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Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-03-22T16:14:47

Chariots of Fire wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 22, 2018 2:17 am
You've got guts to take that all apart. I'm afraid I'd really mess it up and then be sorely disappointed I even tried!

You are too modest. I am sure you would not only knock it out of the park but actually make an incredible model even better.

Statistics: Posted by Sirentoys — Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:14 pm

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-03-22T02:17:17

You've got guts to take that all apart. I'm afraid I'd really mess it up and then be sorely disappointed I even tried!

Statistics: Posted by Chariots of Fire — Thu Mar 22, 2018 2:17 am

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-16T18:46:00

Very nice!

Statistics: Posted by pfdchief401 — Fri Feb 16, 2018 6:46 pm

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-15T01:43:06

Joe, you have some gut tearing that about. It looks great, strong work

Statistics: Posted by Hoser — Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:43 am

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-08T11:02:25

Looks great

Statistics: Posted by Hahnfire — Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:02 am

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-06T17:38:13

OUTSTANDING, perfectly done! Thanks for sharing.

Statistics: Posted by Hazmat — Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:38 pm

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-04T16:52:06

An inspiration to all of us that dabble in the fire models. Thanks Joe.

Statistics: Posted by Rich — Sun Feb 04, 2018 4:52 pm

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-04T16:16:05

Awesome work!

Statistics: Posted by Backfire_NL — Sun Feb 04, 2018 4:16 pm

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-04T15:46:38

Excellent work Joe!

Statistics: Posted by M1968Q — Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:46 pm

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-04T14:15:13

Great job

Statistics: Posted by scubaski — Sun Feb 04, 2018 2:15 pm

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-04T03:42:56

Wow Joe, it came out great!!

Michael

Statistics: Posted by firebuff123 — Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:42 am

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-04T00:45:17

Fantastic looking truck!

Thanks for sharing

Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:45 am

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-04T00:44:07

I was trying to find the right size decal to cover the white strip, I started with InQuarters decal sheet and went with the black, size was ok then I found the Yellow White Yellow (FDNY), and liked it better. Working my way down to the rear I measure and cut them to fit.

Using some customs decals that were produced by InQuarters for a fellow kit basher I found a department for the truck. This is not a replica because that departments rig is White over Red, however the color looked great on the Black. Once the decals were on I put all the parts back on. Not something I would recommend for everyone, however these are fun to work with.

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:44 am

Re: Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-04T00:42:13

Once the interior is out I start removing the windows a gentle push from the inside will push out the none glue corner from there I use the exacto to gently remove the rest. After that comes the grab bars, mirrors, lights etc. using the exacto knife to just pry or loosen the parts these are not glued really heavily so brut force is not needed.
I taped off the parts I don’t want painted, really I leave everything on and tape around it. After the paint job I now have a Black over Red truck and will use decals to cover mistakes and or add features like door trim back on. Not super hard however if you do this you just need to be willing to take the risk on an expensive model.

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:42 am

Fire Replicas Pierce Rescue

2018-02-04T00:40:12

After gaining confidence on changing the Sutphen Demo Engine to a Black over Red, I thought I would do the same with the Milwaukee Heavy Rescue. I do take the models I am repainting off the base.

Using a exacto knife you can remove the bottom of the base to expose the screws holding the truck to the base. This can be put back on later. Once you remove the 3 screws you can see the underside of the truck. I know some people have does this to display their trucks in cabinets.

The underside cabinets were attached to the chassis and body so they needed to be removed. From there I found six screws holding the chassis to the rest of the truck and removed them. Once you have the screws out you need to remove the chassis. I ran the exacto knife along the edges to make sure there is no glue holding the chassis, it also helps loosen the chassis, this does take time and it will come out on the first try.

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:40 am