Get new software that links your CS computers with the same info that the "public" website shows. There ave been multiple people experience the same problem (as I did), which was ordered E-7, and your computers don't show it, but the C3 site does.
John, no suggestions yet, just a comment. I eagerly await the coming months to see what the future brings from Code 3. Thank you for taking the time to listen to us and writing as you did in last week's Latest News. I hope the coming months give us the collectors renewed confidence in the company. Good luck.
As a reseller of Code 3 models here in Belgium (I'm selling your models here in my country under license of Mr Vanderbild - Wildtoys from Holland), I can assure you that there is a particular interest in FDNY models in Europe : I can easylly sell 20 pieces of a FDNY model but only a maximum of 4 or 5 pieces of another department's model !!! BUT, you have to notice that people are a bit bored with Engines or Ladders with only a change of number, we need more specialised units like the INTERNATIONAL Tactical Support Units for wich you already have the mold (the NYPD version was released some years ago) I can assure you that this model would be an immediate sell out !!! SORRY for my English, David F. Belgium, Europe
A squad 51 diamond plate model I think would be a huge seller
John, I wish you the best of luck in your new position. A couple of suggestions I have are (1.) Some contemporary Seagraves other than FDNY. Maybe Phiadelphia, LA or Washington DC, or some of the vollie units out of Maryland. (2.) I'd love to see a Ford C by either E-One or Pierce. This could possibly be the most versatile chassis mold. (3.) Remarket the Club. I was a member for 10 years, since its inception in 1997. There were nice perks for joining in the begining; newasletters, the Loyalty rewards were a nice bonus, as was the 'club' truck. I dropped it this year, since I can't justify spending $20 to save $10 on a vehicle if that's the only perk. Thanks David Petersen
Hi John, first let me say congratulation and a "good" hand for the new job at code 3. Is code 3 planning more older Mack CF Models like the FDNY Lime/yellow Mack CF`s a few year ago ? Greetings from germany, Olli (Fireengines.net Forum member)
There has been a lot of anticipation and requests for an American LaFrance Century series Tractor Drawn Aerial. Although many of your models are usually sell outs, this one would by far set records in sales. I have been a memeber of a few different Die-cast collector forums. I would suggest that you keep an eye on the topics that pertain to Code 3 models. There are a large amount of Die-Cast Fire Engine collectors reading that site everyday. Many of them have great constructive criticism as well great ideas for up coming releases. Best of luck with Code 3. I wish you a long and happy career.
A SFFD tiller ladder would be a great addition to the recently released fire and cop shop exclusive SFFD ALF engine. In a video from "The battalion SFFD" (http://www.thebattalion.tv/index.php tiller ladders with the new paint schema are shown.
Would we see a 1/32 scale set of Squad 51, the Crown Engine 51, and the Ward LaFrance Engine 51?
I have talked to a lot of people and have been a lot of comments on the board about how well a 1/32 L A County Squad 51 would sell. I really think it would be a great addition to the Code 3 collection for all fire diecast collectors
Keep up the customer service. I had an issue with my FDNY E7 order so I sent an email. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a response within a couple of hours. I sent a reply to that one, and got a response, and once again with the same results. It has been some time since we had this level of customer service. I was even invited to call if I had any problems in the future. Thanks!
Paso Robles, CA Pierce Quantum Engine. Code 3 Collectibles has yet to produce an apparatus from Central Califonia. I think this Paso Robles Engine would be a real winner!
hey John, I wanted to make a few suggestions that I feel lots of people would agree with if you haven't heard it already, but to make less monthly releases the FDNY molds, and make some other smaller department trucks or even just some different larger departments like Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. and if you were to make a new mold, I would really like to see something done with the Pierce Quantum possibly with the new updated style Thanks John
Grover Beach, CA American LaFrance Engine #6897. This has got to be one of the best looking ALF engines on California's Central Coast.
INSTEAD OF CONCENTRATING SO MUCH ON FDNY AND CHICAGO FD'S,CODE SHOULD LOOK TO DO OTHER FIRE DEPTS.THAT HAVE APPARATUS FROM MANUFATURERS CODE 3 HAS ALREADY DONE SUCH AS FERRARA,PIERCE AND SOME DEFUNCT SUCH AS MAXIM,WARD79,WARD LAFRANCE AND PIRSCH
I am only 12 years old and have been reciving Code 3's since I was 2 from my father Allan a club member. Thats really great that you got a chance to work for such a great company. I also Have a few sugesstions. Let me tell you I am a Pierce Freak. I love the look of the new Quantum the most but also like the Dash. I live in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The City I live in Chesapeake has just recived 2 new Quantum Tillers. You Can only see a photo of 1 Because the other is not in service. The ways you may see a photo is by going to google typing in Chesapeake Fire Department There will be an imediate link to the site When there go to operations division and click Station 2 When there go to the bottom of the page and click on Ladder 2 It souns like a lot of work but you will be shocked at what you see
John, I think it would be a great time to introduce Military/Federal fire apparatus. I am a firefighter at the Submarine Base in Groton Connecticut and have seen many changes in our apparatus over the years. With the Iraq war now going on I think it would be a great time to salute our troops with fire apparatus from different branches of the Military Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force. There are some molds from Code 3 that would be able to making producing some of these apparatus fairly simple. I hope to hear from you to find out what would be needed to hopefully accomplish this. Respectfully Stephen Romanelli
I'm not a fireman or rescuer....just an ordinary person who loves fire trucks. I'm a big fan of Code3 from day 1 because I think they have done a great job on their products. However, I think Code3 makes too many trucks from FDNY. I understand this is a business and apparently FDNY is in high demand. Personally, I only collect Code3's LA trucks (City or County). I like to collect all the models Code3 makes but this is just not feasible financially. So I just stick with LA trucks because, like a lot of the rescuers out there, I grew up watching TV show Emergency!. This is still my favorite show and I don't get tired of watching all the reruns from the DVDs (just wish that the rest of the seasons could come out more quicker). Here I just wish you well in your new adventure with Code3. In terms of suggestion, I REALLY REALLY want to see Code3 do Diamond Plate series on ALL vehicles from Emergency! (i.e. Squad 51, Ward Engine 51, and Crown Engine 51). If Code3 could make some 50,000 in quantiies on 1/64 version of these vehicles, I would think 2000 or 3000 should be an easy sell. Thanks for taking the time to read my email and all the best to you!
On February 19,2007 3rd generation Albany Firefighter & Code 3 collector Theodore J. Abriel died in the line of duty.I worked many EMS runs with Teddy before I was injured in the line of duty & had to retire. Teddy told me he was trying to get an Albany piece made by Code 3. Myself and a fellow collector Eli Gill of www.10-75.net would like to see Teddys' dream come true of an Albany Fire Dept. rig produced in the future.
I had asked code 3 before about doing one of our pieces of apparatus due to the fact that we have a different color scheme(hugger orange) we have HME pumpers and we also have a Pierce 105' all steer ladder truck. If you go to PerryHiwayHoseCo.com we have pics posted. Let me know what you think we are located in Summit Township Erie,Pa. thanks Chief Hayford
Please make Fort Worth Spartan Engines
Lot's of possibilities with this one.
I am a sales rep for MARION Body works www.marionbody.com I am also a collector in Illinois There are still some vehicles like FDNY SOC with the boat like the NYPD released version that can be done Also I think you can reach out to some of the more educated collectors and get there ideas on vehicles that could be done from previous molds with some tweaking I have approached Bill from Past time and I gave Scott Schellhase pictures as well and still want him to do the chicago Ward lafrance Like Emergency 51 I have given him some other towns that use that vehicle as well as milwaukee used The Mack C series and also some models using the MAck MC series chassis IE Milwaukee Schaumburg Illinois If possible do the 2 fdny Vehicles that were built on Spartan Chassis One Pumper and one aerialscope. If you wish I can send you pictures of these vehicles as soon as I find them If so can you send an email for where you would like them sent via Mail Thank You Tony Carlini
I have always been pleased with the quality of CODE 3 piece's and have a collection of over 200 piece's however, there seems to have been an over abundance of FDNY, lets concentrate on other depts. and the classic apparatus. ie, snorkel's, I would also like to see code 3 do a memorial piece for the Charleston F.D 9 . Thanks for your time.
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I think we should bring back ems to code 3. We should start devolping more of todays trucks like Spartan,GMC,newer Freighliners and pierce quantums ect. I think that we should also bring back the suburbans but add tahoe's and use the 07 models.
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First I want to thank you for offering to allow us to communicate with you about the hobby. Just a couple ideas that I have would be to take a couple of the old molds (THe NYPD Tactical unit) and remake them. With a few modifications you could make that into an FDNY Tac Unit. The Mack Cab from the Collapse Rescue could be mounted on a new Chassis to create the FDNY Satelite Units. But updating the FDNY Tiller mold would be a major draw. While a lot of people will complain about FDNY repaints, there is a market out there that will support them (I am one of the collectors that collects only FDNY). But there are a lot of trucks that can be used. I look forward to the direction that Code 3 is going in and I am excited to see what comes out of it in the future.
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I have been collecting Code 3 models for the past 5 years and have seen the quality and detail improve by leeps and bounds as each year passes along with our expectations too. I have been puzzled how current releases one month can be so detailed and as accurate as possible for 1/64 scale but the next month Code 3 seems to take 10 steps backwards and releases a model that has the quality of where they were three years ago (old style plastic tires or painted tail lights for ex.). The lack of new molds has been a major issue too as long time collectors like myself always looked forward to new molds at least once or twice a quarter. I assume that production costs play a huge role in both of my complaints but as a collector I would be willing to pay a little bit more for each release in order to receive a more accurate and detialed model. I hope that I am not in the minority here. Thanks you for your time. Mark
Has code 3 ever thought of doing FDNY Satillite Units or Rescue Services Trucks, also I asked once before if you could do Engine 211 and Ladder 119. Engibe 211 on 9/11 qas parked on the corner behind the towers. My neighbor was the chauffer. As the first tower started to fall he ran for his life. He survived and went back to his truck to see what happened to it. The truck survived and was still running, the way he left it but it was covered in heavy dust. a pictire was put in New York Times. Ladder 119 was also in the newspapers with the twin towers in the background on fire. unfortunately most of the men on that truck never got to see that picture, they were lost in the collaspe. Code 3 I don't think has ever had and engine and tiller ladder from the same house. Thank you.
this is the last crown ever made. Marysville, Washington Fire Department E62 is a 1981 model Crown, F1866. It was built by Crown Coach as a demonstrator and sold to Marysville in 1982 where it first served as Engine 23. It is fitted with a Waterous 1500gpm pump, 500 gallon water tank and a hydraulic ladder rack. It is powered by a Detroit Diesel 8v71 engine. Getchell refurbished it about three years ago and it now serves as their second out engine
Code 3 has produced 2 models from Ventura County Fire Department in the past we have some new apparatus that would make great models.
I really want to see if someone could make Dale City fire apparatus. I'm from that little town. I would be willing to buy all that is made from that company. A picture of the engine is on their website at Dale City Volunteer Fire Department.com. The Ladder truck from company 13 which I grew up with has a basket at the front. Station 13 is very active. They deserve recognition. At least from my stand point of view. I love that department, even though I live in Colorado. I want to collect these trucks badly.
Manufacturer: American-LaFrance Chassis: American-LaFrance 2002 Powered: Pump: 1500 GPM rear mount pump Aux Power: AMPS Generator Tank: 750 Gallon Crew: Driver, Officer & Six Jump Seat Fire Fighters . 1000' 5" supply Hose 75' of 5" Hose stored in side compartment (2) 200' preconnects 1.75" With Task Force Tip Nozzles prepiped to the Class A foam system. 200' 3" attack line with water thief for use with High-rise kits. 200" 2.5" attack line with task force tip nozzle Rear Step Hose compartment: 50' 3" supply line Front Bumper: Discharge connected to foam system with either 100' 1" utility hose or 150' 1 3/4" 75' 3" supply line. 200' of 1.75" high rise pack American Rescue Hydraulic Extrication Tool with 100' of Hydraulic line. Assorted hand tools for auto extrication AMPS Generator for on scene lighting and electricity. Remote control operated Deck gun.
I think you should make a retro FDNY ALF pumper. It would be very nice to see a classic FDNY piece made and would definitely be a sure sell-out. But it would have to be re-tooled.
John, Good Luck in your new position....I am a collector with more than 2,000 pieces in varing scales. The models I feel that have been most neglected are the classics from the 30's and 40's and especially wooden and mid-mount aerials. Ashton produced a few ladder trucks in the 1:50 scale range and I would think there are many collectors who would welcome classic ladder apparatus to their collections.
I have a suggestion for new Make/Model/Department for a Code 3 realease. This is Pumper Tanker 35-1 from the Port Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department located near Binghamton, NY in Broome County. I know you probably get thousands of suggestions for new apparatus to produce but I think the color scheme on this piece would make it a sure sell out as well as a great way to kick off KME line for Code 3. I am a lieutenant with the Port Dickinson FD and could of course provide more photos if you would be interested. Thank you for your time. Lt. Griswold.
Here's another pic of another FDNY ALF, just from the other side.
Hi John, During the time I was a member of the Code 3 Collectibles "Club" I saw a steady decrease/decline in member services and value for the membership dues money. The final straw for me was eliminating the forum for members to share comments. Of course for others it may have been eliminating the "member only" membership fire apparatus or the increase in dues. I asked myself "why spend $25 dollars a year (instead of for two years) for exactly nothing?" I could get practically any apparatus I wanted from Past-Time for almost the exact same amount of money and the club workshop model preview was a joke. Orlando had gone, very few new models were appearing (you can only get so many FDNY Seagrave engines with the only difference being the apparatus number, unless you are modeling the entire FDNY fleet, station by station)and services were being eliminated. It appeared, strongly, that Code 3 Collectibles was going to go out of business. I decided not to take the chance of losing my membership dues money. So I stopped being a member. You have a hard job ahead of you. It will be difficult for consumers to restore their confidence in a company that has gone down the road Funtime has gone down. Here are some questions you will need to ask in order to develop a recovery plan. First and foremost is "How do I attract former costumers back into the fold?" Here are some others: "What former services, no longer offered, drew folks in?" (Here's a couple of hints: True discounts for members that buy a lot of stuff. A production schedule, and advertising in the "Workshop" that allows members to drool for a while over what is on the drawing board (last minute, OH, by the way this months release is a (fire engine) with a release of only 1500 that you have three days to act on, in the middle of summer when folks are on vacation.) A variety of new apparatus. An inventory of types of apparatus (good to attract new collectors). What value can I offer collectors for their "dues" money? What can I do to get the interest up? A good start is getting folks talking together about model collecting. Listening to their commennts could certainly help decide what will sell. (Nielson ratings were used for a reason.) And, of course, actively solicite comments, just like you have done here. Good luck in your attempts to revitalize. I'll be watching and waiting to see how it goes. Gary Stenberg Frie Captain, Engine 26 Orange County Fire Authority
Hello, A new era in the C3s live seems to be arriving. I'm really happy to see that communications are "reconnected" now. My first hope is the rebirth of the famous C3BB, for the rest i'm totally confident in the new team. As a FDNY collector, i would like to see more diversity in the models like TSUs, Satelites and some more FDNY special apparatus. It's not in our interest to have 50 Seagrave pumpers and 30 RML, and it's not even in yours. Whats the value of a pumper if i can buy 49 others... Thanks for listening your customers and good luck in the job !!! Olivier AKA FrenchFFFDNY
I work for a DOE fire department and had submitted a request with information and pictures of our engine. I think if you did a model locally(pastime hobbies) it would sell. It is a pierce engine (which is already one of your molds. Please email me either way, and I will help you with whatever you need. Brian
I've been waiting way to long, along with others, for a new crash truck ARFF vehicle. Our airport (TF Green Airport in RI) is in the process of purchasing a 2008 Oshkosh Striker 3000 with a snozzle (arrives +/- Summer/Fall 08), but it will most likely be the first to have blue chevrons accross the rear (not required but spec'ed by us). Its a good idea to make our truck because its the only rig you would have done from Rhode Island, a unique paint scheme, plus its a chassis that can be made for numerous other ARFF units, lets not say I'm not touting our truck, but I'd like to see anything ARFF made.
I have been collecting for about (3) three years and as a Los Angeles native, I have been able to get a few "older " LAFD pieces from other collectors. I would like to see more LAFD pieces come out as do FDNY pieces, which I collect. Continue the good work that Code 3 has done.
On a trip to Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut I saw a beautiful ladder truck owned by the indian tribe that owns the casino. I think this would make a great addition to anyone's collection and I don't believe that Code 3 has ever done an engine of this type, (Indian Casino) Unfortunately I never got a photo or noticed the make of this truck.
Thank you for this opportunity, and I want to say "I'm sorry" in advance for all of the crap that you are going to hear. As with anything in life, the most vocal complaints usually only represent 2%. The rest of us are happy. Since you are willing to listen, an apparatus that is long overdue, and overlooked by the mass market is a current wildland-urban interface "brush rig". The cab design is usually the same, with only minor modifications to the body, which is short and mostly compartment doors. Unlike most folks who only say, "make this dept..or make this dept" This type of apparatus can cover numerous departments across the U.S. making it a very viable mold for the cost. I've have attached one photo just as an example, but have dozens more. I have worked directly with Code-3 in the past, providing R&D photos for the existing San Diego Fire, Pierce engine and ladder truck pieces. About the forums, in time you will find out who to really pay attention to, and who the "kids" are that just want to play with toy fire trucks. There is some outstanding knowledge on the forums that will be a great asset to you. Welcome aboard, and I hope that you have a fun and exciting adventure with the C-3 family, and the rest of us crazies. Troy
Mr Dunkel, I am a Detroit Firefighter with 15 years of service. Not to many companies with exception of corgi and code 3 have made a few Detroit fire dept. models. I would love to see a 1/32 Diamond plate collection of a Detroit Seagrave Sedan pumper and Seagrave tiller. i posted a link to a picture of 3 corgi and a ashton model that i have It would be awsome to see Code 3 make a Detroit seagrave pumper and tiller in 1/32 scale. Detroit has always been known for those seagraves. Us Detroit firefighters are big collectors but tired of seeing other major city getting models made after their departments and would like to see so Detroit rigs made. Alot of collectors i talk to think this idea would be awsome. i put the link to the picture and some comments of others. thanks for your time. jeff
Mr Dunkel, I am a Detroit Firefighter with 15 years of service. Not to many companies with exception of corgi and code 3 have made a few Detroit fire dept. models. I would love to see a 1/32 Diamond plate collection of a Detroit Seagrave Sedan pumper and Seagrave tiller. i posted a link to a picture of 3 corgi and a ashton model that i have It would be awsome to see Code 3 make a Detroit seagrave pumper and tiller in 1/32 scale. Detroit has always been known for those seagraves. Us Detroit firefighters are big collectors but tired of seeing other major city getting models made after their departments and would like to see so Detroit rigs made. Alot of collectors i talk to think this idea would be awsome. i put the link to the picture and some comments of others. thanks for your time. jeff
Pumpers, aerial ladders, and hook n ladders from 1950 thru 1960.
Baltimore City E33 L49 from the movie Ladder 49
To my knowledge, the only 'unusual" police vehicles done have been the three NYPD ESU trucks. I would like to see some vehicles such as the ATFE Nat. Resp. Team (2002 Pierce) or the Hays CO. TX Fire Marshal's ALF truck. I know that Pierce also did a very nice "jump out" truck for the Oakland CO. Michigan sheriff's Dept. SWAT team. I have toured it in person. You may be able to expand your marked by featuring more law enforcement vehicles than just an occasional command post vehicle. Thank You for your time.
