They don't have to be red.

[GLMFAA1]

Humbrol purple with clear coat: Yes it is purple, faded a little as its been years in the works and exposed to house fire gasses. Real purple trucks are in Grapeville PA.

Booster reel are14 gauge wire. Hose load is 1/4-inch elastic. box stock kit

greg

 

[Jim B]

Looks nice.  The 14awg looks just right for the booster line, and I like the elastic for the hose.

Did you say, "exposed to house fire gasses"? 

[GLMFAA1]

Yes, I had the misfortune of having a house fire 14 years ago, I had painted this kit before the fire, and it was exposed to the fire environment. It is amazing the chemical changes in the atmosphere of a fire. My collection was in the basement and as the old saying goes "they saved the cellar".  Thanks to Charlie for teaching me how to do the hose lay.

greg

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great! Glad that it survived!

[PappyD340]

Very nice!