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Carrier Based Fire Tractor References needed
sherb
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Posted: Monday, May 18, 2009 - 03:28 PM UTC
I'm not sure exactly where to post this as this isn't really a ship question but rather a question about something on carriers....

Anyway, I've recently acquired a couple of Verlinden 1/48 carrier tugs and the large type carrier fire tractor. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find much in the way of walk around or reference photos, or even background info, on the web. Anyone know where I can find some?

Verlinden's large type fire tractor (#359) is something I've always wanted build. The kit is pretty simple so I'd like to try and add some extra details to. The only photo of it i've been albe to find thus far:
Large type fire tractor

This link had some nice walk around photos but the tug depicted is too "modern" for the Verlinden Kit:
Late Version MD-3 Tug

and some 70s era stuff:
70s era Yellow Gear

Thanks,
-Sherb
CaptSonghouse
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Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 06:38 AM UTC
Hi Sherb!

I'll take some snaps of our tugs and fire truck on the Midway, if you'd like. Any particular details you need to see?

--Karl
sherb
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Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 11:42 AM UTC
Hi Karl,
Thanks for the offer. Is this the one?

Midway P-16 Fire Truck

If you are able to get a shot of the front and back ends along with a close up or two of the hose reels in front and the water cannon I'd really appreciated it.

Thanks!
-Sherb

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Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 06:15 AM UTC
Hi Sheb!

Okay, I'll shoot 'em, I just hope for once my digital photography will be helpful!

--Karl
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2009 - 12:18 PM UTC
Here you go Sherb:











--Karl
sherb
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2009 - 01:15 PM UTC
Wow! Those shots are great. Thanks so much Karl!
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