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Post by badroadahead on Nov 2, 2011 6:59:50 GMT -6
I picked up this Fire Iron for $5 it’s missing the decals and a couple non-essential parts. I know what I paid but I can’t remember where I got it from, maybe a show. It was partially built. I decided to make it a tanker and added the tank from the ‘Lil Gasser on a scratch built mount. I built a hose reel and used black mouse cable for the hose. I think I have some other decals I can use or I will make my own. I used the rear tires from the Groovy Grader and altered the Fire Iron‘s and the GG’s wheels to fit. I may go with a black pearl finish, but I’m not sure if I want to use the gold chrome that comes with it or make it regular chrome. I hope you like it so far. All suggestions welcome. Dave
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Post by BigDave on Nov 2, 2011 7:16:22 GMT -6
Cool idea, I like it.
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Post by ira on Nov 2, 2011 8:45:43 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Great Start!!![/glow]
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Post by chromecop on Nov 2, 2011 14:51:30 GMT -6
Very nice start, I truly like the concept! May I however please suggest some modification to the rear portion like this:
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Post by badroadahead on Nov 3, 2011 6:40:38 GMT -6
chromecop - I agree, I will be modifying that area - thanks!
Dave
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2011 6:49:26 GMT -6
Very nice.
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Post by badroadahead on Nov 13, 2011 13:14:38 GMT -6
OK, I took the advice of Chromecop and lowered the tank and I think it looks much better. It was top heavy before. I decided to chrome all the brass except for some items I wanted to keep brass, I.E. nozzles, pump and a few other things. It's almost ready for some color which will be black. I am making a big bell for it and I found a fire chief helmet. Dave
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Post by skulldude on Nov 13, 2011 14:19:06 GMT -6
Heres mine... It got honorable mention in the T.D. contest!! but it went to the contest gold lettered in my hometown Fire Co. {Me being a 12yr vet n all...}
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Post by badroadahead on Nov 13, 2011 14:26:55 GMT -6
Heres mine... It got honorable mention in the T.D. contest!! but it went to the contest gold lettered in my hometown Fire Co. {Me being a 12yr vet n all...} That is beautiful Bill! I forgot about that one. I guess the idea came from you subliminally.....thanks! I hope mine turns out that good. Dave
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Post by skulldude on Nov 13, 2011 14:47:25 GMT -6
Dave, LOVE the reel!!! WISH I did that!!! Im keepin my eye on this one!!! Bill
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Post by redbaron on Nov 13, 2011 17:00:17 GMT -6
Great start the kit looks good in primer
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Post by Dennis M on Nov 13, 2011 17:26:18 GMT -6
Super job guys.
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Post by surfjunke on Nov 20, 2011 21:38:16 GMT -6
Very nice builds, guys. I like the truck better with the tank, great idea.
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Nov 21, 2011 1:00:22 GMT -6
Kool builds guys!!
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