Model Car Renault Firefighters Aerial Platform Truck in Red and Gray - SOLIDO reference 3172
Echelle: 1/60ème
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This miniature Renault aerial platform truck representing the French firefighters, produced by Solido under reference 3172, is an authentic testament to the civil security equipment of the 1980s-1990s. Its distinctive red and gray livery and meticulous detailing make it a remarkable piece for any emergency vehicle enthusiast.
A true collector's item, this miniature perfectly captures the essence of firefighting vehicles that marked several generations of French rescue services.
Features of the miniature
- Model: Renault firefighters aerial platform truck
- Brand: Renault
- Scale: 1/60
- Color: Red and gray
- Manufacturer: Solido
- Reference: 3172
- Protective case included: Yes
Description of the original vehicle
The Renault aerial platform truck represented by this miniature is part of the lineage of specialized vehicles developed for the French fire brigades during the 1970s-1980s. These vehicles, equipped with a telescopic platform, revolutionized high interventions, gradually replacing traditional extension ladders.
Equipped with an articulated platform capable of reaching heights of 20 to 30 meters, this type of vehicle allowed firefighters to effectively intervene on medium-high buildings, conduct rescues safely, and combat fires from a stable elevated position. The robustness of the Renault chassis and the reliability of its hydraulic mechanisms quickly made it a standard in many rescue centers.
These vehicles marked a major technological evolution in the equipment of fire and rescue services, offering unmatched versatility and intervention safety for the time.
Renault and emergency vehicles
During this period, Renault Industrial Vehicles established itself as a key player in the specialized vehicle market in France. The company was developing chassis specifically tailored to the needs of public services, working closely with specialized bodybuilders to create vehicles perfectly suited for rescue missions.
The diamond-shaped brand benefited from a recognized expertise in heavy vehicles and a regional presence providing proximity after-sales service, essential criteria for rescue services. This strategy enabled Renault to dominate the French firefighters' vehicle market for several decades, before the industrial restructuring of the 1990s.
A revolution in interventions
The arrival of aerial platform trucks in fire brigades literally revolutionized intervention techniques. Before their widespread adoption, high rescues required the use of particularly dangerous and limited manual ladders.
A famous anecdote recounts that in 1985, during a spectacular fire in a Parisian building, a Renault aerial platform truck saved an entire family trapped on the fifth floor, where traditional ladders could never reach. This widely publicized intervention contributed to accelerate the modernization of vehicle fleets across France.
These vehicles also transformed the perception of the firefighter profession, symbolizing the modernization and growing professionalization of French rescue services. Their characteristic silhouette, with this imposing platform, quickly became iconic in the urban landscape and marked the collective imagination of an entire generation.
Complete your miniature collection
This Solido miniature naturally finds its place at the heart of a collection dedicated to rescue vehicles or French commercial vehicles. It perfectly harmonizes with other models from the firefighters range and ideally complements collections of Renault miniature vehicles.
Fans of Solido miniatures will particularly appreciate the signature finish quality of this French manufacturer, while collectors of heavy vehicles will find an original complement to their utility series. This piece also fits perfectly into a thematic collection dedicated to public service vehicles, alongside ambulances, police vehicles, and other municipal equipment of the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to understand the scales of miniatures?
Scale indicates the reduction ratio between the real car and the miniature. For example, at 1:43 scale, each centimeter on the miniature corresponds to 43 centimeters on the real vehicle.
Concretely, a 1/18 scale Ferrari model is approximately 25-30 cm long, while in 1/43 scale it measures approximately 10 cm.
What scales are available?
Our model cars are mainly offered in 1/43, 1/24, 1/18 and 1/87 (HO) scales. The scale is always indicated in the product sheet.
The smaller the second number, the larger the model car (e.g. 1/18 is larger than 1/43).
Does the model car come with protection?
Yes, each model car is systematically delivered in its protective box. This box preserves the collectible value and protects your model car from dust and shocks.
How is my package protected during transport?
We package each order with the utmost care: bubble wrap, appropriate cushioning, and polystyrene. Your model car is perfectly secure during its journey.
What is the delivery time?
In-stock items are shipped within 24-48 hours. Please allow 2-3 business days for France via Colissimo or 4-5 days via Mondial Relay.
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