 that shows you what it looks like as well. I think if you just type in "Engine 51" it will pop up on U tube. Let me know if you run into any problems. I'd be glad to help. thank you for the offer & advice.. your build is impressive.. intimidating actually.. I hope mine looks even half that good
towman1271 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Posted November 13, 2016 Can't say as I blame you on that! Oh, where did you get your Engine 51 decals made? Didn't do anything with decals yet.. Was gonna use the gold door lettering from the set I got for the squad.. For the 51's I may print them off the files you sent me onto regular paper to get the size right, then manually cut them out of white decal paper.. Maybe, just to try, I might try a sheet of decal paper in my inkjet & then trim them real close to the white..
Chariots of Fire Posted November 14, 2016 Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) I've got the decal sets here and I also have the Ward LaFrance emblems in decal form that you can put on top of a piece of aluminum. If interested give me a shout. Edited November 14, 2016 by Chariots of Fire
cowboy rich Posted November 15, 2016 Posted November 15, 2016 I like what you have going, even though it only seen from the bottom I may have had a hard time not putting in a comeapart. How carried away are you going to get with the details?
towman1271 Posted November 15, 2016 Author Posted November 15, 2016 I like what you have going, even though it only seen from the bottom I may have had a hard time not putting in a comeapart. How carried away are you going to get with the details?going to try to get as much detail as possible.. Thanks to JimB, I have 5 files of pictures of the truck from every possible angle.
Mopar - D Posted November 19, 2016 Posted November 19, 2016 This is a cool project you have here I will be following along.
towman1271 Posted November 19, 2016 Author Posted November 19, 2016 I've got the decal sets here and I also have the Ward LaFrance emblems in decal form that you can put on top of a piece of aluminum. If interested give me a shout. PM sent
towman1271 Posted December 4, 2016 Author Posted December 4, 2016 Made some progress on the bed.. Extended the rear fins, added upper cabinets to the panel side & moved the hose reel to the center.. been slow going with the holiday season coming.
Tesla Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 A neat project and your progress looks real nice!
kilrathy10 Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 Looking pretty awesome....That is a great looking model....
towman1271 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) Was able to get some work done on the bed this weekend.. Gonna be a long project.. Pics aint great, but couldn't get them off my phone. took these with the computer camera Edited January 8, 2017 by towman1271 bad pic
Chariots of Fire Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 Looks like real progress is being made. What did you use for the rear step? Looks nice!
towman1271 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Posted January 9, 2017 Looks like real progress is being made. What did you use for the rear step? Looks nice!The rear step is from the Lafrance kit.. Painted with Krylon chrome over black... Need to get some copper ffor the corner
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