Tamiya 1:35 M792 Ambulance Gamma Goat

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of American truck in 1:35 scale.

The M792 was one of the ambulances of the US Armed Forces, which was adapted to operating under difficult terrain and climatic conditions in south-east Asia. This was a slightly modified M561 vehicle whose transport part was adapted for the transport of injured persons. The Goat range in this modification was able to carry 8 wounded in sitting position or 3 on a stretcher. The transport compartment, completely covered with tarpaulin, also had a place for the paramedic and heating. The vehicle had very good terrain properties, due to the use of the 6x6 drive. Although at first glance, the Goat Gauntlet looked like it was towing a trailer, using a special gearbox was one design. The additional advantage was two torsion axes, allowing for increased mobility. M792 vehicles served in the Army and Marine Corps units from the early 70s until the mid 90s. At present, their functions are different types of universal all-terrain vehicle Humvee.

The Tamiya kit allows building the model of the American Ambulance M792 Gama Goat with the driver and infantryman. In the box, we find 5 frames with elements of the car, a frame clear glass, and decals (allow reconstruction of the 82nd Airborne Division or 33rd Artillery Regiment).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-59 + XF-64 (1:2 proportions), XF-69 (camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-1 (tires)
• Tamiya XF-51 (seat upholstery)
• Tamiya X-18 (cab elements)
• Tamiya XF-49 (tarpaulin)
• Tamiya XF-56 (rope in the winch, metal parts of the toolbox)
• Tamiya XF-64 (wooden toolbox parts)
• Tamiya XF-64 (exhaust system components)

Driver and soldier:

• Tamiya XF-57, XF-67, XF-68, XF-69 (uniform, camouflage)
• Tamiya X10 (metal hardware weapons)
• Tamiya XF-1 (shoes, gun flask)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Soldiers / crew figures.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.