August 2021 Newsletter
Greetings!

Welcome to the August 2021 newsletter...we hope this email finds you doing very well!

We'll start with the most important topic of the year...logistics. Unfortunately, the congestion in our nation's ports continues to be a significant issue....for us and any global business. As our forwarders try to find faster options, we too are working on new logistics partnerships that may cut down on the transit time.

Thank you all for your continued patience as we make adjustments. As always, we are hopeful for normalcy in the future, but honestly do not expect anything to change anytime soon regarding how long it takes for our products to reach our Memphis warehouse. We are however, very thankful for an on-time factory schedule when many other model companies are experiencing dramatic slow downs.

We are now in our busy season! Releases are in full swing as we launch a new model every Friday...most likely from now through February 2022. We slowed down our release schedule in the past few months to compensate for longer inbound transit times, but should be consistent for the next 6 months. Although we can only project our releases one month at a time, we encourage our customers to get ready...good things are coming!

A new category has been added this past month. Visit the Low Stock Category to see all the models that are soon to be added to the sold out archives. But don't delay, as they tend to sell quickly when they get down to 10 or less in stock.

This Friday we'll release a very limited production of the 1983-85 Seagrave rear mounts for 7 FDNY Ladder Companies. We expect these to be full reserved very quickly.

This month we'll also release the 1954 FWD 85' Tillers for three Chicago Hook & Ladder Companies, as well as O'Hare Engines 9 and 10. Rounding out August, we'll also see four 1969 Mack R Engine/Salvage Companies. We do not expect any of these to last long, so we encourage you to mark your calendars.


In a couple of weeks, we are scheduled to receive the FDNY Mack R Field Communications Unit and the classic Mack DM 800 tandem axle trucks.

Read on for updates on best sellers, new and pending arrivals, new releases and more.

And as always, thank you for being part of the elite group of Fire Replicas collectors.

Nicholas
Best seller in July...
The clear frontrunner in July was the FDNY Mack R Field Communications Unit. Only about 20 remain of the 200 produced and units are scheduled to arrive in the next 3 weeks. Learn more >
Runner up...
The release schedule in July leaned heavily toward Chicago and the top seller was the 1953 FWD Engine 97. In less than 24 hours, all 125 units were sold.
Arriving soon...
The iconic Mack DM 800 tandem axle tractors should also be arriving in the next 3 weeks. Need to add one of these to your collection? We have a limited quantity remaining. See the remaining Mack DM 800s >
New Category for easy shopping.
If you'd like to know which models will soon be joining the sold out archives, check out the Low Stock category! Each model represented here is down to less than 10 units. Visit the Low Stock Category now >
NEXT UP...Releasing this Friday!
FDNY 1983-85 Seagrave 100' Ladders
The museum grade series of FDNY fire apparatus continues with classic Seagrave rear mounts for seven FDNY ladder companies. Production is limited to 50-100 units of Ladders 4, 10, 26, 28, 38, 59 and 103. Set your alarm for Friday morning! See all FDNY Ladders >
Accepting orders on August 13...
Chicago 1954 FWD 85' Tractor Drawn Aerials
A very limited production of 50 units each of Hook & Ladder companies 21, 32 and 46 will be available to order on August 13th. This production is the follow up to the previously released 1954 FWD Tillers, as well as the 1960 Mack B Tillers. See more Chicago rigs >
Releasing on August 20...
FDNY 1969 Mack R Engines and Salvage Units
We've produced a small quantity of Salvage 2 and 4, as well as Engine Company 242 and 305. Each is uniquely and authentically configured. You have to see the Salvage units...complete with portable pumps, real visqueen rolls, and furring strips. Another set of must-have rigs for your FDNY collection!
Accepting orders on August 27...
Chicago O'Hare E-One Engines 9 and 10
The massive tandem axle pumpers serving O'Hare International Airport will be releasing later this month. These E-One engines measure nearly 10 inches long and are packed with detail! Only 125 produced of each, so don't delay in adding these to your Chicago O'Hare collection!
On the Horizon...
Columbus Fire Department Pierce Arrow XT TDA
Making its debut at Firehouse Expo in Columbus in mid-September, the 1:50 scale tandem axle Pierce Arrow XT with 107' Ascendant ladder features an astonishing 950+ parts! It is a magnificent replica and a must-have if you love Pierce, Tillers, and/or Columbus Fire!
Shop Ebay for hard to find items
Alliance scale models has some "sold out" Fire Replicas in case you missed out...including FDNY Tillers, Rescues, Engines and more!
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