Has Code 3 looked at making a series of Air Force Crash/Fire (ARRF) Vehicles? e.g. 011A/B models, Oshkosh P-4, FWD P-2, Oshkosh P-15, Teledin/E-1 P-23, Oshkosh P-19, and our newest ARRF's Oshkosh Stricker 1500 & 3000 series. Maybe do a series like the NY Super Pumper Set and have one P-4, one P-2, one P-15, one P-23, one 011A or one 011B, one P-19, and one Stricker 1500 & 3000. Just a thought, and limit these sets to only 750.
I would love to see our (East Avon Fire Department) residential 2006 Pierce Quantum 75' Ariel as a model...
In the 60's and 70's many departments, F.D.N.Y. included ran 65' midship mount straight stick areial ladders, on Mack CF chassis. Seagrave also had the midship mount straight stick on the 40's, 50s and 60s apparatus. I think code 3 did an ALF in 1/32 scale, but I've not see a 1/64 scale. These ladders were work horses in large cities, and I don't think they get the recognition they deserve. Dayton Ohio, Columbus Ohio, Detroit MI., Cincinnati Ohio all used these types of apparatus. I am certain fellow collectors would agree with me. How bout' it?
Mr. Dunkel, I hope in the future that you can come out with Dallas Fire- Rescue Apparatus. We have on long contract with Crimson Fire also known as Spartan fire engines. Dallas has a traditional red with white top color scheme. You do not have a contract with Spartan to replicate there fire truck. I hope that you can get that changed. It would be a huge assest to collectors to have a Dallas engine to there collection and to have some representation from the great state of Texas. I work for Dallas Fire-Rescue and can assure you that we have a strong fore heritage and are as busy as New York, Houston, Chicago and LA. Our EMS system based on hour utilization of Rescues is the busiest in the Country. I hope you have time to drop me a line and let me know if Dallas is of some interest to you. Espcially as possible 1/32 scale and to over all come out with more 1/32 scale collectables. Thanks for your time..Rob Gomez--DFD
John: Some thoughts for the current molds Pierce Engine, Tower and Rescue from Clearwater FL. These are in a really col fourescent orange and are just asking to be done. Total sell out Yonkers ALF engine Walkersville MD Pierce Tower. Its blue and very sharp The Yvapi Indians in AZ run a black Ward La France pumper with the flames much like the Toyride Sutphen you all did. A sure sell out unusual paint and unusual dept Needless to say anythiing in lime
I help market and design first responder (especially fire) driver training simulators. We are always looking for unique (meaning physical image)and flashy pieces of apparatus to act as new discriminators in our software. One of our new modules coming out is for brush fire training. We have a series of cool brush trucks. One of these, is a 250 gallon pickup from a little town in northern Michigan called Bellaire. The truck has been modified to handle the wicked off roads in style. I'll send an image of it to the recommended upload link. Also in this brush truck module are cool pieces of apparatus from Valparaiso, IN and a series from the Kentucky Fire Commission. Stay tuned for the pics.
I help market and design first responder (especially fire) driver training simulators. We are always looking for unique (meaning physical image)and flashy pieces of apparatus to act as new discriminators in our software. One of our new modules coming out is for brush fire training. We have a series of cool brush trucks. One of these, is a 250 gallon pickup from a little town in northern Michigan called Bellaire. The truck has been modified to handle the wicked off roads in style. I'll send an image of it to the recommended upload link. Also in this brush truck module are cool pieces of apparatus from Valparaiso, IN and a series from the Kentucky Fire Commission. Stay tuned for the pics.
would lik eto see a truck from sleepy hollow fire dept, ny
Welcome aboard, sir. I'm relatively new at fire apparatus and Code 3 (mainly military, armor,aviation previously), but I'm luvin' it. Tho possibly over-studied, FDNY is my favorite. I would humbly suggest that a 1/32 Diamond Plate FDNY Seagrave tower ladder be considered. One with history, like surviving 911, etc. An LED operating emergency lights option would be great. Expensive? Yes. But beauty (large, long, squat, wide, imposing) trumps cash every time. Cheers!! John Kenny, Member, Code 3.
Do you know if there is any chance of offering scale figures(1/32 or 1/64 scale) which could be used with the Code 3 engines? I have looked on several webs and have not found any of this type of figure which could be used to enhance the display or create a diorama display. Or possibly there is a vendor out there that already is producing such a series of figures for use in display with Fire equipment. Can you help? Thanks.
Charleston memorial truck like the worchester one
I was wondering if Code 3 would be interested in doing a production of one of our pieces of Apparatus? The reason I ask is that Code 3 has only done 1 commercial cab (Freightliner) with the rest being custom trucks. I think that this particular piece of apparatus depicts what the volunteer fire service is truly about and am sure that you will agree with me once you see this truck. Our organization received this truck from an Assistance to Firefighters Grant and we not only wanted to have fun but to honor our great country, the freedoms we have, and show our true love for what we do with this unique paint scheme. It is my dream that you will share in our feelings and seriously consider a run of this truck.
Could make this firetrucks in these cities.
would like to see some FDNY old Rescues from the 70's and 80's /some american lafrance engine/ladders
I haven't purchased a single piece from Code 3 or from any on-line dealer or even off of Ebay in over 2 years. The reason: No classics. Way to many modern pieces. If the modern apparatus is your niche, great. Want to get my attention and my $$$? Classic models from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Good luck on your new gig. You're going to need it. I used to contribute and then just peruse the Code 3 message board before it was mercifully shut down. Let me tell you, there are some crazy people in your customer base who worry far too much about way too little.
I have been collecting Code 3 since you could buy them in Toys R Us. I have apprx. 250 in my collection. But I havnt bought one for sometime. The reason being is that they are getting too expensive and you are not making enough of each model,(1500), by the time I get the money they are gone. And I cant be the only one complaining about this. I have several of friends who stopped for the same reason. I just wish you can do something about it, Thanks, Darryl Feth, Pittsburgh
I would love to see Code 3 do the Bell 407 helicopter. There are a lot of agencies that use it both for Medivac and Law enforcement. No one has ever done this amazing helicopter in diecast and giving how well you did the Bell 412, the 407 would be a natural compliment to existing model.
Hi, John, I'm glad to ssee you on staff at Code 3. Best of luck!
My understanding is that code-3 is based in the Los Angeles area . We have seen beautiful pieces replicated by code-3 in the past. The city & county of L.A. have some of the most beautiful pieces of apparatus in the fire service . As a matter of fact California as a whole has some of the sharpest rigs nation wide . The pierce arrow xt is a very popular chassis currently used by many fire-depts. The city of Los Angeles worked with pierce manufacturing designing this very widely used truck . The city of Los Angeles has many of these rigs currently in service as front line engine companys . These rigs are some of the most appealing rigs Los Angeles has in service to date . Many of us (the collecters)have been wishing for these trucks to be produced by code-3. If you are in fact in the L.A. area I am sure you have a close by L.A. city fire house with one in service . Please consider the Pierce arrow xt pumper .
I have well over 250 of you trucks in my collection. One of my favorites is the Seagrave TDA that was produced for Baltimore and San Fran (Towering Inferno). Are there the scale problems that people believe and if so are there plans to correct that problem and produce more departments that used this truck?
I'm in it for the big ones...1/32 scale is my choice.Between Franklin Mint and Code3,I have 9 of these models... Is it too much to suggest maybe making these avail a little more often?..(Two Diamond Plates in the last Three yrs.is Tedious!)...I've had my "Ladder 10" since Feb.and I'm ready for the next 32 scale right now...How about another Ladder Truck,since Diamond Plates have tended to favor engines..A nice Mid-mount or Rear-mount rig.Whatever!!...I'll take anything,I'm sure...THANKS.
Another avenue you might want to look at is Tow/Trucks/Wreckers Within the Fire and police service You may then be able to hit the fire and Police ciollectable as well as the Tow truck Collectible market
Hi John, I suggested this when Scott was still around, And it fell on deaf ears.What better time to come out with a US Military Piece, Weather it be a Pumper, Aerial or Crash Truck. The Crash truck mold is already availble.Contact me for further Input, The possiblities are endless. Thank you for your time, Don Feipel, Mokena, IL
I'd like to see some apparatus replicated that either hasn't been produced at all, or hasn't been widely produced by other companies yet. Older Pirsch and Maxim are the first that come to mind. A lot of collectors in this hobby are older, and grew up either seeing or serving on these rigs in the 60's and 70's and hold a special place in the hearts and minds of these folks. Even though in those days apparatus was mainly solid red with no elaborate graphics to set them apart, there were many exceptions to that, that would help get the most mileage out of a casting. One last thing that myself and other collectors notice, that often is overlooked by the die-cast market are accurate wheels, and emergency lighting. Small things like this can make a huge difference to a collector. While the wheels and lights themselves are usually correct, they are often not accurate to the rig that is being replicated, particularly if it is a repaint of an existing mold. Thank you for the willingness to look at feedback/ideas from the collectors themselves.
John, firstly welcome to the crazy world of the Code 3 Collector. Whilst I have many suggestions for future apparatus my immediate problem is getting an answer out of customer service regarding the non dispatch of models (order reference 070731-2-20013). If you could "kick the appropraite heads" (so to speak) to get this resolved then we can get on to the serious business of getting some represntation in your product line for the worlds largest volunteer fire service (mine - New South Wales Rural Fire Service)
Do you anticipate releasing a 1:64 fire station? It's been awhile.
I realize you get request for models of company apparatus from everyone. However I know you have received pictures and info from DC Ken Rosol Wilson Company Windsor VFD in Connecticut for Rescue 2, a Mack cab with a Ranger body. This aging beauty is thepride of Wilson and in her day was way ahead of her time. Please take another look at presenting models of pieces with rich history. Next spring will be th 100th anniversary of the Wilson Company. A release of Resuce 2 would be a crowning tribute for Wilson. And for us with smaller companies than New York and Boston, it would be a great pride for us to show off our beloved pieces.
Please conside making a ALF or othe 1960's tiller that could go with the already produced 1958 Mack, 1960 Crown, and 1968 WLF pumpers. At one time Code 3 was going to make a 900 Series ALF tiller. It was going to be L-103 FDNY, please make it. Do it in Boston Lime, Wash DC, Philly, Buffalo, and many other Departments had them make in open and closed versions. This is a must for older collectors that have $$. For me with the current rigs I just get FDNY, Chitown and Boston in modern rigs. Do the Boston pumper in Red and a older WLF in Chicago and Buffalo.
I would like to see some of the newer FDNY Seagrave tiller ladder trucks and the new Seagrave Commander II cab.
I would like to see any of the following pierce quantum heavy rescue or tillers richmond va freightliner Nashville TN. PIERCE VA BEACH PIERCE LADDER PALM BEACH GARDENS TOWER NORFOLK VA PIERCE ENG. TRUCK CHESTERFIELD VA PIERCE DASH FAIRFAX CITY VA RESCUE ENGINE LIKE TO SEE SOME MORE SUBURBANS OR BRUSH TRUCKS ETC
I am a Code 3 Collector and an Emergency Equipment dealer in North Carolina. I wish that you would re-instate your website affiliate program and/or give me the opportunity to become a dealer. My website (www.emergencymall.net) has been ranked number 1 on Google for the past two months.
Thanks for taking the time to listen to us, i know your job is not an easy one. Was a little dissapointed with the FDNY Ladder 1, might have been a good idea to wait until code 3 re-tooled the fdny tower ladder, before releasing this model.My suggestion is the new FDNY Rescue 1 pierce XT.
Thanks for taking the time to listen to us, i know your job is not an easy one. Was a little dissapointed with the FDNY Ladder 1, might have been a good idea to wait until code 3 re-tooled the fdny tower ladder, before releasing this model.My suggestion is the new FDNY Rescue 1 pierce XT.
An avid Code 3 collector since 1999, and over 300 to date is just happy to see the Company moving back in the right direction once again. Code 3 has proven, in years past, to be the best at fire diecast. YOUR CUSTOMERS expect this because you have shown us what you are capable of producing. I work in sales and understand the costs involved in manufacturing a product. I also understand repaints and getting the most out of a mold. Just make them as accurate as possible and most of us will be happy. Some will pick you apart on detail no matter what. I wish they would realize that not many folks are doing fire diecast. Come out of the gates with some fresh molds with Code 3 detail and most of us will be very happy. Good Luck and Thanks. Eric Sebring
i have a couple things first when i was going through fire school about 2 years ago in Sarasota County, Florida we had a project of taking pictures of our heavy rescue squad 8 truck and we were told that code 3 was making a model of it and i am yet to see or it or hear anything as far as if code 3 was going to make it. and second im now working with Florida Division of Forestry and i was curious as to if code 3 could make models of some of our engines and some of our dozer/transport units? if someone could get back to me regarding this i would greatly appreciate it. thanks Joe
I asked a few days ago about an order for the FDNY Truck 1. Was it sent yet ? I made an order for one.I knew it would take a little but just wanted to be sure. Thank You . Yes there is one stupid question you can ask,only to a Firefighter though."Can I buy you a beer? Thanks again Rick R.
hello me my dream is to have a new ambulance Ford f350 2006 of the fdny 1/64 or 1/32 diamond punts that misses beaucoups in the collection me even I am collectionor of models codes 3 I have beaucoups requests by collectioneurs who requests this model of ambulance of the fdny, beaucoups of barracks have of Ford 350 ambulance as the towns of Baltimore nyc-fdny Chicago etc ..... I have comfiance in you to make this ambulance of the fdny merçi in advance
I would like to see Code 3 bring back the membership club deal along with the free model each time you renew your membership .I think it was a great club to belong to and matter of fact refreed several other people to the club. I think the free club model gave it a personal touch.
Please make the Chinatown Dragonfighters set from FDNY. Engine 9 and TDA Ladder 6. There have only been 3 Tiller releases from the FDNY and this will sell out faster than Tower Ladder 1! Also a new set of Batallion Chiefs from FDNY would be nice to complement everything else. Rescue Battalion, Safety Battalion, Hazmat Battalion and a Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn to go with it.
I have viewed the Code 3 collectibles website for some time now and remain skeptical about purchasing online because,frankly, the photographs do little to illustrate quality. Die casting quality varies greatly and your descriptions never go into detail about the fit and finish of the models,things such as the use of rubber for the tires vs plastic or plastic vs die cat for the extension ladders. These are small details but they reflect quality. These models are not sold at bargain basement prices so emphasis should be given to high resolution photography and appropriate care to there written description. Bottom line, convince the reader these models aren't cheaply fabricated garbage. PS: Add disclaimer to the website indicating the paints do not contain lead.
Oshkosh Striker with Snozzel
Every Sutphen that Code 3 has produced has sold out!! Please consider a single axle Sutphen aerial release. As for the community....there are many to choose from. Also for the purpose of releasing similar models at a low cost, all Sutphen single axle aerials are available on the same chassis....so the only major change for a new model release would be the aerial device between a 75' stick and a 70' platform. Low cost = big profit for Code 3.
it would be greatly appreciated if you considered making a piece of our apparatus fleet a part of the code 3 collection. If you do not want to make a ladder truck iw will be glad to send you a picture of our engine.
Iliked the specials like the Chief's edition. Something along that line would be great; Ten different pieces but all tied to the same theme. Keep up the excellent detail that was there a short time ago. Any way you could package an unbuilt model with all of the pieces so that it could be custom painted and built? Parts paks would be nice. (I'm a builder as much as I am a collector). A series of brush rigs from various parts of the country would be great. WE have some very unique stuff here in the northeast! "Brushbreakers" as they are called were first developed in the 1930's and have been a part of the fire service ever since. Will try and send you a photo or two. Don't forget good consumer relations. Not being able to talk to someone about a problem is a real bummer. Code 3 had an excellent thing going when it first started out. Some promotions, great deals and some real benefits to being a card carrying member. That all went by the wayside in recent years and that was a real shame.
I think overall you Code 3 is doing a good job. My only suggestion is to have a bit better quality assurance. For example, I ordered FDNY Engine 1 and the truck number was missing from the doors. Also to improve accuracy Code 3 should do their best to include all graphics and small details that do not cost much. For example, the Tarrytown ladder was missing all the graphics on the front of the truck and Las Vegas Engine 5 was missing the 5 on the rear door. These are small inexpensive details that would improve the quality of the product
You offer a great,consitent number of trucks.I would like to see some more 1/32 scale,maybe 2 a year
Dear Mr. Dunkel, First off let me say welcome to code 3 collectibles. I am a former volunteer firefighter in upstate ny. My suggestion/recommendation for a future code 3 release will be Elmira Fire Departments new engine 1. It is a 2005 rosenbauer on a spartan chassis. Elmira fd is paid fire department in NY that currently has 3 fire departments: station 1 is fire headquarters which house the chief, deputy chief, code enforcement, and fire marshalls office. station 3 is on the southside of elmira and houses E-3 (1994 peterbuilt) as well as a few reserve trucks station 5 is located on elmira's westside and houses E-5 (1994 perterbuilt) Besides E-1, the EFD also has another truck I would like to see made, it is T-1. The reason why I think these two trucks should be made is that they are different manufacturers other than what is currently made.
Born and raised in SO CAL. Want to see some new Crown Fire Coach. Preferably a snorkel!!!!
Since you already have the mold for 1/32 Seagrave pumpers, how about a 1/32 Diamond Plate FDNY E-10 to match the L-10 just released. And a 1/32 Diamond Plate Seagrave Aerialscope based on the rearmount used for L-10 would be ECXELLENT!
My compnay, Toms River (NJ) Co No. 1, received its new ladder truck last year. It is a 2006 Pierce Arrow XT 95ft Midmount Tower. We have some excellent and unique graphics. Please see link; I can provide more pictures upon request.
I would recommend that Code 3 look into developing a model of one of the Los Angeles County Fire Department "Firehawk" helicopters.
Welcome to Code3. I have all the FDNY from you guys. Its all good, but I hope you can update the windows on the tower ladders in the same manner you did the windows on the engines and rear-mounts. Also, when are you guys gonna do another tiller ladder, like L20 or L101. Refer to the link below. Looking forward, Sergio
Some of the new Orange county apparatus: Tanker 82, Engine 30, Truck 54, Firestar 1, Rescue and Squad 1
I Would Like To See The Boonton, New Jersey Seagrave Aerial And Seagrave Pumper Manufactured In Their Unique ' Boonton Cream ' Color Scheme
Please try to create more vol. fire engines, and fire houses. I'm sure FDNY sells! Why not try New Orleans, The Forest Service, Military Bases. Some old fire engines would be nice( the Ford Beam was a popular style) I own many Code 3 engines and ladders. I love every one my favorite is Woodriver ,Illinois. I live in Illinois and I buy up all I can from my home state. Thank you for building such great models. You make it,I will buy it. Also try St. louis , MO they run mostly quints so you can get a lot of units out of one design. PS- the backdraft series was great, try {Ladder 49 or Towering inferno, RESCUE ME units} Anything e-one is great also Asst. Chief Matt Hoffman
This 1956 Mack B rescue...also Elmont ran the first C model cab foward mid mount ladder....I am the historian for the Elmont FD, we have photos of every apparatus we ever have had in service. An exempt member of the Rescue company actually has the mack rescue truck and wants to restore it. Elmont FD is an all Volunteer FD in Nassau county Long Island our western border runs along FDNY Quees county. Elmont also covers the Belmont Race Track 100% from its beginings. We run 4 engines 2 ladders (including a tiller) 1 heavy rescue 2 ambulances as well as other support units. We opperate from 7 stations.
