Yesterday I received this die cast model of the Austin K2 British military ambulance in 1:76 scale. I paid just over £17 for it which was the cheapest that I could find online including UK delivery. While it isn't absolutely perfect, it is, I believe, a very good representation.
You know, this die cast thing has really sprouted in the last few years. There are some exceptional little models around for not much geld. I purchased a really excellent little Atlas Ultimate Tank Collection Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf. E and a DeAgostini M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo, both in 1/72 scale, a couple of years ago while studying them both.
I was amazed at the detail.
Bob
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A better bet for the Austin ambulance wuld be the 1:35 scale AIRFIX kit. Very detailed - as you'd expect - with various markings available to suit the theatre of operations. I saw a beautifully made model in a model shop in Cheltenham. Cost £27 or so as I recall
As a matter of interest, the last of the old Austin heavy ambulances soldiered on operationally until until the late 60's, certainly in Singapore where there was an RASC detachment from 25 Company operating from the BMH / Alexandra Hospital. 27 Company operated some from BMH Kinrara. Last ones I saw in the UK were in the cast vehicle park at Warminster Workshops in 1970 from some TA unit down in the South West. If I remember correctly, they all had YF numbers, such as 77 YF 16.
I'd like to soo Airfix make my favourite of all, a Bedford QL. But I might get an Austin ambulance......
military ambulance in 1:76 scale. I paid just over £17 for it which was the cheapest that I could find online including UK delivery. While it isn't absolutely perfect, it is, I believe, a very good representation.
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