TIGER HOBBIESLIMITED Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 There has been speculation that the Gecko Model will be double that of the Airfix version which is now £33.99 so you could expect £67.99 RRP which would be reasonable as the Gecko one comes with far better detail. But its not £67.99 RRP not even £59.99 RRP or even £49.99 RRP but a very reasonable £39.99 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Is it in stock yet though? If so please post a link. Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGER HOBBIESLIMITED Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 No its a pre-order but will be here by the summer Also my links do not seem to work, but let me know if the below link works GECKO-1:35-AUSTIN-K2-Y-AMBULANCE-AND-PRINCESS-DRIVER-35GM0070 (tigerhobbies.co.uk) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Looks Good... https://www.tigerhobbies.co.uk/product/gecko-1-35-austin-k2-y-ambulance-and-princess-driver-35gm0070/ ...try CTRL SHIFT V altogether to get an active link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Wow - that is a lot of bang for a few extra bucks... • Accurate Trakgrip general purpose tyres • Three different headlight types (with blackout masks as appropriate) • Optional furled and unfurled cab side curtains • 6 stretchers (4 plus 2 folded) • 4 folded blankets and 4 correct British Army pattern stretcher pillows • Optional standard and extended exhaust pipes • Optional early (w/o sling rings) and late (w/ sling rings) wheel hubs • Optional roof ventilators • Optional wing mirrors • Driver figure (including rifle for RASC drivers) • Optional high/low stretcher/seat configurations for rear bay • Optional folded internal curtains • Optional jerrican/2 gallon can carriers • Optional early fabricated and late pressed steel spare wheel cover panels I am liking the sound of the optional roof ventilators / the furled cab side curtains look rich in detail / a proper photo etched grill is a step up - roll on summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 03/03/2022 at 13:51, TIGER HOBBIESLIMITED said: There has been speculation that the Gecko Model will be double that of the Airfix version which is now £33.99 so you could expect £67.99 RRP which would be reasonable as the Gecko one comes with far better detail. But its not £67.99 RRP not even £59.99 RRP or even £49.99 RRP but a very reasonable £39.99 Any more news on an arrival date yet??? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGER HOBBIESLIMITED Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Within 1 month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, TIGER HOBBIESLIMITED said: Within 1 month Thank You Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGER HOBBIESLIMITED Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 The first issue Gecko Ambulance 35GM0070 is now imminent within the next 10 days at Tiger Towers and then 3 days to all UK retailers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Is that the type used in 'Ice Cold in Alex"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGER HOBBIESLIMITED Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) I think it was the late type as the film was made in 1958 well after the war, so only late type would be kicking around . This is a late type Edited August 9, 2022 by TIGER HOBBIESLIMITED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circloy Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 9 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: Is that the type used in 'Ice Cold in Alex"? If you're trying to replicate one of the main scenes from the film neither this, or the Airfix, offering will do that without major work as the vehicle that appeared in the film was an Austin body on a 4x4 CMP chasis to give the 'desired' off road capability. Link Some of the incidental night scenes though did use true Austin K2's Link2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, Circloy said: If you're trying to replicate one of the main scenes from the film neither this, or the Airfix, offering will do that without major work as the vehicle that appeared in the film was an Austin body on a 4x4 CMP chasis to give the 'desired' off road capability. Link Some of the incidental night scenes though did use true Austin K2's Link2 So that's a yes then. Cool. Ice cold in fact. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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