Mr.Dunkel, I have been an collector for many years and only collect code 3's I have noticed that Code 3 has yet to introduce a model from the state of North Carolina and I could think of no other rig to produce than City of Durham Ladder 2, It is 2003 95 ft Supthen tower ladder. Ladder 2 is the 2nd busiet truck company in the city and responds to downtown Durham and Duke Universtiy. Thank you for your time and if you would like more information or pictures please feel free to contact me.
I would like to see some classic horse drawn apparatus....ALF Metropolitan, a horsedrawn hook and ladder wagon. Just a few in a series for those who like the older stuff (such as a 1920's tiller)...and then follow up with one or two per decade till modern times. Thanks....just a thought. Also...more in the 1/32 scale.
yes, i am an avid code 3 collector. my local fire department has just gotten a new paint scheme for the fire engines and ladders. the department name is Gwinnett County GA fire department. some pictures of the truck may be found at www.scangwinnett.com I would like to see these trucks with the new paint scheme come into production from Code 3. thank you very much.
suggestion:a listing w/photo of ever code 3 apparatus model that was made. also bring back the annual 1/32 model .
Hello, and welcome to the world of Code 3 and its collectors. My question is back in the Quarter Number 2 of 2005 we were shown a sneak peak of an American LaFrance 900 series Tractor Drawn Aerial, at the time we were given a Quarter 4 2005, release date for this model. Early last year Code 3 reported it to still be in the works. My question is, will this model be seen in the near future or has it been shelved or canceled? Thank you very much.
Have you ever thought about releasing a 1/32 FDNY Rescue 2 truck, I'm sure it would sell out quickly.
code 3 had a prototype of an American La France tiller, what is the disposition on that.I would believe that most of the work has already been done by code 3 Thaks! GOOD LUCK!
HOW ABOUT A TRIBUTE TO THE U.S.A.F. FIRE PROTECTION THROUGH THE YEARS.LIKE THE O11A OR P2 OR ANY OF THE VEHICLES USED THROUGH OUT THE WORLD.
Hi John! It's classics for me! Take the rear doors off the Mack CF cab and run it a lot more! I'd also die for an ALF 900 Series mold; open/closed cab, engine, midmount, rear mount and TDA; doesn't matter! Department doesn't matter; I've been to the 48 states & Canada!
A couple of comments/suggestions. Will you be making the West Roxbury, Center St. Firehouse to compliment the Boston Ladder 25 Engine 30 models that you folks have created? Also have you give any thought to a pierce midship ladder tower model? I have photos of a rig that would fit the bill nicely.
Hi John, I would like to see some new manufactures and new cities. Maybe even some smaller runs of some smaller rural volunteer departments. Something else that I think would be neat, to get towards the community that does kit-bashing would be to make some generic trucks, maybe even not painted that could be built into anything we would like. Say for example you did an International 4400 body, very common in the commercial chassis and rural communities. If it was a plain 4-door chassis, we could make many different trucks out of such a "plain" mold. A specific manufacurer I would like to see some models of would be Smeal. That would also give the opportunity to get into some new cities, Yonkers for example just took delivery of 3 new Smeal ladders. (http://www.smeal.com/deliveries.asp?category=UT100%20100'%20RM%20Aerial)
How about a replica of FDNY Ladder 13. After all 13 is a unique number and is on the upper eastside of Manhattan.
How about a replica of FDNY Ladder 13. After all 13 is a unique number and is on the upper eastside of Manhattan.
I have offend wondered when you will start doing more of the modern specialty vehicles that I often see utilized by many departments; such as maintenance services (support vehicles), hazmat, specialty pumpers, wildland fire equipment, etc. I was also wondering if you are going to get into the police vehicles (same Scales) as the fire vehicles? The amount or selection you have now has dwindled incredibly over the years. I primarily collect New York, Las Vegas (to include Clark County), and Los Angeles (and Counties). This way I can have more of a rounded fire collection showing all the vehicles within a fire department other then just the common and usual. Thanks
DP version of SFFD ALF. Dual axle ALF Rescue (non FDNY)
the mets ladder 129 and the yankees ladder 49 in 1:32 scale.
Hello, I'm an Code 3 FDNY collector in the United Kingdom and have to say that I am very impressed with the quality of your recent products, Ladders, Engines and Rescues etc. However there is a need to upgrade your molds of the Tower Ladder and the Tiller Drawn Aerials to bring them up to the same quality and scale as your current releases. The LDV Command vehilce in the FDNY livery would be popular together with Squad 61 with the mural on the side which you have produced in 1/32 but not 1/64. Keep up the good work. All the best David
Look further than just US fire models - look at producing European and other countries rigs and apply a similar level of detail to some of the superb models we've already seen from Code 3. Also, make them more readily available worldwide so they are about the same price everywhere.
Look further than just US fire models - look at producing European and other countries rigs and apply a similar level of detail to some of the superb models we've already seen from Code 3. Also, make them more readily available worldwide so they are about the same price everywhere.
first off i've been a collector of code 3 since 98 your models are great ,but i'm a stickler for details . your recent boston pieces are not accurate although the color has changed , the graphics have also changed . if you go back to an update on orlando florida pieces you made, those were accurate for the time . also you should research deeper. boston in 2001 started buying pierce hows about catching up? like there ladders or a midmount pierce. there ladder 1,15,or tl 17 all busy companys, the e-one you picked was not as popular in boston as say ladder 26,which is first due at fenway park.ALso living in the northeastesp. in the boston area theres so many historical fire depts up here . Chelsea, lynn,brockton, worcester all from Ma. What about providence R.I. . In closing I could go on forever I love your New York pieces but its time to give there releases arest for a while.move on to another city. thats it for now youll be hearing from me again.
I am a volunteer firefighter in a small township in Michigan. I have seen some very unique trucks in some of the other small departments and think it would be great to start seeing stuff from these little known departments. Most can only obtain trucks through the many grants that are issued every year and really have a different since of pride in their appartatus, because it has to last 20-30 years. Also they have to make a single engine or quint run many different operations that most large departments would have multiple trucks for. Don't get me wrong I own and love the trucks that come from NYFD, Chicago, Boston and other large departments, but I also know their are more volunteers in this country then career firefighters. Would just like to see more from the guys who have to work other jobs fulltime to be able to continue their love of this job. Just my opinion
I am a volunteer firefighter in a small township in Michigan. I have seen some very unique trucks in some of the other small departments and think it would be great to start seeing stuff from these little known departments. Most can only obtain trucks through the many grants that are issued every year and really have a different since of pride in their appartatus, because it has to last 20-30 years. Also they have to make a single engine or quint run many different operations that most large departments would have multiple trucks for. Don't get me wrong I own and love the trucks that come from NYFD, Chicago, Boston and other large departments, but I also know their are more volunteers in this country then career firefighters. Would just like to see more from the guys who have to work other jobs fulltime to be able to continue their love of this job. Just my opinion
I am a volunteer firefighter in a small township in Michigan. I have seen some very unique trucks in some of the other small departments and think it would be great to start seeing stuff from these little known departments. Most can only obtain trucks through the many grants that are issued every year and really have a different since of pride in their appartatus, because it has to last 20-30 years. Also they have to make a single engine or quint run many different operations that most large departments would have multiple trucks for. Don't get me wrong I own and love the trucks that come from NYFD, Chicago, Boston and other large departments, but I also know their are more volunteers in this country then career firefighters. Would just like to see more from the guys who have to work other jobs fulltime to be able to continue their love of this job. Just my opinion
I am a volunteer firefighter in a small township in Michigan. I have seen some very unique trucks in some of the other small departments and think it would be great to start seeing stuff from these little known departments. Most can only obtain trucks through the many grants that are issued every year and really have a different since of pride in their appartatus, because it has to last 20-30 years. Also they have to make a single engine or quint run many different operations that most large departments would have multiple trucks for. Don't get me wrong I own and love the trucks that come from NYFD, Chicago, Boston and other large departments, but I also know their are more volunteers in this country then career firefighters. Would just like to see more from the guys who have to work other jobs fulltime to be able to continue their love of this job. Just my opinion
Hi, I have a problem with my web order (No 070801-2-20018). I cntacte 2 times befor with no success. I ordered 1 FDNY Ladder 1 and 1 FDNY Engine 7. Both are not shipped yet. I know that Ladder 1 is sold out, but I ordered one before it was sold out. The next thing I don’t understand is your billing at My Account. You can see it at the pic above, please explain it I am confused. The order total is not right. Why??? Fact is that I want to have my ordered items. I don’t know where to get these Items, PTH does not have this, neither Fire and Copshop. Please contact me soon. Sorry for my bad words but I am very, very angry and I don’t want to wait longer for a sufficient answer. Andy
As a retired member of the FDNY I would like to see more classic rigs from the FDNY. Code 3 had a prototype of a 1968 ALF tiller rig. FDNY had these apparatus. What ever happened to this model. Another rig that could be easily made by Code 3 is a CF Mack pumper with a Squrt setup. FDNY had purchased 2 of these rigs. E. 310 being one of them. Code 3 already has a CF Mack and a Squrt apparatus from Philadelphia. Combine the two and you would have a classic FDNY rig.
I personally have not bought any Code 3 models since the last Christmas edition only because there has been nothing to pique my interest since then. While I like FDNY as much as the next collector, and the models do well by Code 3 as far as sales for the most part, I feel we are overwhelmed by FDNY stuff. As a native of southern NJ, the big city fire department I knew growing up was Philadelphia, PA. We haven't had a release specific to Philadelphia since the Diamond Plate release of Squrt 57. Perhaps we could see an ALF pumper from Philly, as Code 3 has produced a slew of them and might be able to produce one with some ease. Research will be needed, as I no longer live in the area, and I would not want to see a repeat of the early days of Code 3 where 5 of the generic Seagrave pumpers were lettered for Philadelphia in an inaccurate paint scheme. At the time, Philly was not running white over red apparatus yet. I also see a lack of apparatus from New England, where I now call home. Pictures of many of the colorful apparatus here are available at www.firenews.org. Specifically, I live in Pawtucket, RI which is still running 2-1989 Maxim F pumpers. 1989 was the last year Maxim was in business. They also run 2 E One 100' RMA's, a model Code 3 has done in a Boston scheme. Externally, there may not be much of a difference, so it might be an easy model to do. Also, there are some nice apparatus in Providence, including the Air Supply and Special Hazards, both of which are versions of a Pierce heavy rescue. Thanks for taking the time to read this, John Loesch FFJOHNL312@yahoo.com
I want to know why Code3 stopped with the St. Patricks engine? I live near Limerick, PA and all of their equipment is dark green. How about telling of upcoming diecasts.
I have a son who is a government contract firefighter with WSI. He is currently assigned to Al-Asad airbase in Iraq where they run several Pierce engines. a mini-pumper and a heavt-duty rescue. Would this be of any interest to you. I can have him send you the pictures and you can talk to him direct if you are interested.
We have a Seagrave Telesqurt and a Seagrave 100ft.ladder, I have tried in the past to contact Code3 about possibly getting diecast's made of the 2 pieces, We are currently replacing the Telesqurt with a Quint, the reason I think it would be a good seller is that Telesqurt9 is the ONLY Telesqurt in Prince Georges County believe me it is 1 of a kind and is well known with all the fire buffs for photos,I would really appreciate it if Code3 would take this into consideration of making a diecast of it so Telesqurt 9 will continue to live on, we will be selling it in the near future to add the Quint to out fleet, please feel free to contact me with any questions and photos our website is listed below to view the Telesqurt and the Ladder truck. Thank You for your time and BE SAFE John Konopka
THIS WOULD BE A BEST SELLER AS PART OF THE ORLANDO SERIES.
Did you ever think about doing the trucks from Rescue Me or is that something already in the works (I hope)
I have always been a fan of the FDNY rigs you guys put out and really enjoy collecting the 1/32 scale models you put out. I would love to see a 1/32 scale aerialscope seagrave from manhattan, possibly Ladder 1. Ladder 10 was a very nice addition to the collection and it would be nice to add a aerialscope to the 1/32 scale. Another suggestion would be to make the new FDNY Rescue 1 Pierce a 1/32 unit or even a Seagrave TDA like F.D.N.Y. Ladder 6 in Chinatown as a 1/32 unit. It would be nice to see
My department just ordered 37 new engines from spartan, and we are ordering 2 more Pierce TDA's and 4 Pierce all-steer rearmount towers. We just placed in service 2 Pierce mid-mount towers. I understand prices of materials and shipping are on the rise but would like to see code 3 prices stay resonable, especially for firefighter salaries which I know a lot of people are on.
I wouls like to see some fire engines from years back featured on Code 3. Maybe some earlier American and Ward la France models like Corgi manufactures.
First, welcome to the testy world of CODE 3 collectors and best wishes for successs in your new position. Some random comments from a west coast collector with little over three hundred pieces in my collection. - I'm a west coast collector so I'm pretty much maxed out on FDNY and Chicago; not that I don't like them just it would have to be an unusal (a special unit apparatus) or something like the new Rescue One Pierce for me to purchase those liverys. - I am more likely to buy station sets than individual units. - I am more likely to buy individual apparatus if they are "classics." - Would like to see more wildland apparatus; a task force set would be a purchase here. - Contrary to the majority of collectors (based on forum posts over the years) I like the white, yellow, green, lime green, and other than red liverys though don't expect they are good sellers for Code 3.
Thanks for being willing to accept suggestions from us collectors; I'll try to make this short and sweet. First, you really need to do something about Code 3's abysmal customer service. There was a time when C3's customer service was the best I'd ever seen; now, it's absolutely one of the worst. Customers need to be able to speak to a real person who CARES about him/her and his/her problem. 'nuff said on that. Second, the level of detail on C3 models has consistently slipped over the last 3 years . . . bring it back up! Third, when can we expect to see a new mold, not just a repaint? Seems like it's been years since there was one. Fourth (and perhaps I'm in the minority here), what happened to the classics? Where is a Pirsch, a Mack L model, SWeagrave of the 40's, and on and on (yes, I know Corgi has done that, and I HAVE BOUGHT THE CORGIS, although I'd prefer 1/64). I used to buy at least one Code3 model every month, but today I bought the first Code 3 model I've bought in two years (those years spent buying Corgi, Yat Ming, Signature & DelPrado), and it's not one of your designs (the Fire & Cop Shop ALF centennial). I understand that C3 is probably still recovering from some bad business decisions (10,000 Super Pumpers???!!???), and may not be financially able to do three new molds each quarter, but unless you can get something moving, I fear for the company's future. Thanks for listening, and best of luck in your new position. Ray Braguglia
I live in North central Maryland and was wondering if Code 3 would ever do an engine from the Thurmont, Emmitsburg area. Thurmont is about 5 miles from the Presidential retreat of Camp David and emmitsburg is the home of the National Fire Academy and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. I think a colection from these areas would be a welcome additon to any collectors collection. Just a suggestion. Thanks for your time.
my membership # is 14821 I have ordered FDNY E-7 and my bank shows that Code 3 charged me for that piece on 08/13 but it has yet to ship. I have sent about x3 emails trying to figure out what is going on. Could you please help figure this out
I would suggest to make code 3 models of Joliet Fire Dept. apparatus. Joliet Fire Dept., (aka JFD), was started in 1852 and is in Will County, Illinois, one of the fastest growing counties in the country. Joliet is a member of IAFF local 44 and 2369. We have approx. 210 firefighters (we are hiring and retiring right now). We have 10 stations that consist of 2 ladder trucks, 1 tower ladder, 1 quint, 7 frontline engines, 4 reserve engines, 1 reserve 1970's ladder truck, 2 battalion buggy, 9 ALS frontline ambulances, 8 reserve ambulances, 3 boats, dive trailer, cart squad, and hazmat truck. We protect a population of 150,000+. Each station house has their "own theme", most are on display on the rigs. Station 5 being the most recognized is the fighting fifth calvary, the whole station is done up with this stuff and so on. We have great pride in our stations and run areas. Joliet is a very historic town and I think that it would be great to have some replica's made up. I already know of a lot of people on the job that would love to see it happen.
First off.....Welcome Aboard, John.....we certainly hope you enjoy your stay. Thank you for providing us the opportunity to address our concerns directly to you. If nothing else, you're certainly brave. I, and my 2 sons, have been Code 3 collectors since the very start of Code 3. When they first came out they were just awesome, and they continued to improve with time. What a blessing they were for collectors. However, in the last few years we've seen a great "swing" in quality. A truly great piece, almost perfect in every detail, followed by one that just completely misses the mark. By that I mean some detail (usually an important one) missing or just wrong. That drives some people completely crazy, while others....not so much. I can tolerate some of that, I've been around long enough to know that that's just how it is. The one thing that just drove me out of my mind was the ALF Century Series and the 1970's Seagrave TDA. The cab on the Century just doesn't look "quite right", the curvature on the top and front of the cab are way off. The Seagrave TDA (a unit that I wanted to be done for years) has a cab that is waaayyyy out of scale compared to the rest of the rig. As a result of these "glaring" errors, I don't happen to own either of these units. Properly done, you could wear those molds out just doing "repaints", the possibilities on these rige is almost limitless. I realize that you have a staff of in-house "experts" on these matters, but I would like to suggest you contact on of my fellow collectors. His name is Jim McGeee, he is a Lieutenant in the Rochester, NY. F.D., and is a real stickler for details such as these. He can be contacted via e-mail, or PM on most any of the common fire sites. He goes by the screen name of fyerfyter146. Thank you for this opportunity, it is greatly appreciated. Regards; Russ
I'm sure you will get many suggestions on what apparatus to duplicate so I will not chime in on that, what I would like to see is a TRUE Club Program that is FANTASTIC for members, forget the $10.00 discount, how a REAL discount of $20.00 for pumpers and $25.00 for Ladders and Rescues etc. based on the latest in price increases of your models and then a REAL Rewards Program where several points are awarded for each purchase, not just 1 lousy point worth $10.00 and then a true return to "live" customer service where we collectors can speak to a "live" person with an active telephone number. I have bought just about every piece you have produced and unless I see some "real" improvements I will no longer be a customer. Thanks
I and alot of people would like to see a new tiller. A pierce tiller would be a nice addition to all the pierces that code3 has produced. Thanks Mike
I love code 3 and would like to see more small town departments made
We have from Code 3 NYFD companys that went to the World Trade Center Now what about the Pentagon on 911 Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax and Washington National Airport and Washington DC all have apparatus which Code 3 have made E-Ones Cyclone II,Pierce Dash, Freightliner Medic Master American LaFrance and Oshkosh Crash Trucks These Fire Rescue units would be very interesting to collectors
John, thanks for the opportunity to propose some future Code 3 Collectibles subjects. As the Chairman of the Syracuse Fire Department Apparatus Committee, I've been actively involved in drawing up the specifications, and seeing through the construction and delivery process, all SFD apparatus since 1997. We currently use American LaFrance Eagle Telesqurts for all of our engine companies, and Sutphen Aerial Towers for all of our trucks. We also have both American LaFrance Eagle and E-One heavy rescues. We changed from our famous (infamous) "Syracuse Safety Yellow" paint sceme (featured on Code 3's Syracuse Sutphen issue) to a darker American LaFrance red paint scheme in 1998. I think these rigs in our new colors could be quite popular with your customer base, while utilizing molds you already have. Let me know if I can be of assistance in working with you.
