RatRod Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 VERY nice. I like the "Rodders journal" version a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Fantastic work. They are both perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 grt8 builds...firetruck is kool..but i really like the rodders journal ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Both AWESOME builds!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Nice work on both of them John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 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!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Love it! Delightful model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starliner Kustoms Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 WOW! Just WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Love 'em both! Excellent builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Thanks again for all the great replies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Very cool...both of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 both are fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 those are both very cool, I can't decide which one I like better! nice work on both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Well done. Both look awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks Bill, Bill, and Sean!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothjr Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Hi John, I love your build and I was wondering what wheels did you use for the front tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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