mikos Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Wow, that’s a big difference in width. Was the Monogram ‘59 Caddy smaller than 1/25th scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Round 2 could easily make a squad 51, They would need to back date the Dodge pick up with the correct grille, make the squad box, air bottle rack, K-12 saw box, and fire extinguisher that are exposed on the body. Change the wheels and add dualies, modify the light bar to a cali bar, add radio, siren, and helmets for the interior. Licensing from LACoFD, Univeral Studios or even Jack Webb Productions would be needed to be squad 51 Let's call it 'West Coast fire/rescue truck' with generic decals greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 2 hours ago, mikos said: Wow, that’s a big difference in width. Was the Monogram ‘59 Caddy smaller than 1/25th scale? The ambulances, hearses, and limousines were based on the commercial "chassis" which was wider than that of the passenger cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikos Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 28 minutes ago, Mark said: The ambulances, hearses, and limousines were based on the commercial "chassis" which was wider than that of the passenger cars. Thanks. I didn’t know it was that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 This is still nice to have. I need a stock car trailer tow vehicle and this may do the job. I used to see an old ambulance at the track now and then. I kick myself for letting a couple of Johan ambulance kits go some years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Inside info: Ambulance kit includes both light pods greg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 1 hour ago, GLMFAA1 said: Inside info: Ambulance kit includes both light pods greg Makes sense, as the rectangular roof lights were in the previous 'Surf' version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmak Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 On 10/10/2023 at 10:39 PM, GLMFAA1 said: I have been working on this for years, I want to do the original original ghostbuster moble when Ray Stantz delivered the Caddy to the station. I mated thefront of the Monogram Caddy convertible to the ecto II body so that I would have engine detail and tried to mate 1/24th to 1/25th. Is the Revell Caddy 1/25th or 1/24th or repop of Monogram? greg Another unique aspect of the series 75 was that it used leaf springs. The Ecto kit frame actually got this right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRiN Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 IMHO the kits roof is to flat. The Ghostbuster's was the same way. not anything looking like either example the real thing pictured. Maybe back in the day they could have ordered either way. They just don't look right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I've wanted a proper ambulance version of this kit since I bought the Ecto 1A in the 90's, I specifically bought it for that reason but it just ended up looking like the Ghostbusters ride in the wrong colour combo and everything missing! lol. I'm quite looking forward to this one to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Just my luck I bought the "Land Shark" Ambulance back in March of 2022. I changed a few things out from a Revell '59 Cadillac such as the front bumper, wheels and tires. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disliked23 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 10/14/2023 at 11:59 AM, GLMFAA1 said: Inside info: Ambulance kit includes both light pods greg Hey does anyone know how to put the pods together? There's no instruction for it and I can't figure it out. Fantasy modeler and painter over here making an ambulance for my paramedic girlfriend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john sharisky Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 A couple of screen shots from the December 2023 Round 2 Product Spotlight YouTube video. It appears that they have tooled a correct rear bumper: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st 700 Quad Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 On 10/10/2023 at 11:39 PM, GLMFAA1 said: I have been working on this for years, I want to do the original original ghostbuster moble when Ray Stantz delivered the Caddy to the station. I mated thefront of the Monogram Caddy convertible to the ecto II body so that I would have engine detail and tried to mate 1/24th to 1/25th. Is the Revell Caddy 1/25th or 1/24th or repop of Monogram? greg For engine detail I just cut the engine bay out of a Monogram Caddy opened the hood of the body and glued it in and stretched the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st 700 Quad Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 On 10/11/2023 at 2:24 PM, Luc Janssens said: Odd, that so far, no model kit manufacturer in the US came out with a more modern box ambulance, with either a pickup or Van design cab. SSB resins did one some time back but they're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikos Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 20 hours ago, 1st 700 Quad said: For engine detail I just cut the engine bay out of a Monogram Caddy opened the hood of the body and glued it in and stretched the frame. Those Monogram Caddy’s are getting expensive, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hondamatic Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 On 9/30/2023 at 11:51 AM, maxwell48098 said: Hopefully, they've removed to two vertical grid lines running on the side and rear windows from the original Ghostbusters release. The stock wheel covers and white wall tires look good. A couple of A-pillar spotlights would have been nice as well considering they tooled up a stock ambulance interior with cabinets and stretcher. A.J. Has anyone seen if these lines were removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 On 2/5/2024 at 2:24 AM, Hondamatic said: Has anyone seen if these lines were removed? Check out a with Hpi guy on a review or a build… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl LaFong Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 On 2/5/2024 at 3:24 AM, Hondamatic said: Has anyone seen if these lines were removed? I got mine on Wednesday; yes the lines were removed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 7 hours ago, Karl LaFong said: I got mine on Wednesday; yes the lines were removed. Thanks, Karl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Just as a Comparison, here is the build video of the Surf Shark kit. Easy to see what has been added and changed from Surf Shark to stock '59 Ambulance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 I have 2 of these now. That gurney/stretcher looks too narrow to me compared to the old Jo-Han piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 3/1/2024 at 2:59 PM, Edsel-Dan said: I have 2 of these now. That gurney/stretcher looks too narrow to me compared to the old Jo-Han piece I've seen a YouTube video comparing the stretchers, and the Jo-Han stretcher is too wide to fit the AMT Caddy. So, while it looks, narrow, it does fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl LaFong Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Outside of the interior, the gurney does look narrow, but once it's in the interior and the window decals have been applied, you don't notice the size. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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