Ford E450 ambulance

[Firebuilder]

This build has been sitting on the bench for awhile. So while waiting  for  items I ordered to complete another build  I thought I would get some work done on this. The kit started off as an SSB resin  2005 E450.  It was the best I could find  for the build. I need it to be closer to a 2022 cab which is why the project stalled  while I tried to figure out a more modern grill. Then the resin box I was going to modify, just wasn’t cutting it, so I decided to build from scratch.

Dom

Edited February 1, 2024 by Firebuilder

[Firebuilder]

I found a Ford F150 friction toy for $5.00 and the grille and headlight assemblies were much closer  to what I need. So I cut it apart and modified the resin cab headlight openings. I also cut apart the rest of the toy and will put the fender flares , mirrors and wheel tubs to use on other projects.  The scale for the toy says it is 1:28, but it matches the resin casting which is 1:24 perfectly.    The rear bumper was also finished. Work goes on…….

 

 

 

 

Edited February 1, 2024 by Firebuilder

[Scott Eriksen]

On 1/31/2024 at 2:07 PM, Firebuilder said:

This build has been sitting on the bench for awhile. So while waiting  for  items I ordered to complete another build  I thought I would get some work done on this. The kit started off as an SSB resin  2005 E450.  It was the best I could find  for the build. I need it to be closer to a 2022 cab which is why the project stalled  while I tried to figure out a more modern grill. Then the resin box I was going to modify, just wasn’t cutting it, so I decided to build from scratch.

Dom

Roxbury had Hortons at one time,I don't know if they still do or not,,looks good !  The tapered roof would be a Braun I believe

Edited February 6, 2024 by Scott Eriksen

[GLMFAA1]

Maybe these will help in compartment lay out

Wheeled Coach.

Braun

McCoy-Miller

Braun interior command center

greg

[Firebuilder]

11 hours ago, Scott Eriksen said:

Roxbury had Hortons at one time,I don't know if they still do or not,,looks good !  The tapered roof would be a Braun I believe

Scott,

You are correct sir, the rigs they are using are now Braun.  Co. 1 is running a 2022 model ambulance .   The  colors have changed from  yellow with a blue stripe (fire apparatus still yellow) to white with a  blue and yellow stripe. I am trying to get this build as close as possible, but it won’t be 100%.  With that, I put bondo on the hood to bump up the middle, matching a 2022 Ford E450. The grill is close  but not accurate. I am working from photos of the actual rig. Still need to  fine tune  and finish sand, then prime again.

Dom

[Firebuilder]

8 hours ago, GLMFAA1 said:

Maybe these will help in compartment lay out

Wheeled Coach.

Braun

McCoy-Miller

Braun interior command center

greg

Thanks Greg