Chicago Fire Department 1956 Mack® B95 Engine Co. 81
Engine Co. 81's Classic Mack B95 Pumper...now small enough to take home
The Chicago Fire Department Classics continue with the 1:50 scale, museum grade replica of the 1956 Mack B95 Pumper. This is your chance to take home a piece of Chicago's rich firefighting history!
Hand-crafted, limited in production and display ready
Engine Co. 81 is hand-crafted and authentic down to the smallest of features. Production is limited to an elite 24 units and includes a fully-custom display case to protect and preserve the unit.
Chicago Fire Department 1956 Mack® B95 Engine Co. 81 scale model specifications
- Scale: 1:50
- Production Quantity: 24
- 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"L x 2"W x 2"T
- Display Case Dimensions: 8"L x 4.5"W x 4.5"T
Character, style and personalization epitomize the Mack B95 pumpers that served Chicago throughout the 1950's and 60's. Producing replicas of these beautiful rigs that are small enough to fit nicely on a shelf, has been a painstaking process. Over 18 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 these Classic Chicago pumpers to your collection.
Engine Co 81's History by Joe O'Brien
The 1956 Mack B95 used by Chicago were equipped with 200-gallon tanks, this was a first for Chicago engines so the placement of these Engine’s was well thought out. These Mack’s also ran frontline for 20 years, over time the shops would retro fit some of them with booster reels, and square sidewalls over the rear wheels. Tiger stripes also appeared on bumpers, the shops would eventually replace the lights with aurora borealis, and even add large white numbers on the doors. Engine 81 was organized in 189 at 105th and Hoxie on the far southeast side in the Pulliam and Illinois Central Railroad area. In 1936 the old frame firehouse was torn down and a new 1 bay 2 story brick firehouse was built on the same spot. From 1946 until 1955 Engine 81 was a combination rig using a 1932 ALF truck. In 1956 they would get the Mack B with the 200-gallon tank. Truck 17 would move into an annex that was built at the firehouse on Hoxie.
More About the Scale Model
This Chicago Fire Department Engine Co. 81 scale model is a museum grade replica of the 1956 Mack B95 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.
