building model fire engines

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

building model fire engines

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 7, 2003 1:15 PM

Greeting everyone:from Lebanon,Pa.just on the other side of Hershey,Pa.Just thought I would start things off by telling yopu that I to build model trucks but of a smaller scale,1/87 As a retired firefighter any rig is and was my passion.The more delicate,and challenging,the more my heart goes into the project.Currently am working a 1957 Seagraves open cab tiller.Oh joy oh fun!!!!!!!!!!.4.75 inchs of fun,with a true working 100ft.scale ladder.
Thanks for having me,hope to help anyway I can.
Mike

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, November 7, 2003 1:44 PM

Welcome to FSM Mike. Good to have you aboard.
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Enjoy !!!!!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 7, 2003 1:54 PM

Welcome Aboard! Mike look foward to seeing your posts!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 7, 2003 4:55 PM

Mike. You just peaked my interest. I would love to build a fire engine but, maybe a little larger scale. By the way, thanks for your years of public service. Unsung heros for sure Bow [bow]

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gregers

Member since
February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Friday, November 7, 2003 5:28 PM

Hi Mike and welcome to the forum, and thanks for doing the job you did. Thumbs Up [tup]

Greg

Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 7, 2003 5:42 PM

Hello Mike, Welcome to the forums!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 7, 2003 5:56 PM

Hi Mike, nice to have another fellow Fire Fighter on board!!!!!!!!

There areafew guys that build fire apperatus..........

Come on over to the Auto forum ...... be glad to have you!!!!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 7, 2003 5:58 PM

By the Way Mike, i live in Northeast pa.!!!!! Really glad to have a fellow Pennsylvanian on board.... I'm only about 2 hours from Hershey!!!!!!!

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, November 7, 2003 6:43 PM

Welcome to FSM, Mike. Hope you enjoy your time with us.

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Friday, November 7, 2003 7:41 PM

Welcome Mike, Your models sound very interesting. will you be posting some of your work?

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 7, 2003 9:47 PM

welcome to the forums Captain [4:-)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 8, 2003 12:16 AM

Welcome to the forum, Mike. Looks like you know how to have fun. Enjoy it here.

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leemitcheltree

Member since
January 2003
From: Washington State

Posted by leemitcheltree on Saturday, November 8, 2003 7:07 AM

Mike, welcome aboard and we'd all love to hear any advice you can give.
Cheers
LeeTree

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 4:10 PM

Hey leemitchel;
thanks for the vote of confidence,I really dont know what advice I could give,from what I have seen I am the one that schoud be seeking advice at times.The pics that I have seen from this site is outstanding.Im just a guy with a passion for fire trucks,go figure.
Hey thanks again for the vote of confidence.
Mike[aka crusher]

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 6:49 PM

Welcome Mike. Sounds like something that little could actually be a hand full. Glad to have you around, hopefully someday soon i'm going to wander into the adventure of scratchbuilding a tanker.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop