{"product_id":"tamiya-1-48-british-2-ton-austin-k2-4x2-ambulance-scaled-plastic-model-kit","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 British 2-Ton Austin K2 4x2 Ambulance Scaled Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tamiya British 2-Ton Ambulance Is a Great 1\/48 Scale Project, Capturing the Famous \"Katy\" with a Driver Figure\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/48 Scale British Austin K2\/Y Ambulance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA famous British WWII \"soft-skin\" vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a weighted chassis for realistic weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a driver figure and two marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent project for intermediate modellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Austin K2\/Y was a sturdy and reliable 2-ton 4x2 ambulance that served British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II. Based on a civilian truck chassis, it was produced in large numbers and saw service in every theatre of the war, from France and North Africa to the final push into Germany, becoming an iconic and welcome sight for wounded soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1\/48 scale kit from Tamiya is a detailed replica of the famous \"Katy\" ambulance. A key feature of this series, the kit includes a weighted chassis which provides realistic weight and a solid foundation. The model accurately captures the truck-based form, features a realistically depicted yet easy-to-assemble suspension, and includes a driver figure and two different marking options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe weighted chassis provides realistic weight and heft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic, functional form of the truck-based ambulance is captured accurately\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA driver figure in a realistic pose is included to place in the cab\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe suspension and other underside components are realistically rendered with a user-friendly parts count\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo different marking options are provided, with large red cross graphics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear parts are included for the windscreen and headlights\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic kit from the Tamiya Military Miniatures series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Tamiya Product\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 119mm (4.69\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 48mm (1.89\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecal Schemes: 2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Model Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Weighted Chassis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Driver Figure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Decal Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Instruction Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequired Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eABS Plastic Safe Paint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModelling Glue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Tweezers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Knives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Files\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TAMIYA","offers":[{"title":"Hobbyco","offer_id":40427894341833,"sku":"10033057","price":38.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hobbies Direct","offer_id":40426929193161,"sku":"10033057","price":48.07,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/8278e6782d3c49219d613dc73fb4ec11.webp?v=1764901687","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-48-british-2-ton-austin-k2-4x2-ambulance-scaled-plastic-model-kit","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}