Still exhibiting some evidence that I occasionally build models.
This is an AMT/Hobby Heaven issue 1970 Ford sedan with period-correct Arizona Highway Patrol markings. Built box stock otherwise. Intended to compete in an IPMS Out of the Box category, I was stuck with the undersized and misshapen beacons and siren loudspeaker. Otherwise, it represents AHP cars of that era well.
Oh, yeah. The fender-mounted antenna was not in the kit box, but IPMS allows antennas from other sources. I pirated the base from the parts box and added a guitar string mast.
Yes, AHP really did run with amber beacons on the passenger side of their Visi-Bars.
Who knows why.
I have a friend who retired from AHP ... well, actually it was DPS when he retired. He remembers the patrol cars from this era (early 70's) and said this quick little project nailed the look. His approval meant a lot. I wasn't 'there.' He was.
Thanks for looking.
(And, yes, I need newer and better pictures. That's on my list.)