[TC9] Fire truck + something on 4 wheels

[Serhio]

Hi there!

I hope not too late to create a discussion.

I decided to build a fire truck with a ladder or bucket lift.

Yet ready only cabin and frame with wheels.

Some more pictures:

front view

doors open, seats and steering wheel inside

[zweihander]

I like the cabin, looks a bit retro :) And good choice of wheels, really in scale with the rest of the body.

[lcvisser]

That cab looks really good. I'm not too sure about the light gray window frame... maybe it can also be red and leave only the mirrors and grille light gray?

Considering the retro look I think a ladder would look really good on it

[Serhio]

Unfortunately I do not have red axial connectors №3 so I had to make a window frame in gray.

[Serhio]

I found a truck that looks very close to what I imagined. BC-18A on GAZ-3309 chassis.

This scale model, but I'm sure there's a real prototype.

[Victor Imaginator]

Yes, it looks like real one.

Edit: But GAZ-3309 with red cabin is really rare, and i never seen red colored with BC-18.04 like this toy in real life.

Edited December 28, 2015 by Victor Imaginator

[Serhio]

I think my cabin is not very similar to the GAZ-3309, so that it does not matter, there is a fire truck like this one or not.

I spent half the night for modeling and made retractable legs and a base for the lift.

transport position:

middle position:

fully expanded:

worm gear, angular gears and axles:

[Jurss]

Really promissing.

[lcvisser]

Very nice and compact! I like all the little details too, like the tow ball on the rear bumper. Keep going!

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

Very nice design...keep it up!!!

[muffinbrick]

I like this old school look and also all those details. Compact, but full of functions just in right scale.

[Serhio]

Another sleepless night, and I completed the lift with a basket (or a bucket?).

I had to lengthen the handle (HOG) on the roof, because otherwise the boom is not allowed to twist it.

The lift rises by two actuators (large and small) and rotates on the turntable.

Maximum lifting height of about 50 cm.

The model fits into the frame with a size of 15 * 18 * 37 (9990 cubic stud), and there is a small margin (about 1 stud) in length and height.

I think this is the final version, and there is nothing more to improve.

I ask your advice on how to better: frame the entire gray or red side stand?

I am inclined to the version with red stands.

[pgplay]

This is beautiful, especially love the atm and the way it' expanding.

Edited December 29, 2015 by pgplay

[Serhio]

Мy son (4.5 years old) tested the model on the playability, durability, handleability and was completely satisfied.

I believe that it is necessary to have a break for New Year holidays, and begin to build a model B next year.

Edited December 30, 2015 by Serhio

[super-jaschka]

WOW!

I am not alone, people love the old forms of cars.

I noticed two actuator on the elevator may be a problem with the construction of the B-model. And if you replace a little actuator on the beam?

Look at my fire truck (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=105853)

[Serhio]

I noticed two actuator on the elevator may be a problem with the construction of the B-model. And if you replace a little actuator on the beam?

I do not see any problem. in extreme cases B-model can be assembled with a single actuator, and the second will remain in reserve.

Look at my fire truck (http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=105853)

I am surprised.I did not expect that someone has already built almost the same model. Moreover, with only one actuator for the boom.

[Serhio]

I made some improvements, and recorded a video showing the mechanical functions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh88CawPtIE

[lcvisser]

I really really like this. It looks really good and has good functionality. I think "playability" would improve if the boom would use only one LA though. It seems a bit awkward to have to turn two knobs for one function.

One of my favourites, curious to see the B-model!

[Serhio]

I think "playability" would improve if the boom would use only one LA though. It seems a bit awkward to have to turn two knobs for one function.

I used two actuators and two separate knobs to adjust the position of the boom not only vertically but also horizontally.

[Serhio]

Finally, I took courage, and fully disassembled model A.

Before that, I made the final photos and video.

Now, I quickly build a model B, and everything will be done )

Edited January 21, 2016 by Serhio

[Lakop]

Great fire truck, love the size. Good work.

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[lcvisser]

I feel your pain After I completed the B-model and took pictures, I quickly reassembled the A-model

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

Love this one really very much!!!

[Serhio]

I have seen progress in the construction of model B:

I hope have time to finish on time.

Edited January 31, 2016 by Serhio

[zweihander]

What's it gonna be? I'm curious after that awesome a-model.