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Axis Nightmare
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by Axis Nightmare » Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:04 pm
Has anyone tried or had success in converting a 1/18 U.S. Halftrack into an ambulance? Would the anti-aircraft version be a possible candidate for such a conversion?
Thanks

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ram04
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by ram04 » Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:13 pm
I'm not sure, but your idea is outstanding, looks like a little research is in store

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ketelone
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by ketelone » Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:17 pm
I Googled halftrack ambulances of WWII. I was unaware they were used for that purpose. I am a 1/32 collector. Any suggestions as to how to make or what to use as the canvas top?
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Axis Nightmare
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by Axis Nightmare » Sat Jul 07, 2012 10:24 pm
The paper cloth that is used in disinfectant wipes and hand wet wipes was what I was going to test. Opened a hand wipe a while back only to find that it had dried up. The dried up cloth was tough and had a nice texture that might do well painted.

I'm going to sacrifice a Lysol wipe and let it dry out to see if it is any better.

What makes the P-51 Mustang so special?
"It would do for 8 hours what a Spitfire would do for 45 minutes."
Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager
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ketelone
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by ketelone » Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:41 am
Thanks. I will give it a try.
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