This is a fictional model of the real Wrecker 1, which is the emergency response truck operated by the New York State Thruway Authority for the Tappan Zee corridor. This unit is the first response to a wide range of incidents, including MVA's, Jumpers, Car Fires, etc.The fictional unit's specs
-2007 Mack MR 4x4 w/ Mack Engine and Transmission
-x635 Industries Body
-25 Gallon CAFS/25 Gallons AFFF/Dri-Chem fire extinguishment systems
-Holomatro Multi too
l-Thermal Imaging Camera-
4 winches. 2 side winches can facilitate repeeling over side of bridges
-Whelen and Federal Signal LED/Strobe package
-Generator and Halogen floodlight system
-Collapsible cones and flares-Speedy-Dr
i-LiveStream Video Feed
And it's primary role:-Ability to secure and tow and kind of car or truck off the bridge.Photo of the real unit:
THIS IS THE ONE MY KITBASH IS MODELED AFTER (AND I AM LOOKING TO SEE AND PHOTOGRAPH UP CLOSE AND IN PERSON)[url=http://www.fdnytrucks.com/images/specialunits/papd/PAPD54662.jpg]http://www.fdnytrucks.com/images/specialun...d/PAPD54662.jpg[/url]
This took quite a while to complete, and although I'm not as happy with the results as I though- I know the reason why...stupid stringy hot glue. BIG mistake. Other things too, but I learned. This was my first scratchbuilt body plus.
Check out the rest of the photos from throughout the kitbash here.http://www.x635photos.com/thumbnails.php?album=137
