Normally I don't expect any plastic or plastic related items for Christmas or my birthday, and I'm ok with that. That way I get what I want, and I don't get any really off the wall stuff that I'll never build. So, I was pleasantly surprised when my in-laws gave me this:



Granted, this is something that I probably wouldn't have purchased myself, and I am actually looking forward to the build. Not sure when yet, though. Has anyone ever built this kit? Can anyone tell me anything about the actual vehicle? The Itlaeri Website has it listed in the 1950-1990 era, but I'm guessing that it closer to 1990. I am planning on building it as a Vigili del Fuoco truck as IVECO is an Italian company.

Just thought I'd pass along a little bit of my Christmas suprise to all.

Jim

I don't have any information on the truck but I'll be checkin out this WIP build.
Actually it looks around 60s - 70s but like I said, I don't know

I didn't even know that Italy had firetrucks!! I can't imagine them being able to get everywhere in Rome...

I don't know why but Firetrucks just don't show up on my radar

Yes, we do

The track has been made in the early eighties.
You can find lots of pictures of it on internet.


http://images.autoline.info/s/municipalutility-machinery-fire-ladder-MAN-Magirus-DLK-2312-CC---1_big--12111113214331822000.jpg>

Try to use as a keyword for your reserch

"Iveco-Magirus dlk 23"

or "Man Magirus DLK 23-13"

Italian firemen are called "Vigili del fuoco" so you could also use as a keyword
"Autoscala vigili del fuoco"

cheers

Thanks for the info, guys. I appreciate it.

Mauro, actually I'm planning on a Vigili del Fuoco build. This should make an interesting display partner to my AMT 1970 American-LaFrance Series 1000 pumper & the Trumpeter 2002 American-LaFrance Eagle pumper (when I ever finish it).

I'll definately have to do some more research on Vigili del Fuoco vehicles.

Would anyone happen to know what "model" this IVECO truck is supposed to be?

Thanks again.

Jim

It must be an "Iveco 190-26"

Thanks. I'll check that out.

Jim

Try looking here for reference pics

http://www.fiammeblu.it/

http://www.fiammeblu.it/index.php?cat=3

Thanks. I'll check them out.

Jim

So, I've started working on tuis kit, and it's going together quite nicely (except for the cab, but that's another story). Anyway, I have the frame & engine assembled, and I want to get the engine color correct. The engine appeares to be a small, air-cooled, V6 diesel. Italeri molded it in black, but from what I can tell IVECO might paint their engines red or leave them natural alluminum. Does anyone have any pics of this type of IVECO engine?

Jim