FDNY Wrecker

[Scott Eriksen]

I started assembly of the boom parts so I can figure out some sort of underreach/axle lift 

[Rockford]

Excellent scratch building, so clean and tidy. This is going to be impressive. Fire equipment is always perfectly presented. 

[Scott Eriksen]

More boom pieces assembled,,I will probably prime and paint all this stuff ,,, waiting on the MP8 Mack engine from ST Supply then assemble that and do engine/chassis/cab fitment . Going over the Revell KW frame,,the air bags are molded beautiful on the outside of the frame, ,,insides are hollow, debating whether or not to deal with it ,,I could probably fill with putty and sand or lop it all off and get something aftermarket .   

[blackbeard]

Looking great Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together 

[gotnitro?]

Nice progress so far ! Have you decided how the under reach will attach yet 

My T800 build suffered from the hollow air bags also, drove me crazy. I slacked off and didn't bother filling them, yours should be hidden under the recovery body at least

[Scott Eriksen]

2 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Nice progress so far ! Have you decided how the under reach will attach yet 

My T800 build suffered from the hollow air bags also, drove me crazy. I slacked off and didn't bother filling them, yours should be hidden under the recovery body at least

I'm going to attach the under reach to the back of the body,,,I'm going to start on that this week

[Scott Eriksen]

[Jürgen M.]

Looks really nice! 👍🧑‍🎄

[Scott Eriksen]

10 hours ago, Jürgen M. said:

Looks really nice! 👍🧑‍🎄

Same company that I did the Autocar wrecker for George Logan Towing 

[Gary Chastain]

Scott, you got some serious scratch building skills, well done. Will be watching for tips to steal😁😃

[Scott Eriksen]

22 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

Scott, you got some serious scratch building skills, well done. Will be watching for tips to steal😁😃

Thanks Gary ,,,but I think you top me in the scratch building column!! 

[Scott Eriksen]

Had to work today for a few hours and George Logan rolled in with this............another build idea !!!!  lol 

[Scott Eriksen]

I got the MP8 today from ST Supply,,,looks fantastic! Comes with a transmission too but mines using the Allison ,probably start building that up Friday...and I'm going to fix the hollow air bags and fill in the frame rail gaps,,,plan on running air lines to the bags,brake chambers ,etc

[BK9300]

Exceptionally detailed engine, Scott - lots going on in those pictures!

[Scott Eriksen]

1 hour ago, BK9300 said:

Exceptionally detailed engine, Scott - lots going on in those pictures!

Brian,not sure where ST got the engine or if he did it himself,,came in a ziplock with his sticker on it really nice!

[blackbeard]

That looks great in the picture 

[Firebuilder]

Looks like you making good  progress Scott ,  looking forward to seeing the finished build.

[Pete68]

On 12/11/2024 at 1:55 PM, Scott Eriksen said:

.another build idea !!!!

Don’t you like it when ideas just stroll pass you on the Highway or just roll in the park lots 😂. Do it. Looks like that would be a fun build. 

[Scott Eriksen]

7 hours ago, Firebuilder said:

Looks like you making good  progress Scott ,  looking forward to seeing the finished build.

Thanks Dom!

[Scott Eriksen]

5 hours ago, Pete68 said:

Don’t you like it when ideas just stroll pass you on the Highway or just roll in the park lots 😂. Do it. Looks like that would be a fun build. 

.........I usually bite off more than I can chew though....lol!

[gotnitro?]

Awesome looking MP8 engine!

[Scott Eriksen]

From what I was told the MP8 engine kit was derived from an Italeri Volvo kit,,,not sure which one but it originally was a Volvo D13 engine ...I could probably use more like the charge air cooler,radiator and fan but most if not all Italeri kits are 1/24th ,,,, like this one which I've never seen anywhere 

Edited December 15, 2024 by Scott Eriksen

[Scott Eriksen]

Some progress ,,,,painted engine parts yesterday and assembled some today,wiring and fuel lines will be added too,,,,,the engine did not have the EGR cooler and related parts nor a VGT turbo like the picture so I'm just running with what I got ,,I will be fabricating a CAC though and modifying the Revell KW radiator/fan for the Mack.I also started fixing the hollow air bags and frame rails

 

[Scott Eriksen]

Here's pics of the instructions of the engine from the Italeri Volvo kit that the MP8 was derived from 

[blackbeard]

Looking great with the paint on the motor