Ralph Ratcliffe built this model of the Chicago Fire Department's 'Giant Deluge Unit' 6-7-5. The model uses Ralph's own Ralph Ratcliffe Models Mack MB resin cab kit, along with his 'frame buck kit' and six spoke 10.00x20" wheels. The body is completely scratchbuilt including the monitors, which have real stainless steel nozzles. There are five double 4" inlets at the rear. Ralph made a mold master of one of these and cast the other four. The red paint is 'House of Kolor' urethane, the black is automotive lacquer. The decals are from the Penbay Chicago Fire Department set. On display at the 2014 East Coast Meet in W. Springfield, MA.

Posted March 15, 2014