Los Angeles County Fire Department 1973 Ward LaFrance Engine 51
From the Small Screen to your Elite Collection...Los Angeles County Engine 51
The museum grade series of L.A. County replicas begins with the 1973 Ward LaFrance Engine 51. Don't miss your chance to add this precisely detailed replica to your collection.
Hand-crafted, authentic and display ready
Engine 51 is hand-crafted and authentic down to the smallest of features, boasting over 400 intricate parts. This 1:50 scale masterpiece includes a fully-custom display case to protect and preserve the unit.
Los Angeles County Fire Department 1973 Ward LaFrance Engine 51 scale model specifications
- Scale: 1:50
- Multi-materials including High Def Resin, stainless steel photo etch metal, wire, rubber and other composites.
- Mounted inside high quality, custom display case featuring etched stainless steel I.D. nameplate.
- Model Dimensions: 6.75"L x 2.25"W x 2.25"T
- Display Case Dimensions: 10"L x 5"W x 5"T
Production of the Los Angeles County 1973 Ward LaFrance Engine 51 is a complex process with many steps and procedures. Over 16 months, each of the hundreds of intricately detailed parts are designed, cast or fabricated, painted, decorated, and trimmed...then organized in small bins, ready for assembly. There is no substitute for the laborious tasks that each of the 35 skilled men and women perform. It is a sight to see as each team member patiently adheres each part to another, consistently analyzing the end result. As you scroll down the assembly pictures, take notice of the parts on each workstation and you will gain a greater appreciation for the process. And don't forget to add this L.A. County Classic to your collection.
More About the Scale Model
This Los Angeles County Engine 51 scale model is a museum grade replica of the 1973 Ward LaFrance Pumper. Like all Fire Replicas models, every detail is modeled to perfection and with razor sharp precision. The replica features the specific department configuration and graphics, leaving no detail overlooked. The display case is custom manufactured with high quality acrylic and resin. The stainless steel etched plate features the department and truck name, and department seal. This replica is a treasure to be displayed and admired and is in no way a toy.
Safety Warning
This is not a toy and not suitable for children under the age of 14. This highly detailed scale model contains small, intricate pieces that may present a choking hazard.