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With the paint on, I completed the mirrors.
And an overview of the model so far.

The next step was to modify the regular mirrors to the extended version as used with the utility/commercial versions. Since I already explained the steps with my FDNY HazTac und NYPD ESU unit, here just the pictures of the progress. LACOFD_LG (49) (Large).JPG LACOFD_LG (50) (Large).JPG LACOFD_LG (51...

Speaking of the surfboard, this onefollowed next 8-) I basically drew a free hand shape onto some cardboard and traced it onto a 1mm styrene sheet, once happy with the shape. The small fin was simply created by cutting a small triangle out of 0,5 mm styrene and filing a small notch with a round file...

With this done I started to create the racks for the surfboard and the stretcher basket. After several unsuccessful attemps of cutting "free hand" angled frames in the past :roll: , I this time choosed to make a subframe or guideframe :?: to get the correct angles for the racks 8-) LACOFD_LG (35) (L...

After reenforcing the compartment frame, the rear section base was done.
I even incorporated small 2mm bolts into the base for better attachment to the chassis

Meanwhile I also had modified the towing hitch LACOFD_LG (7) (Large).JPG LACOFD_LG (6) (Large).JPG LACOFD_LG (22) (Large).JPG After punching holes into the compartment doors for the handles, the base rear compartment frame was done. LACOFD_LG1 (30) (Large).JPG LACOFD_LG (23) (Large).JPG LACOFD_LG (2...

Next was the cardboard mock up for the rear compartment section.
measurments were ok, so the 1mm styrene sheet version followed.
First all parts cut out

Hi again, following you see the building steps to my latest project. This time I again used the 1:43 scale 2008 Ford F-250 from New Ray. LACOFD_LG (8) (Large).JPG since I made a seperate topic with the replacement of the tires, I skip the part for this build :D So at this stage I already cut the rea...

Hi everybody before I start the building progress of my LACoFD Lifeguard unit, a seperate topic on how to enhance a toy. Following you see how the New Ray 2008 Ford F-type quickly changed from a toy into a collectible simply by changing the tires. For better comparison I show each view with the befo...

Man this one is awesome, thanks for sharing