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Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-10-22T23:19:18

Rich wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:05 am
I dont think I have ever seen a Del Prado ambulance. Were they one piece cab/box?

I don't think there were any. A lot of the Del Prado stuff was 2 piece. It was just wild speculation on my part trying to figure out why they would do this particular model.

Statistics: Posted by Sirentoys — Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:19 pm

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-10-22T03:05:41

I dont think I have ever seen a Del Prado ambulance. Were they one piece cab/box?

Statistics: Posted by Rich — Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:05 am

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-10-21T02:26:14

I've been digging through some boxes and came across the Del Prado copis of the Code 3 models. It got me thinking. I took a look at the new GL unit and it has all the hallmarks of the DP models. I am wondering if GL got access to molds for models DP never released or had in planning. It wouldn't surprise me. It makes sense why they chose this model over lots of other versions of ambulances. And it wouldn't be the first time GL has borrowed or acquired molds.

Statistics: Posted by Sirentoys — Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:26 am

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-09-23T20:39:22

Photo etched or 3D prints are a pretty good option to look at.

Statistics: Posted by UnMarkedCarr — Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:39 pm

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-09-22T00:56:35

Photo etch would be cool. I know there are a couple 3D print guys who do mirrors for the Greenlight Fords. I was looking at them because one of My Pittsburgh Code 3 ambulances needs one.

Statistics: Posted by Sirentoys — Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:56 am

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-09-21T20:13:12

I snagged the pre-production photo right after they announced it. It does not show mirrors. The regular production 92 Ford does not have them either. Guessing we wont see them. Might be a good photo etch opportunity.

Statistics: Posted by Rich — Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:13 pm

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-09-20T23:14:27

Didn't some of the earlier preproduction photos show these ambulances with mirrors? Have they been decided against in the final releases? I do like the Suburbans so far, except for the lack of mirrors on them too.

Statistics: Posted by UnMarkedCarr — Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:14 pm

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-09-20T21:42:19

Jeff, because the ambulance looks like the Code 3, can you do a size comparison? I am guessing that the Code 3 was copied, minus the opening features. If so, I can continue to use one of them for size work.

Statistics: Posted by Rich — Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:42 pm

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-09-20T17:46:29

Brian49 wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:41 am
I think the Ford Ambulances look pretty good, especially when you remember they are +/- $10 item.

The suburban looks like they came out well also.

I agree for the price, I am happy with it. It has potential. I do wish it was a more modern unit or not so department specific. But it has potential. And I can sell of some of my Code 3 stash to recoup the costs of these.

I see my FDNY ones are in stock waiting on other models from my order to ship.

The Suburban is quite nice. Now how they will be to customize, is yet to be seen. They had a raw one on display. I wanted to grab it just to customize.

Statistics: Posted by Sirentoys — Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:46 pm

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-09-20T17:38:37

Rich wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:33 am
What a great haul!! The Suburban does look good. Any sign of the upcoming Suburban ambulance?

No there wasn't. There were only a couple tables of prepros shown and all were soon to market models. I will share some more photos as I can. I really didn't take too many. It was more of a warehouse sale than a meet and greet.

I did speak with the VP of Sales for a few moments and suggested offering the emergency models as kits. He said it was a different import code. But I said there is a big opportunity for those and parts packs. I would say he was receptive, but I have history with them not being so.

Statistics: Posted by Sirentoys — Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:38 pm

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-09-20T11:41:04

I think the Ford Ambulances look pretty good, especially when you remember they are +/- $10 item.

The suburban looks like they came out well also.

Statistics: Posted by Brian49 — Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:41 am

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-09-20T03:33:13

What a great haul!! The Suburban does look good. Any sign of the upcoming Suburban ambulance?

Statistics: Posted by Rich — Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:33 am

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-09-20T01:36:20

Rich wrote: ↑
Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:18 pm
I just wanted one for measurements and to use for scale work. Good grab Jeff, I am jealous.

We can talk. I was quite fortuitous on getting these. I also managed to grab the 3 NYC EMS upcoming models too, Caprice, Fury and new Suburban. I will say the Suburban looks good.

Statistics: Posted by Sirentoys — Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:36 am

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-09-19T19:41:41

I dont.... hate it.....A little detail work and these will be pretty decent models I'm betting.

Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Tue Sep 19, 2023 7:41 pm

Re: Greenlight 1:64 scale ambulance

2023-09-19T12:18:18

I just wanted one for measurements and to use for scale work. Good grab Jeff, I am jealous.

Statistics: Posted by Rich — Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:18 pm