Then and Now, Scottish Ambulance Service, 1:76 scale
For some time I’ve wanted an Ambulance model which I could place alongside bus models from the 80’s and 90’s. This Hong Kong example, a MKII Ford Transit was the closest I could find in 1:76 scale. Some nail polish remover and a few waterslide transfers and she is now a Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) wagon. Some creative licence was taken but I’m very happy with the result. A nice way to ease myself back in and kick start my motivation for this hobby.
In this picture are; Transit Ambulance in all white with solid blue line along the side, identifying decals, Service crest and “plant pot” style revolving blue lights. Box body Mercedes Benz Sprinter in all white with retroreflective green & yellow “Battenburg” markings along the side, identifying decals, Service crest & NHS Scotland logo and LED blue lights. Also visible on the side of the Mercedes are the charging point and battery storage locker - the ramp which forms the Offside rear door can also be seen. In the background is “NHS Lanarkside’s Mossend District General Hospital” and it’s Emergency Care Annex. To the left part of a Patient Transport Service (Non-Emergency) Ambulance can be seen in all over white with identifying decals and Service crests. To the right is a second Mercedes Sprinter A&E unit.
The diorama was created using the “Holby A&E” kit from Kingsway Models, based on the fictional Emergency Department from BBC’s Casualty & Holby City. The Transit is a Code 3 adaption of a Tiny model. The Mercedes models are by Oxford Diecast. The PTS Ambulance in background left is a Code 3 adaption of a Cararama Ford Transit minibus. Models are in 1:76 scale or OO Gauge.
Then and Now, Scottish Ambulance Service, 1:76 scale
For some time I’ve wanted an Ambulance model which I could place alongside bus models from the 80’s and 90’s. This Hong Kong example, a MKII Ford Transit was the closest I could find in 1:76 scale. Some nail polish remover and a few waterslide transfers and she is now a Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) wagon. Some creative licence was taken but I’m very happy with the result. A nice way to ease myself back in and kick start my motivation for this hobby.
In this picture are; Transit Ambulance in all white with solid blue line along the side, identifying decals, Service crest and “plant pot” style revolving blue lights. Box body Mercedes Benz Sprinter in all white with retroreflective green & yellow “Battenburg” markings along the side, identifying decals, Service crest & NHS Scotland logo and LED blue lights. Also visible on the side of the Mercedes are the charging point and battery storage locker - the ramp which forms the Offside rear door can also be seen. In the background is “NHS Lanarkside’s Mossend District General Hospital” and it’s Emergency Care Annex. To the left part of a Patient Transport Service (Non-Emergency) Ambulance can be seen in all over white with identifying decals and Service crests. To the right is a second Mercedes Sprinter A&E unit.
The diorama was created using the “Holby A&E” kit from Kingsway Models, based on the fictional Emergency Department from BBC’s Casualty & Holby City. The Transit is a Code 3 adaption of a Tiny model. The Mercedes models are by Oxford Diecast. The PTS Ambulance in background left is a Code 3 adaption of a Cararama Ford Transit minibus. Models are in 1:76 scale or OO Gauge.