Bring back Quarterly releases and the quarterly newsletter. I would also like to see a yearly club member release when you join back up. Please bring back the customer phone service. That is about all from me.
The FDNY multi-unit rescues have been such a success with the HME/Saulsbury set and the Emergency One/Saulsbury set. You should certainly continue to go back in time and produce the Mack-MR/Saulsbury set AND the R-model/Pierce sets.
Like many of the others I am tried of FDNY repaints. Two new pieces I would like to see from FDNY would be either or both MACK versions of Rescue 1. I would also like to see the Lafayette MACK CF E632 and their new Quantum tower T63 to finish the set. I wrote the link below. Thank you for your time. Bruce
Code 3 should produce more Los Angeles County Fire Department rigs. Particularly a modern Paramedic Squad, KME Engine Company, Urban Search and Rescue squads. You should also consider producing more apparatus from the Phoenix, AZ. Fire Department.
I wanted to know if you could make this truck.
Due to living in an apartment with limited space I work in 1/72 to 1/87 scale. Your products in 1/64 scale are, in my eyes, magnificent. Any chance you would ever offer an occasional item in 1/87 scale? Though not a gambler, I bet the FDNY Super Pumper set would really be a "smash hit" for your company. I know you spent a lot of thought when deciding to produce your products in 1/64 scale, but a fella can always hope you'll reach out to us "small scale" guys. For example, each year in May the Hess Oil Company offers a fire truck in a smaller scale than their Christmas offering, so there is a marketing precedent. In any case, keep up the good work!
Greetings John: I was a Code 3 Club member and collector of all the Ambulances produced by C3, when the Ambulance releases dried up I let my membership lapse and haven't renewed. I would if Code 3 continued to make Ambulance or EMS related equipment. Is there any chance that C3 will be renewing their excellent modelling in any new ambulance moulds in the future ?
Dear Mr. Dunkel. Welcome aboard.I wanted to submit some ideas I have regarding the 1/64th FDNY line.I'm friends with Chief Jack Lerch here in NY and kind of kick around ideas with him for possible FDNY releases. I hope that you find them interesting enough that maybe someday they might see the market.I also understand the need for extending the life of current molds and feel that some of these ideas will fit that bill.Also it seems that other collectors of the Code 3 FDNY line would also enjoy seeing some of these units.Listed below are some ideas for current molds and some new ideas. Current molds. Mack CF pumpers = Foam pumpers NYPD International/Saulsbury ESV = FDNY Tactical Support Unit 1&2 Mack MR Cab = Rescue Collapse #1 Vehicles that would need some modifications to existing cabs. Mack High Rise CO. 1&2. Mack MR Cab = Satellite Hose wagon.Could be combined with the Companion Seagrave pumper I.E Satellite 1 / Engine 9. American LaFrance Century Cab = Satellite hose wagon.Combined with the Mack CF Pumper.Both pumpers are current molds. Would only need minor changes. Speaking with many collectors the Satellites in this updated form would be a big hit and would make unique pieces not seen in today's market.They also differ greatly from the Satellite/Superpumper set released. A interesting re-release would be the tillers.Example Eng.9 / Ladder 6 from Chinatown. Fantastic graphics.Other Tillers Ladder 101 or 118. Some other companies that have unique graphics. Bronx Eng 88/Ladder 38. The Bronx Zoo Manhattan. Eng 69/ladder 28. Eng 9/ Ladder 6 Tiller Eng 23. Eng 54/Ladder 4. Ladder 2. These would make exciting 2 piece sets. I do believe that these above vehicles, released in limited quantities would be a great seller for Code 3 and extended the already wonderful line of vehicles that Code 3 has placed in the market.I look forward to many more years of vehicles from Code 3 and hope that you guys can hit another 10 year milestone.No other company on the market can compare to your vehicles,what few companies that there are.Mr. Dunkel, I wish you all the best on your new endeavor with Code 3 and hope you like these ideas and that someday we can see these vehicles.Hopefully we can converse on these ideas and bring them to life. One can never have too many FDNY vehicles. All the best. Eric NYPD NY. NY.
John, I have a little bit of everything in terms of Comments, suggestions and recommendations. I'll go in order with them. I'm glad to here that you are going to try and inprove Code 3. I have been collecting for 6 years now and have heard this many of times. I hope you can follow through with this! My suggestion for a Mold and a model is Northampton County Engine 1412 from Nancy Run Fire Department. It is a 2003 Pierce Dash Engine. I will have a photo attached to show you this rig. For this rig to be produced all that would be needed is an officier's side mold modification for a low side compartment with ground ladders.
I would like to see if Code 3 could possibly make vehicles in the 1/87 (HO Scale) production similiar to those like Matchbox, but with more detail and realistic models that are used in the fire/rescue field. These models could be of a generic type or with specific cities. I think that this would be a great accomplishment for the HO scale modeler/collector. Thanks
Hi John, Welcome to C3 I hope you enjoy your time and don't let those american collectors put you off with all the moaning they do from time to time. I am one of the international collectors that collects fire trucks and since code 3 came along the bar has been lifted. There are many fire engines based outside the USA that would be great models for C3 to consider. Scania, Dennis, MAN, Volvo, Mercedes to name a few. Please find attached a photo of one from downunder in New Zealand. many more can be found at www.111emergency.co.nz All the best and we look forward to all new fire trucks from C3
I feel so disappointed about the custom services that Code 3 responsed to my 2 complaints. 1. For more that 1 year I have sent 3 registered mails to the President about overcharging my credit account, but no one answered my quiries. 2. I was told not having subscribed the 2007 membership subscription in fact I sent my subscription for 2007 in March, after mt quiried I was told that that subscription was for 2006. Why ? Please kindly follow up these two questions to bring up my confidence on Code 3. Best regards Terry TSUI Membership No. 19435
Hi John, following your request in the latest news for some input I'd like to throw in my 5 Cents worth... I'm a collector from Germany with 40+ apparatus in my collection. Not very impressive, I know, but it isn't so easy to get them to Europe. Mine are mostly bought during visits to the US. Anyhow, what I'd like to see is a TDA from FDNY. I know Code 3 had one made in its history, but with the recent developments in die cast I'd like to see an updated version. Also you used to make FDNY Squads, but also only in the old style. The FDNY Tower Ladders are still appearing with the details of today, but the cabin still has the windows inside in the cab and not fitted to the frame like on recent Seagrave ladders and engines. If you could update that too, it would be great. It has also been a while since you released any ambulances or airport crash trucks and I wouldn't mind seeing these, too. Finally I'd like to suggest to start a line of police cars, like the Ford Crown Victoria of different cities, which would be a nice addition to the fire truck line (at least in my eyes).
I would like to see C3 make some new molds, and some apparatus from other departments than FDNY, i would really like to see some spartan rigs, maxin, hahn and the ALF 900 Tiller promised from C3 long time ago. i really hope that this is a new beginning for C3. i have already been pleased with the rigs from C3, but the last year it mostly has been repaints, and rigs that don´t do the original any good.
Hi, after my last bad mail I want to say some good things: 1. the idea with this contact form 2. the new website look is great 3. the new category "Best Sellers" is a nice addon 4. Code 3 is going better and better, and I am witness ;) Please post a phone number for customers outside the US, could not find one at the site. Keep up the good work, Andy
All the vehicles in the pics, then also the Glenview, IL fire dept. engine 6 and ladder 14 and the Battalion expedition 6. The second link is the one
Random thoughts. Wish a "correction kit" would be issued for the Super Pumper System, to correct the accuracy issues that drove some of us nuts, when it was released. Still looking forward to the promised American LaFrance 900 Series tiller tooling, though the higher prices of late may make me think twice about purchase more than just one version of it. Wish the prototyped E-One crash trucks for LAX airport were produced. Those were prototyped and shown to us years ago. The Chicago snorkel squads featured a short Pitman snorkel, which could seemingly be easily added to the Crown pumper toolings to produce a Crown snorkel. Wish more crash trucks would be produced. How about a state of the union address, where you tell everyone when we can realistically expect new toolings to appear, or the chances of new toolings appearing within that time frame. More later, if I think of more.
I have been collecting toy fire trucks for 36 years. When CODE 3 began, I was excited to see exact models of modern trucks available. I have most of your models and love every one of them. Many other model model manufacturers have followed in your footsteps....which has caused the ANTIQUE LEGENDS to be set aside. I would hope that someday Code 3 will produce some of the hundreds of antiques that will be forgotten otherwise. There are several ORPHAN fire apparatus whose legends will be forgotten forever if someone does not preserve their legends in a model. I hope CODE 3 can remedy this and help preserve the legends of many fire apparatus that are near to being forgotten.
Way too much FDNY. I have always thought doing models from the east, central and west coast states would keep a lot of people happy and interested in the collection. I thought that code 3 being in los angeles---would do more of there home town. More Los Angeles city and count. The KME from Los Angeles county would be a big sale. As would there KME trucks. It has been said by Scott and some others---there are not enough of cities they can do with the LA County KME. But that has not stopped code 3 from doing FNDY seagrave engines and the segrave rear mount ladder. There are several KME engines that would sale very good. E-51, E-16 and E-216. E-127---from with Emergency use there station. I personal want to see the LA County KME engines and trucks done----but there are several more models that can be done from other states i feel code 3 just doesn't want to do. I fully understand that the more models that can be from a mold, the better. I have know about six that are just like the County KME--- The bottom line----more of other that FDNY---Code 3 has board us them----mix it up and also do more from which the company call home---Los Angeles city and county. THANK YOU FOR TIME SIR. Mike
It would be great if you would make the FDNY Mobile Command Center 2004 Freightliner/LDV. You already have the mold, it was used to make the Chicago O'Hare Airport Incident Communication Unit, the LAPD Incident Command Post, this would make a great addition to the FDNY collection.
John Welcome, and Thank you for requesting imput. I will apologize in advance for what I'm about to say, but its how I feel after all that has occured in the past couple of years with the company of Code 3. I joined the Code 3 Collectors Club back in January 2000 and was an active member through February 2007. I loved being a member and the benifites of being one. I have over 75 C-3's. As the benifits were taken away it became harder and harder to justify the cost of membership. So as of this year, I stopped. I fully understand why the message board was done away with, as I myself stopped posting because of being hammered by the board police for bad grammer, spelling, etc. I'm an old fireman , not an english professor. At first it was what it was intender for, a place to meet and make friends, talk about fire related items and collecting. But a few bad eggs spoiled the stew. The Membership truck was a great idea, and I have all 4. Just wish they were alike (same paint, as E-1, E-2 , T-3 and L-4. Loved the Fishers paint on the first one, being from Indiana and only about 30 miles from Fishers.) But doing away C3CC truck was one reason I quit. Doing away with the rescue rewards was a nother. But my biggest reason is the cost of the models and the improfections. I really wanted the Baltimore TDA 10, but when I got it and the scale was too large, I sold it off. That white and orange TDA would have looked great in my collection. Seem all we've been given in the past few years is repaints, nothing new. But cost has been the biggest problem for me. I can't see spending $50 for somethig that size tht doesn't do anything but set on the shelf. RC2-Ertl can make a 1/64th Combine and sale it for under $20 (farming is my 1st love and have been collecting Ertl 1/64th farm stuff since early 80's). The train engine people can sale engines that move under their own power for about the same as the C3 engines. If cost was to stablize, some benifites were to come back, and new stuff was to be put on the plate. I may be enticed to come back. I like variety, color, style of trucks, areas. Enough with the FDNY we've got plenty. Bring on some smaller departments and I need an engine to go with my Indianapolis Ladders. Thank you Todd
John: It would be refreshing to see apparatus from departments other than New York City. Also new molds and models would be a welcome change. Suggested molds/models would be Wildland Type II or III such as CAL FIRE apparatus. More specific suggestions listed below.
More Chicago! How about the older rigs as well. E-one Hurricane open and closed cab.
Make a Spartan please!
I forgot an engine that others have ask for from FDNY. A white over red Mack CF. I think these and the others from my previous suggestions would be sell outs. I know the Lafayette set would sell fast. But it would require changeing the rear doors on the CF to be flush with the front half of the body. A new front for the Quantum shouldn't be aproblem, if it snaps into the exsiting mold. Thanks again for your time. Bruce
I am anxiously waiting when the Diamond Plate FDNY Squad 61 will be back in stock. Please look in to this. Thank you. Vincent Brouns from the Netherlands.
I have a kitbash of fdny engine 23, hich is the only unit in the FDNY to have diamond plating all over the rig. I am willing to send code 3 the model i have done and there is a link to fdnytrucks belowe to see a picture of the rig.
I recommand that you do a engine and a Truck from the Villages florida , Ist thing is that it is the counties biggest retirement communitty and it has the most retired firefighters of all community's. 2nd I have been collecting for a number of years and have always wanted to have a truck from where I work, we are located a hour from Orlando just north.
I would like to see the new style 1/64 display cases be made available for sale again. They were only available for a short time back in 2004 and I would like to move my collectibles from the older style domes to these newer ones. They sold out pretty fast back then, so I'm pretty sure there would be a market for them. Thanks.
Thank you John for this oppertunity.I would like to see more Las Vegas and Clark / County NV. pieces. Also, a nice station set of any Washington DC 2006 Seagrave pumper and tiller. The Columbia Heights station is a good example. Thanks again, Darrell
Would like to see Code 3 do a 1:32 of a Tractor Drawn Areial Ladder Truck. From Baltimore Maryland.
More Mack/Aerialscopes One in particular Third District 1973 Mack Aerialscope
Given the distinct lack of high quality models for the Oceania / Asia Pacific region I'd like to see Code 3 do something for that region. Understandbly our market is smaller and this has to be taken into consideration for any manufacturer. Having said that there is indeed an appliance that could be based on a previous Code 3 release. It would need a little re-tooling but the foundations are most certainly there. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade in Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA have a range of Pumpers and Pumper Tankers based on the Freightliner series cab chassis. (Pumper has single axle at the rear, whilst Pumper Tanker is dual axled - sample to link of latter provided).
Time to tak your heads out of the sand and realise that fire fighters and colectors reside in an international community , as was domonstrated recntly here in Adelaide with the holding of the international police and firemen games! Same goes with collecting - take it to the world!!! Have an annual event somewhere different in the world each year or other year and see how many come - THEN watch as it grows
DIAMOND PLATE FOR THE 3 EMERGANCY TRUCKS!!!! IF THE 1/64 SCALE SOLD LIKE HOT CAKES THIS WILL BE A RECORD BREAKER FOR CODE 3 !!!!PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME FOR MORE IDEAS.
My brother recently passed away. He left me a collection of over 100 code 3 die cast. We spoke often of the various scales and the holly grail of the 1/64 collector. we want lights that work. Led technonogy in some form is the answer. have you looked at this? If you have questions contact me. My brother was a retired NYFD. I ahve there master listing of all equipment,retired and other wise I could make it avilable if you dont already have one. Lights gentlemen, do this in 1/64 and no one will be able to touch you.The markets are endless police with lights?
John, i MUST SAY CODE 3 HAS BECOME very DISSAPOINTING over the last year.I am hoping for unique models with great graphics and color schemes FDNY is nice but even i have had enough already.I as a platinum member and have spent THOUSANDS of dollers on code 3.I am also hoping for belive it or not 64 scale command cars police cars and utility units wow that would really round out my collection of over 300 code 3 models.I also feel customer service is HORRID!The web site has NO more excitment for me i dont even go to it anymore.No more free shipping,rewards,no phone contact has really curbed my buying with code 3.I know you are looking to change all that i really hope you do.Now as for other people on the boards and myself we are PICKY WHINNY BABYS do you know why?We pay ALOT of money on these models as you well know and to be ignored and have to call the parent company for help is frustrating to say the least!I also feel why shouldnt platinum members be rewarded for our loyalty with a special release?Oh yea almost forget if code 3 leaves the 64 scale market i will not buy a bigger scale no matter how nice they are and i am also hoping for older models in 64 scale 00s 20s 30s 40s 50s.I wish you all the luck in the world in your new job Be Safe ...............Thanks for alowing the feedback....................Rob M
Are they making more 1:32 FDNY Squad 61 and what about doing more towns and citys in Massachusetts.
Hi John hope you can help with this. I placed an order on 3rd august for FDNY ladder 1 (4 units) and engine 7 ( 3 units) total cost with international shipping to the U.K. 445.25 gold-level member discount. Order number 070803-2-20179. auto mailer reply to this order was then recieved by me. On checking my account page on my own computer, the order is there and correct however the total cost is incorrect. Have contacted Code 3 customer services via email, and they claim to have no order from me for Engine 7 (x3 units). As a long standing customer of your company i am extremely upset and angered by this, especially as I ordered these items as soon as ordering opened, and it is now said to be out of stock. I would be grateful for your assistance in this matter and can provide copies of my automated order response etc if required.
I would really like to see you do some of the old Mack B model fire engines. A set that would include the standard cab, open cab, and 4 door cab would be great. You haven't done anything old in a while.
I've ordered 4 items from Code 3 without any trouble at all. The 5th item has me wanting to NEVER do business with you again. Supposedly the item was shipped and delivered although I never received it and can not get anyone in customer service to make any kind of decision. I can't file a claim with FedEx because I didn't send the item and no one seems willing to help since you already have $76.00 of my money. My customer number is 72087 and the order number in question is 070713-2-19497. Having read your release of August 17th and your real commitment from the top on down on issues pertaining to your collectors...I now laugh. Hopefully you'll prove me wrong and be able to resolve my issue. Thank you in advance for your time. Sincerely, Philip E Weiss
How about a line of LA County urban interface 4x4 Brush rigs similar to the ones out West?This would be a rugged looking model.Have you ever considered brush breakers from the Northeast? Thanx Mark Mitchell
How about some long gone apparatus such as Maxim and Hahn. These were staples of the Northeast.
I would like to start off by saying welcome aboard. I have been collecting trucks since about 2000. The only couple of recomendations I have is to try and bring new things out. FDNY is getting real boring. I collect a truck because I like it not because of where it's from. So lets try and just do some new trucks. Try and do something more than FDNY (yes I know it sells but you never know some of the other things might work better) Also have you given thought to going back to the Quarterly releases. I liked it so much better when I had time to plan and save money for what was coming out in a quarter and not each month. There have been times I have seen something I like but can't afford it, but if there were quarterly releases then people would have a couple of months to plan, also gives more time with shipping. Also brng back some excitement to the club membership. I did not renew mine in Jan. because I didn't see the value of the money when I can order the same thing thru a vendor. Thanks for allowing us with our suggestions.
