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General => Collector's Corner => Topic started by: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 02:51:23

Title: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 02:51:23: Hey everyone,

I was doing a bit of dusting over the weekend and finally got around to taking a few pictures.

I figure I'll start with the fire department, since that makes up the majority. :)

The fire department now operates from 6 stations.
5 engine companies, 2 ladders and 1 quint, 5 medic units, 1 heavy rescue, and quite a few spares and staff cars.
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 02:55:34: Staff cars and the squads. The blue truck belongs to the chief with the others being the EMS and shift supervisors. The 5 medic units are supported by 4 of the older styles squads in case of maintenance, accident, etc.
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 02:57:51: Now the shelves.
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 03:02:03: All of the fire trucks are separated by stations. Eventually I want to build stations for each. I have one almost finished that is covered in a tile that looks like Playmobil sized stone. :-[
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 03:04:42: I also have some classic stuff that I'm pretty excited about.
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 03:07:26: Anyways, that's all I have. With the new fire trucks and citylife sets, I'm sure it will only get larger. ::)

Thanks for taking the time to view the pictures.

- Ben
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: Gepetto on February 24, 2009, 04:53:26: Thank you for the photos Ben, that is quite a collection you have there! :wow:

Very civilized storage too, where do you keep the figures? I am afraid you are right in that there will always be an opportunity for us to grow personally (figuratively and collection-wise) :yup:.

Geppetto
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: playmofire on February 24, 2009, 05:16:01: Wonderful collection, Ben, and nicely displayed. Like Gepetto, I'd interested in what you do with the figures.

I hope when we get moved to a new place to do something similar myself, I even hope to have the basics for a diorama out all the time so I can quickly build up scenes. Still, we've got to move first!
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: Little Jo on February 24, 2009, 05:49:15: Wow what a fleet of cars and vehicles you have :o

Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on February 24, 2009, 06:34:27: Impressive collection Ben! I'm sure you've seen the new series due out soon, so be ready to expand!
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 15:22:36: Thanks everyone for the compliments. As for the klickys, there is a large blue bucket on one of the shelves (it used to hold mushrooms at a restaurant) that one holds all the civilians. All the other ones are stored in plastic bags separated by themes. I also have quite a few large boxes of spare parts and sets that are net yet complete.

Bill, I already have the new rescue and ladder trucks on order from a store up in Michigan. ;D

- Ben
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: playmofire on February 24, 2009, 15:42:37: Quote from: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 15:22:36

Bill, I already have the new rescue and ladder trucks on order from a store up in Michigan. ;D

- Ben

But they aren't due out in the States until 2010!
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 15:54:29: I couldn't wait! ;D
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: Martin Milner on February 24, 2009, 16:18:50: Quote from: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 15:22:36
As for the klickys, there is a large blue bucket on one of the shelves (it used to hold mushrooms at a restaurant) that one holds all the civilians.

So it used to hold mushrooms, but now it's full of fun guys? <hi hat cymbal noise>
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on February 24, 2009, 16:21:26: Quote from: Martin Milner on February 24, 2009, 16:18:50
So it used to hold mushrooms, but now it's full of fun guys? <hi hat cymbal noise>

40,000 comedians out of a job, & here Martin is cracking jokes :lol:!
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on February 24, 2009, 16:24:17: Quote from: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 15:22:36
Thanks everyone for the compliments. As for the klickys, there is a large blue bucket on one of the shelves (it used to hold mushrooms at a restaurant) that one holds all the civilians. All the other ones are stored in plastic bags separated by themes. I also have quite a few large boxes of spare parts and sets that are net yet complete.
Bill, I already have the new rescue and ladder trucks on order from a store up in Michigan. ;D
- Ben

You're on the ball then! I've still got some other items I need to get before they retire :-\ before worrying about the new items!
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: Rasputin on February 24, 2009, 17:00:57: Thanks for the pictures of your impressive collection and it is so tidy and clean . .
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: Jimbo on February 24, 2009, 23:24:40: Very nice collection, Ben. :wow:
Thanks for posting the pictures.

Best regards,
Jimbo
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on February 25, 2009, 04:35:12: Quote from: FireChief on February 24, 2009, 15:22:36
Bill, I already have the new rescue and ladder trucks on order from a store up in Michigan. ;D
- Ben

BTW Ben, not to be nosey, but how many of each type of the new vehicles have you reserved so far? Like 10 of the new rescue engines, & 6 of the Tower Ladders, 4 of the chiefs vehicles, & 2 of the boats, & trailers, not to mention the direct approach fire suit outfitted Klickys? ;D! Just wondering because you said "trucks" were on order :woohoo:!
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: FireChief on February 25, 2009, 04:45:33: So far just the rescue and the ladder (1 of each). I think if I like them enough, everything will eventually get replaced. I'm working on side-mount pumps for all the 3880's, making them a little more US style.

- Ben
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: Gepetto on February 25, 2009, 05:12:10: I wonder what your workbench looks like? :prays:

Thank for the photos of your equipment and pail o' people! :wave:

Gepetto
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: noodwachter72 on February 25, 2009, 12:42:27: thanks for the Pict's
nice collection

groet Peter
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: wonderland5 on February 26, 2009, 03:54:59: great collection Ben, thank you for sharing!

Betsy
Title: Re: Ben's collection...all of it.
Post by: FireChief on February 28, 2009, 17:20:21: Thanks everyone for the great compliments. ;D

Eventually I'll put up some pictures of the workshop and stuff.

- Ben