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Deleting duplicate post.

It's not a spoiler - it's the a new style of license plate readers. But seriously, it is ridiculous that such a glaring error doesn't get the scrutiny that it deserves.

The price is crazy but the great unknown with Squirt 43 is how many actually were sold before the plug was pulled due to quality control and assembly issues galore. I've got one - how about the rest of you?

Joe O was kind enough to get me photos of the right side and rear of one of Columbus' real Spartan/Ferrara pumpers to aid in this project. As an apparatus photographer, I often don't take pictures of these views as I'm mainly concerned about the left front view, which is what we all tend to take. So...

As you will see from these photos, the 3D Spartan cab, like the real apparatus, is longer than the stock C3 Ferrara cab, so I will be stretching the C3 frame to accommodate the 3D cab. I am opting to use the C3 chassis instead of the 3D chassis and I'll explain the frame stretching process that will...

Also wending its way down my work bench is a model of Columbus, OH Engine 2, a 2008 Spartan Gladiator/Ferrara pumper that I am building using a combination of a Mott's Models 3D printed cab and a Code 3 Consohocken Ferrara body. We photographed the real rig during the 2011 Capital City Fire Fest in ...

UnMarkedCarr wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:46 am

Personally, I think that particular Ford model is butt-ugly. I have to say though, as usual, Mr. Quinn perfected it and replicated its ugliness quite well!

LOL - as a "Pinto-man" you're not really in a position to talk. But thanks Mark!

I echo Skip's sentiments about Twin Whistle. I have 3 - the FDNY E249/L113 plus two more that he custom built for me. His work is excellent!

Troy, It looks like a decal, have not tried it myself. I have taken the off Fire Replicas with tape and toothpick I would assume you could do it the same way. If you try let me know. I agree with Joe based on looking at the SDPD Ambulance by Neo which I have in my collection - I haven't received th...

Thanks all - appreciate the kind words!