Pumper Rescue

[Mrfish55]

Really didn't want to do another thread on this, but incase there are members here that have not seen it, here goes.

Started with tamiya Aeromax
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2535.jpg
Stripped it down
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2536.jpg
Converted to single axel
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2537.jpg
Whipped up a quick body, and figured out cab design
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2541.jpg
Few hours sanding filling and primer had the cab done
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2544.jpg

[Mrfish55]

Decided to try opening doors
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2555.jpg
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2571.jpg
Body work
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2573.jpg
Paint
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2580.jpg
Decals and details started
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2598.jpg

[Mrfish55]

Photo etch brass grill
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2621.jpg
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2625.jpg
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2626.jpg
Picture with the ladder truck
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2600.jpg
More decals and details
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2618.jpg

[Mrfish55]

Cab lifts just like the real deal.
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2628.jpg
Beaver tail
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2643.jpg
Front bumper
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2641.jpg
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2694.jpg
Hid MFU controlls inside one of the coffins for easy access
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2648.jpg

[Mrfish55]

Compartment doors
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2661.jpg
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2664.jpg
More decals and details
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2673.jpg
Start of interior
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2730.jpg

[Mrfish55]

Pump panel
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2736.jpg
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2756.jpg
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2750.jpg

[Mrfish55]

Random interior details
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2781.jpg
Mobi cad for officer
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2870.jpg
Bank of radios
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2850.jpg
Air bottles to go into airpacks for the seats
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2762.jpg

[Mrfish55]

Thats about where it sits right now, have some time off comming up and going to try and get it wrapped up. Cheers.

[FreddyGearDrive]

What a nice job! That pump panel,just blows me away! Dude! This baby is spot-on! I've seen some very nice builds over the years,& this one is right at the top of the list.
FGD

[cummingsman29]

I 2nd that, I'm in the FD and that truck is dead on! Do tou have pics of the ladder truck build? great work!

[tc1cat]

This build has always amazed me. Looks real! What type of paint are you using to simulate the chrome on the bumpers and other parts?

[grumpygrady]

this is one that needs a before and after picture placed in a new category on this forum

one that has nothing but one before and after picture and a link to the build

[Mrfish55]

What a nice job! That pump panel,just blows me away! Dude! This baby is spot-on! I've seen some very nice builds over the years,& this one is right at the top of the list.
FGD
Thanks Freddy, pump panel is still not done, few more details to add and I have allready replaced all the decals with new high resolution ones, like everything on this truck it was a lot of work as you can't buy any of these detail parts, everything os scratch built.
I 2nd that, I'm in the FD and that truck is dead on! Do tou have pics of the ladder truck build? great work!
I have lots of pics of the ladder, I will start a thread on that once this one is finished and I get back to work on it, it was actually the first one I did, the pumper is now #4 so the details are getting better and there are a number of things I want to change on the ladder.
This build has always amazed me. Looks real! What type of paint are you using to simulate the chrome on the bumpers and other parts?
The paint is called Liquid chrome and I got it thru Eastwood, stupid expensive and very difficult to get good results.
this is one that needs a before and after picture placed in a new category on this forum

one that has nothing but one before and after picture and a link to the build
That is a good idea, let the mods know.

[SonoranWraith]

The ladder build is over at scale in the top builds section. Read it, it is worth all the pages. Thanks for posting this one here too Fish!

[firefighter30]

Dave glad to see you post the build here looks better every time i see it. Donnie Dave built my pumper body, i'll have it at the brookville show. he did an excellant job on it.

[Mrfish55]

The ladder build is over at scale in the top builds section. Read it, it is worth all the pages. Thanks for posting this one here too Fish!

Yes, I will copy the build thread over here as well once I get back to work on it.

Dave glad to see you post the build here looks better every time i see it. Donnie Dave built my pumper body, i'll have it at the brookville show. he did an excellant job on it.

Thanks, you need to get a build thread going so I can follow the build.

[cummingsman29]

Great can't wait to see it!!

[Izzy]

WOW - that is some detail! I am astonished! Would like to see some pics of that Ladder truck too.....

[dirtpusher9]

WOW, outstanding build, great detail.

[BigZracingRC]

i cant believe you got so much detail in the truck! gorgeous!

Zach

[Snochaser]

Nice job, great attention to detail.

[Mrfish55]

Thanks for the positive comments guys. Just started my 28 days off, couple small projects to get out of the way and then I am going to get this thing finished, should have some updates in the next few days.

[Mrfish55]

Power bar and the computor for the CAD with power cables, fiber optic wire provides the light for power switches.
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_2858.jpg

[nenard]

Detail is awsome! I havent got my first rig done and you guys just bang out these masterpieces. Really nice work.

