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  1. 15th June 2012, 03:01 AM #1
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    Hi lads, started a firetruck today.

    Started the first cuts:
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    Next where the front fenders, always a bit tricky because of the angles involved. I started with drilling a 57mm hole in a 30mm thick piece of pine:
    Attachment 212438

    Next i split the piece:
    Attachment 212439

    I than cut the angles to make it fit around the body, the rear fenders are made the same way:
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    Next i started thinking about the ladder i wanted to make on the rear deck, i fiddled around with a few ideas but came to the conclusion that the deck was to high. Right, better lower it a bit so! I must say it does look a lot better now. The wheel is going to be the rotating base for the ladder mount:
    Attachment 212442

    Time for the side boards now, they are made of a piece of oak i had lying around but i think ill re-cut them in pine, it looks a bit out of place:
    Attachment 212443

    More to follow soon!
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    G'Day Dirk,
    You've made an awesome start on your firetruck.
    Great WIP photos & notes.....Well Done.
    Keep up the good work.
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    Hi Dirk looking forward to the next lot of pictures or your fire engine !..... Great job.
    Are there any unique timbers that are only found in Ireland, I have never been there but it looks a very beautiful place and I love the Irish culture and humour, which in some ways is like that of the Australian people maybe because a lot of us are decendants of Ireland.
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  5. 15th June 2012, 05:22 PM #4
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    hi Dirk it looks great keep up the good work are you working from plans or out of your head iam looking for fire truck plans keep up the goog work
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    Hello Dirk,

    You are creating a lot of interest with your projects and trust it is giving you lots of enjoyment, with your forced retirement.
    Keep up the great work.
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  8. 16th June 2012, 06:20 AM #7
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    Thanks guys!!!

    Did another bit today, started with the ladder:
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    Next i started to play around with ideas for the firehoses. I wanted 2 what can been reeled in and out. The first 2 holes are 9mm the firehoses will sit into this. The aft bulkhead has 5mm holes to enable the string to pass through but prevent the spouts. Its a bit hard to explain but apparently a picture says a thousand words so here we go:
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    Wheels where the logical next step so here we go:
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    They are 57mm in diameter.

    M.T. Im working solely from an idea in my head, if you like it Id be happy to draw up a set of plans for you no problem, just let me know.
    Colbra, timber wise, nothing I can think off no. We have millions of acres of Pine and Ash but thats it.
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    Looking good keep up the work. You are a bit like me i never write anything down all in the head

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    hi Dirk that would be good if u could draw up a set of plans it is looking good
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    Quote Originally Posted by m.t View Post
    hi Dirk that would be good if u could draw up a set of plans it is looking good
    WOW Dirk,
    I am so impressed with blokes who can make a beautiful toy/model from scratch without plans......WELL DONE INDEED.
    I too would love to see your plans, thank you.
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    I love making firetrucks. (because I love fire trucks and I love making stuff)
    Yours is looking great.
    you gonna paint it? stain it? leave it?
    Your idea with the hoses is ingenious.
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  13. 21st June 2012, 03:45 AM #12
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    Thanks Guys!

    Had some time again to start sanding and glueing.
    The wheels where sanded using a 6mm bolt, some washers, nut and a drill, just hold the sandpaper against it and start the drill!
    Attachment 213234

    Right time to add some glue:
    Attachment 213235

    And here is the result so far:
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    Hope ye like!
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    That is coming along just great Dirk

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  15. 21st June 2012, 12:59 PM #14
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    Dirk,
    looking great. I can't wait to see it finished. I know that if you do draw up plans, I'd love a copy
    cheers
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    G'Day Dirk,
    Your Fire truck is really coming together and looks great.
    Well Done.
    Keep up the good work & top photos.
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