New Airfix K2/Y Ambulance (

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Building and painting the brand new ‪@OfficialAirfix‬ K2/Y Ambulance in 1/35 scale. This kit was released by earlier earlier this month and is an absolutely fantastic kit. In this video I complete the build section and start the painting using the Caunter camouflage scheme. You can find the ambulance kit at the Airfix website: prf.hn/l/xnyqe9z
The Austin K2/Y Ambulance was used by the British and Commonwealth forces in numerous theatres of World War 2 including the Western Deserts, Western Europe, and to support civilian ambulances on the Home Front.
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@gliderreserve9544 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great. I enjoy Red Cross scenes. It shows the hardest workers on the field.

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, definitely a group not often covered.

@foetaltreborus2017 Жыл бұрын

There has been some negativity with this kit....but just on one point , I recently made a first kit in decades of a Geecko Quad tractor with a full engine which is in the end unseen in side unless you turn it upside down ..so for me this kit is the one for me.....& I'm making it as a 43Rd Wessex Div , to go with my 179th FR RA collection....My Dads regiment.

@ModelNerd Жыл бұрын

I haven't read much about it but I agree - no point building (and spending money on) details you aren't going to see. I really liked this kit and thought the build was great. Didn't see much about the Gecko either but bending those PE stretcher rails put me off.

@jamesrutherford9643 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you didn’t have the same issues as I had when fitting on the roof , wasn’t just me but someone else had same issues when trying to fit the roof to the cab with huge gaps

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

I have only dry fitted them so far, but they looked OK. Did you enjoy the kit apart from that?

@jamesrutherford9643 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelNerd yeh I did everything else fitted really well. I’m doing mine as ice cold in Alex but will use the gecko decals for this one rather than kit supplied ones

@JALEO1970 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful paint job!! I can't wait to see the truck when its weathered!!

@ModelNerd Жыл бұрын

Thanks. The final video has been uploaded to my channel now :)

@cthammers4273 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Especially appreciate the sharing of photos as beginning. Really helps set context for the build 👍

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, increasingly I like to look at archive photos of the vehicles I build as they often throw up something interesting or unusual - even if it is just an odd camo pattern or the way the crew added stowage.

@trinescape 2 жыл бұрын

great build !looking forward to next instalment

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍 I'm actually kind of stuck for how to present the final model - what context and with which figures :)

@petermerz2704 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build! Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@robbo1068 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job, MN....amazing camo scheme and such a historic vehicle given its association with Princess Elizabeth such a long time ago.

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robbo. Next part coming "soon" :)

@wheezypalacemodels7726 2 жыл бұрын

Great walkthrough, can’t wait to start mine once I get to it..thanks for sharing

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you found it useful

@9501599 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I've been looking forward to this 😊. I don't watch very many of other model KZfaq guys. I enjoy yours because you cover things that others don't seem to include. I should support your channel.

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Guy, I'm glad you liked it. You are supporting my channel - viewing, subscribing, commenting is all supporting and is massively appreciated :)

@toboldlygosmodelworks1973 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Job

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James

@arkbuilder2012 2 жыл бұрын

Looks very nice! Will be doing one of these. Hoping that someone like Airfix or Gekko might revisit the WC54 to replace the very old Italeri offering.

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Ah yeah, that would be cool

@liamgray9805 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Liam

@chrisliston6107 Жыл бұрын

For those of you who prefer Tamiya acrylics (like me), I found these conversions: TAMIYA 23 ml ACRYLIC PAINT TAMIYA HUMBROL REVELL TESTOR GUNZE R.A.L. Austin K2/Y Flat Black XF-1 33 8 1749 H74 9011 Y Flat Red XF-7 60 36/31? 1705 H327 3002 Y Matt Leather XF-15 62 - - - Y Flat Kaki XF-49 72 - - - - Y Flat Linen (Portland Stone) 6 pts XF2 + 1 pt XF3 + 1 pt XF57 74 Y Semi Gloss Black X-18 85 302 1747 H2 9005 Y Flat Sky Green XF-21 90 - - H31 - Y Flat Cream XF-78 or XF-57 103 Y Flat Wood XF-78 110 Y Flat Kaki Drab XF-51 155 46 - - 7013 Y Flat Olive Drab XF-51 159 Y Flat Brown XF-10 186 - - - - Y Flat Dark Slate Grey XF-73+grey 224 Y Flat Olive Drab XF-62 253 - - - - Y Excuse the formatting!

@ModelNerd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris

@peterbrown3608 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed on the RAF version, it had, what appeared to be, metal doors on the cab.

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, there are definitely a couple of variants. I wonder if Airfix will release them. I haven't had chance to check the Gecko kits, but they do sell at least two different versions, maybe three.

@allanrichards3752 Жыл бұрын

oh well I am going to have to get this kit now. I love that camo scheme and the stripes. It's a great variation from plain colours. I think another build would be the ambulance from the film "Ice cold in Alex" with Sylvia Syms and John Mills. It's a pity it doesn't have an engine as a diorama with an open bonnet could be good. Still, it's not a difficult scratch build to make an engine.

@ModelNerd Жыл бұрын

Yes, that would be cool. I think the Gecko K2 kit might have an engine, I'm not sure.

@tumbleweed1970able Жыл бұрын

@@ModelNerd yes it has a full engine and scale removable panels

@pavelprochazka4343 2 жыл бұрын

Video inspirador y hermosas obras de arte. 😎💯👌

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias Pavel!

@speedymg1962 2 жыл бұрын

Looks a more user friendly kit than the Gecko version 👍👍

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen that version, but the Airfix kit definitely went together very easily. Nice design and although the two piece walls and roof may seem odd, they assist with painting.

