Chuck Miller's Fire Truck, and....

[RatRod]

I set out to finally create a "Correct" (or darn close) Version of the REAL Fire Truck. The kit is the third MPC revamp of the Tognotti T chassis and engine, which isn't even close to what the real car had. Without going through a long history lesson on the kit, I took the main parts, body/ interior, rear wheels, an original set of MPC slicks, and various evergreen plastics, put 'em in a bag, shook vigorously, and here's what came out!!!

The real deal

The model

part 2 coming ---->

Edited February 4, 2013 by RatRod

[RatRod]

And.....

Here's what came of the leftover parts after building the Fire Truck......

The Rodder's Journal delivery.

Edited February 3, 2013 by RatRod

[Austin T]

VERY nice. I like the "Rodders journal" version a lot.

[Custom Mike]

John, that is the best I've ever seen this kit done, take a huge bow, you really earned it!

The Rodder's Journal version is great too, I think I like it more, but I'm weird!

[Jantrix]

Fantastic work. They are both perfect.

[TooOld]

They are beautiful models ! Your Fire Truck is excellent . . . nicest I've seen !

Where did you get the rear suspension in the Rodder's Journal version ?

Edited February 3, 2013 by TooOld

[outlaw035]

grt8 builds...firetruck is kool..but i really like the rodders journal .....

[jeffs396]

Both AWESOME builds!!!

[vintagercr]

Great build!

[Helix]

Nice work on both of them John

[RatRod]

They are beautiful models ! Your Fire Truck is excellent . . . nicest I've seen !

Where did you get the rear suspension in the Rodder's Journal version ?

Bob, the chassis under the R.J version is the chassis from the Fire Truck kit, the MPC Paddy Wagon, and the original Tognotti T. I scratch built the chassis under the Fire Truck.

Thanks for all the great replies!!!

[Chuck Most]

Love 'em both!

It's no secret I'm a big fan of the Fire Truck- glad to see somebody finallly do it right and put the proper front and rear suspension setups under one.

[Dr. Cranky]

Love it! Delightful model!

[Starliner Kustoms]

WOW! Just WOW!

[Danno]

Love 'em both! Excellent builds.

[RatRod]

Love 'em both!

It's no secret I'm a big fan of the Fire Truck- glad to see somebody finallly do it right and put the proper front and rear suspension setups under one.

Thanks Chuck, I knew you would like this one. There was quite a bit of work to create a correct version, but it had to be done....

Here's a couple shots of the chassis, I used the radius rods from another Outcast kit, and the rear axle and drum brakes from an AMT '53 Ford p-up, everything else is scratched up. It's the only way to get this car right.

[RatRod]

Thanks again for all the great replies!!!

[Davewilly]

Very cool...both of them!

[Joker]

Gorgeous chassis work..love both builds.

Chuck did a review on the Chuck Millers Fire Truck

a while back..I was searching MCM for info when I

built my version of it. Here is my build link if you

want to see my version...Eddie Munster

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=52481&hl=

Finished link..http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=53911&hl=

Wished more C-Cabs were posted..not you Glue Head..I know you do..hahaha

Joker

[Chuck Most]

Chuck did a review on the Chuck Millers Fire Truck

a while back.

Right here- http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=51809&hl=%2Bfire+%2Btruck

I also did a quick review of an original kit and compared it to the current reissue, that's in the December issue of Model Cars. I now realized I failed to point out the incorrect suspension setups in both the online and print reviews.

[bondo bill]

both are fantastic

[vintagedragfan]

those are both very cool, I can't decide which one I like better! nice work on both

[S. Svendsen]

Well done. Both look awesome

[RatRod]

Thanks Bill, Bill, and Sean!!!

[Rothjr]

Hi John,

 

I love your build and I was wondering what wheels did you use for the front tires?