You all are doing just great so far...

Thanks, though for the reminder, Motorcade 1...

In my conversations, we did discuss both 1/64th and 1/32nd Code 3 models...and, yes, in 1/32nd scale, the Skywalker Ranch Pierce Dash Pumper was right up at the top of the list, and FDNY's Squad 61 Seagrave wasn't too far behind, either.

Any more nominations in either scale?

Larry Phillips
TOY TRUCKER Magazine

Location: Jamestown, North Dakota

My choices for the best ever would be:

Engine - Tie: New-tool FDNY Seagrave and Violetville ALF
Ladder - E-One Tower Ladders (Boston & Chicago 'Special')
Rescue - FDNY E-one Rescues
Classic - Violetville Mack CF

Location: New Jersey

I would also say the Skywalker Ranch. An overlooked DP, and glad I got it on sale.

But my favorite C3 issue, and probably the least detailed, is the Hazelton Suburban.

http://www.modelfiretrucks.net/smf/index.php?topic=10308.0

run them hits up!!!!!!

Location: Uh-Huh

Most of my code 3 models rotate between my cabinet and boxes, but both the Violetville ALF and Mack always stay in my cabinet. I guess that means they are my favorites.

Location: belgium

Regarding the excellent E-One towers, I recall one notable flaw in that tooling. The bucket rides/sits some scale feet higher than it should on the real thing.

Does that nit negate "best ever" status? Unless you modify the bracket holding the thing, and lower the bucket to correct position?

I'd second the motion for Chicago squads as the pinnacle of accuracy.

mjl

Location: Raleigh, NC, USA, Earth

My favorite is the Hoffman Estates Pierce Rescue. It does everything a model should do. Looks good on the shelf and is pretty good representation of the real thing.

This is an interesting topic because it can go many different ways. You could vote like Chuck and I did on our favorites even if they aren't the most detailed models. You could vote on the most accurate. You could vote on the most detailed.

I must also add I like the fireboats a lot as well. For some reason I felt the need to collect them when I could find them on the cheap.

Jeff

Location: PA

Of the ones I've purchased I think the best one is the CDF/Highland FD ALF pumper. Detail is excellent, lines of the truck are great.

Location: West Wareham, MA

Yes, the E-One Platform's bucket mount is mounted FAR too high. But hey, at least they put a ladder cradle on it.... unlike the E-One straight stick that followed.... which is lacking in that feature.
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I have to agree that the Chicago Squads are the best they ever did. Generally to scale, & nicely done details. I have 1 pair & they are a couple of the very few I plan to keep.(of what's left of my C-3s)

Location: Western NY State

My fav's in collection go with the Sag Harbor ALF ladder, Philly Squrt 57 and San Diego L 28. Still hoping Code 3 will come out with Spartan cab units.

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

I think the best Code 3 was the 1974 Seagrave TDA. I know there were scale issues, but still I think their best work.

Location: Baltimore

LA 51 where it all began, the rig that said to Arnie, there is a market for fine quality detailed fire apparatus. All the rigs you mentioned are just the progeny of LA 51