American Lafrance Aero Chief Fire Truck
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- American Lafrance Aero Chief Fire Truck 1:25 Scale AMT980. Grab some aftermarket decals and have some fun! Copyright 2018 Right On Replicas, LLC. All rights reserved. Review and photos by Alan Mann for RoR.
Of all the types of model kits I’ve built, fire trucks were always the biggest test of patience
LLG, Most of those kits are challenging for sure! -Doug
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Thank you for this outline. You have a remarkably efficient description.
A decade or so past had I all three of AMT's 1:25th-scale kits of the American LaFrance Fire Trucks, as well as another Pumper Truck and a Hook and Ladder Truck sometime prior. Before I could complete assembly--I had been building together the three chassis, engines, and drive trains--all were stolen. 😠
My circumstances since have become more austere. If I now had the money to replace them, I would buy groceries. 😟 SMH
SMH, Thanks for sharing and please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
This was very educational sir ,I have the Ladder Chief ( packed away right now) and I learned a lesson on how to put these things together. Despite the 300 parts , you presented it in a way that was very understandable. This particular one is on my future build list, along with the pumper . I'm also a volunteer firefighter of 10years.
CP, thanks for your service and I'm glad you liked the review! -Doug
Beautiful .... Back when LaFrance ruled fire aparatus
Ur, that's right! -Doug
The kit issues before this one was a "Hook and Ladder." It similar in length and the ladder boom extend out about 18 inches. I haven't seen it on EBay for a couple years. Both are great kits.
Cn, thanks for the background info! -Doug
I've just bought this kit ! It's huge, won't be building it for a while but I'll be keeping this vid in favourites for when I do.
Thanks
GM, Great idea! -Doug
Doug, as always, excellent how to. Looks like a beast of a kit to assemble, but looking forward to doing it.
SM, Slow but steady wins the race! -Doug
That's one giant kit,Doug.Good job,buddy.👍
CM, Yep, this is a real shelf hog! -Doug
Wow Doug that is one large truck. Great build.
Vaughn
Vaughn, This is the big one! -Doug
I built that kit YEARS ago! I had the pumper, ladder truck and this areal truck. Plan to buy them again since all but the ladder truck have be re-released.
RD, I agree. These are all fun kits and ripe for extra detailing! -Doug
Built the pumper and the ladder truck 40 years ago in 1978. Built them in Denver FD livery. Since AMT shipped the body parts in white, didn't have to paint the body, just the trim.
K, '78 don't seem like that long ago! -Doug
Doyoulikit
Great build! You have to do the Trumpeter American LaFrance kit!
BOC, Sounds good! -Doug
I am a big fan if the snorkel
Matt, Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
Amazing model Doug..!! Great..
RK, I'm glad this one caught your eye! -Doug
@@RightOnReplicas amazing once again..!
Very nice Doug! I really enjoy your videos! I may want this pumper truck now as I have the matching AMT Chevy rescue van with the city of troy decals on it!
SS, Sounds like a great combo build! -Doug
Rand, You found a bargain - good for you! -Doug
I’d love to see that thing weathered up! Rust, dirt, grease and grime would be awesome.
BT, Me too. But we leave that to the detailers! -Doug
I do not think I have ever seen a fire department let its apparatus be other than gleaming spit-shined. I do not think, other than tire wear, weathering is applicable to fire apparatus.
@@RightOnReplicas just a minor question: are you sure the ladders should be painted aluminum? I believe firefighters use wooden ladders because wood is non-conductive and fiberglass would potentially melt.
WK, That's a great question? Perhaps one of our viewers knows the answer! -Doug
Right On Replicas most FD’s use aluminum ladders on their apparatus but I believe some departments on the West Coast ( LAFD, SFFD ) still use the wooden ladders
Thanks for the great review! This looks like a fun kit. - Jeff
TMW, Sure is, thanks! -Doug
Great job guys as allways I think when i get arnd to build mine I'm gonna change it to a tandem axle set up,moving the 1st set of outriggers to the front behind the cab,and spray the dullcote on the aluminum deck plating .
