1969 Ford C-Series Hy-Ranger

[cargostar]

Heres a build I've been working on for a while. The truck was used by the Toronto Fire Department in the 70's I found blueprints for the Hy-Ranger, and have scaled pictures for the rest.

Edited June 24, 2010 by cargostar

[RodneyBad]

WOW, That looks like it's gonna be HUGE..

Nice scratch building..

[SpreadAxle]

Nice work. It looks like a definite challenge. Good luck.

[Aaronw]

Nice to see you getting back to this, it should really stand out from any other aerials it is displayed alongside.

[cargostar]

Thanks for the comments. Its a toss up as to which one to work on. Lately its this one or the Mack/Bronto.

[airrj]

Cool Build! I am from the Buffalo, NY area and there used to be several Hy-Ranger ladders in the area back in the day. I never saw one with the Ford Chassis. I have seen allot on Young Fire Apparatus chassis.

[cargostar]

I finally over came a hurdle on this thing. One of the unique features of a Hy-Ranger is that the basket is leveled by cables running down the boom and too the base, and these are routed over a couple of large pulleys at the tip of the boom. After giving up finding something that would work I started making my own. This is attempt #4. Now all I have to do is build a second one!!

[cargostar]

Got some more done. I have most of the 4" water line run on the lower section, and got one of the articulating joints built.

[Ben]

VERY nice work on that Hy-Ranger setup, Dave!!!!!!!

[disabled modeler]

Very nice!... I like it,be great to see it when done

[Mark R]

I finally over came a hurdle on this thing. One of the unique features of a Hy-Ranger is that the basket is leveled by cables running down the boom and too the base, and these are routed over a couple of large pulleys at the tip of the boom. After giving up finding something that would work I started making my own. This is attempt #4. Now all I have to do is build a second one!!

You got 1 done the second should be a piece of cake

VERY VERY nice scratch buidling...I'll keep watchin'

Edited August 8, 2010 by Mark R

[Paul B]

Good to this moving forward again. Looking forward to seeing the finished project. I would like to build one someday. The truck in my avatar replaced our Hy-Ranger.

[Karmodeler2]

You got 1 done the second should be a piece of cake

VERY VERY nice scratch buidling...I'll keep watchin'

Make one and cast it. Much easier.

David

Then you have plenty for more builds and you can sell them to your friends.

[impcon]

Please keep us updated with lots of photos as you go along. This looks fantastic! I love those olf Ford C models - they have a timeless charm about them and this one as a fire truck should look totally awesome and unique!!! It's looking like this is going to be one of those outstanding, truly beautiful builds. Keep up the good work and congratulations on a truly wonderful job.

[cargostar]

Thanks everyone! I got the jumpseat area into paint last night/this morning. I finished it at 3 am, so if it still looks good I'll have some more pics tomorrow.

Edited August 11, 2010 by cargostar

[cargostar]

Heres the latest. This is the jumpseat area for behind the cab. It still needs some p/e slamlocks on the compartments, and a seat cushion , but this part is done!

[chuckyr]

Heres the latest. This is the jumpseat area for behind the cab. It still needs some p/e slamlocks on the compartments, and a seat cushion , but this part is done!

I see you have made liberal use of Hobbytown tread plate. Try the KFS slam locks. They are photo etched.

[cargostar]

KFS is what I use. I'm guessing this is the old Hobbytown treadplate, but, I get it from Don Mills Models. I buy it 20 sheets at a time, because these big trucks sure eat it up!

Edited August 12, 2010 by cargostar

[chuckyr]

Hey Dave, ever attempt a NYCFD Super Pumper?

[cargostar]

I've thought about it. But, I have a hard enough time finising one truck, let alone the Super Pumper, the tender, and the satelite pumpers. The next may be something from Chicago. I'm leaning towards Big John, or one of the Willys deluge trucks.

Or I started CFD 759, a Paystar wrecker years ago, I might dig it out.

[Chuck Most]

I'd say it's looking good, but that would be an understatement! I've got to try my hand at a fire rig one of these days.

[codie27]

Looking great,what a massive amount of work going into this build!