daveww1 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 I got a calendar from KME who is a local mfg. of fire trucks, each page has a scale drawing of a truck on the back of the page. I took the calendar to a copy shop and had them enlarge it until the wheels I had just fit the wheels on the drawing. The truck is made from poplar, for the roll up doors I used 1/8" dowels and diluted red paint for the stain. I made 3 of them, kept one for myself, gave one to our local volunteer fire dept. and the last one was given to the owner of KME. Phantom Scroller, Jim McDonald, New Guy and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Very nicely done. That came out great. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 That is quite the replica of a firetruck Dave ....... Very nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Awesome work Dave. Like the idea that you used diluted red paint. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Great fire truck excellent work. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 I got a calendar from KME who is a local mfg. of fire trucks, each page has a scale drawing of a truck on the back of the page. I took the calendar to a copy shop and had them enlarge it until the wheels I had just fit the wheels on the drawing. The truck is made from poplar, for the roll up doors I used 1/8" dowels and diluted red paint for the stain. I made 3 of them, kept one for myself, gave one to our local volunteer fire dept. and the last one was given to the owner of KME. I can truthfully say that this truck is hotter than a fox in a forest fire.Incredible repo,You are the master toy maker,but i would not call this one a toy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 GREAT! Work! I like that you gave one to the local department! The volunteer ones are mostly unappreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubgoofy2003 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 WOW, that sure is nice work. You did a fantastic job of reproduction there. I'm sure all will be happy with them on display. Thanks for sharing it with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Great fire engine. I love the way you can see the grain through the paint. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Dave, that looks great. Looks good painted to. I leave mine natural. Not to good at painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Beautiful scale model. The color is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Wow! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Very nicely done! Edited February 26, 2016 by dgman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Perfection! Dave this is as close to perfect as there is, and I can only imagine how the recipients of the other two felt. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Looks great. Well done. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thank you for all your compliments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 You did an outstanding job on the fire truck. Models are fun to built, challenging and time consuming. Very satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Being an old fireman, I appreciate ALL fire equipment: pumpers, rescue wagons, ladder trucks, specialty vehicles. Never pumped any KME equipment, but this model looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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