ICM 35622 American Fire Truck Crew (1910s) 1/35 – Plastic Firefighter Figures for Assembly

Discover the incredibly detailed assembly figure set ICM 35622 American Fire Truck Crew (1910s) in 1/35 scale, which will bring to life a diorama set in the early 20th century. This high-quality model is intended for fans of firefighting history and modelers seeking authentic additions to American fire truck models from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Product Features

• Category: Plastic figure assembly model kit
• Scale: 1/35 – enables precise reproduction of historical settings
• Figures included: 4 firefighters, a boy, and a cat – a complete genre scene
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic ensuring detailed sprues and easy processing
• Additions: highly detailed clothing typical for American fire formations from 1910, as well as realistically recreated equipment elements
• Set does not include paints or glue – requires self-assembly and painting

Historical Background and Application

The figures represent an American fire truck crew from 1910, a period of dynamic change in firefighting methods in the United States. After the tragic fires in Chicago and Boston, both firefighter training and equipment modernization became increasingly important. The beginning of the 20th century marked the transition when motorized fire engines started to replace horse-drawn carriages—significantly reducing response times and increasing the effectiveness of fire operations. The figures in this set perfectly capture the atmosphere of this pivotal moment, presenting realistic clothing, poses, and equipment details typical of units from this era.

Who Do We Recommend This Set For?

• Modelers focused on early 20th-century urban dioramas
• Enthusiasts of American firefighting history
• Creators of dioramas featuring period fire truck models

Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – the model is recommended for both beginners and intermediate modelers looking to enhance their projects with realistic human figures. The ICM 35622 set stands out for the detail of its sprues and historical authenticity, making it a highly valued addition among modelers passionate about reconstructing urban and firefighting scenes.