I
pretty much built this one stock out of the box. The paint
is Testors Gloss Red. The front axle I flipped upside down,
because to me, it sat way to low in the front. Flipping
the axle leveled the truck out.
This is a good kit if you want a couple of nice ladders
too since they are detachable. The coke machine is a resin
Jimmy Flintstone item.
This
version of the Fire Iron has the parts plated with a brass,
rather than a chome finish.
I
painted it with Testors Gloss Yellow. This kit comes with
a bunch of loose woden barrels for the back, kind of neat.
The
gas tanks are "aluminum" beer kegs, if you ever
need a kegger for another project.
Walmart
released a similar kit to this, only they called it an RC
Cola truck, and molded it in blue with RC decals.
Tom Daniel's
Hangman Model Kit
A
Tom Daniel's 1/24 Monogram
Hangmankit. A simple model, but a neat subject.
I added several parts, like the chrome gas tanks, chrome
headers, and other chrome parts to spice it up some.
The lights on top I added. It is painted a Tamiya Metallic
Red.
Crown
Firecoach 1951-1985: Photo Archive - The most accurate
photo history ever done on Crown Firecoach.
Contains an interesting selection of apparatus built on custom
and commercial chassis. Amazing detail in regards to specifications
displayed in each caption. The combination of delivery photos
and the authors own work are the best ever published in regard
to Crown fire apparatus.
American
Volunteer Fire Trucks - This book is an invaluable guide
in dating the fire engines and support vehicles from across
the country. This book contains the pictures and descriptions
of fire engines used by volunteer fire departments over
a 150 year span (1850-2000).
Young
Fire Equipment Corporation 1932-1991: Photo Archive -Throughout
its 60-year history, Young was at the forefront of fire-apparatus
innovation, a leader in industry style and technology. The
first and only book examining this previously unpublished
marques features ten dozen photographs depicting the
most significant designs, all accompanied by thorough captions
describing their technology, production, and service histories.
Van
Pelt Fire Apparatus: 1925-1987 Photo Archive - Van Pelt
was the west coast fire apparatus builder that was in business
the longest, from 1925-1987 and became the largest builder
of fire apparatus west of the Rocky Mountains. Van Pelt built
all types including pumpers, water tenders (tankers), aerials,
elevating platforms, brush engines, and more. See them all
in highly detailed black and white photographs. Fire
buffs will appreciate the in-depth coverage of this interesting
company.
