CAL FIRE SKD 34 | CAT 299D and FyreBox brick model
CAL FIRE SKD 34 | CAT 299D and FyreBox brick model, view 2
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CAL FIRE

SKD 34

CAT 299D and FyreBox

$67.99 Firefighter 1 to 4 hours
  • 444 pieces

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Apparatus specifications

The real rig this model is based on.

  • DepartmentCAL FIRE
  • UnitSKD 34
  • StateCalifornia
  • TypeHeavy Equipment
  • Chassis / bodyCAT 299D and FyreBox
  • PumpN/A
  • Water tankN/A
  • Foam cellN/A
  • AerialN/A

Kit specifications

What arrives in the box.

  • Piece count444
  • Build classFirefighter
  • Build time1 to 4 hours
  • StatusIn production
  • IncludesParts, sticker sheet and instructions
  • Age rating16+

Build class

How long this one takes.

Build class is about time and piece count, not difficulty. Every kit uses the same techniques and the same instruction style. A Chief kit is not harder than a Firefighter kit, it is just a longer evening.

Probationary Under 300 pieces
Under 1 hour
Firefighter 300 to 799
1 to 4 hours
Engineer 800 to 1599
4 to 8 hours
Captain 1600 to 2499
8 to 12 hours
Chief 2500 and up
12+ hours

About the real apparatus

The rig behind the model.

This is my recreation of CAL FIRE's Skid 34, a CAT 299D Skid Steer with a 300 Gal. Frye Box T3 attachment. This specific model serves in CAL FIRE's MEU (Mendocino) Unit which covers the county north of San Francisco.

The T3 is a quickly deployable skid steer attachment that features a small dozer blade, including up to 4 I believe water nozzles. All pumping operations for the water inside is powered by a 4 stroke 7HP pump. Additional options can include hose reels, fuel for prescribed burns, or simply upgrading to the bigger T5 unit which has a 500 Gal. tank. Also included in this model is a easily swappable bucket for normal skid steer operations including excavating. Included in the stowage rack of the T3 is a chainsaw and burn can. Stickers are included!

I really do recommend checking these guys out, super cool stuff and innovative for a way cheaper cost compared to getting a full dozer team for the department and a type 6 brush truck. Thank you to https://www.instagram.com/country_bricks/ for commissioning me! Below you can see a few examples of this unit!