I really love how this is coming along. The 5th generation tooling of Evo’s, from engineering files to prototype resin and model shop handmade samples. The 3 pics below are just one of the many steps it takes to get these engineered correctly. This rear mount fire truck’s ladder does extend and spins. The ladder has been re-done again to make it less taller from the side view. Plus, there was also a 3 ladder version that was scraped. I think you guys will love how this will turn out. Let me know what you guys think, thanks again, Dave.
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Looks great Dave! Very excited to see a new version coming out! What kind of paint finish are you thinking for this one? Any idea on an official release date? Also with the recent new casting additions, perhaps it’s time for another photo contest? Keep up the great work!
_Allan_
Lookin’ good Dave. I really like the resin proto. Can’t wait to see it in full finish.
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Thanks Ted! Good seeing you last time!
Looking forward to it ,Dave!! Remember, red chrome finish with black flames! 😉 Then maybe one in reverse…..black with red chrome flames. LOL You get the idea. Anyways, i’m ready to order as soon as you got ’em ready to buy!
If I could have my wish come true, I would go on my knees for a yellow one with black flames.
Anyway, all what will come, will be a good job!
Good choice!
Yes John, you’ve read my mind! 🙂
Hi Allan, excuse the delay, been under the weather. But I see Red! Kandy Red! Maybe chrome red! lol. That’s a good idea on the photo contest…
I don’t like it if it may come this way! The car-body looks like racing (forwards!), the ladder not. Streamlined form of the body, seen from above conical from rear to front. The idea of the fire-truck is great, but for me it looks to heavy on the front axle. The backside is to clean. A girl with round booty looks more attractive than the flat one! There has to be an operator’s cab or whatever to make the rear look heavier and give more streamlining. Maybe bringing the pivotal point of the ladder in a position near rear end behind axles could fit better. Please think about it.
Many things are considered before the final design to make it viable for production. List is too long to mention, overall I like it, never meant it to be practical, but thx.
You Really Amaze me Dave,Now Hurry Up and get it done so I can get My OWN!…Fntazeeman
Thanks John!
Maybe you can add a hose-roll behind the ladder or do the streamlining with a two-tone coloring of the ladder with a sharp borderline parallel to the rabbet from the rear fenders. Ladder’s rear in same color than rear of the body, front end in white. A demountable rescue-cage that is placed behind ladder when not needed during rescue, mountable on ladders front-end when needed could be a point too. Those who didn’t like this cage when presenting the model leave it in the box. If i google ladder truck pics they all have the ladder fixed behind rear axles. Please try.
$$$$.. added costs means more to the final price point. It’s not viable for any more extra’s, it has enough details already that has to be decorated w/ paint or artwork =$$$
Awesome job Dave. I work in the Public Safety sector and this will the best addition to my Evo Collection. I can’t wait to own this bad boy. I think it would be awesome in the mirrored red and white or chrome, maybe even in the flourescent yellow and black. Just make sure it has the fire dept. cresent logo…..hehehehe
Hi Carl, thanks buddy! Yes, red/white is one idea. and definitely will have a logo!
I’m a firefighter Dave and have a rather large collection even one with your autograph. I would love to have one of these in the flame red… I agree with the other guys also about moving the ladder back behind the wheels. But like everybody else can’t wait to see them.
That’s awesome to hear Mike, there will be a flame version for sure!
What does a guy have todo to get one of the resin prototypes? I think it would fit well into my collection….!
I was wondering if I should call the model shop and put in an order to make extras for our collectors! There’s a few versions I have but I seem to misplace them…
If you happen to find one of the extra resins I would love it forever…. Please.
I can call them if you wish :D………
Not crazy about a fire truck drag bus???
lol Jesse…
Sweet, I.m a retired Firefighter can’t wait to add this one to the collection.
🙂 I’ll do my best!
Wow amazing fire truck concepts, cant wait to see the details with graphics and lettering.
