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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
| Q: Where can I find Del Prado
"World Fire Engines?"
A: See this list of frequently asked questions. Q: Where can I find the A. Smith Super Pumper System? A: These are hand-built models from England,
produced in very small runs, available as kits or assembled, and, at
least in the United States, sold only by a handful of dealers.
The Super Pumper set, three models ranging in price from $850 to
$1000, was produced some years ago. A second "run"
was done more recently. I purchased mine through Hiram
Construction, later known as Dave's Model Toys, and now
know as DHS Die-Cast. Q: Where can I find Conrad crash trucks? A: The German company Conrad has produced precious few fire trucks over the years and maybe only a handful of airport rigs: 4x4 E-One Titan in lime, no lettering; 4x4 E-One Titan in red, 4x4 Rosenbauer Falcon in red, no lettering (same is actually a foam pumper); DeKalb County, GA; 6x6 Volvo in yellow, generic lettering; 8x8 Oshkosh-Rosenbauer Viper in lime green, no lettering; 8x8 Oshkosh-Rosenbauer Viper in yellow, no lettering. The Volvo and Titans are easiest to find, the Falcon harder, and the Viper hardest of all. Q: Where can I find Cursor crash trucks? A: The German company Cursor has produced even fewer fire trucks than Conrad and, I believe, all of three large-scale airport crash trucks, all red with various lettering: 8x8 Rosenbauer Panther, 6x6 Rosenbauer Panther, 6x6 Rosenbauer Panther (newer, harsher angled style). Cursor also produced a smaller, 1:87 scale version of the 8x8 Panther. All are hard to find. Q: Where can I find a Siku Metz/Faun crash truck? A: The German company Siku produced two versions of a 1:60 scale, 8x8 Metz/Faun crash truck. Same lettering, different tires: earlier had rubber, later had plastic. Read this story for more information. Q: Do you have any tips for collectors? A: See this page. Last updated: 02DEC04 |
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