76SET31 - 6 Piece Set - 150 Years of London Fire Appliances.
Six iconic fire appliances from across the years make up this 6-piece
set celebrating 150 years of their use by the London Fire Brigade. Each
model is already part of the Oxford range and appears in this set with
subtle differences.
31A. Bedford Heavy Unit , London Fire Brigade.
The long wheelbase Bedford Heavy Unit dates back to the late 1930s and
served as a fire appliance during WWII particularly. Our model,
decorated in bright red, was used by the London Fire Brigade from the
1940s onwards. Registered FLE 296, the Brigade's colourful crest is
printed on each side of the cabin behind the windows and the LCC London
Fire Brigade lettering is printed in gold on the red generator in the
rear section of the vehicle. With a red interior and black seating,
additional detail includes the rolled up 'canvas back' positioned at the
rear of the cabin. Externally, there is a wealth of black and silver
masking, which also includes the silver masked hose ends and white tips
to the roof ladders.
31B Leyland TLM , London Fire Brigade
This classic fire appliance was a popular choice by fire brigades in the
years leading up to WWII and some were still in use until the mid
1960s. Our model comprises the Leyland TLM/Metz, complete with its 104
ft silvered turntable ladder, registered DGJ 309, Fleet No. 72.
Decorated in red with the ladder wheel mounting component also in the
main body colour, the London Fire Brigade lettering is printed in gold
on the outer edge of the silver walkway. Fine gold coachlines have also
been applied to the sides and the wheel mounting. The chassis,
mudguards, radiator grille, headlight casings and model interior are
black with all remaining masking detail finished in silver.
31C AEC Regent III/Merryweather Fire Engine , London Fire Brigade
Between 1950 and 1956, 139 Merryweathers were built on AEC Regent
chassis, 111 of which were dual purpose fire engines equipped to carry
wheeled escapes for fighting large fires. This is the version we chose
when tooling up this Oxford model. As brigades often bought both
versions together, we've also given you the option to display both by
enclosing the spare extension ladders.
(Lyndon) this last sentence I recalled from reviewing the model a long
time ago, so is the spare piece still an option in this set?)
Registered MXB 128, Fleet No. 4, there is a lot of added decorative
detail on this bright red model. Apart from a mass of silver and black
masking, the ladders are also painted in the main body colour, the hoses
are given a copper brown finish and the mid roof area is mid brown. The
Brigade's crest and lettering along with its vehicle number 4 are all
printed on the sides of the main bodywork.
31D Dennis F8 London Fire Brigade
The Dennis F8 belongs to the 1950s era at a time when the famous
coachbuilder's vehicles dominated the fire emergency scene. Today, it
remains one of only a few manufacturers specialising in fire-fighting
machinery.
Our model is registered 42 CMX, Fleet No. G31 and comes with silver
bodywork and red front, which incorporates the Dennis name in
silver/black on the radiator grille. The multi-coloured London Fire
Brigade crest is printed on the side along with the Brigade lettering in
gold. Note too, the spare set of extensions ladders on the roof,
coloured in light stone.
31E Dennis F106 Rear Pump London Fire Brigade
The Dennis F106 was produced between 1963 and 1968, during which time
only 99 vehicles were built. Our latest release is based on the rear
pump vehicle Fleet No B23 and registered JYE 300D. Special features
include the detailed winding mechanism on the roof and white tips to
the roof ladders. The London Fire Brigade crest is emblazoned on the
side lockers on both sides and the many fine masking operations in
silver and black all create a wealth of detail on the vehicle. Finally,
the model comes with spare extension ladders.
31F AEC Mercury TL London Fire Brigade
The AEC Mercury Turntable Ladder dates from the 1950s and 1960s and
nearly 200 were built from its original launch in 1957 to the end of
production in the late 1960s, with over half being supplied with
Merryweather 100 ft ladders.
This particular model is registered 2600 MV, Fleet No. J25 and is
painted in silver grey with red to the roof, flat front and ladder
holders. The extensive aluminium' ladder extends along the length of
the apparatus and beyond the cab at the front. Additional detail
includes silver spotlights and bumpers, with searchlights and bells
given a chrome finish.