Don, Sounds like fun! -Doug
Fantastic ! Build Doug
Thanks CP! -Doug
This looks great! For Christmas I was gifted the costom pumper version. If you would could you look for the cousom pumper and do a build on it? thanks
Wiz, I will check it out! -Doug
I remember these once in a while popping up as build-ups at NNL swapt meets. it dawned on me, if you took the motor from it, that it would be great for a wild rat rod build. you see many really rod with really strange engines. I think this one would a good idea for that.
TM, Ummm I guess! -Doug
Bem legal.
Hi, I watch every upload you put .. just a hint:
Try taking photos with flash, take pics in strong room lighting or during daylight with flash turned off.
V, Lot's of good stuff lately. You should sub and get notifications! -Doug
Very impressive build Doug, I'm not brave enough to take on one if these lol, and they cost a fortune over here in the UK, I do have an original pumper kit though
GM, you have to work up to it slowly. I've been building since 1959! -Doug
Beautiful build but I don't have the room for a model that big.
WH, That can be a problem but you have to get creative. Examine your place to see if there a piece of furniture that you don't really need to make room! Just kidding! -Doug
This is one of those it’s that has been around forever. Had it in the early 70’s. Good job Doug. How often do you visit the Old School Dragracers site?
CS, Thanks, I've been to the OSD site a couple times. I go there when I want to smile! -Doug
Fantastic job on the American LaFrance fire truck Doug! Question, does the cab tilt forward to reveal that Detroit engine?
JG, No, your best look is prior to assembly of the cab to the frame. After that you'll have to see it from underneath! -Doug
Doug, thank you for the heads up!
If you don't glue the top engine cover you can take it off and look at the engine whenever you want. Its optional in the instructions.
Hi, Doug. You've done it again. Awesome work, great job. Beautiful model. Whatta pissah. Big boy, huh? How many hours did you work on it? To be honest, big kits scare me. My brother, a retired firefighter, loves it too and says hello. Thanks for sharing. All my best. Lou
Lou,
Thanks Lou and this one's not that bad a build. It does take longer - about 24 hours of bench time though! -Doug
Hi, Doug. The model came out great. Sure, it's a big boy. 24 hours for you but would take much longer for me. I am not as good as you are. Thanks for the teaching and inspiration. Lou
Lou, 24 Hours is total application time. I don't count the time that I'm just letting the parts dry. Anyway, you should just build at your own speed and enjoy the hobby! -Doug
How long is crane?
VC, The boom extends approximately 24 inches! PS, please help us reach more modelers by subscribing if you haven't done so already. -Doug
Awesome
BB, Thanks man! -Doug
very nice
Thanks Rog! -Doug
I keep, thinking about getting one but haven't done it yet
wow .
RJ, I hear dat! -Doug
Magnifique travail mon ami
Et bonne explication
Très jolie modèle
J'adore ta vidéo je suis abonné 👍
Magnificent work my friend and good explanation
Very nice model
I enjoy watching your video this is a pleasure for the eyes
I am subscribed
And I would be proud to have you as subscriber too 👍
JMG, Merci and your work looks great too! -Doug
AMT sucks. If Tamiya made this kit it would probably cost over a hundred bucks. And I'd buy it.
DP, These are old mold designs, but with a little work they make a reasonable facsimile, but a modern version would probably cost closer to $175. Either way, you get what you pay for. Thanks for watching and if you find our channel helpful, please subscribe if you haven't already, to help us continue our mission to inspire more modelers! -Doug!
You are using to much paint on your dry brushing,and probably the wrong brush to. You are also trying to do it in one pass why too much paint. The bristles on the brush should bee worn andfaned out and trim about 1/4 of the bristtles. Slow and steady while removing extra paint on a paper towel. Also try removing paint off raised areas to expose the plastic if white. Another solution
JS, Thanks for tips! -Doug
@@RightOnReplicas you welcome. Keep it up. Enjoy your videos.
I have the original version....I don't want it ….never did.....also have the pumper truck....not my scene...
U, That's cool. You could always donate your unwanted models to the nearest modeling club. They would love to have it! -PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug