Oshkosh Airport Fire Truck

hawkwrench

Member since
March 2005
From: usa

Oshkosh Airport Fire Truck

Posted by hawkwrench on Saturday, March 8, 2008 7:26 PM

Does anybody make the Oshkosh foam heavy fire truck in a kit?Also do they make resin or Photoetch aftermarket items for it including decals for specific airports?

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theranddav

Member since
October 2003
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by theranddav on Sunday, March 9, 2008 10:32 AM

Hawkwrench

Try this website. They are planning to make a few Oshkosh airport fire trucks in the future. The only fire truck they have right now is the Army Oshkosh TFFT in 1/48 scale. Hope this helps a little.

Dave http://www.arffmodels.co.uk/index.html

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new1

Member since
February 2008

Posted by new1 on Sunday, March 9, 2008 10:40 PM

is it just me or is it a british site. i would like one too but don't really want it from somewhere in britian

Jeffrey Darth Vader says "Come to the dark side we have cookies!!!"

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HawkeyeHobbies

Member since
August 2006
From: Neenah, WI

Posted by HawkeyeHobbies on Monday, March 10, 2008 4:11 PM

Check here. Their stuff is first class.

This site stocks them... clicky.

Gerald "Hawkeye" Voigt

http://hawkeyes-squawkbox.com/

"Its not the workbench that makes the model, it is the modeler at the workbench."

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hawkwrench

Member since
March 2005
From: usa

Posted by hawkwrench on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 3:30 PM

This is the truck I want to model!

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HawkeyeHobbies

Member since
August 2006
From: Neenah, WI

Posted by HawkeyeHobbies on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:10 PM

Time to find some good drawings, pictures and start a scratch building project...be sure to cast your parts once they're done so you can sell resin copies! You'll probably do well selling them. It is one of millions of subjects not available as a kit.

Gerald "Hawkeye" Voigt

http://hawkeyes-squawkbox.com/

"Its not the workbench that makes the model, it is the modeler at the workbench."

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hawkwrench

Member since
March 2005
From: usa

Posted by hawkwrench on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:51 PM

After the pictures,I wouldn't even know what to do next.I guess it all starts with an E-mail to Oshkosh huh?This pic was taken in 2001,I don't even know if anybody even has these anymore.If so,I would love to do one of my hometown airport-Greater Cincinnati/Nky airport!

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HawkeyeHobbies

Member since
August 2006
From: Neenah, WI

Posted by HawkeyeHobbies on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 9:48 PM

Those trucks are all over the world...fire trucks don't usually wear out for airport use...I know Oshkosh Corp. (It's not Oshkosh Truck any more...they have diversified too much to be called truck) has refurbishment programs both at Oshkosh and Pierce to rebuild them into newly spec'd units.

Gerald "Hawkeye" Voigt

http://hawkeyes-squawkbox.com/

"Its not the workbench that makes the model, it is the modeler at the workbench."

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jcbitter

Member since
June 2007
From: New York

Posted by jcbitter on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 9:50 PM

Cant make it out.Is that a T-3000?

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hawkwrench

Member since
March 2005
From: usa

Posted by hawkwrench on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 11:25 AM

Engine 7 Photo - Click for Enlargement/Description

I googled T-3000 and this is what came up.It kind of looks like this truck.Maybe this helps!Sorry I can't make these pics larger,but I don't know how to copy and paste a pic that can be clicked on to enlarge.If somebody can tell me how its done,I sure would appreciate it.

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EdGrune

Member since
August 2005
From: Mansfield, TX

Posted by EdGrune on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 11:51 AM

Google Oshkosh Fire Truck and came up with this at a Navy training website

http://www.tpub.com/content/aviation/14014/css/14014_337.htm

A top view is needed. You'll need to get more info on the running gear. Oshkosh may be able to help you - or a trip to the fire station at the local airport (ask nicely)

EDIT--------------------------------------------------------------

Found this plus some other picts of die cast Oshkosh fire trucks while googling around. The several sites I was at said that they were sold out, but you might want to check other suppliers of diecast fire equipment to see if they have any. Check the die cast collectible stors in your area -- and check Kalmbach's sister pub regarding autos

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Sunday, March 16, 2008 11:47 AM

The only crash truck that has been in kit form is the Revell-Germany 8x8 Simba. OOP for a long time though.

There are several diecast ones though. But if you want a 1/24 scale one, gonna have to scratch build it.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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hawkwrench

Member since
March 2005
From: usa

Posted by hawkwrench on Saturday, March 29, 2008 3:32 AM

With the truck I'm wanting to build built by Oshkosh,Would the 1/35 scale HEMMTT truck be a good use for the chassis and tires?Sorry but I'm a helicopter guy not Autos.

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