January Grand Finale
NEW ON MODELEXPO
BRIEF HISTORY
American building grew taller, many people perished in fires because of inadequate ladders. It became obvious that taller ladders were needed. Soon, the hook & ladder with tall mechanically powered ladders was developed. Its primary purpose was more a matter of rescue than extinguishing the fire.
Although this 1890 wagon was a transitional design with two rings on the rope handle to engage a hitch for a horse it was hand pulled. The horse came after the fire house had enough money to buy one.
KIT FEATURES
THE MODEL
Design, plans & prototype model by Ken Foran
Pictures Below of Outstanding Build by Bill McLearn