Long time Code 3 collector, since 1997. I'd like to see a Seagrave K series open cab tiller, an open cab Mack C pumper, an American Lafrance Pioneer pumper and a Mack L rescue and pumper. Annapolis, MD ran an open cab Seagrave K series tiller that was painted in an unusual dark green. I can provide photos upon request.
when is code 3 going to make trucks from Maine
I was wondering why there are not more Fire Trucks done or considered in 1/32 scale. Your Company makes great "Diamond Plate" series models but nothing lately. The two versions I would like to see and would buy are listed below. The first is the Airport Crash Truck. There are several great looking versions of these trucks out there, and nearly all airports have one of the larger ones. Code 3 did small versions of these some time ago, but Code 3 never got past the 1/64th scale. The second is a 1/32 version of the CDF or US Forestry truck. First Gear diecast Company makes a great 1/34 scale of the International Harvester 4400 series truck and they do it in several versions. But, they have never done a Fire Service version of this truck in the 4 or 6 wheel drive and done with the 4 door (crew type) cab. These trucks are seen at almost every brush fire in the Western United States. Yet no attempt has been made (except in 1/87 or HO scale) or done to make one for the collector market? Some of these attemps are good, but not what I would consider collector value or even thinking about buying. I wrote Code 3 about this type truck back in 2003, before the San Diego Cedar Fire and then after, thinking it would "spur" someone into thinking about making the model and then using part of the profits for the fire victims, but nothing came of it. I guess by now it never will. Food for thought and ideas. TRP
Hello, my question is why Code 3 does not/did not utilize the full potential of so many excellent molds they have produced. The Crown mold and the Ward La France mold come to mind. The Crown Firecoach Enthusiasts have supported Code 3 for so many years with their annual Toy Runs and we didn't see a whole lot in return from what was a widely popular mold. Thank you, Paul Krot Webmaster Crown Firecoach Photo Archive www.crownisking.org
Hello, my question is why Code 3 does not/did not utilize the full potential of so many excellent molds they have produced. The Crown mold and the Ward La France mold come to mind. The Crown Firecoach Enthusiasts have supported Code 3 for so many years with their annual Toy Runs and we didn't see a whole lot in return from what was a widely popular mold. Thank you, Paul Krot Webmaster Crown Firecoach Photo Archive www.crownisking.org
MORE 1/32 diamond plates, and LESS FDNY. Also, let us talk to real, live customer service people again, no more email only. The two main reasons I quit buying Code 3 is becuase of the constant FDNY and not being able to speak to anyone at customer service.
Would like to see more apparatus from the Peter Pirsch company, particularly the conventional style with the front box fenders and the cab forward model. I owned a 1967 Pirsch 75' quint (open cab forward) in like-new original condition from Maquoketa, IA. While I have sold it, it is in the hands of a collector in Maquoketa. I would be happy to furnish picures and I'm sure the truck is available for measurements.
Suggestion of a twin pack classic series using existing moulds. Using the Ward LaFrance Ambassador cab and the American LaFrance Century cab, a two pack from Memphis could be made. Memphis ran both units and the ALF could be labled for Engine 29, which is the station from which the paramedic unit responded to Graceland, Elvis' house the day he died. Subsequently, Engine 29 was named "Elvis Presley". I do not have a particular engine company for the Ward. For years, Memphis painted the running boards dark green with the engine itself being a dark red. Unfortunately, I do not have any photos to link to. However, if you were to contact the Fire Museum of Memphis (www.firemuseum.com), they could help with photos, etc. Also they would be a point of sale for the new model.
Hello, I would like to see a bit more detail in the Wheel area. I think that lack of attention here really makes the collector models look like toys. I would like to see some models made of our apparatus (obviously) Ladder Truck,(Pierce Dash, 100ft, platform quint) Existing mold will work, Engine - Pierce Quantum (new front-end style), high side rescue body, ladder rack, dual hose reels above dunnage area, roll-up comp. doors), Type 3 Engine (Model 34, International) new production. 5 units should go in service in one month. Pics have been in Fire Apparatus Journal. Will have to send pics of Quantums and Model 34's. Sorry no photo link.
Thank you for asking for suggestions from collectors. There's a lot of skepticism out there that Code 3 really is going to listen, but until 2 or 3 years ago, they really seemed to want input from collectors, so here goes: There are 2 main reasons why I haven't bought more than 3 or 4 Code 3 models in the last 2 years and have let my Club membership lapse. Code 3 virtually ignored the police collectors, after 2 years of promising to bring out a "new police line" - didn't even make more than one police version of their LDV command post. Second, they also virtually ignored pleas from collectors to make at least a few pieces of vintage apparatus (other than their definition of "vintage" apparatus, anything made in the 1970s). The models of older apparatus being put out by Corgi and Yat Ming, and even Signature, are generating much more interest than just about anything Code 3 is doing today. I also would like to see more variety in the types of apparatus, namely, conventional cab commercial chassis, not just more "breadboxes." I realize that my desires may not reflect most of Code 3's customer base, but that's my $.02 for what it's worth.
Hi John: I have over 100 C3 models, and I'm real easy to please. Any new mould. Keep the quality high. I have the Ladder 10 Diamond Plate , however, when I look at the detail of the Philly or Skywalker releases, C3 seems to have taken a step back with L10. Not much detail, other than the cab. No compartments open, etc. Nuff said! I love collecting C3 and look forward to seeing you bring the company to the next level.
I would like to recommend a model be commissioned of our sutphen engine, E16-1. It is a modest apparatus but the color is unique, and similar to the orlando and west haverstraw engines.
With the incredible detail job that Code 3 did on Ladder 10 FDNY, I would love to see a 1/32cale TDA. My dad was a 22 year tillerman with the Philadelphia FD so I have a soft spot for TDA's. Not being a fireman myself I do not have access for photos but as a collector but I still can hope. Thanks for your time. Sincerely, Bob Reed
John, welcome to the fire model collecting hobby! I write the Inscale column for Fire Apparatus Journal. it's good to see you aboard! Hope to develop a good rapport with you. I'm always promoting the hobby and also write the Code 3 column for Virginia Fire News. Good newsrelease photos are always good to have for my columns. Tim Also want to say that my suggestion for Baltimore City Pierces sort of fell on deaf ears before. I think they would be a hit in conjunction with the annual Firehouse Expo event held in July in Baltimore. For collectors and expo visitors alike.
John, welcome to the fire model collecting hobby! I write the Inscale column for Fire Apparatus Journal. it's good to see you aboard! Hope to develop a good rapport with you. I'm always promoting the hobby and also write the Code 3 column for Virginia Fire News. Good newsrelease photos are always good to have for my columns. Tim Also want to say that my suggestion for Baltimore City Pierces sort of fell on deaf ears before. I think they would be a hit in conjunction with the annual Firehouse Expo event held in July in Baltimore. For collectors and expo visitors alike.
You need to make more apparatus from Wisconsin!! Especially Dane County.
I am currently a driver of one of the ATF's Federal National Response Team's trucks. We have approximately 25 trucks distributed througout the country. The trucks are utilized for fire and explosives investigations. Our trucks could be seen at the Pentagon and WTC after 9/11 and most recently at the Charelston Sofa fire. The truck would be a unique product from a nationaly recognized department and the only Federal fire apparatus I have seen from Code3. I am awaiting access to the discussion page to uplaod a photo, but I can send one to a specific address if needed.
I suggest getting some CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! I have sent numerous emails with different questions over the past 8 to 10 months with NO response. I sent a shipping question yesterday, August 28, and still do not have an answer. What is the problem. Is Code 3 going out of business and fired their Customer Service Department?
Your business is doing a great job with the models. I would like to see St. Louis FD apparatus, like there quints, ladder or squad. I do live near the city so I have a interest in them. Thank you for all that you do and thank your employees as well.
I would like to see some company build some models of pirsch fire trucks from the 1950)s. T would like to see some pumpers, and aerial ladder pirsch fire trucks. The citys could be Chicago, Milwaukee, or Tennessee. I wish someone could get this message to any toy fire truck company!
Are there any 1/32 scale Diamond Plate models in the works?
I'd like to suggest your company swap some parts from the newer models, to expand the product line. For instance, the Seagrave Aerialscope model uses the old-style cab from the 1990's. Is it possible to update the model by using the newer cab from the newest Seagrave engine, or rear-mount ladder molds--the ones with the crisper details and flush-mounted glass? You could also put the newest Pierce Dash flat roof cab (from the Chicago, Detroit, etc., rear-mount mold) onto the rear body of the newest Pierce Quantum pumper (Las Vegas, Hoffman Estates, etc.), which would give you a whole new engine--a Pierce Flat Roof Dash engine. By mixing and matching front to rear pieces, you could greatly expand the possibilities of future models. I would also be willing to be a member of a Focus Group, as I've spent many hours in the Code 3 offices (Orlando is a close friend), I've been a collector for years, and I live in Bakersfield--just a couple of hours away. Feel free to e-mail me if you have further questions or concerns. Thanks, John McAdoo
Forgot-- Larry and Rich should be able to vouch for me. Thanks again, John McAdoo
I prefer the 1/32 fire apparatus. However, the 1/64 fits perfectly with my American Fler train set. So, that scale is very valuable to me except that you have only made modern apparatus. The American flyer trains are of 1940's to 50's vintage.Couls you consider this era rigs as Gorgi is doing? Especially unusual makes such as Pirsch and Maxim. I prefer Chicago fire Dept. since I rode those rigs. Those of us in the Chicago fire clubs would like to see a model of the 1954 Autocar squads. While unique to the C.F.D. autocar cabs were found in other fire depts. including the U.S. Navy as runway water tankers. I also like the fireboats that you sold. My favorite set was the Chicago Fire Dept. squad/snorkel set while the F.D.N.Y Super Pumper set comes in second. Great detail. I don't have the ability to email you a photo but I can send you many or bring them to Pasttime Hobbies in October(?).
take the Seagrave TDA from Balt.City Truck 7 and redo it in FDNY colors,make a current FDNY satelite on a MACK MR cab,make an FDNY MACK C cab aerialscope or older FDNY rigs on MACK R AND B model cabs lots of nice pictures of these rigs are on FDNYTRUCKS.COM
I have been a collector and member of Code 3's Collector's Club for some time. I am an avid collector, not rabid as I only have about 200 Code 3 pieces. I have suggested several times the need to add to the St Patrick's Day theme by adding a rescue unit. Currently there is a real life dark green rescue unit for the City of Fitchburg, WI. I had pointed out that the mold is one that Code 3 has already used, (Saulsbury Rescue), and that I was sure that a piece like this would be a big seller. It's an unusual piece that people look for and with the St Patrick's theme, what else needs to be said. Please consider pieces like this and other unusual pieces as opposed to the usual well recognized stuff exclusively. Thank you for your time.
You have been making Some Boston Pieces lately, well how about some fire houses to go with them?
You have been making Some Boston Pieces lately, well how about some fire houses to go with them?
Dear John: Welcome aboard and all the best to you as you take on this new endeavor. My name is Mike Quinn, and I am an attorney living in Connecticut. I have been collecting Code 3's since day one, and currently have nearly 400 models in my collection....1/64, Diamond Plates, firehouses, and helicopters. As a child of the 70's I grew up addicted to Emergency!, so needless to say the E! pieces that you guys did back in 2002 are the pride of my collection. It will probably seem odd that a born-and-bred east-coaster is such a fan of California rigs, but I am, and would love to see you produce more LA City, LA County, and San Diego rigs, just to name a few from the left coast. I also build and customize models, so between your rigs and Rich Krom's decals I have re-done several of your models into rigs you haven't done. I know you guys have taken a hit on customer service, but I can honestly say that I have only encountered one problem and it was very quickly resolved, to my complete satisfaction. I would like to see you restore the Collector's Club to its former glory. I purchased enough to maintain Gold status for a few years, and the shipping cost savings for being at that level are greatly appreciated. I liked the bonus programs and the savings these provided. I do understand that these programs cost money, and what I'd like to see more than anything else is a return to the variety and quality of models from a couple of years ago. In terms of new molds, I'm not picky and buy just about everything you folks put out. I have no issues with FDNY models, as I know they are profitable and offer a variety of model options. One area of authneticity I'd like to see addressed are the wheels. Is there any way that wheels could be interchangeable between different models? Rather than just paint the 10-hole Acloa wheels red on the FDNY pumpers to simulate other wheels why not just substitute the correct 2 and 5 hole Budd-type wheels that you already have made for other models? Its a nit-picky detail I know, but it goes to accuracy. I would love to see you produce KME rigs, more Crown rigs, and Maxim models. But again, I'm not picky, so anything new will most certainly find its way into my collection. I look forward to seeing what you have in store, and appreciate the opportunity to let you know my thoughts as a collector. I'm no expert by any stretch of the imagination, but if you ever start up focus groups again I would be very interested in participating. On that subject, several of us (including yours truly) from the FireEngines.net board will be in Moreno Valley on 9/15 for the Open House at Fire and Cop Shop....a surprise visit from the "new kid" would go over very well. I was out in LA two years ago for the last Code 3 open house and had a wonderful time. I hope Code 3 will consider doing that type of event again in the future. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance to you as a "veteran" collector. Mike Quinn Meriden, CT (203) 238-3168
New Chicago engines/ladders, and updated boston engines /ladders.
MATE THE OLD TOYS R US FERRARA CAB WITH THE BODY OF A FDNY SEAGRAVE ENGINE TO MAKE ENG.54 FROM FDNY. THERE ARE PICTURES OF THIS RIG ON FDNYTRUCKS.COM IN THE MANHATTEN SECTION OF THIS SITE. YOU COULD ALSO TAKE AN AM. LAFRANCE CENTURY CAB IN 2 OR 4 DOOR AND MAKE AN OLDER FDNY ENG. OR TDA I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THESE IN MY COLLECTION AND WOULD BUY THE ALL !!!!!!!!
PLEASE BRING MORE AMBULANCES OUT ON THE LINE. I HAVE ALL OF THE AMBULANCES AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE
You have not had a Fire Truck from NM where my son is a Fire Fighter with Alamo West Fire and Rescue, I sent pictures of their new truck as suggested but have heard nothing so far and that was about 18 months ago.
John, It's been several days since I was last in contact with Code 3 regarding orders 070731-2-20013 and 070731-2-20016. To date I have received no reply. However I have noticed that all but one of 12147-0000 1/64 Buffalo American LaFrance Eagle Engine 38 ordered have been shipped yesterday meaning that I now need to worry about what will happen with order 070807-2-22391 as well (when will its Buffalo ship?)and given the recent dramas and the size of the ulcer I'm developing I might as well retain doubts about the supply of 12738-0000 1/64 FDNY Aerialscope Tower Ladder 1 so I should keep order 070804-2-22085 in my thoughts as well. As you can see I order a fair amount from Code 3 both for myself and fellow collectors in Australia. The benefits of Platinum membership have allowed me to do this and its a pity the free shipping won't continue to next year (although I realise it is a large cost and must eat in to your profits greatly). I had hoped, in the past to become a Code 3 dealer but at this stage the price I would need to charge would be higher than what I could source models as a collector. I am not sure what you dealer structure will be in the future (Scott and I were planning to discuss this later this year) Perhaps you could let me know along with addressing my more immediate concerns (no models!)
I have noticed that the Seagrave apparatus produced are all from FDNY. I'm a strong supporter of New York's finest, but I'd like to see more Seagrave apparatus produced from various departments around the country and not the same old FDNY
As you already have the castings for both rigs, and already got the other two Harlem houses covered by your previous very nice and popular releases, i can guaruntee this one would be a killer for code 3. A very traditional, very busy and famous fdny firehouse known as the 'Harlem Hilton. Housing E69/L28.
A modern Boston Engine, they use the same chassis for their ladders too, popular houses or compnies are E37, ladder 26, E33 L15. E24 L33.
FDNY operates 13 tiller ladder apparatus, code 3 could do its largest, and finest multi collection (ie;your squad set and rescue set) in the form of all of fdny's tillers, with a display stand. Would collectors happy collecting for months, and oncde you have done the casting for one truck company, as they all now operate the newer 2002-onwards apparatus, all you have to do is alter the decals/company unique markings and wheels, as some have the chrome/steel effect wheels, others having red wheels. The companies are, in numerical order; FDNY L5, L6, L20,L34, L39, L40, L101, L104, L106, L118, L143, L147, L175. I think the latter companies may operate the latest design fdny/seagrave ladders, but all these comapnies represent all the boroughs, except Queens, and all dont differ much from your last released tiller castings some 9 or 10 years ago. I give a link to fdnytrucks.com who has pictures of all the trucks. Now i am crossing my fingures, and so should you!!!
