Chariots of Fire Posted April 23, 2021 Posted April 23, 2021 Work is done on the 1953 Reo Gold Comet Rescue. It's full size protégé is the rig from Port Vue, PA. But I took some liberty with the build to put my own livery on it. The outside styling is close but the cab interior and what I put in the compartments is my own idea since I had no idea as to what Port Vue actually carried. Anyway here it is in photo form. The rig is now in the display case. On to the next one, whatever it may be.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 23, 2021 Posted April 23, 2021 This was an Amazing build to watch come together!! I enjoyed every minute of it! The extra details knock this one out of the park! I really took some notes on the engine! I hope to build one for a White project some day, as White bought that engine and used it in their truck line later. Top notch work as always! This thing looks Awesome!
Tom Geiger Posted April 23, 2021 Posted April 23, 2021 You hit this one out of the park! I can’t wait to see it in person, although it may be some time!
Chariots of Fire Posted April 23, 2021 Author Posted April 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Tom Geiger said: You hit this one out of the park! I can’t wait to see it in person, although it may be some time! Any plans for a combined show like what you contemplated last Sept.? Or will you just wait till next year?
Straightliner59 Posted April 23, 2021 Posted April 23, 2021 Stunningly gorgeous piece, Charles. Excellent work, sir!
Jim B Posted April 23, 2021 Posted April 23, 2021 Great looking Reo. Very nice! I see the door logos are for Old Forge. There is an Old Forge, NY, not far from me up in the Adirondacks.
Mopar - D Posted April 23, 2021 Posted April 23, 2021 Excellent build Charles enjoyed watching you build it. Looking forward to seeing what your next build is going to be.
Tom Geiger Posted April 23, 2021 Posted April 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: Any plans for a combined show like what you contemplated last Sept.? Or will you just wait till next year? Not this year! See you in 2022!
Flynlo Posted April 23, 2021 Posted April 23, 2021 Another masterpiece Charles! Thanks for sharing the build and the finished product.
leafsprings Posted April 25, 2021 Posted April 25, 2021 Beautiful build! A piece of art! There is so much to see and appreciate in every shot.
hct728(Bob) Posted April 25, 2021 Posted April 25, 2021 Well done! Authentic replica of a beautiful and very unique truck, so nice to see it done in scale!
Chariots of Fire Posted April 26, 2021 Author Posted April 26, 2021 I think that is what attracted me to it, Bob. The styling. So classic for that period. It could have been built on a Mack chassis as well either a B model, L or LJ!
peteski Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 Another amazing creation from Charlie! Strange to see fire apparatus in blue, but I like it!
Chariots of Fire Posted April 27, 2021 Author Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) On 4/26/2021 at 12:46 AM, peteski said: Another amazing creation from Charlie! Strange to see fire apparatus in blue, but I like it! I know, Peter but that's what the real one's color was and it just looked right. It's a close match. Lot's of things like that in the area it is from. Edited April 27, 2021 by Chariots of Fire
peteski Posted April 27, 2021 Posted April 27, 2021 26 minutes ago, Chariots of Fire said: I know, Peter but that's what the real one's color was and it just looked right. It's a close match. Lot's of things like that in the area it is from. I wasn't questioning your color choice Charlie, I just thought it was unusual (in a good way). I have seen fire apparatus in the standard red, fluorescent yellow/green, and even white, but until now I have never seen it in blue.
Chariots of Fire Posted April 27, 2021 Author Posted April 27, 2021 1 hour ago, peteski said: I wasn't questioning your color choice Charlie, I just thought it was unusual (in a good way). I have seen fire apparatus in the standard red, fluorescent yellow/green, and even white, but until now I have never seen it in blue. No, I know you weren't and I didn't take it as a criticism!? Meshanticut Fire Company in Warwick, RI had a blue Hahn back in the 1970's/80's that was pretty sharp. They are unusual, that is for sure.
GLMFAA1 Posted April 27, 2021 Posted April 27, 2021 Peter you should check out Pennsylvania rigs, Moon township trucks used to be painted with 1957 Cadillac blue. Grapeville has purple trucks. greg
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