Just seen this, as I watched the magnificent "Ice Cold in Alex" last night! I am seriously considering getting the kit as the subject is so important to the story. You have made a lovely job of the vehicle, Gary. Well done!

My hart was in my mouth with the roof decal nice one Gary . Regards Gav.

Gary, hopefully you build models to have fun and display. Who needs judges?

I thoroughly enjoyed watching you build this ambulance model, I confess I'm very impressed by the ease it assembled because my experience of airfix 1/35 vehicles left me vowing to never buy another because of the poor quality of the moulding. I admit to being disabled in my left hand but I persevered for weeks trying to get get the darn thing to square up (it was a land rover set) I made so many minor adjustments using sand paper, files and my trusty craft knife I eventually got so fed up I literally chucked the whole lot in a box where it remains to this day. This was about 4/5 years ago now but having watched how well your model components went together I might just swallow my disgust and treat myself to one of these kits. I've seen the film lots of times and admit it is one of my favourite ww2 movies I may even be inspired to build a diorama and use some of the land rover bits lol great video thank you 👍

Super build and wonderful vehicle

Great job. Thanks. Now we just need an after-market company to provide a 1/35 Harry Andrews and Sylvia Syms.

Nicely built model mate, I used to show my work,but the should of done this and should of done that killed it for me, now I build models for me 😉👍

Looks good Gary, nice work.

Fantastic build as always Gary

That's damned good for a first vehicle model! :)

WOOF!WOOF! fantastic Gary looks great..only one thing missing is the loudspeaker

Looking great Gary

The only metric that matters with a model, or any hobby, is whether you are happy with the result. If you are, then criticism doesn't matter. Constructive tips yes, destructive criticism, no.

Nice one Gary. looked a fun build. Cheers Bob

Great build

Sweet Katy ! Nice one Sir !

Thanks!

Really good video showing in detail the build which I found very useful. Not really into vehicles but after watching this I’m tempted to give one a go. Many thanks.

Nice work Gary, your persistence paid off with the decals.

great build keep up the good work

Lovely job! Will be back to see the dio build!

fantastic as always Gary !!!

Great job on the model

very impressive result, with the weathering lifting her up many levels. The diorama will be perfect to show off this beaut.

A cracking build, agree with your comments, I build for fun, we all make kits to the best of our abilities, nothing I’ve made will ever be competition quality, I build for enjoyment.

Gary that number on the yellow disc is actually a Bridge weight restriction.

Another really interesting video, I look forward to seeing the diorama.

It looks good to me Gary

Really nice build and video

I think it looks awesome. The rivet counters be dammed! You build it your way! Weathering looks great! Thanks for sharing Gary. 😎🇨🇦

Well done Gaz, lovely job from start to finish, just stick it on a piece of sand paper and it will look the part. HaHa.....no seriously a very good job.🇬🇧🤗

I have built the whole chassis before I painted,

greetings from holland well done super video.

Brilliant work.

Weathering rule of thumb. If the vehicle is on tarmac or hard ground, the tread should be clean with weathering on the sidewalls. If the vehicle is on soft ground or mud, the terrain sticks to the tread area with less -- or dusting -- on the sidewalls. Cheers!

Very well done,Gary. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and found your calm delivery of the build process nice to follow along with. I don't understand why Airfix didn't mould the roof vents as two separate parts,with flanges. This would allow for one big disc 'decal',and two for colour matched vent decals. The yellow disc is a vehicle weight classification for bridge crossing and shipping,not a divisional mark. Thanks for showing and I look forward to seeing your diorama 👍😎Pete 🤓. p.s. I stayed till the end,I know your secret👍😃well done

Well done mate. We build for ourselves. If we are happy that's all that matters.

I think the clips you stated were for shovels etc are rifle clips, so the inside should be leather covered. Medics did/do carry weapons for self defence and patient defence. I must have a go at that model.

Nice!

looks amazing

Be nice if the after market industry come up with an engine and open covers for this kit

Really nice build Gary, can't wait to see the diorama, i might just have a long cold one.

Very nicel job.

Stick a square of styrene over the top over the air vents as on the real vehicle there is a pannal covering them luvers on top you shouldn't see them.

Nicely done, Gary! You built systematically and it finished up well. For small etched parts I often put cello tape on the back so the part doesn't go walkabout when it's cut. The bridging disc bracket shows exactly what etched parts add to a build. Can't wait for the diorama!

Impressive impressionism. Looking forward to seeing the Katy in its diorama.

Great looking build Gary,! It's a winner in my books. Looks like you did have some fun putting it all together, and that's what is important.

What you keep calling a divisional plate is more likely a bridge plate, stating the vehicle is 5 tones, you can view on certain bridges weight limits for two way traffic or heavier weight one way traffic. Look up street view of the canal bridge in Aldershot, Queen,s Ave. There it shows a yellow plate, 30 two way or 50 one way. Also you where correct in resting the mud guard against the rectangular storage box, as that is fixed to the vehicle & the cross bar would be hinged to open & slide out the box/container 👍🏻

I like to use a kitchen chop board for my PE worked perfectly for years I just hate the blade slipping or snapping and pinging sometimes it doesn't bend your PE whatever and safer as I've had a couple accidents on a tile!