@tonybowden1303 13 күн бұрын

it is! am in middle of the gecko -1st kit after 30 years _relearning an awfull lot

@jlpytlewski Жыл бұрын

@ <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="580">9:40</a>...I think they were in improvised haz mat gear to keep body lice, amongst other things, off of themselves.

@ModelNerd Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think you're right

@gbjanuary 2 жыл бұрын

Great build and looks really good. I done couple of smaller AirFix kits which I enjoy but my painting is not good with a brush and it spoils the outcome.

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. For the brush painting, which paints are you using? I started out brush painting and had a lot of problems at first. I found priming the model before painting made a big difference. I also found Vallejo paints to be the best (thinned with a little water). Tamiya acrylics really don't brush very well at all.

@gbjanuary 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelNerd using the Humbrol acrylics paint that does not brush well and probably needs thinning.

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'd say it probably needs thinning. The Humbrol Gen 2 paints are supposed to be better - I have some which I need to do a test video for soon.

@gbjanuary 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelNerd do you know how to thin is it water or paint thinner?

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

I think Humbrol have their own thinner but you can also use water. I'd experiment with different amounts of water and see what works best for you, maybe evening starting with just a damp brush rather than adding water to the paint in the palette. Thin enough that you don't get brush strokes. Thin coats, probably multiple coats, will be best. Also bear in mind that some colours are harder to paint than others (e.g. white, yellow, red are always a struggle to get coverage).

@alancolenso1254 2 жыл бұрын

I see the RAF version you showed had solid door not a canvas type... could be a different version which will use those extra windows on the clear sprue... we shall all see hey.

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think there are a number of subtly different versions out there. There also seems to be a version that has a canvas door but then a canvas "window" above it too, half covering the window space.

@marktrevett8438 2 жыл бұрын

I think you will find the camp was Belsen

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you're right. There are a few photos from it in Wikimedia Commons.

@ziyorge1280 2 жыл бұрын

Очень красивая работа)😍👍😎

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@paulhennessy5627 2 жыл бұрын

Superb job, as always. This one is on my must have list. Just need to find a figure that looks like John Mills.. and suggestions?

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. I'm not sure about the figures...maybe somebody will come out with a set? But given licensing / image rights I would imagine the small indie companies or maybe 3D printing places would be the best bet.

@wafflyfox7550 2 жыл бұрын

Hello mate! I’ve been taking a break off of modelling for a while, getting back on top of things now, might get a small tank,plane etc

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate. Yeah, some of the smaller tanks and the Airfix starter sets are always good for that kind of thing.

@anthonymitchell3225 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning paint job, would you recommend VMS varnish?, I am thinking of switching but not sure which brand to use, have used both Tamiya and AK but not 100% happy with eithet

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony. I'd thoroughly recommend VMS varnish. I used to use Tamiya rattle cans but I wouldn't go back now. The VMS stuff seems to go a lot further (less waste compared to the rattle can) and the flat is soooo flat, it's great stuff.

@anthonymitchell3225 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelNerd thank you

@LS_Customs. 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing as per usual find your voice very velaxing currently building a Lancaster any suggestions as to what livery to do tg or bc

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate, I'm glad you enjoyed it. As for the Lancaster, I'm not sure how much help I can be. If you've seen my recent video you'll have seen that I couldn't decide either and ended up doing both. However, I do personally have a fondness for the standard Bomber Command scheme. As a side note, I'll be doing a Grand Slam version myself sometime, which may well have its own scheme that is slightly different.

@MikeUSA67 2 жыл бұрын

Hi MN, very nice build. As for the decal problem: have you tried putting on a big blob of Mark Fit before applying the decal? It prevents the decal to stick to the model immediately and helps sliding it in place.

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Yes, I tried some Mark Fit but it seems to affect the paintwork when using AK Real Colours and VMS varnish. I've just moved to these from Tamiya products, which of course weren't really affected by their own decal solution.

@robertjensen1438 2 жыл бұрын

Just a comment for the algorithm

@MVeminor7 2 жыл бұрын

Hi MN, this one is oddly different. I see it in a poignant setting.

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, Michael. Do you have anything particular in mind? I guess it's quite a difficult vehicle to place on its own really.

@MVeminor7 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelNerd Actually, I had a vision as soon as I saw it. I see a stretcher being loaded into the Ambulance with one figure bent over, holding the stretcher inside and the following figure outside (creating motion of action of loading). Along the front of the vehicle are seen some 'covered' dead infantry men lying on the ground. It's the wounded man on the stretcher that sets the story. He is shown as having a leg or arm amputated and in poor condition. The title of the vignette is 'The Survivor'. This may sound a little to morbid for you but, I was thinking that your printer can create the poses. Anyway, this is my vision. Thank you for showing interest in my idea. Get back to me and please let me know if this would be a plausible scene. I look forward to your ideas as well. Take care my friend. I'll see you soon.

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

I think that's a really interesting idea, Michael. I know that one of my favourite 3D model builders produces models of injured soldiers (e.g. www.cgtrader.com/3d-model-collections/american-soldiers-ww2-a11-pack-1) although he doesn't seem to do many British or Allied figures. I think you are right though - the back of the ambulance needs to be busy in some way, even if it is just injured soldiers sitting down. (Now I mention that, I'm not convinced a seat figure will fit on the top deck of the ambulance - I'll need to check). I do have several sets of Dragon figures, Germans, walking wounded and a stretcher case. I wonder if there are any archive photos of POWs in ambulances.... Thanks for all the ideas Michael!

@MVeminor7 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelNerd Sure thing, I also thought of a seated figure against a wheel with his head bowed down on his knees. Thanks for the reply