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Post by RatRod on Feb 2, 2013 18:51:06 GMT -6
Long term projects finally complete.... ;D
This is probably the only "true" (or damn close) replica of Chuck Millers Fire Truck, loads of scratch built stuff, even the wood ladders. My parents bought me this kit for my tenth birthday in 1968, and it kicked my butt back then, and being that this kit is not even close to the real deal I'm glad Round 2 brought it back so I could have another crack at it, glad that it's finished!      The oddball coming in next post!!!
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Post by RatRod on Feb 2, 2013 19:01:11 GMT -6
This is what happens when you have to rob parts from a kit to create your vision of something else..... 
When I started the Fire Truck I had assembled the kit chassis, then decided to scratch up a new one. So, what to do with the already complete chassis from the fire truck? Since I needed to rob the radius rods from an extra Outcast kit I decided to just build something out of the rest of the kit. Here's the knucklehead I came up with....
The Rodder's Journal delivery hack.....     
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Post by hobbybobby on Feb 2, 2013 20:52:15 GMT -6
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Post by davea on Feb 2, 2013 22:00:44 GMT -6
Damn nice John, they're both great builds!
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Feb 3, 2013 1:48:07 GMT -6
Those are sweet John. Love them both.
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Post by mrtc4w on Feb 3, 2013 6:55:40 GMT -6
Love C-Cabs! Great job!
Marty
Marysville, OH
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Post by mykturk on Feb 3, 2013 9:12:58 GMT -6
Ultra clean builds!
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Post by plastimatic on Feb 3, 2013 12:02:13 GMT -6
Two beautiful builds! Love the Oddball take.  |
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Post by Dennis M on Feb 3, 2013 20:44:50 GMT -6
Great job.
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Post by protech on Feb 4, 2013 9:15:50 GMT -6
John, both are great looking builds! even the heat staining on the headers!! nice work.
Charlie
Pro Tech
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Post by azwildman on Feb 4, 2013 10:41:29 GMT -6
2 nice builds John, probably the best Firetruck I've seen. I will refer to yours, when I build mine.
Thanks!
Jim
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2013 11:13:09 GMT -6
Awesome work! I haven't seen too many of these built, but man you nailed it perfectly!
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Post by RatRod on Feb 4, 2013 11:57:26 GMT -6
Thanks a bunch guys!!! I'm glad you like 'em.....
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Post by Lee @ krow kustoms on Feb 4, 2013 14:43:42 GMT -6
Hey John......love the builds especially the Rodders Journal hauler. I this directly from the Outcast kit? obviously not the wheels/tyres, but the frame/suspension/body etc?
Sorry, also......do you build in a lab? these and all your other builds are just so bloody clinically clean ;D
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Post by RatRod on Feb 4, 2013 16:21:40 GMT -6
Hey John......love the builds especially the Rodders Journal hauler. I this directly from the Outcast kit? obviously not the wheels/tyres, but the frame/suspension/body etc? Sorry, also......do you build in a lab? these and all your other builds are just so bloody clinically clean ;D
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Post by kettlekettle on Feb 4, 2013 23:14:20 GMT -6
One of my favorite kts and always wanted to build one... They both look great
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Post by TooOld on Feb 5, 2013 6:17:16 GMT -6
Like everyone has already said , Excellent ! Nicest Fire Truck I've ever seen , definetly is true to the original !
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Post by wheels on Feb 6, 2013 18:49:55 GMT -6
They both look great John!
I don't know which one I like better!
Mark
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Post by JulieG on Feb 11, 2013 21:17:14 GMT -6
Nice clean work! Both builds look great!
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Post by AL on Mar 2, 2013 17:30:01 GMT -6
Your Work is Exquisite John, I could look at your builds all day !! I Love Both of These.
Super Excellent Work Mann.
-AL
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Post by Manic Modeler on Mar 2, 2013 19:49:15 GMT -6
Excellent job RatRod on both builds. Very nice, very clean. Great paint jobs.
Congratulations on reliving your past and kicking its butt this time.
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Mar 3, 2013 11:08:44 GMT -6
Like has already been said: both builds are excellent John!!
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Post by RatRod on Mar 3, 2013 11:48:09 GMT -6
Thanks again Fellas!!! These were fun builds.....
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Post by Starry Eyes on Mar 3, 2013 15:47:35 GMT -6
Well lets take into consideration here that John pretty much reinvented the wheel on this one.. We've had lengthy phone conversations about this build and some of the obstacles that you overcome are too much to single example.. This isn't a damned out of box build here we're gawking at- no sir.. This IS Chuck Miller's Firetruck ... A well thought out - well executed- work of art... You did good John... Real good buddy-
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Post by Steve-o on Mar 16, 2013 13:37:35 GMT -6
Very nice John !!
Both builds are a work of art my friend ....
It"s good to see the ol' timmer still at it ;D ;D ;D
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Post by RatRod on Mar 16, 2013 19:49:14 GMT -6
Thanks again Mr. Darnell, and Mr. Flora..... ;D
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Mar 26, 2013 7:48:19 GMT -6
Well done. Love these builds.
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Post by Tim Nolan on Apr 5, 2013 16:17:09 GMT -6
Well, John the "anal wonder" has just outdone himself as usual. John's knack for correctness and perfection are just off the scale in everything he does, and this build is a perfect example. It IS so true to the real car, unlike the poorly done stock kit.
Just incredible buddy! Big frickin' greasy thumbs up!
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Post by Alan Alexis (stavanzer) on Apr 10, 2013 15:04:34 GMT -6
I really like the Rodders Journal build.
That glass smooth paint is sharp.
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Post by rustybill1960 on Apr 10, 2013 19:03:53 GMT -6
;D I too am a fan of Chuck Millers Fire Truck! And of Your builds!! Like the others have said, " You did fantastic work on both builds !!!" Thank You for sharing them "both" with Us here ! That chassis is a beaut! I didn't know the history on the different kits using that chassis, thanks!! I built mine box stock and loved it! Later Russ |
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