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Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-10-05T21:27:30

gafireman wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 05, 2018 6:32 pm
My Chicago Tower arrived a couple of weeks ago, looks fantastic. I am collecting only classic releases from Fire Replicas. Would be great to see an old Walters ARFF unit for LaGuardia Airport1

You have my vote!!!!

Statistics: Posted by Troy — Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:27 pm

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-10-05T18:32:09

My Chicago Tower arrived a couple of weeks ago, looks fantastic. I am collecting only classic releases from Fire Replicas. Would be great to see an old Walters ARFF unit for LaGuardia Airport1

Statistics: Posted by gafireman — Fri Oct 05, 2018 6:32 pm

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-09-20T18:52:52

JoeO wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:17 pm
Winchar wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:06 pm
Just received mine. Detail on it is unbelievable. The photos do not do it justice. One thing I noticed, which I had not realized looking at the photos, is that it is a right hand drive vehicle. I am wondering what the reason for that on the original was.
That was the normal side for early Seagrave, Ahrens Fox and American LaFrance during the 1920's. I believe Mack had them on the left side in the 20's.

Thanks for the answer. I never noticed (or realized) before, but looking at some of the older pieces in my collection, you are right. Looking at the Water Tower, I still cannot believe the intricate detail. As a kid, I thought the Mack Tootsietoy fire set was the most realistic looking fire truck I had seen. Fast forward 50 years and I thought the Code 3s and the detailed Corgis were the best possible. Then came TWH and the detail became what I thought would be the best possible in a model. What did I know. Fire Replicas has blown all other model makers out of the water with their detail. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy my collection from all of the other manufacturers, but I can't get over the latest step in detail. What's next, turn a miniature key and have the vehicle start?

Statistics: Posted by Winchar — Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:52 pm

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-09-20T18:29:15

JoeO wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:12 am
rastuman wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:27 am
Got mine today along with the FDNY Squads. Not quite sure how I like the way it's mounted offset to the base to make it's overall length including the tower centered within the case. The nameplate is about and inch or so past the front wheel on one end but is about the same distance short of the rear wheel on the other end (visible in inspection photos above). I've always thought that the cases were a bit too large for most of these which takes up shelf space unnecessarily, but in this case, I feel a larger case to center the body would have looked better. On another note, the delivery included promo card for FDNY TL-14 and I'm assuming it's part of another 3-piece group.

You could remove it from the case

Was thinking about doing just that.

Statistics: Posted by rastuman — Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:29 pm

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-09-20T17:17:50

Winchar wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:06 pm
Just received mine. Detail on it is unbelievable. The photos do not do it justice. One thing I noticed, which I had not realized looking at the photos, is that it is a right hand drive vehicle. I am wondering what the reason for that on the original was.

That was the normal side for early Seagrave, Ahrens Fox and American LaFrance during the 1920's. I believe Mack had them on the left side in the 20's.

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:17 pm

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-09-20T16:06:19

Just received mine. Detail on it is unbelievable. The photos do not do it justice. One thing I noticed, which I had not realized looking at the photos, is that it is a right hand drive vehicle. I am wondering what the reason for that on the original was.

Statistics: Posted by Winchar — Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:06 pm

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-09-20T10:12:20

rastuman wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:27 am
Got mine today along with the FDNY Squads. Not quite sure how I like the way it's mounted offset to the base to make it's overall length including the tower centered within the case. The nameplate is about and inch or so past the front wheel on one end but is about the same distance short of the rear wheel on the other end (visible in inspection photos above). I've always thought that the cases were a bit too large for most of these which takes up shelf space unnecessarily, but in this case, I feel a larger case to center the body would have looked better. On another note, the delivery included promo card for FDNY TL-14 and I'm assuming it's part of another 3-piece group.

You could remove it from the case

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:12 am

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-09-20T02:27:14

Got mine today along with the FDNY Squads. Not quite sure how I like the way it's mounted offset to the base to make it's overall length including the tower centered within the case. The nameplate is about and inch or so past the front wheel on one end but is about the same distance short of the rear wheel on the other end (visible in inspection photos above). I've always thought that the cases were a bit too large for most of these which takes up shelf space unnecessarily, but in this case, I feel a larger case to center the body would have looked better. On another note, the delivery included promo card for FDNY TL-14 and I'm assuming it's part of another 3-piece group.

Statistics: Posted by rastuman — Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:27 am

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-09-17T11:07:22

Inspection photos shipping in the next week

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:07 am

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-08-21T01:05:08

Top notch detail and model

Statistics: Posted by Hamman0512 — Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:05 am

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-08-18T14:03:58

Looks like a fantastic model. However, not something that goes with my collection. Sadly, I'm getting to the point with space that I have to be selective on what I buy, or i'd never have room to display them!

I hope you guys enjoy it when it arrives!

Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Sat Aug 18, 2018 2:03 pm

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-08-12T16:10:17

Water Tower 3’s history was long. Chicago purchased this truck in 1923, a Seagrave 65 foot Water Tower shop number G27, with three turrents to deliver high pressure water. The prior Water Towers where the old Champion Water Tower which were horse drawn. The Original design had two large turrents on the deck, and one at the end of the mast., In 1936 all three of the water towers had “Crows Nests” added to the end of the booms super structure, and the “Corrigan Pipes” were added allowing for one firefighter to get a birds eye view and direct the stream from a basket. When G27 was placed in service it was Water Tower 1 stationed at Engine 5 on South Jefferson, at that time WT 1 had a 2nd piece that followed it, High Pressure 1 which was a combination hose wagon with a large turrents also mounted on the rig. Two piece snorkels as early as 1923.
In 1928 Engine 5 moved into the new fire house(current) on South Desplaines and a new 1928 Seagrave 65 foot Water Tower shop number G43 was delivered and placed in service as WT 1.
The 1923 Water Tower was renumbered and organized as Water Tower 3 at Engine 104’s on South Michigan (Building is now a resturant) it ran from 104’s from 1928 until 1959. This was also about the time WT 4 was put in service at Engine 1’s. WT 4 was the original “Cherry Picker Snorkel”.
In 1928 Water Tower 3 moved to Engine 46. It ran out of Engine 46 from 1959 until 1961, in 1961 the rig was replaced and Snorkel 6 was organized with a brand new 70 foot Ford Strato Snorkel, WT 3 basically went to the shops for storage after 1961. This rig was a front line piece from 1923 until 1961 38 years.

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Sun Aug 12, 2018 4:10 pm

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-08-05T14:27:40

30 hours, almost beat the Columbus Engine. Sooner or later some of the fence sitters will realize they need to order day, not month 1low quantities made sell quicker.

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:27 pm

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-08-04T21:53:09

Got mine ordered! My FDNY Towers arrived today along with Chicago Engine 50. Had promo cards for FDNY Squads 252 and 270.

Statistics: Posted by rastuman — Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:53 pm

Re: FIRE REPLICAS CHICAGO WATER TOWER 3

2018-08-04T11:37:15

With as popular as this one was, I can only hope they will consider doing a replica of CFD's "Big John" super pumper.

Statistics: Posted by Troy — Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:37 am