The LFC Blog Walk-around
Here we showcase some of the LFC's most recent built Lego fire related MOCs!
This week's walk-around comes from one of my favorite builders! Sven's HME Model 34 is amazingly accurate to the real life rig, featuring details such as the reflective striping, chevrons, hoses, and even the license plate! This replica was built to commemorate the firefighters who risk their own lives to fight wildfires, those who died in the line of duty, and civilians who lost their lives as a result of the devastating wildfires. Job well done on this cute little rig! About the HME Model 34:
The HME Model 34 is a 4x4 wildland firefighting apparatus that resulted from working with CAL FIRE. Despite its size, the HME Model 34 can access areas where other trucks cannot fit, yet carry all the necessary tools and equipment to combat wildland fires. The HME Hydra Technology™ delivers fire suppression with 500-GPM performance and a 500-gallon tank.
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Continuing the trend of outstanding builds, my buddy Jeff B. has recently completed this beautiful tower ladder. What makes this apparatus really unique is the blue ladder, a bold color choice compared to the regular white, gray, or even black aerials commonly seen today. About Sherman Terrace Tower 5: Sherman Terrace Fire Dept Tower 5 is a 2016 Pierce Velocity PUC 100’ RM Tower Ladder equipped with a 1500gpm pump, 500 gal of water, 30 gal of Class A foam, and 30 gal of Class B foam. About Sherman Terrace:
Sherman Terrace is a booming community with a population of 26,457 in 6.5 square miles. Sherman Terrace Fire Department staffs 6 apparatus with 28 full time members. Other apparatus include (1) 2000 Ferrara Inferno Custom Pumper, (1) 2016 Pierce Velocity PUC Tower Ladder, (1) 2019 Medix MSV-II 170 Type I Ambulance on a Ford F-450 chassis, and (2) Identical 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Chief vehicles. It's been a while, but the LFC Blog is still going strong! For the first walk-around of the decade, we have Greyhawk Fire Rescue Engine 122, built by my good friend Christian Collins! About Engine 122: Greyhawk Engine 122 is a 2017 Pierce Velocity PUC 1500/750/20a, inspired by Grapevine Fire Department, TX. Engine 122 is staffed by 3 Firefighter/Paramedics and is housed with Medic 122 on the North side of town bordering Brickville. Engine 122 regularly runs with Brickville Station 1 on their first alarm assignment. About Greyhawk:
Greyhawk is a bedroom community for the wealthy bordering the south side of Brickville with a population of approximately 50,230. The fire department operates out of 3 stations, with 3 Engine companies, 1 Truck, 2 ambulances, and 1 Battalion Chief. In today's edition of the LFC walk-around, we have this incredible replica of a Ford C Series fire truck! Built by William Henderson, who specializes in large scale builds, this roughly 1:15 scale Ford C Series fire truck is modeled after the Ford C Series and various photographs from several decades to create a familiar yet generational truck. The chassis and steering are LEGO Technic based while the highly detailed cab and body are more closely related to Model Team and Creator styles. This creation is packed with details including functioning steering, detailed engine, rear suspension with dual wheels, chrome wheels and mud flaps. Detailing continues with appropriate lighting, rear view mirrors, seating dashboard, hose, ladder and a wide variety of emergency equipment in all of the opening compartments. Equipment includes air bottles, wheel chocks, various hooks and tackle, saws, and lights. The pump panels feature hose connections, gauges and dials. Unique details include the windshield wipers on the front, bumper mounted siren, and tiltable cab. To learn more about the Ford C Series, click this link!
Special thanks to William Henderson for providing the information! For today's walk-around, we present to you this model of a classic 1980s Chevrolet Suburban FDNY Battalion Chief built by Thomas Van den Hoof. Some really cool features of this model include the all-terrain tires, the searchlight on the roof, and the functional warning light bar! View this model and so much more modern and classic FDNY rigs here!
Today's featured build is Revelbrick's Fire Hall No. 1! While the primary focus of this section has been apparatus, we certainly don't want to forget about architectural achievements! This modern station houses two apparatus. Special thanks to Revelbrick for allowing us to feature his station!
