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09/15/2007 ]
Scale
Replica of Model 502 Wins Big at Local Fairs
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field of emergency medical services can be demanding and stressful, but many EMS
workers find relief in the form of various hobbies. Berlin Paramedic Seth
Forry finds enjoyment in building custom scale models of emergency
vehicles. One of his latest projects was Berlin Medic 502. The
building process began in January, before the real truck was even delivered or
in service. Construction of the model took approximately three months with
an estimated parts cost of $150. This 1/32 scale model mimics the real
truck as closely as possible and features many customizations. The
exterior features additions such as a smokestack, vector lights, and a scratch-built
A/C unit. The interior is equally impressive with real equipment
scratch-built from balsa wood and plastic, including the Lifepak 12 monitor, O2
cylinder, first-in bag, clipboard, and on-board suction unit. The model
was entered competitively in three contests and took home honors in all
three. The model was voted "Best Appearing EMS Unit" in the
fireengines.net online emergency vehicle kitbash contest. The model was
also entered locally and won first place in its category at both the Berlin
Community and Somerset County fairs.
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