John, As many have already said, welcome to Code 3. I hope your tenure at the helm is a productive and rewarding one. Unlike a lot of the members who post here on the fireengines.net board, I have been on board with Code 3 since before the beginning. A good friend, Brian Humphrey, who as you may know is a walking encyclopedia of the Los Angeles City Fire Dept, tipped me off to the first batch of Code 3 LAFD engines a few months before they were released, and bought my first Code 3 soon after they were available, long before most people even heard of the company. I have nearly 150 Code 3 models in my collection, usually picking up 10-15 a year, although I have purchased only 3 in 2007. More on that later. I've seen a lot of changes with the company, most good, some bad, the rest falling somewhere in between. As you may have noticed, Code 3 takes its share of criticism on this board, and the shuttered C3BB. But I feel that Code 3 still is the leader in the scale fire apparatus market, and has helped in raising the bar for other companies, First Gear, Corgi, Athern, et al. No other company is putting out releases on a monthly basis and even with some of the "bad" releases in the past couple of years, continues to put out pieces that no other company can rival for accuracy or detail. That said, I think there's obviously always room for improvement. First off, I would like to see this cloak of secrecy of the past few years dropped. At first, I wasn't a big fan of the "First Friday of the Month" release schedule, but have grown to accommodate it. But each month it's a mystery as to what we might get, and beyond that, we have no idea what the future holds. As you may have seen in the forums, this opens up a Pandora’s box of wild speculation on the company's financial health, talk of imminent demise, the basic gloom and doom stuff. What I personally would like to see, with keeping the monthly release schedule, is more communication as to what is in the works, what is coming each quarter, or even for the next month or two. I understand that part of the mystery creates buzz, but for many of us, with the increasing costs of releases, we have to be more selective on what we purchase. I hold myself to a budget for my "toys" as my fiancé calls them, as I think that many of us have started to do. Unfortunately, the days of purchasing every release that tickles our fancy are in the rearview mirror. This year, because of the increased price, and my quickly disappearing space for my collection, I've had to be more selective in what I'm purchasing. I've passed on a few releases that I've been "On the Fence" about, only to kick myself the next month when the release is something I have no interest in and the previous release is now sold out. One other concern I have, and I don’t mean to come off as one of the “FDNY Haters” but when releases from one department, or a slew of one type (2006’s “Year of the Quantum” as it was called here on the board) , it tends to turn off those who aren’t interested in that department or vehicle type. This year, as you may have heard from other members, the amount of FDNY is stifling to those of us who are *not* FDNY collectors. I understand that FDNY is part of Code 3’s “Bread and Butter” and it’s not anything against FDNY, I think many would get sick of any department released as regularly as FDNY has the past year or so. Variety, spreading the releases around the country, and going back to some of the older, lesser used molds would keep Code 3 fresh and exciting. I don’t really have any specific suggestions for releases, departments or vehicles. Personally, I like Chicago, and living on the west coast, anything from this side of the country always appeals to me. Living in Ventura County, I will always be first in line for anything big and yellow. But again, a bigger variety both in vehicles and departments, even international releases would be welcomed. Re-visiting older molds, maybe even updating them, things like the Crown Firecoach, the Ward LaFrance, re-tooling the ALF Century (Please, if that piece was accurate, it would have legs for years) and like so many others have asked for, a Ford C, would open up so many possibilities for those of us who are loyal Code 3 customers. John, thanks for the time you’re taking to listen to your collectors. I look forward to seeing the direction you steer Code 3 and hope that this will not be the only time we communicate. Ken Koller
John, As many have already said, welcome to Code 3. I hope your tenure at the helm is a productive and rewarding one. Unlike a lot of the members who post here on the fireengines.net board, I have been on board with Code 3 since before the beginning. A good friend, Brian Humphrey, who as you may know is a walking encyclopedia of the Los Angeles City Fire Dept, tipped me off to the first batch of Code 3 LAFD engines a few months before they were released, and bought my first Code 3 soon after they were available, long before most people even heard of the company. I have nearly 150 Code 3 models in my collection, usually picking up 10-15 a year, although I have purchased only 3 in 2007. More on that later. I've seen a lot of changes with the company, most good, some bad, the rest falling somewhere in between. As you may have noticed, Code 3 takes its share of criticism on this board, and the shuttered C3BB. But I feel that Code 3 still is the leader in the scale fire apparatus market, and has helped in raising the bar for other companies, First Gear, Corgi, Athern, et al. No other company is putting out releases on a monthly basis and even with some of the "bad" releases in the past couple of years, continues to put out pieces that no other company can rival for accuracy or detail. That said, I think there's obviously always room for improvement. First off, I would like to see this cloak of secrecy of the past few years dropped. At first, I wasn't a big fan of the "First Friday of the Month" release schedule, but have grown to accommodate it. But each month it's a mystery as to what we might get, and beyond that, we have no idea what the future holds. As you may have seen in the forums, this opens up a Pandora’s box of wild speculation on the company's financial health, talk of imminent demise, the basic gloom and doom stuff. What I personally would like to see, with keeping the monthly release schedule, is more communication as to what is in the works, what is coming each quarter, or even for the next month or two. I understand that part of the mystery creates buzz, but for many of us, with the increasing costs of releases, we have to be more selective on what we purchase. I hold myself to a budget for my "toys" as my fiancé calls them, as I think that many of us have started to do. Unfortunately, the days of purchasing every release that tickles our fancy are in the rearview mirror. This year, because of the increased price, and my quickly disappearing space for my collection, I've had to be more selective in what I'm purchasing. I've passed on a few releases that I've been "On the Fence" about, only to kick myself the next month when the release is something I have no interest in and the previous release is now sold out. One other concern I have, and I don’t mean to come off as one of the “FDNY Haters” but when releases from one department, or a slew of one type (2006’s “Year of the Quantum” as it was called here on the board) , it tends to turn off those who aren’t interested in that department or vehicle type. This year, as you may have heard from other members, the amount of FDNY is stifling to those of us who are *not* FDNY collectors. I understand that FDNY is part of Code 3’s “Bread and Butter” and it’s not anything against FDNY, I think many would get sick of any department released as regularly as FDNY has the past year or so. Variety, spreading the releases around the country, and going back to some of the older, lesser used molds would keep Code 3 fresh and exciting. I don’t really have any specific suggestions for releases, departments or vehicles. Personally, I like Chicago, and living on the west coast, anything from this side of the country always appeals to me. Living in Ventura County, I will always be first in line for anything big and yellow. But again, a bigger variety both in vehicles and departments, even international releases would be welcomed. Re-visiting older molds, maybe even updating them, things like the Crown Firecoach, the Ward LaFrance, re-tooling the ALF Century (Please, if that piece was accurate, it would have legs for years) and like so many others have asked for, a Ford C, would open up so many possibilities for those of us who are loyal Code 3 customers. John, thanks for the time you’re taking to listen to your collectors. I look forward to seeing the direction you steer Code 3 and hope that this will not be the only time we communicate. Ken Koller
John, As many have already said, welcome to Code 3. I hope your tenure at the helm is a productive and rewarding one. Unlike a lot of the members who post here on the fireengines.net board, I have been on board with Code 3 since before the beginning. A good friend, Brian Humphrey, who as you may know is a walking encyclopedia of the Los Angeles City Fire Dept, tipped me off to the first batch of Code 3 LAFD engines a few months before they were released, and bought my first Code 3 soon after they were available, long before most people even heard of the company. I have nearly 150 Code 3 models in my collection, usually picking up 10-15 a year, although I have purchased only 3 in 2007. More on that later. I've seen a lot of changes with the company, most good, some bad, the rest falling somewhere in between. As you may have noticed, Code 3 takes its share of criticism on this board, and the shuttered C3BB. But I feel that Code 3 still is the leader in the scale fire apparatus market, and has helped in raising the bar for other companies, First Gear, Corgi, Athern, et al. No other company is putting out releases on a monthly basis and even with some of the "bad" releases in the past couple of years, continues to put out pieces that no other company can rival for accuracy or detail. That said, I think there's obviously always room for improvement. First off, I would like to see this cloak of secrecy of the past few years dropped. At first, I wasn't a big fan of the "First Friday of the Month" release schedule, but have grown to accommodate it. But each month it's a mystery as to what we might get, and beyond that, we have no idea what the future holds. As you may have seen in the forums, this opens up a Pandora’s box of wild speculation on the company's financial health, talk of imminent demise, the basic gloom and doom stuff. What I personally would like to see, with keeping the monthly release schedule, is more communication as to what is in the works, what is coming each quarter, or even for the next month or two. I understand that part of the mystery creates buzz, but for many of us, with the increasing costs of releases, we have to be more selective on what we purchase. I hold myself to a budget for my "toys" as my fiancé calls them, as I think that many of us have started to do. Unfortunately, the days of purchasing every release that tickles our fancy are in the rearview mirror. This year, because of the increased price, and my quickly disappearing space for my collection, I've had to be more selective in what I'm purchasing. I've passed on a few releases that I've been "On the Fence" about, only to kick myself the next month when the release is something I have no interest in and the previous release is now sold out. One other concern I have, and I don’t mean to come off as one of the “FDNY Haters” but when releases from one department, or a slew of one type (2006’s “Year of the Quantum” as it was called here on the board) , it tends to turn off those who aren’t interested in that department or vehicle type. This year, as you may have heard from other members, the amount of FDNY is stifling to those of us who are *not* FDNY collectors. I understand that FDNY is part of Code 3’s “Bread and Butter” and it’s not anything against FDNY, I think many would get sick of any department released as regularly as FDNY has the past year or so. Variety, spreading the releases around the country, and going back to some of the older, lesser used molds would keep Code 3 fresh and exciting. I don’t really have any specific suggestions for releases, departments or vehicles. Personally, I like Chicago, and living on the west coast, anything from this side of the country always appeals to me. Living in Ventura County, I will always be first in line for anything big and yellow. But again, a bigger variety both in vehicles and departments, even international releases would be welcomed. Re-visiting older molds, maybe even updating them, things like the Crown Firecoach, the Ward LaFrance, re-tooling the ALF Century (Please, if that piece was accurate, it would have legs for years) and like so many others have asked for, a Ford C, would open up so many possibilities for those of us who are loyal Code 3 customers. John, thanks for the time you’re taking to listen to your collectors. I look forward to seeing the direction you steer Code 3 and hope that this will not be the only time we communicate. Ken Koller
I primarily visit the ATEV Board on Bravenet and in the last couple of years, all that is heard from a few are comments about repaints, inaccurate mouldings, wrong lightbar, wrong color and so forth. As many times as how a company doing models has to work just to recover mould costs, it seems to fall on deaf ears. Either these individuals don't get it or all they care about is complaining. I have been collecting Fire Engines/Trucks since my son became a Firefighter about 9-10 years ago. I have seen how Code 3 has progressed and am quite happy with the direction they have gone. There have been a few selections this year that I passed on but I look forward to each new release. After all there is just so much a company can do to keep costs down for the collector and still be able to continue to produce quality models. Looking forward to what you can bring to Code 3. Alan Cox
John, there are many of us not able to attend special shows, like those at Past Time Hobbies. I respectfully request that these "future" releases be pictured in the "Workshop" section of C3s site, maybe the first weekday after the show, for those that want to attend but cannot. I am a caregiver in MD.
What about making an ambulance in the diamond plate series. Like the one in the photo.
None that I can think of at the moment, but I thought you might like to have a look at the product as displayed in my home... http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumList?u=4206321
I have been collecting Code 3 since their inception in 1997 when I received LA Engine 51 as a gift. I have over 400 in my collection, as well as over 350 fire chief's vehicles from various companies and over 500 Matchbox & Hot Wheels fire & police vehicles. Right know all of the Code 3 and most of the chief's cars are displayed around my basement bar and train layout. All of the Code 3 have been removed from their original packaging in order to save on display space. I would like to see Code 3 offer to ship the models in plain white or brown shippers with appropriate foam protection. I really hate to pay extra for all the plastic bases and display boxes and colorful shipping boxes just to throw them all away.
Mr. Dunkel, Thank you for taking the time to solicit suggestions and ideas from the members of the Fireengines.net board. Hopefully the collectors can provide Code 3 with some ideas that lead to positive change and excellent models. Suggestion 1—Survey! I think that Code 3 should develop and put out a comprehensive survey that collectors can complete and return in order to gauge interests, likes, and dislikes. While I enjoy seeing fire apparatus models from all over the US, I have a limited amount of money to spend, and tend to concentrate on apparatus that is meaningful to me, personally. Therefore, while the Buffalo NY American LaFrance engine is a very nice model, I passed on it as I have no connection to the department. How many other collectors limit their purchases to geographic, personal, or other considerations? Another area where collectors are often up in arms is detail—how much is enough? Are people willing to pay for increased detail and if so, to what degree? There was a recent post on the fireengines.net board that was in favor of a 1/32 scale FDNY Rescue 1 with opening compartments. A reply to the thread questioned the cost of a model with that detail. It would be interesting to see a survey done in regards to the level of detail & cost of models. (Personally, I’d buy a Diamond Plate FDNY Rescue 1 with opening doors; opening compartments would be great to see, as well.) I am sure that you can come up with quite a few questions that would provide you and Code 3 with a good look at collector likes, dislikes, and interests. Suggestion 2–Get “Spies”! There are a large number of collectors on the Fireengines.net boards. Unfortunately, many of them don’t know much about fire apparatus. That being said, I am sure that through talking with Larry and Rich, you could assemble a list of knowledgeable, trustworthy, and interested people across the US that could be your eyes and ears. For example, let’s say you want to investigate whether or not to make a Spartan Metro Star model. You contact your “operatives” and tell them to look for Spartan Metro Star apparatus in their geographic area. Research goes into motion and then within a certain time frame, you receive reports from the field—perhaps 15 people spread across the nation. Each comes up with 3-5 models that meet the general design of the mold. You now have anywhere between 45 and 60 potential models to select from and build. What would it cost? I’d bet you’d be able to get people to do it for a free model. Suggestion 3: Make the Collectors Club worth it I was a member of the Collector’s Club, but let my membership lapse. The benefits pretty much dried up. How about revive the Club with a new level of member input. I also collect Hot Wheels cars, and the Hot Wheels Collectors Club is very rewarding. Members of the club get to vote on the production of 4 different models of cars throughout the year. Hot Wheels takes 8 cars, and puts them head to head. Members vote, and eliminate 4, then 2, then 1 model, leaving one winner. Once the winning mold has been decided, members vote on paint color and wheels. Why not do that with the Collector’s Club? Members could vote on models—Sutphen, Seagrave, Pierce, Mack, E-One, Freightliner, etc. Once the winning model is determined, the members could then vote on a department that uses the winning apparatus type. The model is then produced in a very limited amount, no more than the actual number of club members. The result is a model of an actual piece of apparatus from a real department (unlike the Collector’s Club pieces) that the club members actually have a say in producing that is highly limited. Suggestion 4: Irvington, NJ Fire Department I grew up in Irvington NJ, and my father was on the department there for 33 years. It is a small, urban community in northern NJ, next to Newark. The Irvington FD has a long history—they had the first piece of motorized apparatus in the state, and were the first Jersey department to be fully motorized. Today, the department has approximately 150 career members, and they see quite a bit of fire. In fact, they are one of the busiest departments in the state of NJ, and in terms of fire per capita, one of the busiest in the country, as well. At present, Irvington runs 3 2002 Spartan Metro Star engines, a 1999 American LaFrance 100’ rearmount, a 2003 E-One 100’ rearmount along other apparatus. If you will follow the link below, you will see the Spartan, ALF, and E-One rigs. The Metro Star model used by Irvington is identical to ones used in Chicago, Temple and Dallas, Texas, and Savannah, Georgia. There are other locations that use this exact same model, but that’s 5 different and distinctive models from 1 mold right out of the box. Additionally, the 100’ American LaFrance rearmount is a mold that Code 3 already has, and could modify relatively easily to make the Irvington model. As for the E-One rearmount, it’s the Code 3 Kansas City Ladder 15 with a straight stick. Swap out the ladders, put on different decals, and it’s done. While I don’t expect Code 3 to make 3 models from the same department, it would be interesting to see a new mold Spartan to go with a reused mold such as the E-One or ALF. As we all know, collectors do like to get ladder and engine sets. Code 3 has been in touch with the department in the past—they were interested in the Spartan and ALF rigs. As a matter of fact, I took about 50 photos and put them on a CD for your predecessor. If you would like additional photos, or more information about the department, including the chief’s phone #, let me know. The current chief is a man my father trained before he retired and is a good friend. Thank you for your time and effort, I hope some of the information about was worth wading through. If I can be of any help, don’t hesitate to ask. Best regards, Mike Chrvala
Another thought... it would be soooooooooo cool if Code 3 would produce a parts pack. Without getting into parts per se, a single release of, say, 100 or 300 light bars, sirens, antennas, extinguishers, ladders, etc., would sell out like hot cakes (I suspect).
Dear John, In as much as I'm one of those crafty people who cuts up your products and improves the level of detail,or completely refurbishes the models, I'd like to know why you cannot produce proper wheel/tire arrangements from your already existing molds. I'd also like to know how much information was transmitted between you and Scott Schellhase re: the ALF 900 and Eagle tillers which I evaluated a number of months ago. Scott also told me that there was a Mack 95' TL in development which he was going to send me for evaluation. Does that model exist, or has it flown the coop with Scott? My last question would involve the use of my skills, experience and knowledge to help develop the product line. I've been consulted in the past and stand ready to aid you in the effort to build the most detailed yet affordable models in the diecast fire apparatus venue.
Welcome to the chaos John. I have a few thoughts to share. My first sugestion is to return to a scenario where C3 announces upcoming release quarterly, or at least a month or two in advance. It is tough to budget if you don't know what is coming. Currently, I find out there are 2 or 3 trucks I want, but I had no warning and not enough time to save $$$. They are limited quantities and it is tough to cough up $150+ fast enough to get them before selling out. Another suggestion.... bring back some more membership benefits. A 1 year renewal with some sort of membership truck would be great again. More trucks or specials that are for members only would be great as well. Some sort of break on shipping for memebers would be appreciated too. I understand, you can't give away the store and stay in business, but some member perks go along with with many of us. Many members on Fireengines.net complain about the high number of FDNY that keep being made. I for one love FDNY and would love to see them keep coming. However, I think some new molds would continue to be good sellers and might even shut up some of the whiners. I know you are receiving hundreds of different requests for new molds, new cities, new colors, etc. I understand there is a tremendous cost with each mold and you can't come out with a new mold each month and still stay afloat. I hope to meet you in person at C3 day at PTH in October. I have made the 3+ hour trip for the past several years and enjoyed every minute of it. If you haven't worked much with Bill from PTH, you are in for a real treat. He is a class act across the board and you should be proud that he is representing your company and products. Take Care and thanks for taking the time to listen to everyone offer up their suggestions... aka Whining. DJ Rein Green Bay, WI
The fact that only FDNY trucks have been made with the new style Seagrave engine amazes me, the possibilities are endless. How about Washington DC for starters?
Hi, John, and congratulations on joining code3. I've only been collecting for a year and a bit now, but I think I'm hooked for sure. Enjoy the banter back and forth on fireengines, too. It sure is an interesting community. Glad to see that code3 seems to be gearing up to address the number of issues that seem to be recurring in the short time I've collected. Good luck, but it seems that you are squaring to the challenges, anyway. I do have one problem that I think is minor and relatively simple in nature. My account shows an open order since May for a Cinci ladder that was puchased during the summer sale. I have emailed and phoned code3/funrise with not much success. Apparently, they no longer have stock. I did question why they would accept the order and confirm it without stock, but they could not answer that. My suggestion to rectify the situation was to send me a truck that would have been in the original price range that I did not have in my collection (such as one of the FDNY rescues) at the sale price ($20). They said they would forward that request. To whom, I don't know. Still waiting for a reply. Last contact was about the time code3 was being taken over/sold. Wasn't aware of that at the time. When I realized what was happening at code3, I bided my time to contact someone at a later date. I don't know if you are able to help me out with this and I know it's not your problem, but would apprectiate some assistance with this. Don't know if there's any Cinci's still kicking around. Don't know if code3 does. Thank you for your help in this matter. As far as different apparatus goes, I don't think that my following suggestions would go far as much as reusable molds, but there's a rescue ladder platform at Stn 333 in Toronto, and a Volvo/Superior rescue (my truck) at Stn 341 (if the link comes through, you'll have to re-route into district 34, south command). Or anything else you find interesting, if the city would go for it (don't know what arrangements code3 or the city requires to do a truck). Thanks for your time, John. You've certainly started things off in the right direction, to be sure. Best of luck now and in the future. James
HI C3 I will say first that i have been most pleased with your previous models,but for the last year it has been repaint after repaint for most. I´m fully aware that the costs of making a new mold has to bee earned back before launching new projects. But in the past it has been a hole lot of FDNY, and not so many other departments. it would be nice if you made some other departments with the same mold. Also a nice thing would be some sale of broken trucks at a fair price, due to the large crowd off kitbashers like myself. We could use most of the rigs for projects. Would then say that im looking forward to get some new molds like KME, SPARTAN, and some of the old rigs like maxin, hahn etc. Would REALLY like to see a high roof Seagrave 1996 style. That would be an awesome rig and i would by a buttload of them, as i always do if i can see some potential in a rig for kitbashing. Just some thourghts form a danish collector of C3. Soon to become www.c3forum.com Sincerly Henrik Schmidt
HI C3 I will say first that i have been most pleased with your previous models,but for the last year it has been repaint after repaint for most. I´m fully aware that the costs of making a new mold has to bee earned back before launching new projects. But in the past it has been a hole lot of FDNY, and not so many other departments. it would be nice if you made some other departments with the same mold. Also a nice thing would be some sale of broken trucks at a fair price, due to the large crowd off kitbashers like myself. We could use most of the rigs for projects. Would then say that im looking forward to get some new molds like KME, SPARTAN, and some of the old rigs like maxin, hahn etc. Would REALLY like to see a high roof Seagrave 1996 style. That would be an awesome rig and i would by a buttload of them, as i always do if i can see some potential in a rig for kitbashing. Just some thourghts form a danish collector of C3. Soon to become www.c3forum.com Sincerly Henrik Schmidt
CDF is the 3rd largest department in the US. The "brush rigs" are also used by a number of other departments. Code 3 has made engines, rescues, ladders, qunits, crash units fire boats. Isn't time C# does a brush (wildfire ) truck>
Hello, why not bring out engines/trucks without numbers on it but with several loose decals so you can make your own engine/truck to complete your wanted set. This is of course only possible if the engines/trucks for the rest look the same.
a collection of fire chiefs cars in 1/64 scale,of major citys that you do apparatus to make complete sets.Speciality fire vehicles that some large dept. have in there fleet Example Chicago new hose wagon.
Thank you for your outstanding models. You fulfill the collector's dreams. And thank you for letting us communicate.
