Ralph Ratcliffe Models announces two brand new resin fire truck kits are now available from Ralph Ratcliffe Models. First, the long awaited Mack CF-600 pumper shown above in kit form and built up sample. This kit is the most accurate and well detailed version available of this classic American fire apparatus. The Mack CF was produced from 1968 to 1989 and were a common sight at fire stations all over America, and many other countries as well. Many of these durable rigs are still in service worldwide today. The pumper kit includes about 24 cast resin parts, a vacu-formed windshield, and two separate photo-etch sheets with mirrors and pump panel details. The body can be built with or without a Mattydale crosslay and includes pump panel gauge options for either version. There are two bumper styles included, a standard type and an extended bumper with a tray for steamer hose. The price for the kit is $62.

The Mack CF600 cab is also available as a 'cab only' kit, so you can use it with other body styles. Price for the cab kit is $30. Contact Mr. Ratcliffe at [email protected], [email protected], or message him on Facebook to order any of these kits, along with his full line of 1/87 fire apparatus, and commercial truck kits and parts and he'll send you his latest, updated product lists. [posted 09/09/2017]

The second new resin fire truck from Ralph Ratcliffe Models is the classic Mack R-600 pumper. This kit also has all of the great features of the CF pumper body shown above but with the iconic Mack R-600 cab. The cab has an option for two different style grilles and includes an excellent set of photo etched mirrors. The price for the R600 pumper kit is $54. Contact Mr. Ratcliffe at [email protected], [email protected], or message him on Facebook to order any of these kits, along with his full line of 1/87 fire apparatus, and commercial truck kits and parts and he'll send you his latest, updated product lists. [posted 09/09/2017]

Athearn has announced a new production run of their 53' containers in the four paint schemes shown above. Packed three per package, expected delivery is August 2018. [posted 09/01/2017]

Athearn has announced a new production run of their 53' container chassis in the six paint schemes shown above. Packed two per package, expected delivery is August 2018. [posted 09/01/2017]

Lonestar Models has released two new Wilson 43' Pacesetter grain trailer kits featuring pre-painted sides and ends in white with ADM decals (two styles representing different eras) and CO-OP decals. Decal set with each kit includes truck tractor decals as well. Check the Lonestar Models web site for more details. [posted 08/27/2017]