This model is taking shape and a very clean fix my friends.
Ford F550 Super Duty Ambulance (Polk County)
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That looks awesome! I'm glad we were able to sort the issue out. What a small change can make. 
Moving on to the "box".
These are the parts for the front of the "box" (right behind the cab).
I attached the greebling and the sockets for the connector pieces that will help support the cab to the box.
These are the formers to help add support for the sockets for the connector pieces.
I decided to laminate the parts to 2mm.
The formers are in place. I left gaps for fitting purposes.
These are the parts for the bottom and back fo the "box".
Here are the parts for the top and sides.
Here are the formers for inside the "box".
THe former are assembled.
The formers are placed inside the "box".
I closed up the "box".
I attached all of the (initial) greebling to the "box".
These are the parts for the front of the "box" (right behind the cab).
I attached the greebling and the sockets for the connector pieces that will help support the cab to the box.
These are the formers to help add support for the sockets for the connector pieces.
I decided to laminate the parts to 2mm.
The formers are in place. I left gaps for fitting purposes.
These are the parts for the bottom and back fo the "box".
Here are the parts for the top and sides.
Here are the formers for inside the "box".
THe former are assembled.
The formers are placed inside the "box".
I closed up the "box".
I attached all of the (initial) greebling to the "box".
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Here are the parts for the undercarraige.
Here are the parts for the exhaust pipe.
The exhaust pipe is attached in place.
The cab is now connected to the "box".
Here are the parts for the exhaust pipe.
The exhaust pipe is attached in place.
The cab is now connected to the "box".
Very nice but I see two goofs in the texture. A patch is underway!
@Revell-Fan sent me the patch texures.
The patches are applied in place.
The exhaust ssytem is applies in place.
The patches are applied in place.
The exhaust ssytem is applies in place.
- Apr 5, 2013
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This model is really awesome. It's probably far better than the ambulance itself, having been transported to the hospital twice this year in one of these, it rode like an Oxcart. I don't know why Ford can't make the utility box float on dampening cushions, or anything that would ease the patients journey, who already is in much pain, and these things feel like they are riding on steel/wood wagon wheels!
Your model is great though. I think it has commercial potential.
Your model is great though. I think it has commercial potential.
Thank you. It is a fun build.This model is really awesome. It's probably far better than the ambulance itself, having been transported to the hospital twice this year in one of these, it rode like an Oxcart. I don't know why Ford can't make the utility box float on dampening cushions, or anything that would ease the patients journey, who already is in much pain, and these things feel like they are riding on steel/wood wagon wheels!
Your model is great though. I think it has commercial potential.
Yes, I too have had the (dis)pleasure of riding in one of this very vehicle that I am building the model of. I agree that some sort of dampening cushions would be nice to have installed on the vehicle. It would also make it easier for the medics to do their jobs as well. However, I think that it might be (slightly) cost prohibitive for the fire departments and ambulance transport companies to afford.
Once again, thank you for the kind words and encouragement.
Thank you very much, @zathros ! The beta build will be even better.
Great Build triple C to the Nth...
I've driven ford work trucks for more than 30 years, and all I'll say about the ambulance is, what do you expect from a truck designed to carry up to 35,000 lbs (15,875 kg)
I've driven ford work trucks for more than 30 years, and all I'll say about the ambulance is, what do you expect from a truck designed to carry up to 35,000 lbs (15,875 kg)
Here are the part sheets for the tyres (wheels).
I started with the front tyres.
Starting with the hub and working my way through the assembly.
Adding the tyre parts.
The tyre is assembled.
The spacer (that attaches the tyre to the cab) is attached.
Both Tyres are assembled.
I started with the front tyres.
Starting with the hub and working my way through the assembly.
Adding the tyre parts.
The tyre is assembled.
The spacer (that attaches the tyre to the cab) is attached.
Both Tyres are assembled.
Moving on to the rear tyres (dooleys).
The process is (basically) the same.
The first dooley is assembled.
All four tyres are assembled.
The process is (basically) the same.
The first dooley is assembled.
All four tyres are assembled.
Here are the mud flaps.
The mud flaps are assembled and attached in place.
The tyres are attached.
The mud flaps are assembled and attached in place.
The tyres are attached.
The wheels are fantastic! However, the rear mud flaps are not wide enough. Revision incoming.