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Title: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: playmofire on September 07, 2011, 20:58:06: This is my first (and probably my only) major custom based on the recently introduced Playmobil fire engines. It's a Heavy Rescue Unit/Incident Support Unit and, currently, it is only finished externally as the interior is still to be fitted out and there are still some specialist items to finish. However, I thought I would show it so far as it may be some time yet before I will have time to complete it.

Some general information to start with.

I've always thought since it first came out that the 4821 would make a good rescue vehicle or emergency tender. On klickywelt, a couple of members have already done such a conversion and one member there, grisu112, added a fourth equipment locker to his version, just like the real German rescue vehicles.

I built the vehicle from parts bought from DS as this was cheaper and easier than buying another new 4821 and also meant that I didn't buy bits I didn't want.

The rescue vehicle will be turned out in the following circumstances:

- a road traffic accident involving more than two vehicles

- any road traffic accident involving heavy commercial or passenger vehicles, e.g. a coach

- railway accidents

- aircraft incidents.

plus other incidents as appropriate (this is its Incident Support Unit role).

Now some photos, starting with a front view which is basically unchanged:

(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/playmofire/Playmobil/Customs/Fire%20brigade/4821%20based%20Heavy%20Rescue%20Unit/Front.jpg)

A side view, too, at first glance suggests little change:

(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/playmofire/Playmobil/Customs/Fire%20brigade/4821%20based%20Heavy%20Rescue%20Unit/Side.jpg)

A top view shows that two floodlight masts are carried rather than one:

(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/playmofire/Playmobil/Customs/Fire%20brigade/4821%20based%20Heavy%20Rescue%20Unit/Top.jpg)

These are the working ones available at first with the 3178 fire trailer and now from DS. Unfortunately, there is no room to carry the battery pack on the top.

A view now with the lighting masts extended:

(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/playmofire/Playmobil/Customs/Fire%20brigade/4821%20based%20Heavy%20Rescue%20Unit/Lighting.jpg)

A rear view shows the only major external change, a high visibility directional warning sign taken from the construction trailer:

(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/playmofire/Playmobil/Customs/Fire%20brigade/4821%20based%20Heavy%20Rescue%20Unit/Rear1.jpg)

At first, I planned to buy this part from DS, but found out it was cheaper to buy the whole construction trailer set, which also gave me a spare construction trailer.

Finally for this post, a photo of the warning sign in operation:

(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/playmofire/Playmobil/Customs/Fire%20brigade/4821%20based%20Heavy%20Rescue%20Unit/Rear2.jpg)

Next week, I hope to add photos showing the battery stowage for the rear warning sign.
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: Playmofool on September 07, 2011, 21:01:30: Thanx for the pics, Gordon, your custom vehicle looks great...
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: bonniebeth on September 07, 2011, 21:05:10: It looks great, Gordon! Nice to see some fire theme customs again. Seems our fire theme members have been rather quiet lately. Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see it completed!
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: Teddyboy on September 07, 2011, 21:08:13: Custom simple and efficient, what I like.

And in more we have explanation on the use of this vehicle, I love.

Thank you
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: flatcat on September 07, 2011, 21:09:48: This is a great custom Gordon! :wow: :wow: :wow:

I had the privilege to see it in action at Kirkbean 0)

Btw, how many times did you have to take the last photo to get it with the lights on? :P

Damo :)
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: Wolf Knight on September 07, 2011, 21:14:31: Excellent custom Gordon!!! :wow: :wow: :wow: looking forward to more details!!!
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: PrimusPilus on September 07, 2011, 21:35:03: Fantastic, Gordon! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/luwerner/gif/clapping.gif)
It looks great, what do you plan for the interior/storage section? Do you plan on gutting and transforming it or just getting specialized equipment?

I'm so envious of you guys that have easy access to DS for parts... :-\. Difficulty in getting PM parts is what always stays my hand in custom projects.
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: skypurr on September 07, 2011, 23:25:41: It's great Gordon :clap:
however for some reason I can only see two photos :(

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: Clong on September 08, 2011, 01:59:00: great custom. love it :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: playmofire on September 08, 2011, 06:27:17: Quote from: flatcat on September 07, 2011, 21:09:48
This is a great custom Gordon! :wow: :wow: :wow:

I had the privilege to see it in action at Kirkbean 0)

Btw, how many times did you have to take the last photo to get it with the lights on? :P

Damo :)

Thank you, Damo.

And the answer to your question is - once! :)
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: playmofire on September 08, 2011, 06:28:03: Quote from: skypurr on September 07, 2011, 23:25:41
It's great Gordon :clap:
however for some reason I can only see two photos :(

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)

Thank you, Elaine.

Which two?
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: playmofire on September 08, 2011, 07:54:02: Quote from: PrimusPilus on September 07, 2011, 21:35:03
Fantastic, Gordon! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/luwerner/gif/clapping.gif)
It looks great, what do you plan for the interior/storage section? Do you plan on gutting and transforming it or just getting specialized equipment?

Thank you, PP. There will be changes and new equipment. The changes are EDIT: not fully decided on yet
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: cowabounga on September 08, 2011, 08:14:48: Gordon, this is a nice unit. However, the rear view picture doesn't show.
Best,
Arnaud
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: playmofire on September 08, 2011, 09:42:08: Thank you playmofool, BB, Teddyboy, Panos, Chris and Arnaud.

I'm puzzled why some pictures aren't coming through for some people but they are for others. The sizes of the photos are all pretty similar and so I don't think that's anything to do with it. For the moment, I'll resize them again and post them direct on PF.
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: playmofire on September 08, 2011, 09:48:11: Here they are, front, side, top and floodlights in use.
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: playmofire on September 08, 2011, 09:49:19: And now the two rear views:
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: noodwachter72 on September 20, 2011, 14:25:45: Nice heavy rescue vehices looks very real same as the dutch

wen I am rich than!!!

Groet Peter
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: rms008 on October 05, 2011, 15:50:57: nice job gordon looks really nice :blackhair:
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: Wolf Knight on October 05, 2011, 17:51:46: The extended lights are a very good custom work Gordon!!
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: conniefrere on October 05, 2011, 17:51:54: That's a great looking custom like it a lot! :)
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: playmofire on October 05, 2011, 19:26:57: Thank you Peter, Ryan, Panos and Connie. :wave: I'm currently about to finish off the interior custom work and then I'll start a new thread on that.
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: rms008 on October 05, 2011, 19:30:58: look really forward mate!!!
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: Tiermann on October 07, 2011, 21:39:01: Missed this earlier, great custom Gordon.
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: playmofire on October 08, 2011, 08:42:45: Thank you, Tim. I hope to post the next "episode" this weekend if my very slow computer allows me to.
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: Georgeag1972 on May 25, 2012, 10:18:31: Great custom Gordon.
The lights behind the fire truck was a very nice idea. :)9 :)9 :)9 :)9 :)9

George.
Title: Re: 4821 based Heavy Rescue Unit
Post by: playmofire on May 25, 2012, 11:13:00: Thank you, George. The custom is possibly going to be altered soon by extending it by one equipment compartment. If it works, it works; if it doesn't, it's ruined!