Mercedes Sprinter ambulance.

[Robbo]

Hi all you constructors, especially those who do those excellent scratch builds. The paint jobs, almost make me envious. However, I do know my limitations at 70yrs of age.

I've taken a basic 1:18 scale British Mercedes Sprinter ambulance and stripped it down to its component parts and modified some parts to accommodate the electronics (electronic siren and flashing lights) also I have built twin revolving lights that require quite a bit of space for the drive motor and electronic speed control circuit. The actual revolving lamps with reflectors, protrude through the cabin roof and fit into a modified red/blue light bar. So far this part of the model works quite well.

The vehicle has head lamps, tail lights, front flashing lights, front and rear roof light bars.

The aim is to repaint the model in the South Australian ambulance livery, as used on their Mercedes Sprinters, as per the last attached picture.

Unfortunately, I had to shelve the project for a couple of months, but am now back on the job.

Cheers, Robbo.

[diymirage]

that looks like a fun project

i have a question though, on the pick of the SA it says "emergency ambulance" on the side

what does a non-emergency ambulance look like ?

[ajulia]

Yikes! He's back at it again... LOL Hola amigo! jus foolin ya excellent project and as always very flashy!!! Keep on wit the keepin on!!

peace

ajulia

[Robbo]

that looks like a fun project

i have a question though, on the pick of the SA it says "emergency ambulance" on the side

what does a non-emergency ambulance look like ?

Exactly the same without the emergency lights and siren in operation. Thanks to modern technology, it converts at the flick of a couple of switches.

Cheers and thanks for the comments, Robbo.

[GOTH KUSTOMS]

OHHHH wow!

[diymirage]

Exactly the same without the emergency lights and siren in operation. Thanks to modern technology, it converts at the flick of a couple of switches.

Cheers and thanks for the comments, Robbo.

i get it

we have sereval police cars in that format around here

i absolutely dislike them, you cant tell they are cops untill its too late

[chrismooney]

Nice to see another ambulance builder I though i was alone

[Robbo]

Nice to see another ambulance builder I though i was alone

Hi there Chris, no, you are not alone. Do you have any pics?

I've been building emergency vehicles for about 30 years. Ambulance, fire appliances, police cars, police bike and an old model rescue truck They all have flashing lights and most have sirens. I've also built the Star ship Enterprise NX-01 and a Boeing 747. Both have lights etc.

If you are interested, I have included links to my PhotoBucket site, that has circuit diagrams used in the models, video clips of the models in operation, as well as construction still pics.

The purpose of putting this info onto the site, is to share experience, for all to enhance their models and bring them to life.

I trust that you will find these interesting.

Cheers, Robbo.

http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh108/R...nic%20Circuits/

http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh108/R...nic%20Circuits/

http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh108/R...ncy%20vehicles/

http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh108/R...20EMV%20models/

http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh108/R...ep%20Paramedic/

http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh108/R...NX-01/Emergency vehicles/Em Vehicles Operational/

Edited November 9, 2008 by Robbo

[chrismooney]

Nice.. I know a few of us could use the Wiring help....... Here is a link to my Fotki Photos.... http://public.fotki.com/chrismooney/ and Please come join us at www.scalefirehouse.com lots of great guys and all emergency models..

Edited November 11, 2008 by chrismooney

[Robbo]

Nice.. I know a few of us could use the Wiring help....... Here is a link to my Fotki Photos.... http://public.fotki.com/chrismooney/ and Please come join us at www.scalefirehouse.com lots of great guys and all emergency models..

Thanks for the links Cris, the pics are great. I spent just on 30 years as a volunteer ambulance officer and was one of the first selected to be involved in Advanced Casualty Care training and operations in 1980. I finished up with the rank of corps superintendent, in charge of three ambulance centers/ divisions. The service was taken over by paid staff in the late 80s.

My eldest son (also a Christopher) is a paramedic in charge of the Barossa region, about 100Ks from Adelaide, South Australia.

That's where I obtained the pic of the latest Mercedes Sprinter ambulance. He gave me the model to work on, for my 70th birthday. He has a collection of die-cast ambulances from UK, USA and Europe. Plus a model of the Ford F150 ambulance (same as mine) complete with flashing lights and siren, which he built with my help on the electronics.

I'll certainly be looking into the 'Scalefirehouse site' soon.

Cheers and all the best from Robbo.

[lordairgtar]

Looked at the same type vehicle today whilst at the doctor's office. Here in the US we get those as a Dodge badged vehicle. We also have the Mercedes version. Mercedes Benz used to own Chrysler for a bit.