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Its been raining all day, so no better way than to sit in the shop and work on a project. I started this so many years ago. I got the front bumper done, and now working on the side boxes below the doors of the cab. Its a 1:64 scale Code 3 FDNY rescue body, and an Ertl International Paystar. The Paystar is not the exact model that Syracuse used, but pretty close. I had to mill off some of the front from the fenders forward. I re-skinned the sides of the rescue body with sheet styrene. I have a ways to go, but getting back to it was fun, and a good way to spend the day.

That's real sharp. I can't wait to see the finished product.

Great work in progress, Rich! Keep us posted please. Looking forward.
Michael

Got a bit more done today. I finished the battery boxes. They are cut down from the Fold A Tank holder from the Code 3 Freighliner tanker. I mocked up the wheels and tires. The front tires have a pretty tall profile, so I am looking over my stash for some that are not as tall. The interior is painted and installed in the cab, and the front frame is attached. I have to put the grille in yet. The side scene lights are from my new hauler decals. Plenty of work to do yet. I think I am going to run white outlines for the decals. I found a photo since I printed them, that shows the lettering in white. Hoping the current decals come off without damaging the paint.

Whoa, looking amazing!

Very nice! You always do amazing work!

Nice work on a rebuild! If you have some Solvaset you might try putting some on the decals to soften them and try rubbing them off with a soft tissue. Anything like scraping them will surely mar the paint.