oshkosh t1500 ARFF fire rescue 1/12 model vs r/c

[semijoe]

hey guy

i hope you guys dont mind this build. the body will be a complete scratch build

but will be a fully operational fire truck, working water cannon, lights , sounds etc.

i dont know if im stepping over the line of modelling vs r/c.

so be fore i post it, let me know if its ok . thank you

[stewart]

I'm sure its just fine. Sounds like quite a build. Going to be interesting.

STewart

[semijoe]

1st i want to say thnx for letting me join this kool lookin forum.everybodys builds look awesome

tthis is an 1/12 scale oshkosh t1500 airport fire and rescue truck.i started this truck over month ago. little by little i will bring you up to date

it will have a working roof mounted water cannon,lower doors will open and slide,engine compartment will open,lights and sounds of the deal

here i started with tirea and rims.the rims were mad from 3 different rims to get the width and style was looking for. the tires are from rc4wd

the rails i have in stock and cut them to length, i beleive i cut them to 32 inches long

the axles are of a military style duece-in-half

here the truck i want to do

[semijoe]

im useing a tamiya 3 speed, added a through and through output shaft. i have to turn tranny upside down and forward .

installed a 1:1 ratio transfer case

[semijoe]

started on the side bottom boxes

next alum lift doors.i will make the handles later

Edited April 1, 2011 by semijoe

[semijoe]

next is the rear full fenders.

[semijoe]

painted lower box and rear fenders. have to do more detailing ,will come back later for it

time to cut out the cab

add some window detail

handles now

[semijoe]

picked up a brushless system

start on the engine cover

added some handles

[semijoe]

started to put together the cab

started on the front box and middle floor

[semijoe]

started on the front fenders

both fender on and outer lip too is on

tomorrow i should beable to sand and put a 1st coat of primer on it

[semijoe]

hey thnx guys!!

its not much a update, but i did get a chance to paint the rims.

tomorrow, i have a full day to work on her ;D

i started on the cab today

drawing up where everything goes

there a panel under the bumper. its hard to tell if its hinge or not. so im going with screw on panel door.ive also added the rivets/screws

started on the front bumper

i found a perfect match for the light buckets and lights

the bumper is 236mm wide x 26mm high x 28mm deep

[semijoe]

im still working on the front bumper. theres a lot of stuff thats involve in making this function

ive decided to make a working bumper mounted water cannon. it will turn l/r but not up/down

i needed to make a compartment that was accessible

also install pull ring and fog lights

Edited April 1, 2011 by semijoe

[Ben]

Awesome work so far!!!!!! I know the guys in the model trucks section would like to see this as well! You should post there also!

[semijoe]

had to add my plate to it. also added some kind of outlet box. not sure what its for.waiting on more pull rings to come in

a guy from the forums works with these trucks. he sent alot of pictures :celebrat:

the front panel under the bumper has a hose and reel in it. i m going to put one in it. it will be static. but an excellent thought for the next truck

so here picture of before

heres where i cut it out. not its time to make it

[semijoe]

ive added the compartment behind the panel, along with a reel and hose

for now the face plate and bumper is done

still alot more to do but the basics is all done

tomorrow i will get started on the sides of the cab

hey hey

my tank came in. i had to go with a lot bigger tank. the one i had didnt hold much water

this tank is a cook pan. lol 8x8x3 inches. it holds 110 oz. which is just under a gallon

all i have to do is drill and tap a hole at the bottom and put a seal top on it

[semijoe]

Awesome work so far!!!!!! I know the guys in the model trucks section would like to see this as well! You should post there also!

that engine in your avatar would be awesome in a truck like this

thnx man!!

[Danno]

Amazing!

Just when you think you've seen just about everything there is to be seen ... somebody comes along with an idea and a project like this! WOW!!

Looking forward to seeing it through to completion.

Thanks for sharing it with us!

[old-hermit]

[semijoe]

Amazing!

Just when you think you've seen just about everything there is to be seen ... somebody comes along with an idea and a project like this! WOW!!

Looking forward to seeing it through to completion.

Thanks for sharing it with us!

hey thnx man, im happy you guys welcomed this build here

[semijoe]

today is rivet day

[LR3]

Really wonderful build sequence pictures. With those pictures you should maybe post your plan drawings. I get the feeling others may want to try build something like this. It will make an outstanding display model even without the working water hose, etc.

[Mike Kucaba]

WOW !!! I need a cigarette LOL Superb modelmaking.

[semijoe]

Really wonderful build sequence pictures. With those pictures you should maybe post your plan drawings. I get the feeling others may want to try build something like this. It will make an outstanding display model even without the working water hose, etc.

ive never built with plans. just by looking a pictures on the web.. appreciate the compliment thanks

[semijoe]

still didnt finish the rivets. but heres what i have for so far. hopefully you can see them

[semijoe]

today i started on the rear top compartment. theres a few rivets and on the left side theres steps