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Final Version Completed! Pictures updated (3/21/2010). Ladder and turntable design inspired by Steven Asbury.

Great work! I love the MOC's color scheme in particular- it's even better than the one in the photograph. The only thing that bothers me is the front bumper... it just seems incomplete IMO. Perhaps add some more plates underneath the white triangular ones? Overall, nice truck.

Thanks LT. I have now added 2 ladders on its side in addition to some other minor changes. Hope it looks better now. Good luck on the Austrialian fire truck. Which type are you planning to build, an engine or a ladder? You're right about the ground clearance- its because I installed plates undeneath the cab's steps. I have now removed those plates, which makes the ground clearance look slightly higher (and a lot better IMO).

Nice! My favorite is the deforming cube. As a person who has an art background, I have to say their compositions, as well as their colors schemes, are all well done. I think they would look great in some sort of diorama.

Very innovative way to hang the clothes! Great work! But I think the store should be even bigger! Don't get me wrong, it looks good now... but it will look amazing when you have room for several rows of clothes, dressing rooms, mirrors, etc... The stickers look real good also. So does the mannequin!

Hello everyone. I used to have 2 ladder trucks, but after Rick made the suggestion of turning one into an engine, I took the advice and here it is. I have also made some major revisions to my old ladder truck. Btw, the trucks are based off European models. Here are some inspiration photos I used. Click here for pics. Thanks for looking.

I agree with lightintiger that the handlebar is too long. I suggest using the handlebar on the white quad bike in 7213 Offroad Fire Truck.

This is a good looking building. I suggest adding some more color in the front to break up the red. Maybe even some patterns would be nice. And adding windows with grids will look better IMO. Tiling the pavement will also improve appearances but I'm just nitpicking. Good work!

This MOC is stunning! The excavator's arm is so realistic and the truck is really sleek. Quick question: do you keep all your MOCs intact or do you take some apart afterwards? I just can't imagine any of your creations getting scraped... they all look so good!

Thanks for the comments, everyone! That's a good suggestion Rick. Unfortunately, I only have one of those big compartments at the moment. (I borrowed the one from the previous truck for the new one!) But I plan to get another 7239 Fire Truck and, which will give me an additional compartment. Then, I can turn the new truck into an engine. Also, you are right, the turntable for the new ladder is bulkly. It's actually exactly the same as the one in the 7239 set, with some minor color changes. But the turnable will be soon be gone once the ladder truck gets converted into an engine.

The car looks great. At first glance, it looks too detailed to be only 4 wide. You captured the shape of that era's vehicles perfectly. I would love to see some photos of the car'ss front, as well as the back!

Those are really cute! I think the engine compartment on the jeep is sticking out a bit too much but the fire engines look great! Got any more photos of the station? Any interiors?

The buses look great! My favorite is the yellow and blue one... the color scheme is so eye-catching! The decals are integrated well. I do have a question though: how come the front door on the yellow bus is not sticking out as much as the front door on the white bus? I personally prefer that the doors don't stick out but they are nicely designed nevertheless. Good work.

Wow, I never thought a suspension system would even be possible on such a small vehicle. Beautiful work!

What a fantastic creation! The exterior colors work really well but I am so impressed by the interior! I love the bookshelf and lounge chair but my favorite is the bath and shower. I wish my bathroom IRL is that spacious!

Great looking truck, Ricecracker, and also very realistic. I think the wheels are too small but the shape and details are well done!

This truck is gorgeous! The way you built the fenders at the front is very innnovative. The brown looks great with the black and the proportions are perfect. Btw, your other early 20th-century vehicles look amazing as well.

Thanks guys for the comments. This truck has recieved a major overhaul. First, red is now the primary color. And second... its not a flatbed anymore.

The gas station looks incredible. My favorite part is your store's interior, particularly the sink.

That's a nice looking car! I agree with rick that its too narrow for its length. Perhaps making it 5 wide could work. Still, your MOC's overall shape looks very much like the real thing. Well done!

Racing tractor units. I hear its big in Europe.

Your latest version looks great! I'm a big fan of tiled floors and I think what your MOC will really benefit from that. Also, the real-life store photo had a green stripe in the middle. I think that would look good for your model as well. Your new interior looks very good with a nice variety of products on display. But I suggest you find a way to cover or get rid of the unused technic holes that are visible on your wall. Overall, well done.

Thanks for the comments everyone. I plan to eventually turn this into a fire pumper truck.

The set is okay but the helicopter is almost an exact clone of the 7206 fire helicopter. Also, I wish the limo is 6-wide. It's supposed to be luxurious but the set's version seems painful to ride in! Its ust so cramped! With a 6-wide, you can fit a couch, a mini bar, etc...

That is really cute! The appearnace really matches the mood that flowers bring!