Scratch Built 1965 Fire Engine- Final Progress Pics

proosen

Member since
December 2002
From: Falun, Sweden

Posted by proosen on Thursday, December 13, 2007 4:09 AM

That would be very usefull with pictures of the load, have never seen any in real life and will come in handy for the upcoming build.

Niclas

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:38 PM

The elastic is just the stuff that you can get in the craft section. It comes in different widths that scale to about right for 3" and 1 3/4" hose. I'll have to check the exact sizes I have if I still have any of the boxes. When you use it, just put a drop of Ca and let it dry and pull the elastic snug and repeat the CA. Time consumeing but worth it. Let me know if you need any references on how a hose load should look.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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proosen

Member since
December 2002
From: Falun, Sweden

Posted by proosen on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:35 AM

That's looking fantastic if you ask me!

I'm soon in to my first firetruck, a commission build af the the Trumpeter ALF.

Just an OOB build with nothing extra or fancy, looking forward to it!

Back to topic, what exactly are those elastics you've used as hoses? They do look very convincing and it should do the trick for me too if I can find it anyway near. They kind of look like some sort of shoe lace, is that what it is?

Niclas

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 12:29 AM

Well here are the final progress pics. Once I figure out something for tail lights and build some mirrors she's done. Pump panel sis not come out quite as good as I would have liked, but it is a home built truck inthe 60's so it would not be to fancy.

Radio has it's antenna.

Everything is now glued into place so no turning back but now just have to see what gets knocked off first.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 6:00 PM

Thanks guys.

Hopefully will have it done soon. Just have the dischrages and pump panel left pretty much.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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howdidyoudothat

Member since
September 2003

Posted by howdidyoudothat on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 5:34 PM

Thanks for posting those pics lizardqing. You have the talent, that's for sure. Looking forward to the final pics, Bill.

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 8:32 PM

Great job. Bodywork is outstanding. Keep the pics coming.

Jim

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 12:10 AM

Thanks guys. Sometimes they just come together like they are in my head.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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winged prop

Member since
September 2006

Posted by winged prop on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 9:50 PM

Excellent work. Hoses and tools look great.

Pat

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dirkpitt77

Member since
January 2006
From: NW Washington

Posted by dirkpitt77 on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 7:38 PM

X2. That looks fantastic.

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kenny_conklin

Member since
May 2003
From: Staten Island, New York

Posted by kenny_conklin on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 6:11 PM

wow great job that looks awsome

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 5:25 AM

Thanks mike. The hose is sewing elastic of different sizes. Looks more realistic than shoelaces I think.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Butz

Member since
February 2003
From: Niagara Falls NY

Posted by Butz on Monday, December 3, 2007 10:02 PM

Hey Liz,

Great lookin engine my friend!! That is some scratch buildin and I have always loved the engines of the 50's & 60's.

Is the hose made from shoe laces??

Cant wait to see the finished build

Thanks for sharing..

Flaps up,

Mike

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