1/35 Ford-T 1917 'Ambulance' (ICM) Photo-etched detailing kit

1/35 Ford-T 1917 'Ambulance' (ICM) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD035222)

What Is It?

Recreate a historic icon with this exquisite photo-etched detailing set for the Ford-T 1917 Ambulance, meticulously designed to fit the ICM 1/35 scale kit. Travel back in time and bring to life one of the most celebrated vehicles of World War I, highlighting the innovative ways the Ford Model T was adapted to serve as an ambulance. Elevate your build from a basic model to a museum-quality masterpiece, capturing the essence of early 20th-century battlefield medical transport. Crafted from brass (0.17mm, 0.3mm) and 0.5mm veneer wood, this kit includes three photo-etch plates, one veneer plate, and a color instruction manual—a total solution for upgrading key features of your Ford-T 1917 Ambulance. Expect precision-etched hood covers, radiator grilles, headlights, straps, wood storage boxes, and many more intricate components essential to giving your model an exceptionally realistic look. This photo-etched detailing kit provides high-quality, durable brass for consistent results, allowing you to replicate with accuracy the critical parts found on the real ambulance, effectively bringing your model to life for everyone to admire. This kit ensures authenticity and precision. The components are lightweight yet sturdy, allowing for easy handling during assembly. By using this kit, you can transform your Ford-T 1917 model into a MASTERPIECE with museum-quality detail. The brass material provides durability while maintaining a fine, realistic appearance, making it an essential addition for any model enthusiast.

Who Is It Intended For?

This detail set is perfect for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers seeking an authentic upgrade to their WWI ambulance kit
• Diorama builders depicting battlefield medical stations, evacuation scenes, or WWI field hospitals
• Collectors who want to create a show-stopping example of historical medical transport
• WWI enthusiasts highlighting pioneering ambulance conversions based on the iconic Ford Model T chassis

Benefits

1. Elevated Authenticity: Features refined hood covers, radiator grilles, headlight frames, wooden storage boxes, and more, providing near-realistic detail
2. Premium Materials: Brass (0.17mm, 0.3mm) and 0.5mm veneer wood ensuring crisp, lasting, and texturally accurate components
3. Comprehensive Coverage: Four plates total (three photo-etch + one veneer) covering the vehicle’s essential features for an upgrade beyond the basic kit
4. Medium Difficulty: A rewarding challenge for modelers recreating a historical medical transport used on WWI front lines

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Three photo-etch brass boards featuring hood covers, radiator, headlights, straps, and more
• One veneer wood plate adding realistic wooden textures for storage boxes or floor panels
• Color instruction manual ensuring straightforward part placement and assembly

Applications

Perfect for:

• WWI medical dioramas illustrating front-line casualty evacuation or field hospital scenes
• Exhibition builds highlighting the Ford Model T Ambulance’s historic role in saving lives on the battlefield
• Collector’s pieces aspiring to museum-level detail of an iconic, life-saving war vehicle

Historical Background

The Ford Model T, produced in vast numbers from the early 1900s, revolutionized transportation worldwide. During World War I, its chassis became a versatile foundation for numerous adaptations, including the Ford-T 1917 Ambulance. Deployed by Allied forces, these ambulance conversions enabled unprecedented mobility for wounded soldiers, drastically improving evacuation and medical care on the front lines. The Ford T’s reliability, ease of maintenance, and mass production potential suited it well for the grueling conditions of trench warfare, exemplifying how civilian automotive ingenuity could be harnessed for humanitarian and military efforts alike. By integrating these photo-etched enhancements in your Ford-T Ambulance kit, you pay homage to the remarkable contribution this humble vehicle made to wartime medical services, ultimately saving countless lives during WWI.

How to Use

Follow these steps for an exceptional Ford-T Ambulance build:

1. Gently remove any molded plastic details where photo-etch pieces will fit (hood panels, front grille areas, etc.).
2. Detach brass and wood parts from their sheets using fine nippers or a sharp blade.
3. Bend or shape items per the color instructions, ensuring proper alignment with the model’s body and chassis.
4. Affix them with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or equivalent adhesives.
5. Prime and paint to match the historical ambulance color scheme (olive drab, field green, or other authentic finishes).
6. Consult WWI references for accurate markings, plus weathering suggestions to depict realistic usage conditions.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD035222? ?

• Authentic Medical Detailing: Captures the unique features of the 1917 Ambulance conversion, highlighting the Model T’s crucial humanitarian role
• High-Quality Brass & Wood: Ensures crisp, historically accurate enhancements replicating WWI’s resourceful automotive design
• Comprehensive Upgrade: Three photo-etch plates + veneer wood covering essential components, from hood to storage boxes
• Medium Difficulty: A rewarding project for modelers showcasing a pivotal Ford adaptation in WWI medical service

Upgrade Your Ford-T 1917 Ambulance with Unparalleled Realism & Accuracy!

Elevate your WWI medical vehicle build using these photo-etched brass and wood details. Order now and pay tribute to the lifesaving heritage of the Model T on the front lines of history!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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