accademy M311 ambulance.

[CDW]

This is going to be my next victim,

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I'll be adjusting it to be a medivac ambulance, and scratching most of the interior and extras needed, might pop it on a simple dio base as the main subject, not decided if there will be figures included yet.

Will pop some pictures up tomorrow when I have more than a painted interior to the hull to show.

 

[papa 695]

Nice Colin, looking forward to seeing what you do with this one

 

[Polux]

Very interesting Colin!!

I like your idea.

Cheers

 

[mossiepilot]

That sound like a nice build idea, I'll look forward to seeing where you go with this.

Tony.

 

[eddiesolo]

Sounds good Colin.

Si

 

[CDW]

well for a start I've sprayed the inside of the hull and all the interior parts white with a cheapo rattle can.

The engine is matt black and will dry brush and weather it in situ as i find it easier that way and it seems to blend better.

There's not much following the instructions for the interior as it's mostly going to be scratch built stretchers etc

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[CDW]

Got the interior together, nice detailing on the instruments etc

I've added the rod supports for the canvass stretchers, they need a coat of paint.

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Next up is stretchers, sheets, a little bench for opposite the stretchers, some oxygen/anaesthetic bottles...

that should fill the inside up a bit.

 

[eddiesolo]

Got the interior together, nice detailing on the instruments etcI've added the rod supports for the canvass stretchers, they need a coat of paint.

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Next up is stretchers, sheets, a little bench for opposite the stretchers, some oxygen/anaesthetic bottles...

that should fill the inside up a bit.

Pftttttttttt...half of that lot would be lost if I was trying to make it...how small is that fire extinguisher!

Saying that, it could be really 1/24 scale and Colin is actually 12 feet tall :D

This is looking good mate, those tiny bits are looking the part and I like the subtle weathering. Nice work mate.

Si

 

[Polux]

Very detailed work Colin.

I feel this will be a great build!!

Lovely start. :o

Polux

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Colin

 

[Andy2035]

Hi Colin,

Looking great so far Sir, love seeing your detailing work again...

Andy...

 

[CDW]

Thank you chaps, appreciated!

Added the stretchers, bench and sheets to the interior

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tidied up the instruments a bit

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made some O2/gas type bottles (ends of paintbrushes with wire for the pipe and sprue slices for the guages, the decals are just random spares that looked ok (ish))

The first aid box is an ammo box (i think) from an accessories kit

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Got some non-slip pads on the drop down rear door (wet and dry cut to shape)

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Next up is brackets for the bottles and then start work on the wheels .... and suspension.

 

[papa 695]

Your showing off Colin..

Great work mate

 

[eddiesolo]

Superb Colin, just brilliant.

Si

 

[CDW]

That's them done and in situ.

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favorite job next .....not! ...... the wheels

 

[papa 695]

They look better than any kit cylinders Colin great job on them

 

[Ian M]

Been watching from the cheap seats so far but now moved up a few rows to see better.

Looking very nice Colin.

Ian M

 

[Gern]

Your showing off Colin..

I think you're right Ian - but he's entitled to with work this good!

Gern

 

[mobear]

beautiful paintwork colin,am now eating cockles and paying attention

mobear

 

[CDW]

cheers for the inspiration chaps

Got a bit more done,

the wheels, just painted and had a black wash to highlight detail at the mo, i like to weather when everything is in place to maintain continuity

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Got some loop handles "welded" on the side ready to hold the canvass tent and poles.

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the radiator and fan etc done ... need weathering and detailing

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the inside of the hull ceiling has several grab handles and other small detail parts

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one of the hatches ready to be glued in place

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made metal strapping to hold two cans which will be stuck on the left side of the hull.

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Made the front "carry pouch" that a few first aid vehicles had attached in different styles.

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Should be able to start banging it all together quite soon.