1/14 R/C Working Fire Truck---Work In Progress

Hi John looking real nice indeed and looking forward to seeing more progress photos and of course of it when ready to turn out for duty.....

Cheers Bob

not to mention huge. detail is amazing

This is going to be one elaborate model when you're done!

http://m886.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/silentfalcon25/image_zps886bfb20.jpg.html

cant figure outhowtp post photosfromy phone so hers the link to my photobucket

An Update!

The turntable with ball bearings for a smoooooth glide and easy turing to reduce strain on the motors

The "ball bearings" are BB's for an air rifle.

Tools all built with my two hands out of assorted strene shapes and strips

A 14' foot single fly roof ladder mounted on the inside of the 3rd fly of the large ladder.

Let me know of any comments or questions!

All encouraged!

--John

Learn something new (almost) every day--thanks!

1/14 is the scale used by the R/C companies for their semi truck gear (i.e. wheels, drivetrain, etc)

I'm using gearmotors to raise/lower, turn, extend/retract.

--John

Looks incredible to me.

One question:  Why 1/14?  Is that an artifact of scale drawings used, or some critical component?

Given the amount of "stuff" available in 1/16 scale, that would seem a slight bit more preferable.  Although, I suppose that 1/14 neatly fits between the 1/12 things and 1/16 scale.

I'll be keen to see how you rig the servos for the ladder and the outriggers.

THis will have around 35 flashing L.E.D lights and spot lights, will drive around via R/C and the ladder will swivel 360 degrees, extend to 6.5 feet long and up to or beyond 45 degrees vertically. :)

Some more pics!

All the compartments have working roll-up doors w/ opening comparments and drawers.

The rear panel facade

'buckets' for the rear led's

Interior of the doors which will open

How cool is this?

Thanks Guys!

Some more pics i have 5 pages on my photobucket.

http://s886.photobucket.com/user/silentfalcon25/library/?page=3#/user/silentfalcon25/library/?page=1&_suid=136495305829105308656252785449

The 1st ladder fly compared to a 12 inch ruler (silver)

The bucket

The front facade and grill mockup w/ design insert

Seats and mocked up cab.

Pump panel

Hose lay

Piston set-up w/ 3/4 inch wood dowel

Outriggers

Stokes basket

Dun dun dun dun dun dun...MINI JAWS (of life) :D

Top of the rear section w/ stokes compartment and working cord reel

Awesome work John.

Looking good John. Keep the pics coming.

Jim

Wow!  Beautiful work!  Looking forward to the updates.  Good luck!