Firetruck toy box

[fozzy767]

I have a grandson coming in January. Thought I should get busy

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[Repliconics]

I maybe jumping the gun on you a little here mate.
But that is going to look so kool.
It's just one of those things when you see the idea you know it works!
Great stuff :2tsup:

Cheers
Trev.

[fozzy767]

Thanks. Hope it's half as nice as I think it will be

[fozzy767]

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[Keith_1]

Hi Fozzy,

The firetruck toybox is looking great already.

My grandson enjoys playing with fire engines. He will be 3 in February.

Looking forward to seeing more of your build

Regards

Keith

[fozzy767]

Thanks Keith. This will be my 3 grand baby at the age of 42. The others are girls. It's cool to have a boy coming

[fozzy767]

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[crowie]

Thanks. Hope it's half as nice as I think it will be

A FOZZY ORIGINAL will as always be top shelf Mike..... keep the photos coming, thank you, cheers, crowie

[Treecycle]

I am sure you will enjoy making this one for a special recipient in the end. Looking forward to the updates.
Nice workshop too.:)(

[Matador]

Hi fozzy,


Excellent job on the fire truck so far.
Look forward to seeing the end result.

Cheers Graham.

[Keith_1]

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Looking good. Thanks for update photos.

Keith

[Dalboy]

Good to see you posting again Fozzy. If this is anything like your other builds count me in I do enjoy what you make. So far it is looking great.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[fozzy767]

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Headed to the burn pile. It's horrible

[fozzy767]

Windshield needs to be bigger with a thinner center between windows. I need white wheels , black tires alight bar

[fozzy767]

Thanks dalboy. I have been doing summer things. Well it's getting cold here

[crowie]

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Headed to the burn pile. It's horrible

We are often a little too hard upon ourselves...BUT you know the look you want Mike, so I'm still enjoying the front row seat..Peter

[Keith_1]

Fozzy,

I agree with Crowie, I think it looks good. A coat of red paint and some lights - don't scrap it yet - but of course up to you.

All the Best

Keith

[rwbuild]

Have you thought about softening the lines of it by radius curves and round over bits to make it more aesthetically pleasing as well as user friendly. I think that may help

[fozzy767]

After sleeping on it, I think I can fix it. The edges are rounded over. My daughter wanted it wood colored instead of red. Which creates a problem of using wood to basically make different colors ie, bumper ladder etc etc

[fozzy767]

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Much mo better

[fozzy767]

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[Handyjack]

Much improved. Amazing what a difference a bit of detail makes.
I am sure most children would love it, even if in your eyes it is not right.

[fozzy767]

Thanks. It's a work in progress

[crowie]

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Just got to admire your amazing woodworking talent and imagination Mick.... nice detailing...Peter

[Dalboy]

Coming along nicely now glad you sorted out about the colour. Like all the bits and pieces that you have fitted starts to bring it to life.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[fozzy767]

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Getting closer

[Keith_1]

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Getting closer

That is a great looking Toybox. Kids will love it.

Keith

[fozzy767]

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Needs fenders and running boards

[crowie]

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Needs fenders and running boards

Yes and maybe a pump hose connection outlet panel???

[fozzy767]

That's on the agenda as well as a siren on the bumper

[Matador]

Hi fozzy767,


You are doing a great job with the fire truck. There is nothing wrong with the fire truck
and now that you are adding some detail to it it looks so good. Fenders and running boards is a good idea. I really like the fire truck top stuff. :2tsup::2tsup:


Cheers Graham.

[Keith_1]

Hi fozzy767,


You are doing a great job with the fire truck. There is nothing wrong with the fire truck
and now that you are adding some detail to it it looks so good. Fenders and running boards is a good idea. I really like the fire truck top stuff. :2tsup::2tsup:


Cheers Graham.

Agree wholeheartedly with Graham. Coming up great.

Keith

[fozzy767]

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How bad does the fender look?

[fozzy767]

Never mind. I'm going w round ones

[Treecycle]

And to think at one stage you were going to throw this out.:no: It just keeps getting bigger and better all the time.:woot:

[fozzy767]

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[crowie]

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Your a hard man to please Mike, but the round mudguards do look good...well done...Cheers, Peter

[Matador]

Hi fozzy767,


Great job on the mudguards. The fire truck is looking good all the time.
Keep up the nice work. :2tsup::2tsup:


Cheers Graham.

[fozzy767]

I think when we build something we have a vision of what it's going to look like. If it's not going the way I think it should I get nervous. You wouldn't believe what I pitch or burn when things go awry

[Christos]

..... You wouldn't believe what I pitch or burn when things go awry


At least your decisions are final. The things that I make that I am not happy with tend to stay in the garage until I finally do a clean out. :doh:

[Dalboy]

I think we as the builders of things can be our own worst enemy when it comes to how we want something to look and be finished. Many a time I have built either a complete project or part of a project for it to end in the bin. Just trying to alter a small piece will not just do.

The toy box is looking great from where I sit

[Keith_1]

Fozzy,

I think the toybox looks great. Your Grandkids are going to love it.

Merry Christmas

Keith

[fozzy767]

Thanks for the votes of encouragement. It's all built. Need to clean wheels up and mount them. Pics hopefully tom. About time to go back to building semis. Merry Christmas to all and good luck and prayers for the terrorists attacks on our countries. If we all stand as one we can defeat evil

[fozzy767]

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All finished. Now we wait for his arrival. Merry Christmas everyone

[crowie]

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All finished. Now we wait for his arrival. Merry Christmas everyone

Now that's one good looking Fire Engine toy-box Mike.....
Well done and just in time for your Christmas....
We are already in Christmas Day, just past mid-morning....
It was overcast and damp earlier but we now have sun and mid-20deg"c" [70+"F"].....
I hope you are warm and dry...enjoy a beaut time with family & friends tomorrow.....Merry Christmas..Peter

[Repliconics]

Great build mate :2tsup:
Very well done!
Have a great Christmas.

Cheers
Trev.

[fozzy767]

Thanks. You too