Posted September 11, 201410 yr Hello everyone, time for some retro again . I wanted to show you one of my latest creations. But it’s been a while since I completed it. Anyway. It’s a very special fire apparatus – a tanker truck. This one is in service for a refinery company fire brigade in the city of Farnheim. The trailer is filled with 23,500 liters of foam and serves as a logistic feeder or as a distributor into the water network at emergency scenes. This tractor-trailer is not able to start fire fighting operation on its own, because it hasn't any pump or a water cannon installed. You always need a pumper, too. I used the same building technique for the tank that I used for another small foam truck (shown below). It gives a sleek and clean design to the hull. It also allowes to put on a two-tone paint scheme with some intergrated details like lighting at the rooftop, flashlights a the rear end and side markers. As for a little personal touch I clipped on a german flag (a reminiscence of the Soccer World Cup back in July). And its little brother: Hope you like it. Thanks for watching. Critics & comments are welcome as always. Regards!
September 11, 201410 yr More awesome 4 wide classic town inspired fire vehicles......keep them coming 'Fernheim'......Brick On !
September 12, 201410 yr very nice! it makes me want to take on the challenge of making some 4-wide vehicles.
September 13, 201410 yr It's well up to you usual standards Farnheim! I like the use of the curves on the sides. Good job!
September 13, 201410 yr It's always a joy to see your 4-wides, Farnheim. I am always torn between the classic 4-wides and the newer 6-wides. But you certainly prove it is possible to make detailed, wonderful-looking 4-wides. Of these two, I especially like the "little brother". I remember a similar truck from my childhood.
September 18, 201410 yr I like the longer one. Especially, details like taps, lights and the rest of fire stuff. BTW: Nice photos.
September 19, 201410 yr Author Thank you all for the kind comments. I really appreciate ist. @ droomangroup: That would be a really nice idea.
November 17, 201410 yr Amazing work, I like the use of the old tires on this, and the trailer looks great!
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