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Creative => Customs Gallery => Topic started by: playmofire on March 05, 2010, 23:08:39
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I don't intend to make any major structural changes to my 4821 fire engine but rather customise it mainly through the equipment it carries, initially with a view to whether it would make a good emergency tender/rescue vehicle. The first custom is a pair of speaders (the original ones which appeared with the 3880 in 1996) adapted to be used with the new compressor unit introduced with the 4821 rescue gear. The photos are self-explanatory. The next custom will be a custom version of the original 3880 cutters, again adapted to be used with the new compressor. (This is a rather more complicated undertaking.) The angle and closeness of the camera to the subject exaggerates the size of the spreaders and in real life they are much more in scale than they appear to be in the pictures.
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Great innovation, Gordon! Your awesome adaption of the original 3880 fire engine rescue tools are on the same level as Tim-W's customs using these tools from awhile ago! Both versions show the versatility of these awesome tools! BTW, will you be adapting the original 3880 large cutters to work with the new pump also?
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Thanks for making me look this up, Gordon!
I have heard abut hydraulic rescue tools, specifically the "Jaws of Life" invented by George Hurst. However, your excellent Playmobil model made me want to know more.
I found a very informative article HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_rescue_tools). I also learned that the first "Jaws of Life" was used to extricate a race driver from his car in 1963.
The year 1963 is important to me, because it explains why I didn't know much about hydraulic rescue tools. They really became popular after I left the police department.
Thanks, Gordon, I learned something from admiring your splendid custom. It really made me want to know more!
All the best,
Richard
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Great custom Playmofire!
Can't wait to see the Jaws of Life... :o
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Great job as usual Gordon! Thank you for sharing this with us. :wave:
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Great innovation, Gordon! Your awesome adaption of the original 3880 fire engine rescue tools are on the same level as Tim-W's customs using these tools from awhile ago! Both versions show the versatility of these awesome tools! BTW, will you be adapting the original 3880 large cutters to work with the new pump also?
Thank you, Bill, for your kind comments.
I will be trying to adapt the old-style cutters, but this is a more complicated operation. I've looked closely at Tim_W's custom on these and noticed that in practice the cutters wouldn't cut as they don't overlap, so I'm having to start from scratch rather than adapting Tim's custom to the new compressor.
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Thanks for making me look this up, Gordon!
I have heard abut hydraulic rescue tools, specifically the "Jaws of Life" invented by George Hurst. However, your excellent Playmobil model made me want to know more.
I found a very informative article HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_rescue_tools). I also learned that the first "Jaws of Life" was used to extricate a race driver from his car in 1963.
The year 1963 is important to me, because it explains why I didn't know much about hydraulic rescue tools. They really became popular after I left the police department.
Thanks, Gordon, I learned something from admiring your splendid custom. It really made me want to know more!
All the best,
Richard
That's the great delight of Playmobil, Richard, it widens our knowledge of the real world, and thank you for your kind comments.
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I will be trying to adapt the old-style cutters, but this is a more complicated operation. I've looked closely at Tim_W's custom on these and noticed that in practice the cutters wouldn't cut as they don't overlap, so I'm having to start from scratch rather than adapting Tim's custom to the new compressor.
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I know what you mean in regards to the overlapping process of Tim-W's customs, but I was able to solve the problem I encountered, as shown in these pictures of my version of his fantastic design being held by my avatar! I hope this version helps you to reconsider scraping this excellent design originating from Tim! I apologise for using such large pictures, but I was trying to show the close up details of how this conversion is accomplished :-[.
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Thanks for the photos, Bill. I see how you' ve adapted Tim's design and it does the trick. My thinking is to try to use the original cutters but I can see advantages in the way you have combined the cutters and spreaders. Time to think some more.
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Cool cutter.
Nice work.
More people can be saved. :)9
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Hello Gordon and Bill :wave:,
Excellent custom rescue tool's and an ingenious adaption of old and new in Gordon's design. I am looking forward to seeing the new hydraulic cutters. I couldn't help but notice the discussion surrounding my heavy duty rescue tools. I happen to pop in from time to time but I haven't had the spare time to post any new developments. I must admit I hadn't noticed the error in my original design, its always easier to adapt or improve on something than to come up with the original idea. I am impressed with how you have improved the original idea Bill, thank you for the mention. I am currently working on my own improvement to make the tool cut but I am stuck on one thing, will the cutting blade I am developing be sharp enough ;) ?
Tim
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Hello Gordon and Bill :wave:,
Excellent custom rescue tool's and an ingenious adaption of old and new in Gordon's design. I am looking forward to seeing the new hydraulic cutters. I couldn't help but notice the discussion surrounding my heavy duty rescue tools. I happen to pop in from time to time but I haven't had the spare time to post any new developments. I must admit I hadn't noticed the error in my original design, its always easier to adapt or improve on something than to come up with the original idea. I am impressed with how you have improved the original idea Bill, thank you for the mention. I am currently working on my own improvement to make the tool cut but I am stuck on one thing, will the cutting blade I am developing be sharp enough ;) ?
Tim
Thanks for your kind comments, Tim, and it's good to see you back. I only noticed the problem with your original approach this week, after many times of looking at your custom.
Yours last remark is a cliffhanger!
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Hello Gordon and Bill :wave:,
I couldn't help but notice the discussion surrounding my heavy duty rescue tools. I happen to pop in from time to time but I haven't had the spare time to post any new developments. I must admit I hadn't noticed the error in my original design, its always easier to adapt or improve on something than to come up with the original idea. I am impressed with how you have improved the original idea Bill, thank you for the mention. I am currently working on my own improvement to make the tool cut but I am stuck on one thing, will the cutting blade I am developing be sharp enough ;) ?
Tim
Hi Tim & Gordon,
First thing to address is, it's great to have your input in this topic again Tim! I was truly in awe of your original designs of the heavy duty cutters, & spreaders, & only was required to make minor adjustments in your design for the ones I manufactured ! A true marvel you originally created, Tim! Well done :wow:! I'm glad to have been able to give you some minor assistance for you to ponder in your orig/mod design tools Gordon! I look forward to everyones future creations & contributions! Give us a taste of your refined design Tim, I'm sure they'll power through anything!
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that's excellent tool