modular 1920s fire station with fire truck - real world MOC - finished 2/6/24

[Murdoch17]

This building is inspired by set 10263 (Winter Village Fire Station), while the fire truck was inspired by CARS 2 set 9484 (Red's Water Rescue) and Gift With Purchase set 40586. (Moving Truck)

As you can see, the building has been heavily modified, with it having removable floors and an bright red color scheme along with a rear half added on. Compared to other modular buildings, the tower roof is just about the same height as the shorter building in the modular Detective Office set.

The rear of the building has a couple windows.

The lower floor is accessible through the front garage door or by removing the second floor. Speaking of the garage, it fits the vintage fire truck quite nicely.

The upper floor roof is removable, to access the enclosed bunk-room and get at the kitchen. Four figures can sleep in the bunk beds. I even have a bathroom in there!

Since 2012, when the Cars 2 set 9484 (Red's Water Rescue) was released, I've been trying to build a better front half for that set. Then I saw a MOC over on Rebrickable turning set 40586 (Moving Truck GWP) into a fire truck, as seen here. It hit me I could combine my 6-wide cabin version of the moving truck with the Cars fire truck. What you see above is the result. (I changed the nose quite a bit from the original truck, as something about it just felt off)

The truck features four hoses, a roof-mounted ladder and water pump controls.

If it weren't for the fireman hats being in the way, you could potentially seat two figures in the cab. As it is, it will seat one and a Dalmatian. (Also, both of the doors open.)

As for firemen, I have four of these 1980's guys, with one having a gold helmet for us as a Captain. (picture from Bricklink)

Thoughts?

NOTE: The original version of the model is shown in spoiler:

Spoiler

Finished 2/6/24!

Edited February 6, 2024 by Murdoch17

[JopieK]

Looks very nice @Murdoch17. Are those 'shed' doors available in red? Truck looks very nice as well.

[Murdoch17]

4 hours ago, JopieK said:

Looks very nice @Murdoch17. Are those 'shed' doors available in red? Truck looks very nice as well.

Thank you @JopieK! Yes, the doors do exist. They come in this year's Ninjago set 71767. (Ninja Temple Dojo)

Edited December 1, 2022 by Murdoch17

[Murdoch17]

Main posted edited 6/15/23: Completely revised building and new truck added. You can compare them below.

The old...

...versus the new!

Thoughts?

[Murdoch17]

Update time!

So begins the finding of the Fire Brigade 22's parts! As you can probably guess, I added a bathroom to the model. Also, the printed logo piece was graciously donated by my brother.

Since 2012, when the Cars 2 set 9484 (Red's Water Rescue) was released, I've been trying to build a better front half for that set. Then I saw a MOC over on Rebrickable turning set 40586 (Moving Truck GWP) into a fire truck, as seen here. It hit me I could combine my 6-wide cabin version of the moving truck with the Cars fire truck. What you see above is the result. (I changed the nose quite a bit from the original truck, as something about it just felt off)

The truck features four hoses, a roof-mounted ladder and water pump controls.

If it weren't for the fireman hats being in the way, you could potentially seat two figures in the cab. As it is, it will seat one and a Dalmatian. (Also, both of the doors open.)

Truth be told, the above fire truck pictures were taken back in July, which I then promptly forgot to add them here. 

[Murdoch17]

I command this thread to arise from the dead!

...So I ordered this Fire Station for Christmas back in November 2023, then promptly forgot where I put the parts bin. Fast forward to today, when I found it and finally started building it. The ground floor you see is Phase 1. Phase 2 (the second level) will start tomorrow afternoon. Phase 3 (roof and doors for firetruck bay) will be Wednesday.

Thanks to my brother for saving my backside - one of 16x16 DBG plates I had ordered for the upper floors was heavily warped (not sure how that happened) - and he has decided to graciously give me one of his to replace it. Thanks bro!

Thoughts?

Edited February 5, 2024 by Murdoch17

[Murdoch17]

It's been over a year and and a quarter, but it's FINALLY finished!

Check out the first post for more pictures!