[chaseracer]

holy cow wow:eek:, this pumper is awesome, love all the details, the are spot on, wonderful work, can't wait to see more.

[Juganought]

The more I look at this build, the more I realise MrFish is pure genius. I take my hat off to you...:D

[jffhrvstr]

The detail on this build is amazing!! You've done a great job on this rig! Can't wait to see more pics!

[Mrfish55]

Thanks for the compliments guys, seems time off = doing things for everyone else! The truck is sitting on the bench but been stupid busy with other jobs, good news is they are paying jobs so more money to pour into this when I can find time for me. Hopefully soon, still planning on trying to make the St.Louis meet in Nov would be nice to have this done and bring along.

[Fireman700]

Dave - the Detail in this build keeps amazing me more and more...I keep waiting for the housing ceremony when she is finished. Its take a couple months but I finally got the last lightbar you made for me mounted last night.

[Mrfish55]

Dave - the Detail in this build keeps amazing me more and more...I keep waiting for the housing ceremony when she is finished. Its take a couple months but I finally got the last lightbar you made for me mounted last night.

Thanks, It is nearly complete now, lack of updates is due to computer problems, was planning on the reveal in St.Louis but was unable to go. As soon as I get the new computer figured out, I will post the updates.

[Vanisle]

Wow! That's some amazing detail. But let's talk about that 28 days off - nice. That'll give you time to build some things. Then again, I've never met a firefighter who didn't have another job.

[Mrfish55]

Wow! That's some amazing detail. But let's talk about that 28 days off - nice. That'll give you time to build some things. Then again, I've never met a firefighter who didn't have another job.

Thanks, trying to get it as close to the 1:1 as possible, 28 days off was nice but that was all my holiday time for the year burned up in one foul shot and it came and went amazingly quick, did get lots done tho (and only one job for me, just a sucker for friends and family in need)

[RCLogger]

Great looking models Dave, any more updates or photo's ?

greg

[Mrfish55]

Great looking models Dave, any more updates or photo's ?

greg

Sorry for the late reply, been pretty busy, truck is mostly complete, computer problems have delayed the picture updates, busy building parts for others right now. I will try and get some pics up soon.

[spudd]

simply stunning!!!!!!!!!!you must have allot of patients to do all the detail work
that is a true work of art

[SmallHaul]

Very nice work! Your patience and skill shows.:)

[Mrfish55]

simply stunning!!!!!!!!!!you must have allot of patients to do all the detail work
that is a true work of art

Very nice work! Your patience and skill shows.:)

Thanks guys, just got finished with some more light bars for others, need to find time to figure out the new computer so the rest of the pics can be uploaded.

[Snochaser]

Didja get the computer figured out yet? I'm itchin' to see your progress!

[mmman67]

Thats amazing work wow !!!!! Did you finish this project yet any more pics or up dates ? thanks,Mike

[Radiowave Trucking]

Thats amazing work wow !!!!! Did you finish this project yet any more pics or up dates ? thanks,Mike

Also curious as to the status of this build?

[rockNmayhem]

Also curious as to the status of this build?

I've noticed that he hasn't been on in a couple of weeks but I'm hoping all is well. I would hate for such an amazing project as this to fall apart. Will be waiting for updates along with others.:rolleyes:

[Mrfish55]

Hi guys, still around just been very busy, I will try and get some pics up soon, sorry for leaving you all hanging, didn't realize I had such a following. As a tease I will say the truck looks impressive and is nearly 100% Just finishing off some of the smaller parts.

[tc1cat]

Thanks for the reply. Please don't leave us hanging much longer:D:D

[Pippoe]

Hmmm... :(

Nearly a 100% complete and no pictures..

Show us your masterpiece!!

Cheers

Pip

[Mrfish55]

I have one more light bar overdue for a customer ready to go out and then I will see about some pictures.

[Pippoe]

Great! Can't wait to see the pics.
Will you post some stats too (number of leds used, ft of wire, building time, etc..)? Just for curiosity.

Cheers

Pip

[bigdogrod]

another stunning build that just makes me want to throw all my stuff in the trash, because i know it will never look half that good.. lol

seriously.. dam fine job

[Mrfish55]

another stunning build that just makes me want to throw all my stuff in the trash, because i know it will never look half that good.. lol

seriously.. dam fine job

Thanks but don't go throwing anything in the trash, I will try and get some pics of the near completed rig soon, just ripped my light lenses off and replacing with new uber scale ones, also busy as ever building parts for others (of which I have yet to see any build threads popping up!) Cheers.

[fyrbuilder]

This is one awesome build!! I love all of the detail you have put into this. I work on these things every day...both old and new apparatus and the detail on this is practically spot on! I may seek some of your advice down the road when I get to doing my projects....if that would be ok. Very nice!

[Trucker47]

Wow! the detail is amazing!