All of us like NYFD apparatus, but please...enough is enough. There are so many other departments to feature with a model - many not yet recognized. I would like to see more historical pieces like the Seagraves open and closed cabs from the 50s as well as unique apparatus. I would like you to seriously ocnsider the new 100' aerial designed and purchased by our local fire department through E-One. All previous equipment had been Pierce. This new ladder is fully computerized, but what makes it unique is that the bucket rides amideship and not either end of the unit. The 100' aerial folds and can reach over roof parapets and down off bridges to rivers below. I think there are only 3 in existence currently.
I miss the apparatus history on the back of the registration card. I really enjoyed reading them in the past. & enough with FDNY. I know they're great but it's time to move on to other fire departments.
can you keep the club area up to date thanks
HELLO THERE MR.DUNKEL.I HAVE TO ADMIT I WAS VERY EXCITED TO HEAR ABOUT THIS PAGE. I SENT IN A RECOMMENDATION APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS AGO OF AN ALBUQUERQUE,NM PUMPER. BESIDES THE ORIGINAL REPSONSE FROM CODE 3 ABOUT RECEIVING MY PACKAGE 4YEARS AGO, I HAVENT GOT ANY OTHER RESPONSE. I HAVE WRITTEN THEM NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE YEARS INQUIRING WHETHER OR NOT MY RECOMMENDATION FOR A NEW MODEL WOULD BE REALISTIC. UNFORTUNATLEY I HAVENT GOT ANY OF THE PICS I TOOK AND THAT PUMPER HAS SINCE BEEN RETIRED. SEEING CODE 3 DOES NOT HAVE AN ALBUQUERUQE, NM MODEL IN THEIR COLLECTION I THINK IT WOULD BE A GREAT ADDITION. CODE 3 SHOULD STILL HAVE MY PICS AND DETAILS. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP MY SITUATION. P.S. YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THIS WHITE PUMPER WITH ITS CONTROVERSIAL SKULL AND BONES EMBLEM ON ITS DOORS.
Good luck! I have let my C3CC lapse, I hope to see you bring out some stuff worth renewing for. I'm still happy with the quality, but not the variety. I would love to see almost anything pre-1990. The Code3 Classics were my favorites. I really like the new stuff from Corgi- the REO and the Maxim, for example. I HATE new paint on an inaccurate mold, like Corgi did and First Gear does after the prototype model. Sincerely, good luck.
The Spirit of Louisiana Fire Truck FDNY CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT FRANK P. CRUTHERS ACCEPTS THE DONATION OF SEVEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES FROM THE “SPIRIT OF LOUISIANA PROJECT” Today, FDNY Chief of Department Frank Cruthers accepted the donation of seven emergency response vehicles given to the New York City Fire Department from the “Spirit of Louisiana Project.” The new vehicles, a Recuperation and Care Unit (RAC), a Decontamination Unit (Decon), and five Ford Crown Victoria Sedans were paid for by the fund raising efforts of the citizens and fire departments of Louisiana through its “Bucks for Trucks” campaign. The “Spirit of Louisiana Project” has also provided the FDNY with a new fire engine for Engine Company 283 located in Brooklyn that was received on December 20, 2002. “The people of Louisiana, both emergency personnel and civilians alike, have been extremely generous in helping the FDNY rebuild,” said FDNY Chief of Department Frank Cruthers. “This is the second apparatus donation from this wonderful group. These new vehicles will help the FDNY continue to carry out its mission of protecting the lives of all New Yorkers.” Among those attending today’s event were Louisiana State Representative and Chairman of the “Spirit of Louisiana Project” Hunt Downer, President and CEO of Ferrara Fire Apparatus Chris Ferrara, President of the Louisiana Firemen’s Association Chief Donald Bock, Louisiana Fire Officers and Firefighters, members of Engine Company 283, FDNY Chaplain Father John Delendick, and members of the FDNY Pipes and Drums. The new pieces of apparatus will be given designated assignments, and will most likely be in service as soon as next week. Contact: Francis X. Gribbon/Mike Loughran (FDNY) (718) 999-2056 No. 02-03
This is a follow up to a previous request for a two pack from Memphis - ALF Century and Ward La France.
Part two of a two pack for Memphis, TN
Hi John, I don't have any specific model to suggest to you, but you may be interested to mentally add my interests to the other (probably more detailed and useful!) suggestions from other collectors. I live in the UK, but I collect models of Canadian fire trucks. I already have those Canadian models issued by you to date (and they are, by the way, excellent models and a real joy to own), but would readily buy any new ones you issued. OK, so that's one sale then - probably not enough to enable you to retire just yet, but it's still money in the bank! Please do not bother to respond, as I'm sure you have plenty to do, but I hope I may tempt you to find inspiration from north of the border. Regards, Dave Curtis, Kent, England.
Your Customer Service will not respond to e-mails with an answer about order status. asked 3 times about 2 orders 1 from July 14. (cancelled that order today, a cover for the Chicago Fire boat) and the other about Buffalo release. got 1 response for the first e-mail. Did not answer the question just asked me to verify my Acc. info. the last e-mail was to inform me that my question was upgraded to the Manager, have not heard from them yet. I finally got my Buffalo order yesterday. Customer service needs to improve and should at least answer. I can even live with" We don't know".When you put a release on the web. have it in stock or a date when available. seems that Code 3 is selective as to who gets their orders. Account # 71903
How about a model of the last wooden ariel TDA in New York City or other city.
I have been collecting Code 3 models since the beginning. The improvement has been great! Keep up the good work. It would be AWESOME if you could produce some more models from Canadian cities. In the early days of Code 3, there were two versions of the Seagrave pumper for Windsor, Ontario Fire/Rescue. Windsor also runs 5 Sutphen towers, including 3-95 footers, which are similar to the Sutphens produced by Code 3. This would be something that myself, and I'm sure the rest of your Canadian clientele would surely enjoy. Thank you so much for your time.
Over the past few years I have spent A LOT of money directly with code 3 only to watch nearly ALL the benefits of membership disappear. If code 3 wants everyone to use the dealers instead of buying direct then just say so, it would be easier to deal with versus picking the benefits off one by one. Thanks John Burns, not by choice former Platinum member
Dear Mr. Dunkel, I would like to make a suggestion regarding future Pierce Dash Engine releases. First off, the new Pierce grill that was introduced on the new Bedford Park release looks amazing! Very well done. Now to the suggestion. I think that it would be wise of Code 3 Collectibles to make changes to the cab...to replicate the Pierce Extended Cab. This has been done to the Pierce Dash ladders that Code 3 has produced (Chicago, Detroit, Allentown, etc.), but has yet to be done to the engines. I have looked at Pierce's website, and most of the new engines coming out of the plant have the extended cab. For instance, if you look at the real photos of the Bedford Park Engine, it does have the extended cab. Because the model does not have the correct cab, it is missing some obvious details including the water tank level lights and the scene lights on each side of the cab to the rear of the crew cab doors. Photos of the actual Bedford Park Engine can be found here: http://www.fireengines.net/articles/sept2007code3/index.htm Also, since we are on the subject of Pierce Products, I would also like to suggest a change to the Pierce Rear-Mount Ladders. I also think that it would be wise of Code 3 Collectibles to replicate the Raised-Roof Cab for the Ladder Trucks. There are so many Raised-Roof Pierce RRear-Mount ladders, with awesome paint jobs, that Code 3 could produce if the change was made to the model. So, those are my two suggestions. Hopefully one day we will see these changes done to the models. Thank you for your time, Sean
I would like to see more tiller ladder trucks 1/64 & at least one model in a 1/32 scale
I would like to see more tiller ladder trucks 1/64 & at least one model in a 1/32 scale
I would like to see more tiller ladder trucks 1/64 & at least one model in a 1/32 scale
Hello Sir, I write to you today to suggest some pieces that would be great sellers at Code3. First, I think a Boston Heavy Rescue would fly off the shelves. I also would like to see some Baltimore City trucks, either engines or ladders. If you have any interest in producing these please email back and I will provide many pictures. Thanks Joe Avellino
Why is it that I cannot not get any replies when I attempt to contact customer service through the website? I would love to call, but there is no telephone number listed. I am trying to get an answer as to whether I am going to receive an FDNY Engine 7. I placed the order on August 3, and was not one of the people who cheated to order early. My on-line account shows that I have the truck on order, but I understand that due to some glitch, Code 3 may not have a record of my order. Now I understand that the truck is sold out and that I may be out of luck. I know many people have already received their truck. If I am not going to get a truck, I would really like to be notified so that I can try to make other arrangements. And if I am not going to get one from Code 3, I will be a little annoyed as I have been a loyal club member since the very beginning. It seems to me that being a club member has completely lost any benefit whatsoever. If that is the case, it sure is pretty pitiful how Code 3 treats those of us who have been on board from the start. Maybe Code 3 shouldn't be releasing any trucks to dealers before the club members have had a chance to order. It seems to me that the dealers have the information and trucks to sell before I as a club member even has a chance to order. Not cool!
Welcome aboard Mr Dunkel. I was wondering if there are any plans to bring back the "Code 3 Day" at your facility in So Cal? This was a great opportunity for collectors to not only meet the staff at Code 3, but also meet one another, and preview what Code 3 was working on for future releases. Many collectors took the opportunity to fly in from around the country, spend the weekend in sunny southern California, and go "buffing" with other collectors. Thank you for this opportunity to ask this question, and good luck in your new position at Code 3!
Congradulations John, I am a collector from upstate NY. I have the entire CODE 3 FIRE/RESCUE collection plus another 700+ toy fire trucks under glass. Code 3 quality is excellent big change from 97-98. Previous owners flooded their market share with too many models per quarter. Make less with the highest quality possible. I enjoy collecting Code 3. I am an Asst. Fire Chief with 29 years of Vol. service. Some collectors can be very anal and nit pick everything that CODE 3 does. I think the company has weathered the storm and I hope you keep the quality high. Will the Code 3 club news letter come back? I think it might be a good idea to come back with memorial pieces honoring fallen brothers and sisters. Such as Charleston 9, FDNY(again), Boston, This type of model is an ever lasting memorial that goes beyond the piece. John, I live within 5 minutes of probabley the largest firefighting museum in the US. It is called the NYS Volunteer Firefighters Home and Museum located in Hudson NY look up FASNY then click on the museum, there are 4 very large bldg.s filled with fire apparatus, and equipment from the first bucket to most modern turnout gear for kids to play with. John, are you looking for any partime/staff to assist with fire apparatus models/firefighters view from the EAST coast, if so I might be interested, and I will tell you more about myself and my LOVE of the fire service. I sent CODE 3 a full set of truck prints several years ago upon their request for model of my engine company 241 Spartan chasis. Will you try to get more trade marks so that you could expand your models to include SPARTAN & DUPLEX chasis, large market. Looking forward to your replies thanks for the forum.
I would like to see Baltimore Ladder 49 and Engine made from the movie Ladder 49.
I think that Code 3 needs to be more consistent on the detail offered on each individual model. For instance several models that have came with the Vector "viewpoint" light bars like Miami Dade Rescue 2, Kansas City Truck 15, and the Chicago Pierce RM's have the black bases and individual light lenses. But other trucks with the same light bar, Chicago Squad set, Jersey ALF mid-mount, Miami Pierce Dash Engine, and Miami Rescue 26, and Lafayette Pierce Quantum are a solid piece and just have the tops of the light painted. I just didn't understand why Code 3 would produce 2 different types of light bars. Especially when one has more detail, and adds a ton of detail to the apparatus. Also, please take a look at my photobucket. The city I live in(Strongsville, OH) has several E-One's that would make excellent models. Thanks and have a good day.
I think it is time for a firehouse by Code 3. Why?? Have you seen a Engine without a Home????
TAKE THE METRO-DADE OR CHICAGO AMERICAN LA FRANCE CAB AND TURN IN TO A FDNY REAR MOUNT LADDER OR A TDA LADDER TRUCK PICTURES OF THESE TRUCKS CAN BE FOUND IN A BOOK TITLED NEW YORK CITY FIRE TRUCKS THE AUTHORS ARE WAYNE SORENSON & DONALD F. WOOD THE PICTURES ARE ON PAGES 149 & 151 THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF REALLY COOL RIGS THAT I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE IN MY COLLECTION OF FDNY TRUCKS PLEASE!!! CONSIDER THESE TRUCKS BECAUSE I HAVE HAD NO LUCK KIT BASHING THESE AND I DONT WANT TO WRECK ANY MORE TRUCKS TRYING TO KIT BASH THESE
Produce classic apparatus from the 40, 50 and 60s era. This could be done for most major departments such as FDNY, Philadelphia, Chicage, ect.
Will we ever see the 1969 American La France Tractor Drawn ladder from NY City that the proto type was shown a year or so back
John, First, welcome to your new position. I respect greatly the amount of time you've already taken to include the collectors in the future of fire die-cast. Now....As a member of the Gettysburg, PA Fire Department, Seagrave has led the department into believing that they were forwarding the designs for the departments 2007 Seagrave 104' Rearmount to Code 3. Do you have any idea if this is the case? Gettysburg will be celebrating our 200th anniversary in 2008 (a milestone quite rare), and wonder if the company would be interested in some of our apparatus. The department is currently running two seperate Sutphen pieces that molds are available for, and anticipates the arrival of the Seagrave rearmount by year's end. Thanks for any response, and thanks again for your time. Brandon Hiller
Sorry, page refreshed during last comment. Attached are some pictures of the apparatus in question. Also check out http://www.gettysburgfd.com
The FDNY Squad 61 DP model has been in "Currently Unavailable" status for quite some time. Any chance that it will ever be available for order again?
would you please tell me if you are still going to keep making 1/32 scale fire trucks. i truely hope that you do. i myself have a large collection of code 3 1/32 scale thanks
Mr. Dunkel, I was wondering if you could assist me with either of the items listed below. I am attaching a couple of e-mails I have received from code three about two trucks that I have purchased. Hello Mr. Blair, I apologize for the inconvenience. I have created a replacement Order #070222124460. You will also be receiving return mailing labels for the defective item. Please follow the enclosed instructions and place the label on the front of the package. We at Code 3 Collectibles greatly appreciate your continued support. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Sincerely, Customer Service Code 3 Collectibles -----Original Message----- From: Kurt Blair (kgbfd1@oh.rr.com) Sent: Feb 21, 2007 4:51:18 PM Subject: [Invoicing & Billing] Dear Mr. Kurt Blair, Thank you for contacting Code 3 Collectibles. We at Code 3 are aware of the situation and offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience that may have caused. However, because this was an eror at the factories, we are unable to replace the items. As for the ladder 10 replacement, order # 070222-1-24460, the item is currently on back order. We will ship the item by the end of August. Sincerely, Code 3 Collectibles Customer Service -----Original Message----- From: Kurt Blair (kgbfd1@oh.rr.com) Sent: Jun 6, 2007 6:15:16 PM Thank-You in advance Kurt G. Blair
John, Its nice to have someone from Code 3 to send a suggestion or something of such nature to. I personally think, that an Apparatus from every state in the USA would be great. Make one model a month, From the capital of that state, or just a town in that state would totally make my day, and would do so from everyone else. Also I find it rather annoying to always have FDNY in the fore front of Code 3, Nothing against FDNY but they all look the same. How about some small departments all over the country? Maybe some volunteer fire departments? Or some Military fire departments? Some new molds would awesome as well, A Bronto? KME? HME? SOME 4 WHEEL DRIVE APPARATUS New updated molds of the Apparatus we already have? Keep up the great work, the Bedford Trucks is great looking By the way! THank you for your time, Steven Bates
I would love to se some of the 1/64 displays up for sale again. I have a lot of older trucks I would like to remount into new domes.
hello, i have a sugesstion on some fire trucks you could look into making from my town. FRamingham engine 1, Framingham engine 5 and take a look at Platform 1. thanks
When I first joined the Code 3 Collectors CLub there were many "perks" which made it worthwhile. Then, Code 3 started cutting back and eventually all the "perks" went away. The only one left is the rare release to Club Members only. All other releases are available through retailers at the same "Club" price at the same time they are avaiable to Club Members. So, I ask, why should I continue to be a Club Member and pay $30 or more a year for just one advantage, that being a Club exclusive which will eventually show up on Ebay for about the same price? This sentiment has been expressed often on the ATEV Board. Another concern that I have heard is how Customer Service has suffered in the last 2-3 years. Just last week, my son had nothing good to say about it and he had tried to comment on the damaged deck gun casting on the San Francisco release. Mine is also damaged or incomplete so it looks like a manufacturing flaw. I can understand the reasons for "Club" cutbacks as "good" business decisions to counter "bad" ones so it doesn't bother me as much as it has others. Hopefully the future will be better. I doesn't help when the August releases still have not shipped.
North Pole Alaska FD Ladder 1
Hi John Welcome to the nuthouse! Hope you know what you have gotten yourself into ;) I have a few comments/suggestions etc so I'll get straight to it. Firstly, last year I was in contact with Scott concerning membership fees for overseas members (like myself) as we were expected to pay more to get the same 'priveleges' as US/Canadian members (no newsletter mailed etc etc). Following a few emails Scott offered me a free membership renewal and, as it's due next month I thought I'd ask if you're willing to follow up on that offer (of course I completely understand that it was Scott that offered and not you). Secondly, can we please see the larger departments that have had one or two models done 'completed' - we have a Phoenix ambulance and ladder, but no pump, LA County has historical models and a tiller, but no modern pump (or ladder), Portland has a pump but that's it, Houston had the original run of Seagraves...i could go on. We've seen NY completed (many times over) and I think that a completed set for all the other large departments that have one or two models would be very popular with collectors. Third, there was talk a few years ago of a series of non US models (Australia would be great!). Has there been any thought into that idea again? I'm sure I've taken enough of your time as it is, so I'll post a link to a Phoenix pump for your consideration and leave you to ponder my message. Cheers from across the pond. Nathan Van Der Meulen Firefighter, NSW Australia
As a dedicated Code 3 collector I would like to offer a suggestion. It would be helpful if Code 3 could come up with a complete listing of all their products. This list would include special releases, dealer exclusives, toy fair & toy run products, ect. In the past your collector's guides were helpful in trying to determine which pieces were still needed for a true "complete collection", however evey then fell short on a few exclusive items. I hope I am not alone in this suggestion.
Now I am coming due on my Membership here shortly. What is the benifits anymore....You took away the free pumper....No paper news letter.....You dont even update the workshop on a regular basis....I dont really think it is worth it in the end.....You took so much away but yet you arent giving anything back....Ya we have members only trucks but why not the free truck anymore...I am really thinking about not renewing....I know one dealer very well and you have made them mad about all the repainted FDNY trucks there is nothing new....Make a Seagrave of a volunteer dept....do something different...I know my comments dont matter because I am just one person but what happened to the real benifits of this "club"
Mack's fire engine production line by 1952 was turning out a complete line of pumpers, aerials, and special purpose apparatus. But the bread-and-butter of the line was still the triple combination pumping engine, like the 1952 Type 95 pumper with 1000 GPM capacity.
Worcester"s new Seagraves would be a great collectors item to show we will never forget what happened to our W6 on Dec.3 1999 plus Code 3 has the mold. The E-One Memmorial Truck to this day is very highly sought after and Dec. 3rd is closing in maybe a 10 year Anniverary for 2009. Thank You, Bruce E. Gusler/ Plaistoe Fire Dept.