In this edition of the walk-around, we have the privilege of featuring a rather unique classic rig by the one and only LFM! Typically, the walk-around exhibits brand new rigs; however, because of this particular MOC, we will now re-designate the section to showcase brand-new builds :p In a world where we see plenty of 2019 Pierce Arrow XTs and Spartan Gladiator war wagons, it is definitely refreshing to see an antique fire apparatus. This pumper is built on a White 3200 chassis and is equipped with a 750 gpm pump and 500 gal water tank. At this point, I would like to thank LFM for providing the photos as well as the following information about the rig! About Van Pelt: P.E. Van Pelt, Inc., of Oakdale, California, was the largest west coast manufacturer of fire apparatus. The firm originally was a Dodge sales agency. In 1923 Van Pelt built its first fire engine at the request of the Oakdale fire department. Two years later Van Pelt formed a separate company for the production of fire apparatus. By the 1940s Van Pelt had become the leading builder of fire apparatus on the west coast. Van Pelt developed a business relationship with the White Motor Company of Cleveland, Ohio, and built a substantial number of apparatus using White conventional and cab-over chassis. Most notable of these was the streamlined White 3000 Series cab-over engine model. In 1978, Van Pelt was purchased by the Farm Machinery Company, better known as FMC. Van Pelt continued to operate under FMC until 1987 when FMC moved all of its operations to Florida and shut down Van Pelt production for good. Over the course of five decades, Van Pelt built more than 3000 pieces of fire apparatus. Almost all of these served on the West Coast. This is definitely not a rig walk-around, but this creation by Lachlan Wright certainly deserves to be recognized. Station 34 was in the making for over 9 months and notable features include over 2,000 1x2 grille pieces :0
Station 34 houses eight appliances and two trailers. If there is a recurring theme here at the walk-around section, it's having a build that is super unique. James K's NCX Crash 1 is no exception. As probably the only Lego Colet Jaguar out there, NCX Crash 1 stands out among the ARFF rigs out there! About the Colet Jaguar: The Colet Jaguar K/30 RIV carries 3000 gallons of water and extinguishing agents on board. In addition, the rig has a 1600 horsepower, triple-turbocharged engine that allows it to travel up to 115 MPH. Also on the rig is a Colet Powerflow boom with piercing and fog nozzles capable of flowing both foam and water. About NCX:
NCX fire department operates 1 Chief/Command ("800"), 2 ARFFs (CR801, CR802), 3 structural engines (E803, E803R, ET809), 1 interface engine (E806), 1 mini pumper (AX805), 1 brush (BX804), 1 aerial (TL807), and 1 ALS ambulance (M811). Future plans include a walk in rescue (R808), terminal F/EMS cart (AX810), Major Support Unit [MCI, HM] (R812), and stair truck ("813") Seeing that we are on a roll with aerial ladders, here's one of the best Lego models of a Bronto Skylift, brought to us by Olivier L! About the FDLC Bronto Skylift: Quebec City, Quebec operates this 2016 E-ONE Bronto RLP134 as aerial 704. This is the city's second 134 after aerial 709, placed in service in 2011. The only difference between both units is that 709 runs as a quint unit and 704 as a truck company. On the Lego side, this unit was made possible by the help of David Hensley. Without his telescopic boom concept, I (Olivier) never would have been able to work this truck out. It took me several hours to develop the jib boom to have sturdy yet lightweight enough. However, this thing is still so heavy, the hydraulics are barely strong enough to hold it. I have to rework some small details to make it surdier in general. Overall, I'm extremely happy with the end result and with the return of a Bronto in the FDLC fleet. I remember my first one from almost 10 years ago and this has come a long way. The booms used to be made of bricks and technic beams and alway were enormous. I feel like this one captures the looks of the actual truck more than I ever was capable of doing before. As a builder, I always try and challenge myself to build more realistic units and better overall apparatus. This truck was probably my biggest challenge in a long time, but now that it has been accomplished, I have a stepping stone for more special projects like this one. About the E-ONE Bronto Skylift:
Bronto Skylift is one of the premier developers for aerial platforms and appliances worldwide. Though the market is considerably smaller in North America, Bronto Skylifts can be found in many departments! Perhaps the major selling point for the Bronto Skylift is its ability to articulate and reach where other ladders cannot go. |