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Post by hobbybobby on Jan 10, 2009 19:46:24 GMT -6
Sound the alarm...here comes the Fire Iron! Tom Daniel's version of an old time fire engine is hot enough to smoke up the quarter-mile, cool enough to turn-on any mod smoke eater. Molded in fire engine red, this rig has brass-plated trim, black rubber super-wide low profile slicks and a Ford Cobra 289 mill with "hose coupling" headers. High pressure pump is under the seat, fire axe mounts on the side and extinguisher rides on the running board. This was the second version of the Firecarcker... The only things changed, were the replacement of the far-out tires and wheels to what can be described as more "realistic" looking, in that the overall look was that of a "Vintage Tin" model... Almost stock looking except for the "Fire Hose" exhaust headers. Even the name: Fire Iron was more sedate. This is the last build, which I completed in the year 2008. Boxstock, with the exception of the rear wheels. Original rims, embedded in turned and polished aluminum tubes with formula 1 slicks, scale 1:20. The color is a mica red, with clear coats. Only with the Decals is nothing more. I have it for another project misused. coffincorner.proboards89.com/index.cgi?board=completed&action=display&thread=7597I then removed them again, because they do not want to stick. Too old glue. Maybe someday I get the opportunity again, to decorate it with better decals... Here are the pictures, hope you enjoy:
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Post by smartresins on Jan 10, 2009 20:10:22 GMT -6
Very nice. I got in my sealed kit this past week. I cant wait to do it. However I will wait until I have the time to be soley devoted to it so I can do it justice! I see on your front shot a problem, the axle set up is too wide for the tires to fit properly under the fenders. So i know one issue for me to resolve. Also like your wood treatment! Thanks. I am wondering about scratch building real wooden ladder? LOL. Yeah, I like to get into them sometimes and that one will be worth it! JOdy
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Post by RatRod on Jan 10, 2009 20:38:51 GMT -6
Another great build Bobby!!! Man your on a roll lately. SO, any progress on some other famous projects?
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Jan 11, 2009 16:07:29 GMT -6
Good looking build Bobby
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Post by TheMadModeler on Jan 11, 2009 19:13:40 GMT -6
Great job.. That turned out sweet.. You nailed it. BiLL..
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Post by ironheadchopper on Jan 12, 2009 6:20:52 GMT -6
Nice i like the back rims and the wood bed.
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Post by Bert on Jan 12, 2009 8:21:57 GMT -6
Nice Work Bobby! The details look great!
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Post by 70elcamino on Jan 13, 2009 17:42:39 GMT -6
You did great, on of my favorite TD cars. Russell
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2009 22:03:40 GMT -6
Another fantastic build! Man, your building some great examples of TD kits lately!
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Post by Honest Charlie on Jan 14, 2009 3:46:42 GMT -6
Soweeet as usual Bobby. Those rear tires look just right on there.
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Post by smartresins on Jan 15, 2009 5:23:17 GMT -6
Started mine now. I see theres many sink marks, flashing and many places with lettering that need to be cleaned up! Also see the front axle is not gold! So I must say kudos to you again for how good of a job you did on yours and must ask what did you use for your gold? THanks. Jody
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