Airfix 1/35th K2 Ambulance

[keithjs]

My latest project was the new Airfix K2 Ambulance.

It's built straight from the box. Everything fits together perfectly with no issues found. Unfortunately you can't help comparing it with the Gecko kit (which is ongoing at the moment) as that kit is far more detailed (and complicated) but this Airfix one is very nice in its own way

particularly the decal options and ease of construction. Unlike the Gecko kit theres no engine supplied (just the sump shape) but I don't mind that as with the bonnet closed I feel it retains the classic Austin shape. I did think it strange tho' that a radiator is supplied but it's hidden behind the grill. I'm sure someone will release a photo etch one soon as it really could do with that.

I'd certainly build another one.

Since I took the photos I've realised I have the wheel nut colours the wrong way round so I now have red on the outer ones and white on the inner. Oops! Not that they were always painted anyway.

The Caunter colurs are from AK Real colors.

Thanks for looking.

 

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[kev67]

Nice clean build Keith, looks great

[Bertie McBoatface]

That's great. It's such a crazy camouflage scheme and then with the ambulance anti-camouflage on top it looks like something psychedelic from the 60s. 😁 

[IanC]

Very neatly done. It could be an Airfix publicity shot! 😀

[StuartH]

Beautiful model and superb painting 👏

[Pete Robin]

Lovely. A tad "clean" for my taste, but please don't take that as a complaint.

Regards

Pete

[Hairtrigger]

Great result....   I'm struggling a bit with the fit of the cab and roof, bit gappy ... Yours looks bang on..  Pondering at dry fit stage.   Everything else not bad.

[Bullbasket]

Lovely clean parade ground finish. Nice work.

 

John.

[Maginot]

Very nicely done. The nifty camouflage versus high-vis don't strafe me I'm an ambulance stripes is an interesting contrast.