Jim B Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Well, I finally managed to get some paint on the frame & engine of my of my latest project: an AMT 1970 American-LaFrance Series 1000 pumper. I've got a long way to go, but hopefully the weather will cooperate over the next few days so I can get some red on the cab. The frame is Dupli-Color Semi-Gloss Black; the Detroit Diesel 8V71 is Detriot Diesel Alpine Green; and the wheels are Dupli-Color Victory Red with silver lug nuts, rims & hubs. It might not be totally correct, but I like it. Enjoy! Mock-Up Roadside Curbside Edited November 11, 2009 by Jim B
fordh8r Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Looks like you got a good start. You're right it may not be correct, but I like it too! Can't wait to see what it'll be like when it's finished.
airrj Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Beautiful start. I did an ALF as a kid and I would love to do another someday. I look forward to more of your photos.
Jim B Posted April 4, 2009 Author Posted April 4, 2009 Wanted to give you guys a quick update on the AFL. Managed to get some red paint & decals on the cab, and completed the interior. Still need to clear coat the cab, then add about 2 pounds of chrome. Some of the chrome will be dulled to give it a "brushed steel" look (I hope). Once the cab is complete, I'll attack the body & the hose bed. The plan is to have some hose in the bed as well. Well, here are the pics: Hoping to get some more work done this weekend. We'll see!
airrj Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 Elmira FD, nice touch. Have you ever been down to Homer, NY to see the private collection of ALF's? I don't remember the guys name off hand, but he has like 10 or 12 ALF's from '30's vintage to 700 series, to a '82 FDNY engine. None of it is museum quality, but all very cool. Keep up the good work on the model. R.J.
Jim B Posted June 14, 2009 Author Posted June 14, 2009 Ok, it's been a while since I posted any updates on this; but I have done some work in the ALF. Still have a long way to go, but it's getting there. So far this model has survived apathy, anger, frustration, and my four year old who wanted to see if the booster line would unravel. Next will be the rear light bar, hoses, ladders, and the "stuff" that is destined for the running boards, tailboard, & the side of the cab It's getting there!
Jim B Posted August 10, 2009 Author Posted August 10, 2009 Well, it's been almost two months since I posted any progress pics of the pumper, and I'm happy to report that I have made some progress! Over the last two months, I managed to partially scratch build the hard suction hoses, paint & attach the booster line nozzels to the booster line, paint & detail the rear light bar, attach the hard suction hoses & cradles, & paint & attach the marker lights to the tail board & running boards. As you can see, it's actually starting to look like a fire truck. Next step? Axes, pike pole, ladders, hose bed & hose load w/couplers. Enjoy!
Jim B Posted September 5, 2009 Author Posted September 5, 2009 I figured I'd post a quick update on the 1970 American-LaFrance Series 1000 pumper. Not much in the way of total progress, but I have hoses in the hosebed now! I'm planning on one more layer of hose with brass couplers. Wish me luck. I also have some small retails mounted on the tailboard: (2) 2-1/2" smooth bore nozzels, & (1) 2-1/2" fog nozzel. Over by the curbside pump panel I have an adapter on the running board, and a Siamese on the intake. You'll also note that the couplers for the hard suction hoses are now going the correct direction. Hopefully more updates next weekend!
Old Albion Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 James, Very Impressive!! I like the extra details that you have fitted adds more interest to an already very interesting fire truck. I look forward to seeing this finished. Best Wishes Dave.
Jim B Posted September 5, 2009 Author Posted September 5, 2009 Thanks, Dave. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished, too.
Jim B Posted October 23, 2009 Author Posted October 23, 2009 It's been a while since I posted anything on this, so I figured I'd post a few pics so you guys didn't think I'd forgotten about it. The biggest change is the completion of the hoses in the hose bed. I think I must have used about $20 in super glue to get them all in there. I also scratch built a Morse Gate for one of the 2-1/2" lines, and put one of the smoothbore nozzles on the other 2-1/2" line. I'm contemplating putting a nozzle on the 1-1/2" line as well. Well see. On the front of the truck I added clearance lamps from the AMT Ford LN8000 kit (they were the closest I had), and KFS PE wind shield wipers. That's about it for now. Enjoy the photos.
Jim B Posted November 11, 2009 Author Posted November 11, 2009 It's done!!! I actually had by doubts that this day would come. It just seemed that I was constantly finding more details to add. Guess I had to draw the line somewhere, and I'm happy with the results. Enjoy, I know I did. It was a fun, educational build. And for those of you going, this WILL be at Fulton.
maxwell48098 Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 Jim, What brand and color paint did you use? Is it a metallic? Thanks, A.J.
Jim B Posted November 11, 2009 Author Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) A.J., The paint is Dupli-Color Victory Red, and I had a hell of a time with it. The first two coats would go on pink, then the third coat would be red. If I missed a spot, and had to paint touch-up; the fourth coat would be pink! i must have about twelve coats of paint on the truck. It was tough to work with, but it is a nice shade of red. I think I'm done with red for a while. And, no, it's not metallic. Edited November 11, 2009 by Jim B
Aaronw Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Nice to see this done, all the extra little details like the halyard rope on the ladder and the axe mounts really add to it.
gator52 Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 I just found this thread; your model looks really nice! I recently started this same kit, planning a mostly OOB build like yours. What are your techniques for the hoses & couplings? Thanks Jonah
gatorincebu Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Jim, I am not sure if I have seen this one before or not. So I figured I would comment on it. This one looks pretty good. And I am thinking that you enjoyed the build ,though it was frustrating at times. I do like the details you have added, the hose and couplings ,nozzles etc. Be Well Gator
Jim B Posted July 6, 2015 Author Posted July 6, 2015 Sorry for the late reply, guys. I was away for the Fourth of July weekend with very limited access to the Internet. Thank you for the comments. It was a fun build, even if it was frustrating at times. Jonah, the hoses in the hosebed are sewing elastic that have been darkened a little with Minwax Oak stain (at least I think it was Oak). The couplings are made from brass tubing cut to length with a tubing cutter. As it turned out, the tubing cutter scribed those lines on the coupler right where they are "joined". I have several articles from the old Scale Firehouse site that can help in detailing this kit. PM me know if you'd like copies. I don't think I have them electronically, so I'll have to mail you hardcopies. Also of note, the vinyl tubing that AMT includes in the kit for the booster line is practically useless. No, it is useless! Replace that with some #18 electrical wire with red insulation. You'll also have to fab up some nozzles for the booster lines as the ones that AMT provides are actually 2-1/2" smoothbore nozzles. Way too big for the 1" booster line.
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