Waverley47708 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Just like it says on the box, 1980's Ambulance. Tiny 18 from Honk Kong via eBay. Really good to have a decent 1989s Ambulance at last. Easy to open up and fit driver and even patients. Looks like it would be possible to fit flashing LEDs Edited February 20, 2021 by Waverley47708 10 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2021 I have one but in HK fire brigade markings. A really good model, at least as good as Oxford Diecast. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillar Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) Agreed, these are very nice models. I also have a couple waiting for repainting. Edited February 21, 2021 by Pillar 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2021 They also do a van and minibus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold wombatofludham Posted February 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2021 I discovered these via Tatbay and bought one. The Mk2 Transit chassis were still being purchased by some ambulance services long after production ceased using up stockpiled and dealer stock, I've seen one C prefix example that was one of the last delivered to Cleveland. I purchased one of the Honkers Fire Service models which had clear beacons and Chinese script but they were soon changed courtesy of Posca paint pens. Like you say a cracking model and a gap in the Oxford range which goes straight from the 1960s-early 70s Bedford Lomas to the modern day Paramedic Sprinters, perhaps Oxford could be persuaded to take this model into their range to fill that missing link. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2021 The blue lights on the honkers fire brigade version are correct. They were clear with a blue coloured bulb and a revolving spoon shaped reflector. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold wombatofludham Posted February 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2021 I know, I just wanted a UK style blue glass beacon, soon sorted with a touch of paint. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Just need someone to do a late Bedford CF version, and that's 99% of UK ambulance fleets more or less covered for the period. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Sherpas seemed to take on that role after the CF went out of production. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 40 minutes ago, BernardTPM said: Sherpas seemed to take on that role after the CF went out of production. Now that you mention it, I do remember a few "wide" Sherpas in ambulance form in the early 90s or so. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2021 The Sherpa was popular because it could be had with the Rover V8 engine for emergency work. Also it was slightly larger than the Transit or CF. Its one drawback was it was not as chuckable as the other two chassis and rollovers were not uncommon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted February 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2021 Thats a really good model do they do other models? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2021 2 hours ago, russ p said: Thats a really good model do they do other models? They do hundreds of different models but most of them are of Hong Kong prototypes and they come in various scales, not 'fit the box' like some manufacturers but scales depending on the prototype, cars and smaller vans are 1/64, Larger vans, minibuses and light trucks are 1/76 and their buses are 1/110 as well as other scales. They don't always stick to these scales and they also make some medium size trucks in 1/76. AFAIK there are no UK importers of these models and they have to be purchased from Hong Kong traders. Its best to purchase them via E-bay but watch out as prices vary greatly. They do minibus and van versions of the Mk. II Transits with the standard bodies as well as a Mercedes Sprinter and an Iveco minibus and various Japanese light trucks. Production runs are small so you will have to get in quickly if you see a model you like. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted February 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: They do hundreds of different models but most of them are of Hong Kong prototypes and they come in various scales, not 'fit the box' like some manufacturers but scales depending on the prototype, cars and smaller vans are 1/64, Larger vans, minibuses and light trucks are 1/76 and their buses are 1/110 as well as other scales. They don't always stick to these scales and they also make some medium size trucks in 1/76. AFAIK there are no UK importers of these models and they have to be purchased from Hong Kong traders. Its best to purchase them via E-bay but watch out as prices vary greatly. They do minibus and van versions of the Mk. II Transits with the standard bodies as well as a Mercedes Sprinter and an Iveco minibus and various Japanese light trucks. Production runs are small so you will have to get in quickly if you see a model you like. I looked on eBay and couldn't find anything 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2021 Enter 'Tiny HK' in the search box. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 23, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2021 I've just received a model this morning in the post. Its a special promotion for Shell Oil. 1/76 scale and only needs number plates. Its a promotional and now almost sold out even at £60 + postage. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley47708 Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) Fitted flashing SMD LEDs to the Ambulance. The lights are hollow so the LEDs were inserted into them then held in place with insulation tape stuck to the inside of the roof. Also fitted LEDs to a Rover SD1. Next job is Bedford Fire Engines. Any ideas what to do with the them? Have ordered some new lights as one of them has solid rather than transparent blue lights on the roof. Trying to work out how to attach the LEDs so they shine through the light. Edited May 12, 2021 by Waverley47708 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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