Dear Sir, I,ve been collecting 1/32nd, scale models of F.D.N.Y, apparatus produced by Code 3, for about three years.I have noticed that Code 3, do a number of apparatus models of F.D.N.Y, in 1/64th scale.I was wondering about the possibility that Code 3, could perhaps make the same models, but also in 1/32nd scale.As Code 3, have made a number of different, engine and rear mounts of F.D.N.Y. apparatus, it would be nice to see the same models in 1/32nd scale for collectors like myself that are interested in the larger model which means more detail to the model.
i think code 3 should look into my city and here are 2 that would be great!http://10-75.net/apparatus/ny/rensselaercnty/troyfd/trk2.htm http://10-75.net/apparatus/ny/rensselaercnty/troyfd/eng7.htm http://10-75.net/apparatus/ny/rensselaercnty/troyfd/eng4.htm and our neigbor albany http://10-75.net/apparatus/ny/albanycnty/albany/afd/engco5.htm http://10-75.net/apparatus/ny/albanycnty/albany/afd/ldrco1.htm
Hi,i am a Belgium(europe)firefighter and code3 collector (since 1998) and i have see Scott Schellhase a few times on a code3 booth at fireshows.We have make some good deals on code3 stuff that was on the shows vitrines.I have visit also some code3 days at woodland hills i travel special to the usa for code3.Code3 is my passion almost every day see i hope to meet you soon?Thanks and good luck.
I miss Code 3. Expensive as they are, there haven't been any Code 3's that I've been excited about in some time. I wonder if Code 3 would consider lowering prices and making a wider diversity of apparatus. We ALL love FDNY, but you can only do that so long. I also think Code 3 should do more than just engines and ladders, how about a HazMat or a Brush Truck? I'm willing to come back, but I need lower prices and a wider diversity!
Welcome John!About time haha!Anyhow sir I did send in these concerns on the reg Code3 web club site & hope you got them;thus just making sure by resub on larry ls site bud.OK the FEB release page is still missing the baltimore engine ALF 71 and on the soldout pg.Also code3 must update their dealer only rels page[some3 to 4 items need to be added still].As well I hope Code3 gets around to making a FORD chassis pumper/ariel/ladder trucks-about the only ones they have never done & be a hot sellout i am sure!Please also seriosly consider making a FORD high top ambulance van-since c3 did an awesome job on the mods yrs ago.what be really good also is a Caddy amb under your''classics''rels too.Many FD used these well into the 70s and early 80s.I sent in all the GM brocheures & photos many yrs ago & am sure C3 still may have on file?let me know if you need them again asap.Anyhow best wishes & thanks ever so very kindly for your time!
I feel that Code 3 should make my fire companies ladder because it would be a awsome seller, in my department alone it would be an amazing seller, I already talked to my department about it and out of the 50+ members almost all said they would purchase one if it was made. More pictures can be taken if need be but I can safely say that this truck will be a good seller to my department and some department around us who of which would purchase at least one along with many others throughout the USA.
I think you guys should do one for my local engine company. they just got this engine last october and i think it deserves to be modeled after. i can send more pics of the engine if you would like to see more. Thank You -evan
take a look at these engines from the new bedford fire department in new bedford massachusetts with all of your past and current models i think it would be possible to make an engine and or a ladder from this city. thanks for your time
The San Fran release is a very positive step. Thanks.
broader range of cities beyond tha majors.
I am a code collectors club member, membership email address (wilkinsonjo@aol.com). The last three code 3 models i have bought have all had faults on them, my FDNY Engine 1 seagrave was missing some decals, my FDNY seagrave Engine 59 was missing its deluge gun on the roof, it was only half there, and my San Fransisco Fire Dept ALF engine 3 was also missing most of its deluge gun. Just thought i would let you know that things are not coming out to your collectors as they should be.
John-let me introduce myself first. i'm one of the few european (Dutch that is) collectors and i'd like to know a few things. will there be ever a european or non north american release? will there be a new mold diamond plate(c mack-cf mack-tiller)? will the firehouse serie continue(steadman station baltimore-columbia heights DC)? will there be a US capitol city serie? will there be a european distribution centre so the tax on models we pay decrease and we can buy more without those horrible tax? I'm not phissing for classified info i'm just interested what to expect as i am one of the many many guys that lost their interest in code 3 quality and originality as it is for the last few years unfortenally. thanks Hans
Please, more diamond series fire trucks. I love them. Also, is Code 3 considering any airport emergency trucks? Bob D'Amico
hello me I would simply like to have chèz code 3 an ambulance Ford 350 2006 ambulance of the fdny 1/64 or 1/32 tank-you
Dear Mr. Dunkel, I wanted to submit some ideas for future FDNY pieces. All but two use your current molds which Code 3 already have,taking into consideration the need to extend the life on these molds, which actually is a great idea. These also seem to be on the minds of other FDNY Code 3 collectors. Ideas. Mack CF Tower Ladders. White over Red. Some Manhattan Companies. 13,15,18 and 21. Ladder 21 could be paired with Eng. 34 already produced by Code 3. Tower Ladder 7 Totally Red. Seagrave Rearmount Ladders. Manhattan Ladders 2,4 and 36. Seagrave Engines. Manhattan 3,6,9 21,23 and 95. Bronx Companies. Engine 88/Ladder 38. First due at the Bronx Zoo. Excellent two piece Combo, graphics and history with the Bronx Zoo. Engine 94/ ladder 48.Remake of Engine 75.Engine 64 Ladder 47. An idea for a new mold with FDNY in mind would be Engines 26 and 54 with the Ferrara Cab. Other cities also have this cab and life to this mold. All of the above have unique designs and company logos which would be great additions to the FDNY line.Hopefully Code 3 will continue to produce FDNY vehicles. Thanks for your time and hopefully we can see some of these vehicles in the future.
John: I just wanted to thank you again for taking the time to speak with me at Art and Teri's Open House last Saturday. I enjoyed talking with you, and feel very confident that Code 3 is in excellent hands with you at the helm. As an attorney, I certainly understand the proprietary nature of your business. I do hope that Code 3 can establish some sort of collector roundtable group so that "outside eyes" can be involved in the process so that some of the obvious errors can be caught before they make it to final production. I know Rich Krom spoke to you about this, and I hope there is some way it can be established, understanding that the confidentiality of the research, development, and manufacturing processes must be preserved. I also wanted to thank you again for the gift of the Violetville Mack CF pumper. This has always been one of my all-time favorite Code 3 releases, and I am glad to have a second one to display in either my private law office or my office at City Hall. I hope your friend enjoys the Meriden Police patch...I have access to more if you need them. Again, thanks for making it to the Fire and Cop Shop. If I can ever be of assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me either through email or by phone. (203) 238-3168 Sincerely, Mike Quinn Meriden, CT
Hi, I alredy post some product suggetsions put now I send them to you. This truck is very special, because it has so much detail on the doors and so on. I know the Ex-Captain of this Engine Company and so I would like to see this model produced from Code 3. I know the most persons say: OH NO!! Not another FDNY Engine that looks like the one befor, and I am one of thoose persons, but I felt in love with that truck. It is not a usual FDNY Engine it is THE FDNY ENGINE. All the golden numbers the memorials for 9/11 in the front, the bell and on each door a name of a firefighter who lost his life in September 2001. I know that Code 3 alredy took pictures of the Engine. And I asked the Ex-Captain what will happend and he told me that someone from Code 3 told that the truck has too much detail and would be to difficult to build. And I say yes it has a lot detail but as well I was disappointed of Code 3 because of that sentence. You always build new model but use the old "frames". Like I have never seen a 2002 FDNY truck with a 1998 pump panel and front and tail lights.???? I really like the trucks you produce, but I am only a student and like to collect but youn always increase your prices and more and more dtials on the trucks go loose. So this is my suggestion. Hope to hear from you.... A.Skupin
Hey, I want to suggest this truck because I like Quantum Pumpers and I know a firefighter of this Engine Company. I think it is a nice model. It is a nice colour, a dark red and then these small gold lines on the rear section. One of the best things is the grill with the American flag on it. On the page where the link will direct you, are pictures of their Ladder truck as well which I want to suggest, too. The nickname of the Ladder is "Above the Beast" and I just like these two trucks. In the link are as well links to the FDNY Engine 23 which i alredy suggeted and a link to the FDNY Engine 201 which I like as well, because they have nice graphics on their truck. The door numbers are written like in the WILD WEST, and the typical new york stripes on the side of the truck are not yellow white yellow, they are painted like the Irish flag. The are my suggestions and I would like to see some of my suggestions buildt by code 3. A.Skupin
I would like to see some new trucks come out.I've been buying nothing but code trucks.I have over 300 trucks.I'm not to happy with the trucks that come out this year.I use to buy all trucks you came out with.But this year I've only brought 4 trucks.I know it cost alot to make a truck.You guys need to do something new.Here are some of my suggestions again. E-One...Bronto,heavy rescue,tankers,mid mount tower,tiller truck American Lafrance...Rear mount tower,heavy rescue,tanker,tiller Pierce...rear mount tower,mid mount tower,tiller,heavy rescue,tanker Something that I always suggest is snokle truck.You made Chicago Fire squads..1,2,5 so how about a snokle truck. This is my suggestions and ideas for you people. Thank you for time, Rich Zeitz
HI as a member of code 3 for about 5 years now i would like to say i love the trucks there all great. I am a volunteer firefighter in new jersey so i would like to see some more trucks made from the state of New Jersey. Maybe from the bigger cities such as jersey city, newark, bayonne, camden just to name a few. Thanks for your time.
Two of your latest releases were Boston Engine 30 and Ladder 25. Within a few weeks of Ladder 25 shipping, two members of this firehouse (one from each company) were killed in the line of duty. My question is why hasn't this fact been mentioned in your news given the close nature from the model's releases to their untimely deaths. I run Northeast Firenews (www.firenews.org) in addition to being a professional firefighter and many of my friends and fellow collectors have mentioned this lack of recognition from Code 3.
THANK YOU FOR DOING THE BUFFALO ENGINE 38, IT WAS WELL DONE . WE HAVE A NEW ALF TOWER LADDER AND IT IS SIMILAR TO YONKERS ,JERSEY CITY, AND FORT WORTH,SO IT WOULD NOT NEED TO MANY MODIFICATIONS. I SUPPLIED THE GRAPHICS FOR 38 FROM BUFFALO ,AND WOULD BE ABLE TO DO THE SAME FOR TOWER LADDER 7. I CAN SEND YOU SOME PHOTOS IN THE MAIL IF INTERESTED . CODE 3 HAS DONE ALOT FOR THE COLLECTOR AND I FOR ONE AM GREATFUL
I would like to suggest a classic model. It is a former FDNY apparatus that is still around in one of the fire museums. It is the Mack B model searchlight truck.
Generally, while Code 3 has explored an occasional departure from 1/64th to LARGER models (1/32nd), there has been no venturing into SMALLER (1/87th). We sure could use Code 3 quality in at least a few HO scale models, beginning with a tower/platform quint. Also a need for 1/64th and 1/87th antique and period pieces, 20's, 30's, 40's. Wouyld also like to see tourist areas, such as Pinellas Suncoast Area Departments (Florida)represented. Also, a plug for Canadian Departments. If other diecasts are explored, what about a line of "Code 3 Civies", to include some highway of transit buses and coaches, again 1/64th, but particularly 1/87th.
I think that a model of this unique rescue pumper would be a good addition to all of your unique models. the link im giving has one photo but if more are required i can e-mail them
Ocean City, Maryland Volunteer Fire Department Tower 5
Hello again John!Just forgot to say I also am formally requesting to you that Code3 make [sent this in 2 yrs ago;paper docs info & all to C3 c/o Scott S]from the super movie Ladder 49{c3 made the ladder truck last yr as you know but never made as yet}The Balt Eng 33 & Firehouse[which has been done in HO scale 9yrs ago by Lifelike inc]for 2008/09 hopefully.All info I sent in should still be on file & a sure best sellers indeed sir?!Thanks very kindly for your serious consideration & valuable time & expertise on this very important matter of ''completing''a true collectionn line/pieces!Take care & have an excellent week.Cheers,Roman.
Mr. Dunkel, I am a former member of FDNY Ladder 7 quartered with Engine 16 at 234 E. 29th St. in Manhattan. Both are a part of the 8th Battalion , 3rd Division. I had the extreme privilige of working for the FDNY and E-16 / L-7 for a little over a year before having to return to PA due to family reasons. I had moved to NY from PA where I was formerly a police officer, to work for the FDNY. I considered this my once in a lifetime dream. Anyway, since Code 3 will apparently never stop making models of FDNY apparatus, which I'm not complaining about, I would love to see models made of E-16 and L-7 as you have of some other engine/ladder sets recently. As I love every part of the FDNY, E-16 and L-7 obvously hold a speacial place in my heart. They are a very historic and prestigious firehouse in the City of New York. They have lost at least twenty members between the two companies over their history. Numerous unit citations and individual citations for bravery have also been awarded to the two comapnies and their members as well. I had the priviledge of seeing two of these members awarded medals at the 2004 Medal Day. Six members of the company had also been awarded a unit citation while I was stationed in this firehouse over the 2004/2005 winter. There was even a children's educational video called "Big Red Fire Engines" that was shot in the firehouse in the early ninties I believe. This video sells at Wal-Mart. I could go on and on, but you can see more for yourself at www.fdnye16l7.com. Please take a while or even just a few minutes and check out the website of this great firehouse and bunch of guys. If you click on the photos link on the left of the home page and then on Engine 16 Ladder 7 Picnic 2004 under the 2004 photos, I am the guy at the grill in the gray shirt and Michigan hat. The other guys from left to right are Mike Mogno (E-16), Zazuska (E-16), and Frank Mazza (E-16). Jimmy Lyon (L-7) is the guy in the back with the shades. The picnic was at Robert Moses Beach as it is every year. Thank you for taking the time to read this e-mail and considering my request. -Bill Kauffman
Hello, Let me first congratulate you for the high quality standard of your models and the very good service level your offer. I shop for about two years through Code 3 and never had any issue unless small delivery delays. It's remarkable and certainly one of the reasons of your success. In term of release, may I suggest two possibilities: - Reedition of "airoprt appartus" like Oshkosh and E-One Titan crash trucks - Develop Las Vegas Pierce Quantum Ladder Drawn Aerial and Heavy Rescue to complete the previously released Engines 1 & 5. That would make a real family! The second may be more ambitious but imagine
John, I would like to see some old mold updated, the Crown, Sutphen and Ward LaFrance Engine molds have been way under-used. I think Brush Rigs wuld also be a big hit, there are plenty of CDF rigs right there in California to start with.... Thank You Greg
well it was fun whyll it lasted. now that code 3 has been bought out you can kiss any 1/32 scale fire trucks good buy. you say look forward to an exciting year ahead. never going to happen. just the 1/64 scale might be made. good buy code 3
I would like to suggest this new Sutphen Pumper from the City of Mason, OH. This engine would be a great addition to the already released Mason Piere Quantum Squirt(March 2001). Also, we haven't seen a rig from Ohio since the release of the Cincinnati E-One Rear Mount Ladder(October 2004), and we haven't seen a Sutphen apparatus in over two years(the last sutphen release was in March 2004 - Orlando, FL). This Mason Pupmer looks great and would be an awesome release from the state of Ohio! Thank you for your time. Sean
hello Mr John H. Dunkel I have idea commme model it is my dream to have (1) an ambulance Ford f350 2006 of the fdny 1/64 or 1/32 (2) Truck 1 - 2001 Pierce Quantum 1/64 100ft tillered aerial fire dept las-vegas Mr. John H. Dunkel made the models it is my dream merçi
How about making a model from a Federal Fire Department? I work for the US Navy Mid-Atlantic Region Fire and Emergency Services as a Civilian Firefighter. My station at Norfolk, VA Naval Base is in the process of getting several new pieces of apparatus from Pierce. Enforcer pumpers and a 105 ft tower ladder. A rig from a Federal Fire Department would be a welcomed breath of fresh air.
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I was barely hanging on with Code3. Now Tower Ladder 1 is over a month overdue and under your direction the new releases are delayed a day? For "Hot" photos. Your inconsistent business practices have driven away this loyal customer. You will see many of the collectors stop buying Code 3. Good Luck
After this months email that i just recived today (Oct 5th) Why cant you put out to your memebers that PAY to be apart of the club see what the new item will be. Why pay for the site if we cant see the item early?
thanks for keeping FDNY in your thoughts and in your release schedule, i just hope that these releases are not befalled by the petty mistakes that have spoilt my last four consecutive C3 purchases. E53 L43 is a good house with a lot of action, and i enjoy the modern era. Dont forget that FDNY now has a new style seagrave on the streets...(hint hint!!) And dont forget...the harlem hilton..E69 L28..they are one of the busiest houses in NYC and you already have the castings. Cheers Larry Jarrod UK Collector.
I have been collecting Code 3's and other diecast for many years and I have never seen a model of a Hahn. There were many large departments that used these types of units and tons of smaller East Coast departments. From my pole on Fireengines.net's forum the 1970 thru the mid 1980's model is the one that most would like to have. I believe these types of models would sell very quickly and there are plenty of different types you could do, i.e. engines, ladders, towers, tda's and rescue squad's. Thank you for your time and I look forward to the future releases.
The Mack CF TL has been a long hoped for addition to the C3 line up of Collectibles. In the scale to which we are all accustomed to collecting C3 models is what we expected, the news that it may be released in 1/50 scale is a bitter pill to swallow. The 95' boom is much wanted and the Mack CF 4 door version of that particular chassis is likewise much wanted. The modeling possibilities, both in the FDNY and outside, are many. Please reconsider the scale, as I am afraid that starting a new scale in 1/50 will be akin to the Star Wars line; never asked for, never supported by the C3's collecting base. Watering down the product by starting a new line just when the faithful have begun to see light at the end of the quality tunnel will be just what the Doctor should not be prescribing for the patient, in my opinion. Concentrating on the fixes needed to jump start the rampant interest of years gone by is what we have always only asked for, not a new scale direction to further divide the collector's purchasing interests and abilities. The Mack CF 95' TL is just the model that will help to go a long way in achieving the goal of creating the collecting buzz that helped C3 win "Model Of The Year" honors in the past, as long as it is in the scale that the vast majority of collectors already have in their collections. John, thank you for this opportunity to communicate my thoughts and opinion with you
Sir:I see on Fireengines.net that your coming out with another Diamond Plate for Chicago Fire Dept.E59 I think this is a major mistake for you .There has already been 2 of this same model in Diamond Plate as well as Franklin Mint selling it to. If you want a seller from Chicago do E92 Freightliner which Code 3 has done in 1/64 scale Im a fire fighter ,collector and kit basher and have been with code 3 from the start.Member #02231.So I know what I'm talking about .Point of information the 1/64 E92 is very hard to find anywhere today and if you can fine it it's selling for 100.00 + MIB. Thank you for your time Dick ( Bostondick on Fireengines.net )
After many years of being a member ofr the Code 3 Collectors Club and collecting many Code 3 products I am turning away from Code 3. I have become tired of the same old FDNY repaints of the same chassis. I have become more interested in Corgi recently. The detail and diversity they are showing with their latest line of classic fire apparatus puts Code 3 to shame, in my opinion. Nothing they produce revolves around the FDNY. Take note of what they are doing and follow suit, you mat find it profitable.
I live about 10 miles from Virginia Tech. Blacksburg recently took delivery of two Pierce trucks (ladder and engine). How about a set that may also include a Virginia Tech Rescue Squad vehicle(Ford E-350). If you are looking for positive P.R., donate part of the preceeds to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. Thanks.
All of the FDNY engines are the same except the company number and minor variations. As a former member of the FDNY I would like to see some of the latest special units and also some of the classic apparatus of the 40's throught the 70's.