Looking for a 1/48 scale WW-II ambulance

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Bill Woodier - 28 Jan 2006 18:13 GMT

I normally don't do vehicles but am thinking of an aircraft mini-diorama
with a shot-up WW-II US aircraft (will probably be a B-17 but haven't
decided, based on the space that will be available to display it) on the
airfield with a typical WW-II ambulance beside it. Does anyone know it this
ambulance available in 1/48 scale?

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jahwheeler - 28 Jan 2006 23:39 GMT

>I normally don't do vehicles but am thinking of an aircraft mini-diorama
>with a shot-up WW-II US aircraft (will probably be a B-17 but haven't
>decided, based on the space that will be available to display it) on the
>airfield with a typical WW-II ambulance beside it. Does anyone know it
>this ambulance available in 1/48 scale?

FM Models does a Dodge ambulance. Here is a review:

http://www.track48.com/gallery/ww2/allied/american/softskins/dodge-ambulance-rom
ano/index.html

GreatModels has it listed:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=EF489706

There is also a Jeep ambulance from SOL:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=SL3102

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jahwheeler - 29 Jan 2006 03:21 GMT

>>I normally don't do vehicles but am thinking of an aircraft mini-diorama
>>with a shot-up WW-II US aircraft (will probably be a B-17 but haven't
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> http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=SL3102

And some more 1/48 ambulances:

These are lovely models but expensive: http://www.asam.co.uk/mlaus.html

A WC54 Signal Corps version (would need converting but is cheaper than FM):
http://propaganda.kompany.free.fr/bas%20148%20tracks.html

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Bill Woodier - 29 Jan 2006 14:10 GMT

The Dodge is just what I was looking for. Thanks!

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Bill Woodier - 29 Jan 2006 14:20 GMT

Thanks again to all who responded to my query. I have a couple of the
Bandai 1/48 scale kits; I bought a stack of about 5-6 of them when the
Washington DC Squadron Shop was closing several years ago. I'd thought of
converting one of these to an ambulance jeep. However, all the photos I've
seen of ambulances on US airfields in England were of the Dodge truck-type
so I'll probably go with that one. I have no particular deadline for this
project so time is not a factor and I can wait to see what Dennis comes up
with as well before starting the diorama.

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Bill Shatzer - 29 Jan 2006 00:13 GMT

> I normally don't do vehicles but am thinking of an aircraft mini-diorama
> with a shot-up WW-II US aircraft (will probably be a B-17 but haven't
> decided, based on the space that will be available to display it) on the
> airfield with a typical WW-II ambulance beside it. Does anyone know it this
> ambulance available in 1/48 scale?

FM makes an excellent, if very spendy, resin Dodge ambulance kit.

A photo is available on the Pacific Coast Models catalog.

http://www.pacmodels.com/

Look under "FM details"

Other than that, you might consider converting the old Bandai Willys
jeep kit to an ambulance configuration.

1/48 is not particularly well served in the military vehicle department.

Cheers,

Cheers,

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jahwheeler - 29 Jan 2006 02:39 GMT

>> I normally don't do vehicles but am thinking of an aircraft mini-diorama
>> with a shot-up WW-II US aircraft (will probably be a B-17 but haven't
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> Other than that, you might consider converting the old Bandai Willys jeep
> kit to an ambulance configuration.

If you go the jeep route (much, much cheaper) these guys:
http://www.parabellum.co.uk/prc1.htm still have some Frog
jeeps in stock (reissues of the Bandai molds) for 4.99 UK pounds,
which is generally cheaper than ebay.

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me-me - 29 Jan 2006 03:03 GMT

> I normally don't do vehicles but am thinking of an aircraft
> mini-diorama with a shot-up WW-II US aircraft (will probably be a B-17
> but haven't decided, based on the space that will be available to
> display it) on the airfield with a typical WW-II ambulance beside it.
> Does anyone know it this ambulance available in 1/48 scale?

Ah, Bill.

Don't know if you got a little time.
Im just finishing the masters for a 1/48th Dodge WC54.
Resin/little white metal/little PE kit.
But it's gonna take some months to get it on the market.
Price is gonna be way below Fonderie Miniatures.

Thought I'd let you know.

Dennis
T3M Models

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JDorsett - 29 Jan 2006 07:54 GMT

Hi Dennis,
Some contact details for yourself re mailorder many bthanks
regards JimboD ( Aus)

>> I normally don't do vehicles but am thinking of an aircraft
>> mini-diorama with a shot-up WW-II US aircraft (will probably be a B-17
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> Dennis
> T3M Models

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me-me - 29 Jan 2006 22:00 GMT

"JDorsett" <JDorsett@bigpond.com> wrote in news:Dw_Cf.230160$V7.90873@news-
server.bigpond.net.au:

>> Price is gonna be way below Fonderie Miniatures.

Hi JimboD,

Mind you the model is still in development (although 85% of masters,
etchings and decals are finished) and website is not up yet.
Date of issue and price are yet unknown.

All of you who are interested, you can drop me an e-mail at:
t3mmodels@hotmail dot com

I'll keep you informed then.

Cheers,

Dennis Loep
T3M Models

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