N SCALE ALF PIONEER LADDER CHIEF FIRE TRUCK ENGINE 3D UNPAINTED

Description: Back in 1964 departments looking for new fire apparatus were faced with a choice of expensive custom chassis units or cheaper models based on commercial chassis. American LaFrance began to sell truck featuring the Pioneer cab. This was a hybrid between a commercial chassis rig and a custom model. The Pioneers ran from 1964 to 1978 in three different series: I, II, III. Internet research has shown that these trucks were built in almost every configuration that the 900 series and the later Century series were. These cabs offered seating with rear facing seats just like its cousin the 900 series and grandfather the legendary 700 series. The boys in design have been working hard to bring out several versions of this truck. This is a model on American LaFrance Ladder Chief fire truck with a Pioneer cab. One of American LaFrance's innovations was moving the ladder turn table to the rear of an apparatus and storing it over the top of the cab. This was opposed to most other builders who usually mounted the turn table right behind the cab. Mounting on the rear allowed the truck to sit on a shorter wheel base, and shortened the over all length of the rig. One of the drawbacks was this made ladder trucks too high for some station doors. Sometimes the cab roof was notched to let the ladder rider lower. . It will look great at a fire scene, firehouse, flat car load, or in a parade. I'll be adding more as time permits. Some flash removal is required, Some models will require basic assembly. Each listing is for one item unless otherwise specified. Pictures with painted trucks are N scale. Since most modelers like to buy more than one item, I'm glad to combine shipping. You should never pay more than $5.99 in total. With that said, you can request an invoice or contact me to make arrangements to adjust shipping.

Price: 12.99 USD

Location: Concord, North Carolina

End Time: 2024-11-18T22:41:04.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.99 USD