Maxim F model

[Firebuilder]

The industrial pumper is just about done. I have not been able to find decals that I need to complete it. So for now onto the next project. The cab is a Maxim F model. It is a 3D print from Ranger Detail Technologies. Almost  Every thing needed  for the cab  comes with it,  including  the maxim decals. The was only minor sanding of some print lines that needed to be done. This is my first 3D print and I am  happy with the quality  and details of the print .  I  have not decided on what this build will be yet. Either a n aerial ladder , rescue or a pumper. I have started the assembly of the cab in  the photos below.

[Rockford]

It does look a good print 

[Gary Chastain]

Looking forward to what you do here Dom, always watching guys building with resin or 3D printed bodies. Appears that is our future in modeling, lot to learn yet. 

[BK9300]

Looking forward to following along, Dom!

[Chariots of Fire]

Got one of those cabs too.  Have not made up my mind as to what it will be used for since there are so many Maxim choices out there.  I remember Maxim building an airport crash rig with that type of cab.  That would be one choice.

The casting work on all of the parts is pretty good, although I think I would make the trim pieces on the cab face separate.  The ones that are molded in seem to me to be too big.  The real truck trim pieces were only about an inch across, perhaps 1-1/8" tops which means no more than 1.2 mm in scale to be correct.

[Firebuilder]

Charlie,

Where I was in North Jersey there were very few if any Maxims.  The only time I ever saw one in person was at a muster.  So for this build I am basing the cab on  internet pictures.  I did notice on later F cabs they added a blinker assembly. On this cab from Ranger the  front trim pieces are not molded in, they give you 3 pieces of half round stock which has to be cut to size.   I didnt think to sand them down to a thinner width, but now that you pointed it out, comparing them to photos, they do look a bit  to large.  I also liked your idea of an airport crash rig, but have not been able to find any reference photos for a maxim ARRF. The only one I did see was one with a different  Maxim cab and the tires  looked like they were  from a tractor.    Back to the trim I may try and pry them off and  redo  the pieces.  Any other thoughts on this project from you are appreciated!

Dom

[Chariots of Fire]

Hi, Dom.  If you don't use the kit trim look for some Evergreen half round of 0.030" .  That should be close enough to a good size.  The other thing is that the trim pieces are not round but flat with rounded edges. So if a piece of flat strip plastic is used glue it in place and then sand it with a foam sanding block.  That might take the excess off the corners and give the pieces a rounded look.  Try it on a piece of scrap first and see how the results look.  Obviously the half round could be sanded as well, taking off most of the rounded surface.

[Firebuilder]

3 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said:

Hi, Dom.  If you don't use the kit trim look for some Evergreen half round of 0.030" .  That should be close enough to a good size.  The other thing is that the trim pieces are not round but flat with rounded edges. So if a piece of flat strip plastic is used glue it in place and then sand it with a foam sanding block.  That might take the excess off the corners and give the pieces a rounded look.  Try it on a piece of scrap first and see how the results look.  Obviously the half round could be sanded as well, taking off most of the rounded surface.

Thank you for the tip, I will pick up some  evergreen at the hobby shop this week and  try  it  out.

[GLMFAA1]

Good luck on the build. There are two books on Maxim apparatus on ebay  another method of borrowing is to get the titles and go to the library and see if they have loan agreement and have them get the book from another library. You usually get the regular loan time from your library. Ranger is doing a good job for us fire rig builders and hope he gets the support needed to continue.

To Charlie Remember when no one was allowed to build a Maxim unless you got permission from Carlton😄

greg

[Chariots of Fire]

12 hours ago, GLMFAA1 said:

Good luck on the build. There are two books on Maxim apparatus on ebay  another method of borrowing is to get the titles and go to the library and see if they have loan agreement and have them get the book from another library. You usually get the regular loan time from your library. Ranger is doing a good job for us fire rig builders and hope he gets the support needed to continue.

To Charlie Remember when no one was allowed to build a Maxim unless you got permission from Carlton😄

greg

Yes, I do!  There was nothing official about that either!!😆

[Firebuilder]

28 minutes ago, Chariots of Fire said:

Yes, I do!  There was nothing official about that either!!😆

 

13 hours ago, GLMFAA1 said:

Good luck on the build. There are two books on Maxim apparatus on ebay  another method of borrowing is to get the titles and go to the library and see if they have loan agreement and have them get the book from another library. You usually get the regular loan time from your library. Ranger is doing a good job for us fire rig builders and hope he gets the support needed to continue.

To Charlie Remember when no one was allowed to build a Maxim unless you got permission from Carlton😄

greg

Thank you foe the information greg

[Firebuilder]

 

On 11/7/2025 at 3:51 PM, Chariots of Fire said:

Hi, Dom.  If you don't use the kit trim look for some Evergreen half round of 0.030" .  That should be close enough to a good size.  The other thing is that the trim pieces are not round but flat with rounded edges. So if a piece of flat strip plastic is used glue it in place and then sand it with a foam sanding block.  That might take the excess off the corners and give the pieces a rounded look.  Try it on a piece of scrap first and see how the results look.  Obviously the half round could be sanded as well, taking off most of the rounded surface.

Charlie,

I took your advice and swapped the kit trim, for the .030 stock. It took some work to get the trim off. The Ca glue was set pretty firmly . I  got it off with out gouging the cab, and did some light sanding to remove the glue marks. The thinner trim looks 100% better. Here are the before and after photos.

Edited Wednesday at 04:39 PM by Firebuilder

[Chariots of Fire]

I agree.  The change is good!  Taper the edges just a bit more to get the slightest rounding in the middle of the strip.  When you foil the strips the results will really stand out.

[gotnitro?]

Very nice start