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Chris
Considering that I honestly believe that for me Tamiya produce some of the most well engineered kits especially for someone like me who at times struggles with complex instruction manuals since I didn't always do well with large pockets of information all in one go. For someone like me who started kits back last year, it is somewhat now a healthy obsession which gives me alot to focus on especially when at the moment my life is rather stop, start and go.

I made this kit several months ago, I know without evidence of my build I can't make you see the truth in my words but I will produce images when I actually get round to producing pictures of it.

My pieces aren't going to turn heads, all I hope is that you enjoy the pieces that I finish, weathering and effects are something that over time I will muster, majority of my builds I hand paint, sometimes going over with more then 1 layer.

I love our NHS and to make a model with quite huge significance considering I was making an ambulance it just was inevitable that I was going to pick up this kit. Tamiya really do give you a great start-up to get back into modelling. I love their detail, their ease of use of their instructions, the little extras at times that accompany the kits - whether you get an extra figure to build. I JUST LOVE THEM!

People all around us are given rather obsessive and expensive forms of hobbying Expensive gaming computers, consoles, mobile phones and so on. What really is better about those items than crafting something with your own hands and your own skill!
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British 2-ton 4x2 Ambulance (Austin K2/Y)
Tamiya 1:48
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2 26 January, 01:24
gorby
Tamiya kits are good, although there are other companies who are catching up or even surpassing them, particularly with detail. I did have this kit on my wishlist until I realised there wasn't any interior detail in the back. Even the 1/76 scale Airfix kit from 1969 had some rudimentary interior.
I would recommend some of Airfix 1/48 vehicles. Shame they don't do more of them.

Speaking as someone who's daughter is an NHS doctor, it's good to hear how much you love it. 🙂
1  26 January, 10:29
Chris Author
It is fair to say that I completely agree with you, I do think that there are other kits which are much more detailed to some of the older Tamiya. I have also recently just finished a 1/48 Arma Hobby Hawker Hurricane, I am blown away by the detailing on the wings and the wields around the fuselage, I intend to make not just Tamiya kits but definitely go back to Airfix also as they were the first kit maker that I got my hands on, honestly I just love the idea that these kits are really coming along in massive numbers, we now have 100's of manufactures and it really is just a wonder
1  26 January, 16:43
Chris Author
I guess it is also because I want to complete several kits more before I start trying complex kits, I did make a Takom Stug III which was very well made, I guess I just love the easy going process of Tamiya kits as they were what gave me the belief and the ability to go on making them.
 26 January, 16:45
Martin Oostrom
I also love Tamiya. Not exclusively though, as there are some reboxings that aren't worthy the brand.
Best tip I can give you is: before buying a kit, read the reviews we have here. That will save you from a lot of disappointment and frustration. We wouldn't want you quitting because you accidentally bought a brand new reboxing of a dreadful 1950's kit.
1  26 January, 17:53
Chris Author
Trust me Martin, if there is one thing that I will never quit, its Model making. Why? Because it has got my Fathers spirit inside of me which he passed to me at a time when he needed it. Modelling is more then just a hobby for me, it is a therapy and it sure as hell is becoming more and more real!
1  26 January, 19:23
Chris Author
Plus Martin, I will give you plenty of notice when I am looking at a certain kit, although considering I have well over 50 plus kits which came from my Father along with all of his modelling tools and extras I have got plenty to keep myself going for quite some time!
 26 January, 19:24

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