ICM 35662 Model T 1917 Ambulance with US Medical Personnel (1/35) – plastic assembly model kit

ICM 35662 Model T 1917 Ambulance with US Medical Personnel (1/35) is a unique 1:35 scale model kit created by the renowned company ICM. The set allows for a faithful recreation of the famous American Ford Model T ambulance from 1917, along with a group of US Army medical personnel. This plastic assembly model is a great proposition for history enthusiasts and modellers interested in the World War I era and military subjects.

History and Use of the Original

The Ford Model T ambulance played a key role in the evacuation of the wounded during World War I. Hundreds of these vehicles were used by American and Allied forces on the Western Front from around 1917, significantly improving the effectiveness of medical rescue operations. Model T Ambulance vehicles were fitted with a body that enabled the transport of wounded soldiers on stretchers, and their simplicity, reliability, and ease of repair made them a legend of battlefield medicine.

Contents and Features of the ICM 35662 Set

• Plastic sprues with detailed bodywork, chassis, and ambulance equipment parts.
• Figures: four precisely recreated figures of US Army medical personnel from 1917–1918.
• Decals enabling the recreation of characteristic marks and military insignia of the ambulance.
• Detailed assembly instructions to assist with correct model construction.

The set is made from high-quality plastic, allowing for accurate reproduction of the vehicle’s original details. The model does not include extras such as a metal barrel or photo-etched parts, making it an excellent base both for personal customisation and for straight-from-the-box builds.

Use and Recommendations

The ICM 35662 kit is intended for intermediate and advanced modellers. I rate the difficulty level as 3/5 – it requires precision, especially when assembling and painting the figures, as well as working with delicate bodywork parts. I recommend this model to military enthusiasts, World War I diorama builders, and anyone creating collections of historical vehicles.

ICM 35662 Model T 1917 Ambulance with US Medical Personnel (1/35) is not only a great assembly model, but also a valuable educational and historical resource, perfect for display in collections or period dioramas from the Great War.