For colors would be cool to see one lettered as an actual fire truck and possibly flames on the side but incorporated into the design and lettering. Also might add the sign boards that they have on the sides of the ladders, the NYFD has them on all there ladder trucks. Again just a thought your stuff is always cool and Fire guys will love to collect this, so i just thought if one version looked like a real fire truck would be cool. If you bring back the big tow that would look cool lettered like an actual tow rig as well.
Like… Engine 8!
🙂 yeah!
Thanks Robert! How are you and the boys! Yes, there will be a few versions that will have ‘realism’ effect, along with a custom flame one. I’ve notice ‘realism’ such as the Big Tow Police is a fav on everyone’s list seems like…
How about a traditional look,CANDY RED with GOLDLEAF flames. Great job as usual Dave.
Hey Ron, Yes and Yes!! lol. Thanks.
many good suggestions already given, but a firetruck needs hoses and light bars, maybe there’s room for for them/ can’t wait, been needing a fix from you for awhile now. keep up the good work
Thx George. There will be lights, but hoses would’ve costed more and to decor it, but I’m sure someone will trick one out…
I think I can have fun with this! Curious if it still fits in the same case. Colors – red of course, there are a lot of the yellow or green ones too. White also. Ladder – wooden would look nice, depending on the body color. Either way – can’t wait!
Hi David! Definitely red & yellow, plus a few others in the spectrum! I’ll try on that wooden effect on the ladder, but that depends if that brown paint will work, maybe a semi-flat brown. We’ll have to see, but ‘aluminum’ might work. Say hi to the girls for me!
Awesome work, not generally a VW fan, but, These EVO’s surpass the old concept so well.
Thanks John! Sleekest firetruck is the goal! 🙂
what would be cool, if you did a superhero theme. Like Spider-Man or Batman or Iron-man. That would be cool. Or a Marvel theme or a DC theme. Why not.
Moises, that would be cool on a EVO GT, but scared of the licensing costs and approval time. I like that though…
Hey Dave, AWESOME!!! We firefighters really appreciate a work of art and this is FANTASTIC!!! I would love to get the set, I hope i’m not on a run when they go on sale…………. Good Job!!!
This 5th generation Evo will be fantastic
this is fantastic Dave. Can’t wait until it is ready. Saving up for a master set. Any idea on an approximate timeframe it will debut. Another sweet unit again…
That’s awesome! Can I pre order a firewagon?
It’s almost mid 2013!
I’m starting to get all warm and fuzzy….
AWESOME! CAN’T WAIT….BUT WHY IS THIS ONE TAKING SO LONG?
Dave, what’s the scoop? Are we looking at a 4th of July sale again? Can you give us an update on the new Evo? 🙂
HELLOOO, DAVE????
waiting and waiting. when will they be released. still waiting.
How is that Fire Evo? We are now into August an almost Sept. and can’t wait to get me hands on one or two
SURE WOULD BE NICE IF SOMEONE HAD THE COURTESY TO RESPOND AND LET US KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON. BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR ALMOST A YEAR, ARE YOU GUYS HAVING PROBLEMS? IS THIS THE WAY TO TREAT LOYAL CUSTOMERS? HOW BOUT SOME ANSWERS PLEASE.
THEY MUST BE TOO BUSY TO REPLY………………………….
dave let us know when you get back to business …its not as easy as it should be is it…
I’ve too been wondering if we were ever going to see the Firewagen.
Going to send him a note on FB…maybe we’ll hear back…
Thanks DTW, I hope everything is okay on their end. I’ve been eyeing that Firewagen most of this year, and was really curious as to what was going on.
uh oh dave, natives are getting restless. lol. can’t wait for it to be released.
I’M STARTING TO THINK THIS SITE IS A DONE DEAL, I SENT AN EMAIL AND NO REPLY THERE EITHER.
I just sent him an email…………hope he replies back. My last reply here did not get added, that was back in early Sept., don’t know why…….
I’m sure most have received an email from Dave, but he has had some health issues. He sounded encouraged, and EVO work was making some progress.
let him get well,we can all wait to play with out toys later,health first and foremost
for sure, get well dave