Murdoch17

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

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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)

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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.

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The rear of the building has a couple windows.

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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.

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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!

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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)

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

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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.)

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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

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Finished 2/6/24!

Edited by Murdoch17

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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)

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

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The old...

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...versus the new!

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Update time!

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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.

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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)

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

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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. :wacko:

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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.

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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!

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Edited by Murdoch17

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

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Check out the first post for more pictures!

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