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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles 02-26-2018, 08:58 PM
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Posted By cliffhanger2355
Re: Fire trucks where do you start?

Yes, Adam 12. The roof red light lens size threw me off. I am near Pittsburgh. My dad went to Tri State (Triune). I was at the national fire muster in Indianapolis back around 2005. I also...
Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles 02-25-2018, 09:00 PM
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Views: 9,609
Posted By cliffhanger2355
Re: Fire trucks where do you start?

That makes a lot of sense. Thick panels and gusseting the joints. I will look for a host. Would that be like somewhere where I can post videos and stuff. I give you the user ID and password?

Oh...
Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles 02-25-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,609
Posted By cliffhanger2355
Re: Fire trucks where do you start?

I have looked and can't figure out how to post a photo to this chat site.
Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles 02-25-2018, 08:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,609
Posted By cliffhanger2355
Re: Fire trucks where do you start?

This is very reassuring that we can work in plastic at this scale. That San Fran ladder truck doesn't look like plastic. It looks so real.
Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles 02-25-2018, 08:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,609
Posted By cliffhanger2355
Re: Fire trucks where do you start?

Yes, two cabs would do it. Otherwise you would have to chop and extend which can he tricky but it is cheaper. I checked some of those links. Yes, very inspiring. There is definitely a market...
Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles 02-25-2018, 08:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,609
Posted By cliffhanger2355
Re: Fire trucks where do you start?

Building in this large scale with styrene will be difficult. Much reinforcing and thick sheeting would be needed. And a good bond like epoxy. As for plans, you could photograph but there would...
Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles 02-23-2018, 09:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,609
Posted By cliffhanger2355
Re: Fire trucks where do you start?

The biggest problem with fabricating from scratch is symmetry. another thought, a straight chassis is tempting but it would be a lot of fun to drive a trailer. But that would mean a tractor aerial...
Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles 02-23-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,609
Posted By cliffhanger2355
Re: Fire trucks where do you start?

Frizzen, I see that the globe liner would be a good candidate. But the cab has to be moved forward and lowered. I am used to modifying styrene. I have made several ALF 900 cabs into Century cabs. ...
Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles 02-23-2018, 09:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,609
Posted By cliffhanger2355
Re: Fire trucks where do you start?

Yes Jack Van. money is the key. Can't believe the price of the wedco kits. I plan on taking it a step at a time. I bought a cheap RC for now and put some led lights on it.
Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles 02-23-2018, 05:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,609
Posted By cliffhanger2355
Re: Fire trucks where do you start?

Sorry I didn't get back sooner. (work you know).
Mustang when you say make a template do you mean trace the body parts on paper. Or maybe photograph them and print them... I have extensive amt alf...
Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles 02-21-2018, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,609
Posted By cliffhanger2355
Fire trucks where do you start?

Love the San Francisco Tractor Seagrave Tractor aerial. Where do you start. Obviously custom built. I want to order a Tamiya kit and modify it. Is the body work in plastic or metal? Metal is a...
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