Tip I'd give is not to use black over the light paint more a brown or grey blacks to much for the light paint or even a black and brown mix a grey is good for ochar sand tones but we Are all learning on each build and using a gloss or semi gloss is fine for pannal line washes but then you can't blend on it afterwards for more weather so give it a matt coat after your gloss for your washes and definitely pigments for the grip so it doesn't just run off! The blending you can get on a matt coat is superb it took me a while to figure this out for myself so if I can give anyone that tip to help along the way I'm only to happy!

Lovely build Gary. Looking at your Amazon link reminded me to buy some ultra thin cement!

Your delivery and skill and especially your camera work and close ups improve every time. Not going to do mine just yet as keep filling the pint glass up, and struggling with a trumpeter nightmare. How you do it at the moment is just right. Good stuff

Can I suggest with large and / or geometric decals like the red crosses and circles, painting them on instead? The original decal could be used to get the size, then a compass to draw a circle for a template, mask the white circle off and paint the cross. Probably less painful than the thin decals.

Great build Gary! I’ve just bought this kit. If it comes out half as good as yours, I’ll be very happy..

Nice one Gary👍

Gary's Stuff thank you especially for showing the tools and advice on doing the Photo - Etch. Great and straight forward advice. Watched a couple of other modeller video's and it left me with feeling complete dread of doing photo etch and thinking I have to buy some really expensive tools to do PE.

Once again a fabulous video, layed back approach is just a joy to watch. Oh and the home made super glue applicator..... Great stuff, I made one myself. Thanks Gary.

Nicely done there Gary👍, really looking forward to the diorama.

thank you. Been trying to get back into modelling and realised my "weathering" and washes are ham fisted...look like cr@p. I see now the reason is I don't dilute anywhere near enough. Am inpsired to try again.

I think that with a small drill and a bit of steel wire (such as paper clip) one could do working hinges for the rear doors. You could place them open or closed however you wanted. And they would not break off whenever someone breathed on them too hard ;)

Really enjoying the build as ever. To me your level of detail is spot on. Keep it up. Many thanks!

Gary, you did a magnificent job with the Katy, thanks for sharing

Great build Gary. I was going to get the Gecko version, but the Airfix comes up so well, I have had a change of mind. Thinking about it my carpet monster would probably get most of the Gecko PE anyway. Also, good rant on the media know alls . There are plenty of these cretins about. Model on and enjoy. Regards, Mike.

Great work as always Gary. Really looking forward to seeing how it looks on the diarama. 👍👏

Your build looks great. Your videos are good examples of perseverance. I use them as motivation for my builds so I don't give up. It takes me a while to finish builds as I'm time limited.

Very nice job Gary. This is going to be my first 1/35 vehicle as well so I really appreciate the advice and guidance.

I've just done the Gecko one in an ATS diorama with the Tamiya Tilly and the Princess like the old photo's had to change the figure up slightly but an absolute dream of a kit! Can't wait for the early now! Airfix has another another aswell sort of a late Katy version version with the sand mats etc in the front it's strange 🤔

Absolutely stunning build Gary. Might have inspired me to get one myself. 👍. Keep up the great work.

Great job I love how it came out. Thank you for the awesome videos. Can't wait to see diorama for this

Another stupendous build. Always impresses me how you take what the manufacturer gives and make a tremendous representation of the subject. No frills, just a great build, in a short period of time. Agreed. If you have some helpful suggestions, put forth in a gentlelmanly and respectful manner, get on with it. If you choose to be demeaning and hatefull, maybe consider seeking therapy to address your inferiority complex and anger issues. Rant over. Carry on.

There is another version, an early war k2y that has round vents

Great build Gary, looking forward to getting one.. Interested in this base too.. Thanks for sharing

'... why is that photo etched? It could have been moulded into the plastic.' You said that a split second after I thought it Gary. Probably budget related. Weird decisions usually are.

Airfix just announced another version it's like a late katy version with the sand mats on the front of katy it has on it that you'll be able to Rob and use on this version as there missing from the front fenders it's certainly a strange one there doing g next but it's definitely a late in the Africa campaign?

Great vid Gary watched a few times as building this myself... Not impressed with the way the cab roof fits or main roof at the dry fit fiddle around stage ... Pity the rear doors don't open and close its one or the other. Usually build aircraft but done many Tamiya armour and vehicles can't say this kit is the best I've encountered fit wise. Many of your techniques use myself.. home made sanding sticks etc.

I wonder if the photo etch on the air vents was designed to go on after the big decal, in order to make the decal fit a bit easier?

I left facebook due to the VILE comments I received from posting my builds,I only posted 2 builds,1 was a pink spitfire,with my nieces initials for the squadron codes and her birthday as the build serial.I did the same wih a hawk for her brother.Man,he comments and insults I got,,youd of thought I'd murdered the queen,

It looks great Gary! I am going to go for the Alex model too... 😀 I hope it looks as good as yours! Did you say you were going to do the Gecko midel also at some point...?... Look forward to seeing the diorama, are you having some other film stars in it at well as 'Katy'... 😀

Thanks for sharing. I have thoroughly enjoyed both this and Day 1. Having never made a diorama I rather want to have a go at this one so will wait for that episode with great interest. I note some aftermarket is beginning to arrive on the scene. I purchased a set of pillows, blankets and rucksacks from Red Zebra and they are going to work really well. I’d would like to build a set of the sand mats that are fitted to Katy at the front - any suggestions on how this could be done will be gratefully received.

looks great would you ive never done a 1/35 before would you say its ok for a first kit

I missed your comment. What brush are you using to apply the decal fixative?

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