Austin K2/Y Ambulance 1:35 Airfix 01375

Plastic military model kit: Austin K2/Y Ambulance 1:35 Airfix 01375

The Austin K2/Y Ambulance model kit in 1:35 scale from Airfix is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of World War II history and modeling. This detailed set allows you to recreate one of the most famous medical vehicles used by British and Commonwealth forces during the conflict.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: 15.69 cm
• Model height: 7.9 cm
• Number of parts: 146
• Material: Plastic
• Contents of the set: Sprues with parts, decals
• Number of painting options: 4

Painting options:

1. Austin K2/Y Ambulance 30 Corps, Motor Ambulance Convoy, Royal Army Service Corps, North-West Europe, 1944.
2. Austin K2/Y Ambulance British Army, North Africa, 1940.
3. Austin K2/Y Ambulance British Army, Alexandria, Egypt, 1942.
4. Austin K2/Y Ambulance Auxiliary Territorial Service, England, 1944.

Vehicle history: The Austin K2/Y Ambulance was a vehicle that played a crucial role on the battlefields of World War II. Although it was unarmed and unarmored, its significance was invaluable. It served for the rapid and efficient transport of wounded soldiers from the front lines to field medical stations, where they could receive necessary assistance. Thanks to its durability and reliability, the K2/Y was always ready for action, making it one of the most important vehicles on the battlefield.

This vehicle was built on the chassis of the Austin K30 light truck, and its patient compartment was developed in collaboration with the Royal Army Medical Corps, ensuring its high functionality. It could carry four stretchers or ten seated wounded. The rear cabin was typically made of painted canvas on a wooden frame, and the red cross on a white background, visible from afar, was meant to protect the vehicle from fire.

The Austin K2/Y Ambulance was extremely popular among British, Commonwealth, and American soldiers, often referred to as "Katy." Over 13,000 units were built, and about fifty of them have survived to this day, some of which have been restored to a condition close to their original wartime configuration.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.