Fire Apparatus Model Forums

Found this last night, during random browsing of Japanese fire apparatus. Replica of a portable pump deployment apparatus (I believe), made by JIEDA (?), in 1/43 scale. Here's one page about the thing. It's also on eBay. https://www.samodelcar.com/1-43-JIEDA-ISUZU-Fully-Automatic-Boost-Pumper-Fire-T...

This one's out. Greenlight 1:18 NYPD Ford Crown Vic station wagon.

Seen for sale on sundry sites.

Though that's the strangest-positioned booster reel that I have ever seen...

Re: Squad model.

Well, now they're just trying to take our money...

As I recall from my Franklin Mint snorkel, which I displayed booms-raised for years before selling a year or two ago, the upper boom weakened over time. I used a folded piece of white cardboard to brace the thing in a raised position.

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I made these a lifetime ago... https://legeros.com/toys/guides/ Code 3 - 1:64. Part 1 Code 3 - 1:64. Part 2 Conrad Corgi Classics Corgi Showcase Corgi Toys Cursor Del Prado - World Fire Engines Diapet Eligor - Trucks Eligor - Cars and Light Trucks Ertl First Gear Franklin Mint Joal Matchbox Models o...

Saw this just now...

Coming soon (pre-order) at Awesome Diecast.

POLICE VAN!

In Color

I absolutely LOVE the detail on the Fire Replicas models, but I can't make myself want one of the aerials... because the parts don't move. Am I a model snob? Did I get spoiled by Code 3, TWH, et al? Now, a disclaimer. I do have a couple static-ladder pieces in my collection. But they've always troub...