WIP Firetruck

**Pogo02** · 1st December 2011, 01:33 AM

Here is one of my projects to give away around christmas to a 2 year old twin and their 5 year old brother. It is based on the truck in the book 'Making Heirloom Toys' from Jim Makowicki, but with several designchanges to the cabin and the pump/firehose. I also made the wheels a bit wider, aspecially on the back so it looks more robust.

Still need to add bumpers and fenders, but almost done. With 45 cm long it is quite a heavy toy. I made it from beech which adds to the weight, it is now around 1,5 kg.

Your comments are welcome because this is my first serious project and would like to hear some opinions.

Bob

**crowie** · 1st December 2011, 08:37 AM

G'Day & Welcome from the Netherlands Bob,
You've made a beaut Fire Engine, well done.
Looking forward to see more of your workmanship.
Great photos.
Cheers, crowie

**clarence1** · 1st December 2011, 09:46 AM

That's really great. I just love the ladder mechanism and the wheels look great.

Mike John

**bj383ss** · 1st December 2011, 09:58 AM

Welcome Bob,

You have joined a great forum. There are many great craftsman here who are very supportive and willing to share ideas and comments. For a first attempt you did a great job. Looking foward to your next project.

Bret

**colbra** · 1st December 2011, 12:11 PM

Welcome Pogo2
Fire engine looks really great. Would you paint it or just use some wood stain, either way will look good. Looking forward to seeing more pictures and more of your work.
colbra

**artme** · 1st December 2011, 01:55 PM

G'day PPogo and welcome to the land of the addicted!!

Must be something about our weather that attracts so many Netherlanders!

Nice truck!

A lick of shiny red paint and she'll really look the goods.

**fozzy767** · 3rd December 2011, 02:28 PM

That is really cool,

**Dalboy** · 4th December 2011, 06:09 AM

I like it just a protective coat of something and keep the wood look

**munruben** · 5th December 2011, 08:27 PM

Well done indeed. Looks nice and sturdy. That wont break in a hurry.

**craftyCAD Cam** · 5th December 2011, 11:54 PM

Hi Pogo,

That is a great looking little truck I'm sure the kids will love it. Good stuff!

Cheers,
Cam

**Pogo02** · 7th December 2011, 02:15 AM

Thank you very much for your nice comments. I wanted to keep the wood look and only add some colored details like the lights and buttons. Therefore I kept it natural.

Since this is my first project I learned that natural wood does pick up stains very fast, so I should add some protective coat. That is hard since it is alreay glued together, but I will try to brush on some clear paint.

I tried to find woodstain in the Netherlands, but only found "beits" which is something different I think, and only available in woodcolors. Can anybody point directions to a Dutch or European supplier?

Thanks

**crowie** · 7th December 2011, 08:39 AM

G'day Pogo,I use "pressure pack" clear gloss as a finish of the timber & acrylic paints to protect the end results.Cheers, crowie

**Pogo02** · 19th December 2011, 08:18 AM

Here is the finished firetruck. The bumpers and fenders were added and I applied 2 coats of clear lacker which gave it a nice glow. The young boys who received the truck were pretty excited about the truck so it makes me smile and a little proud that my first project turned out this well.

**bj383ss** · 19th December 2011, 08:55 AM

Looks really good Pogo. Look forward to seeing your next project.

Bret

**Grandad-5** · 19th December 2011, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Pogo02

........ it makes me smile and a little proud that my first project turned out this well.

If my first project turns out this good, I'd be more than a "little" proud.
Well done. Looks great!

Cheers
Jim

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