MS6007 Hook and Ladder Wagon

1:12 scale historically accurate, highly detailed wood and metal model.

As American buildings grew taller, many people perished in fires because of inadequate ladders. It became obvious that taller ladders were required that were also portable. Soon, the hook and ladder with a tall mechanically powered ladder was developed. It's primary purpose was more a matter of rescue than extinguishing fires. Although, this 1890 wagon was a transitional designwith two rings on the rope handle to engage a hitch for a horse, it was hand pulled. The horse came after the fire house had enough money to pay for it.

Key Features

Plans taken from an 1890 Hook and Ladder wagon on display at the Wayne County Historical Society, Ohio.

Laser cut basswood and precision cast metal parts.

Spoked wheels with metal hubs.

44 page illustrated instruction manual with four sheets of clearly drawn plans.

Length - 27'' / Width - 5'' / Height - 25'' (with ladder extended)