Steve H Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 Hi all, This was built several years ago. I wanted a custom ambulance for my collection. So I started with the AMT Ecto 1A kit and made a few alterations… It has been lowered, has Pegasus wheels and tires, with disc brakes from a die cast. I added several “flashing” lights on the side/front/top/and back of the car, some from the parts box, some from a Lindbergh police car. There is also “sirens” in the front grill, and a CHMSL above the back window. I made an antenna, added 4” exhaust tips, and a hood scoop. The decals are home made, along with some from the decal box. Paint is white with pearl clear, and metallic red. Lots of BMF!! It’s a slammer, so no interior or engine, but it was a fun build. I have a Johan 66 Caddy ambulance that I intend to build as full detail mate to this one, probably in reverse colour scheme, red body/white roof. Thanks for having a look, and as always all comments welcome. 3
espo Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 Beautiful looking build. The attention to the trim and lighting details as well as the signage is very cleanly done. This could get someone to the Hospital ASAP.
happy grumpy Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 Awesome build, the paint job is excellent . the setting and outside shots add to realism. I like your parking lot.
Steve H Posted June 23, 2022 Author Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/21/2022 at 4:15 PM, espo said: Beautiful looking build. The attention to the trim and lighting details as well as the signage is very cleanly done. This could get someone to the Hospital ASAP. Expand Thanks David. Might not be the most comfortable ride, but it would be quick!! On 6/21/2022 at 7:09 PM, grodudulle77 said: Awesome look, very nice work !! ?? Expand Thanks Philippe, I like ‘‘em low ! On 6/21/2022 at 8:02 PM, Zippi said: Boy.....that looks crazy kewl. I like it. Great job. Expand Hi Bob, just an idea that came to me. Thanks for having a look. On 6/21/2022 at 8:08 PM, 70 Sting said: Excellent work, beautiful finish. Expand Thank you Harry, I appreciate the kind words. On 6/21/2022 at 9:59 PM, happy grumpy said: Awesome build, the paint job is excellent . the setting and outside shots add to realism. I like your parking lot. Expand Hi Mario. Your diorama is one of the ones that inspired me to build a base to photograph my builds on. Thanks for having a look. On 6/21/2022 at 10:49 PM, Dragonhawk1066 said: Very cool! Nice job! Expand Thanks Craig! On 6/22/2022 at 5:43 PM, PappyD340 said: Very nice! Expand Thank you Larry, it was a fun build. Cheers, Steve
Koellefornia Kid Posted June 23, 2022 Posted June 23, 2022 I would dial 911 just to take a ride in this one! Great build with a killer stance!
David G. Posted June 23, 2022 Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) Nice work Steve. It's a really cool concept and very well executed. It reminds me of those custom cars that companies would have built for use at trade shows. I remember seeing this somewhere. I think you posted a shot of it in one of my WIP threads, the '59 hearse conversion that I've been working on for what seems like forever. David G. Edited June 23, 2022 by David G. typo
Steve H Posted June 24, 2022 Author Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 9:15 AM, Koellefornia Kid said: I would dial 911 just to take a ride in this one! Great build with a killer stance! Expand HAHA!!! Ya, me too. Thanks for having a look Oliver. On 6/23/2022 at 11:28 AM, TNT said: Very nicely done. Looks really cool. Expand Thanks Anthony, much appreciated. On 6/23/2022 at 11:36 AM, David G. said: Nice work Steve. It's a really cool concept and very well executed. It reminds me of those custom cars that companies would have built for use at trade shows. I remember seeing this somewhere. I think you posted a shot of it in one of my WIP threads, the '59 hearse conversion that I've been working on for what seems like forever. David G. Expand Hi David! Truth be told, your Ecto build is what inspired me to post this. I don’t get much desk time at this time of year, so it’s an older build, but it was quite fun. Yes, I believe I posted this on your hearse thread, speaking of which… how is that coming along? On 6/23/2022 at 9:11 PM, spencer1984 said: Very slick! Expand Thank you Bill. I appreciate the comments guys. You all got me thinking how cool this thing would look doing a big Smokey burnout. Cheers, Steve
David G. Posted June 24, 2022 Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 2:47 AM, Steve H said: Hi David! Truth be told, your Ecto build is what inspired me to post this. I don’t get much desk time at this time of year, so it’s an older build, but it was quite fun. Yes, I believe I posted this on your hearse thread, speaking of which… how is that coming along? Expand Hi Steve. Thanks for asking, unfortunately it's been almost exactly a year since I last worked on it. Every time I think it's about time to dust it off again, I get a great idea for another fun project, and well, I'm sure you know the rest. David G.
Zed Posted June 26, 2022 Posted June 26, 2022 wow ! looking wicked slammed to the ground like this with big wheels, Steve ! ? i always wonders how a slammer looks like from below ? could you show me a picture of that if it's not a secret ? ?
kymdlr Posted June 27, 2022 Posted June 27, 2022 this is awesome! I need to get one of these kits now.
Steve H Posted June 30, 2022 Author Posted June 30, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 11:15 AM, David G. said: Hi Steve. Thanks for asking, unfortunately it's been almost exactly a year since I last worked on it. Every time I think it's about time to dust it off again, I get a great idea for another fun project, and well, I'm sure you know the rest. David G. Expand I really enjoy all your builds David, keep ‘em coming. Always lots of great ideas. On 6/25/2022 at 5:56 AM, slusher said: Beautifully done! Expand Thanks Carl. Not my best work, but looks good in the display case. On 6/25/2022 at 12:49 PM, ChrisR said: Cool!! Expand Thank you Chris! On 6/26/2022 at 9:14 PM, Zed said: wow ! looking wicked slammed to the ground like this with big wheels, Steve ! ? i always wonders how a slammer looks like from below ? could you show me a picture of that if it's not a secret ? ? Expand Hello Renaud. Thank you for the kind words. No secrets underneath. With my slammers, I don’t spend much time on the underside. I keep it really simple…Some get more detail than others. On 6/27/2022 at 5:41 AM, kymdlr said: this is awesome! I need to get one of these kits now. Expand Hi Ron, I recommend it, they are fun kits no matter what direction you take. Thanks for taking the time to comment guys! Cheers, Steve
Steve H Posted July 2, 2022 Author Posted July 2, 2022 On 6/30/2022 at 1:23 PM, Zed said: thanks for the picture Steve ? Expand You bet! Nothing fancy under there…. On 6/30/2022 at 1:42 PM, RAMBENNA said: way cool, very nicely done. looks great Expand Thank Cliff !
Claude Thibodeau Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 Hi Steve! Great conversion, more credible than the movie-kit version, bravo! This morning, I was with a guy who sells OOP kits, and he had one of the Johan 66 Cad ambulance. It was fully assembled and poorly painted, but with glue in excess at all mounting points. I passed, because trying to disassemble it would have broken it, I'm afraid. Well, you can't have them all, can you? CT
Steve H Posted July 4, 2022 Author Posted July 4, 2022 On 7/3/2022 at 12:42 AM, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Steve! Great conversion, more credible than the movie-kit version, bravo! This morning, I was with a guy who sells OOP kits, and he had one of the Johan 66 Cad ambulance. It was fully assembled and poorly painted, but with glue in excess at all mounting points. I passed, because trying to disassemble it would have broken it, I'm afraid. Well, you can't have them all, can you? CT Expand Hi Claude. Thanks for having a look. I passed on several of the Johan ambulance kits before finding a good one. The glue bombs scare the heck out of me! I’m sure a good one will come along for you. I was also patient in my hunt for the Johan 70 Caddy Eldorado, I have a good one that might hit the bench this fall…
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