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by Rivet Counter
Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:12 am
Forum: Police Modeling
Topic: Backup Camera
Replies: 2
Views: 1012

Re: Backup Camera

Tinkercad and an SLA printer
by Rivet Counter
Mon Feb 28, 2022 4:04 am
Forum: Police Modeling
Topic: 1/87 SPVQ (Quebec City Police) Charger
Replies: 0
Views: 3632

1/87 SPVQ (Quebec City Police) Charger

Based on a Ricko 1/87 model. I wish there were newer Chargers available but I worked with what I had. This was a work project, the car is on "paid duty" maintaining a road closure due to a water main in Petit Quebec Lighting is mostly 0402 SMD LEDs, lightbar has 16 LEDs and I have "dual colour" ligh...
by Rivet Counter
Tue Dec 07, 2021 12:07 am
Forum: Police Modeling
Topic: 1/87 Metropolitan Toronto Police 1957 Chevy
Replies: 4
Views: 2101

Re: 1/87 Metropolitan Toronto Police 1957 Chevy

Thanks! Its currently residing within Little Canada, an animated miniature world tourist attraction where I work. I might do some more, one for my collection and I'm thinking of hiding one in the trunk of a bigger model.

www.little-canada.ca
by Rivet Counter
Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:23 am
Forum: Fire Modeling
Topic: Seagrave Ladder (quint) SSB Resin 1/24
Replies: 13
Views: 8067

Re: Seagrave Ladder (quint) SSB Resin 1/24

Looking amazing so far! WIll be watching this build with keen interest :)
by Rivet Counter
Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:18 am
Forum: Police Modeling
Topic: 1/87 Metropolitan Toronto Police 1957 Chevy
Replies: 4
Views: 2101

1/87 Metropolitan Toronto Police 1957 Chevy

Recently did this one from a Busch model I saw at the train shop. Printed the decals myself and painted with Tamiya spray lacquer. I had to sand off the old trim and design/print the new chrome strips on the sides. The steering wheel I did with a molotow pen and it turned out great only to go PING o...
by Rivet Counter
Mon Dec 06, 2021 1:52 am
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: Taking apart Franklin Mint tower
Replies: 8
Views: 3725

Re: Taking apart Franklin Mint tower

I quickly dismantled mine today, here are some points I found Start by removing the chassis and wheels using the screws circled in these 2 photos. The front chrome piece under the bumper is hiding the final screw https://i.imgur.com/3xuF8WB.jpg https://i.imgur.com/o3da2Qx.jpg https://imgur.com/0eeWH...
by Rivet Counter
Sat Dec 04, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: Taking apart Franklin Mint tower
Replies: 8
Views: 3725

Re: Taking apart Franklin Mint tower

I have a damaged one I've been meaning to dismantle, if I have timing in the coming weeks I'll try dismantling it and documenting the process
by Rivet Counter
Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:22 pm
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: January Newsletter from Fire Replicas
Replies: 5
Views: 2421

Re: January Newsletter from Fire Replicas

Yeah I got one of those models you mentioned. They're nice but not as detailed or as functional as the TWH models

Image

If fire replicas made a toronto pearson arff stryker or rosenbauer I'd be all over it
by Rivet Counter
Sun Jan 03, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: Fire Modeling
Topic: In progress LAFD Crown pumper
Replies: 5
Views: 2907

Re: In progress LAFD Crown pumper

Looks great! The 4 LEDs in the rotary beacon look hood but they would benefit from some PWM. What are you using to control the flashing?
by Rivet Counter
Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:51 am
Forum: Hints, Tips, Tricks, In Progress, Follow Along
Topic: 1/18 TPS Vic build pics
Replies: 3
Views: 3666

1/18 TPS Vic build pics

Main thread here http://www.fireengines.net/smffiremodels/viewtopic.php?f=4&p=3264 Started with a WCC lightbar https://i.imgur.com/yfVm6nf.jpg Painted the trunk sseals and black plastic plate thingys for added detail https://i.imgur.com/e6SZB7u.jpg Painting the sanded AA seats https://i.imgur.com/9Q...