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Miniatures Adventure => Colonial Adventures => Topic started by: Mike1879 on March 31, 2021, 01:10:12 PM

Title: Anglo Zulu War Ambulance conversions
Post by: Mike1879 on March 31, 2021, 01:10:12 PM

A little while ago on this site we discussed the lack of appropriate Wagons for the AZW particularly Ambulances as no manufacturer makes them yet !!
An idea was put forward regarding converting the 4ground ACW Rucker wagon. So I purchased 2 of them and set to work. I am not a fan of putting these flat pack kits together as they are rather fiddly with multiple parts.
However they went together rather well even though I glued my fingers together several times  lol
Once completed I painted up some of the excellent Iron Duke draught Horses and Mules to pull them.
Anyway some pictures attached.

Title: Re: Anglo Zulu War Ambulance conversions
Post by: Mike1879 on March 31, 2021, 01:15:28 PM

A couple more

Title: Re: Anglo Zulu War Ambulance conversions
Post by: bc99 on March 31, 2021, 05:24:03 PM

I really like those you've done a wonderful job. I'm also a model tree aficionado and think the ones you've got are great! Very nice minis all together.

Title: Re: Anglo Zulu War Ambulance conversions
Post by: Helen on March 31, 2021, 05:59:25 PM

Lovely work Mike! These ambulances turned out really well.

Cheers,
Helen

Title: Re: Anglo Zulu War Ambulance conversions
Post by: JBaumal on March 31, 2021, 09:19:38 PM

Excellent work! Inspired me to try and build my wagons.

Title: Re: Anglo Zulu War Ambulance conversions
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 31, 2021, 10:07:24 PM

very much like those mate

Title: Re: Anglo Zulu War Ambulance conversions
Post by: Deedles on March 31, 2021, 10:28:22 PM

very nice

Title: Re: Anglo Zulu War Ambulance conversions
Post by: SirGromit1879 on April 01, 2021, 08:07:39 AM

Crikey Mike these look bloody brilliant!. You've convinced me to get one of these kits now. Impressive stuff  :)

Title: Re: Anglo Zulu War Ambulance conversions
Post by: Mike1879 on April 01, 2021, 10:34:41 AM

Thanks everyone for your kind comments, it means a lot.
BC99 the trees are from The Last Valley. I normally purchase them and other items when I visit his stall at the Colours Wargames show in Newbury.
COVID rules/restrictions withstanding I hope to visit again this year and purchase some more.
Sir Gromit if you do buy a wagon from 4Ground I’d advise you to shorten the height of the cage before covering with the Canvas as it’s way too high. I also cut the length of the desselboom to fit around the necks of the 2 draught horse team.

Title: Re: Anglo Zulu War Ambulance conversions
Post by: has.been on April 02, 2021, 05:31:27 PM

Very neat job. Well done.

Title: Re: Anglo Zulu War Ambulance conversions
Post by: juergen c. olk on April 03, 2021, 09:40:07 PM

Great job,,love the half furled canopy.

Title: Re: Anglo Zulu War Ambulance conversions
Post by: Isasi on April 21, 2021, 01:39:03 PM

Excellent work!.

Congratulations.