Fire Apparatus Model Forums

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-27T01:05:07

No complaints guys, just observations. Job very well done by NEO!

Statistics: Posted by M1968Q — Sat Jan 27, 2018 1:05 am

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-26T23:54:42

Actually, The decals came off the SDPD ambulance very easily just using scotch tape. I'm hoping this ambulance is the same.

Statistics: Posted by Troy — Fri Jan 26, 2018 11:54 pm

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-26T23:43:57

The FRR Twin Sonic is on a plastic inject with a ton of other clear parts. That tooling is owned by Greenlight now. Neo tooled the Twin Sonic for the model, probably from Dennis's archives, as this was all a Dennis Deal project. Dennis photographed and measured the unit extensively at Columbus, and obtained photos from the owner of the previous version. Neo decided to go with that version, for their own reasons.

Statistics: Posted by Rich — Fri Jan 26, 2018 11:43 pm

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-26T23:12:29

M1968Q wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:51 pm
Well the wait is over and I received this model yesterday - in a word, it's fantastic! Having seen and photographed the real one that it's based off of at the last Columbus show, I can say that they did not miss a trick with this one and hopefully they continue with this series of 70's van ambulances. The one curiosity is their decision to go with a TwinSonic instead of the Beacon Rays on the real one, and the even more curious thing is that this lightbar appears to be the Fire Response Replicas tooling from their Diplomat cruisers. I'm posting photos of the real one for comparison. Curiosities aside, don't miss this one if you're a fan of ambulance models!

Mike I have seen this real unit with 3 different set's of light bar's. Over time owners change thing out, just 5 years ago the mars 888 were not on it.

Awesome model. You can see the markings from the door are also gone.

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Fri Jan 26, 2018 11:12 pm

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-26T22:51:20

Well the wait is over and I received this model yesterday - in a word, it's fantastic! Having seen and photographed the real one that it's based off of at the last Columbus show, I can say that they did not miss a trick with this one and hopefully they continue with this series of 70's van ambulances. The one curiosity is their decision to go with a TwinSonic instead of the Beacon Rays on the real one, and the even more curious thing is that this lightbar appears to be the Fire Response Replicas tooling from their Diplomat cruisers. I'm posting photos of the real one for comparison. Curiosities aside, don't miss this one if you're a fan of ambulance models!

Statistics: Posted by M1968Q — Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:51 pm

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-26T22:52:32

Deleting duplicate post.

Statistics: Posted by M1968Q — Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:48 pm

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-10T13:08:59

JoeO wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:34 pm
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 this one yet, but do have it on order. On the SDPD the model appears clearcoated over the decals, and if that's the case then they probably won't come off.

Statistics: Posted by M1968Q — Wed Jan 10, 2018 1:08 pm

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-10T02:51:52

M1968Q wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:55 am
UnMarkedCarr wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:45 am
Wow! Don't recall knowing that was coming! I need it! Where'd you buy it?
Diecast Direct and American Excellence both have them - DD is $5 cheaper than AE. I have one on order from DD.

Thanks, Mike

Statistics: Posted by UnMarkedCarr — Wed Jan 10, 2018 2:51 am

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-09T21:34:10

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.

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:34 pm

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-09T03:38:06

How easy do you think it would be to remove the graphics (Emergency Squad)??

Statistics: Posted by Troy — Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:38 am

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-09T02:57:11

https://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modul ... e=NEO46941

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Tue Jan 09, 2018 2:57 am

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-09T01:55:35

UnMarkedCarr wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:45 am
Wow! Don't recall knowing that was coming! I need it! Where'd you buy it?

Diecast Direct and American Excellence both have them - DD is $5 cheaper than AE. I have one on order from DD.

Statistics: Posted by M1968Q — Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:55 am

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-09T01:48:19

Looks great! I missed the pre-order on this one, and I haven't had any luck finding one.

Thanks for sharing

Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:48 am

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-09T01:45:03

Wow! Don't recall knowing that was coming! I need it! Where'd you buy it?

Statistics: Posted by UnMarkedCarr — Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:45 am

Re: Richmond Rescue Squad

2018-01-08T20:14:22

Got mine too! Dayton Fire Dept. had 4 of these. The private company I workd PT for had one too.

Statistics: Posted by Billd — Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:14 pm