Ace 72596 - 1:72 1/2 Ton 4x4 Ambulance WC-18

1/2 Ton 4x4 Dodge WC-18 Ambulance – 1:72 scale model kit

Ace 72596 is a plastic model kit in 1:72 scale representing the Dodge WC-18 4x4 light military ambulance used by the United States Army during World War II. Designed for frontline medical evacuation, this vehicle played a vital role in battlefield logistics.

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 6 cm
• Manufacturer: Ace
• Skill level: intermediate

Note: Kit does not include glue, paints, or tools. Assembly required.

About the model kit:

This kit includes plastic parts to build a complete and accurate model of the WC-18 ambulance. The vehicle features a detailed body, closed medical rear cabin, chassis with 4x4 drive layout, and authentic decals. It's ideal for WWII dioramas or vehicle collections focused on Allied support units.

Tools and supplies needed:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding paper
• Plastic glue
• Paintbrushes
• Paints matched to the camouflage guide

About the Dodge WC-18:

The Dodge WC-18 was part of a series of 1/2-ton 4x4 utility vehicles built for the U.S. Army by Dodge during WWII. The WC-18 served as a battlefield ambulance, fitted with an enclosed medical body capable of carrying two stretcher patients or four seated wounded. With its four-wheel drive and sturdy construction, it could reach forward areas and navigate rough terrain. WC-18s were deployed across all major theaters of the war, including Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific.

About Ace:

Ace is a Ukrainian manufacturer known for its range of 1:72 military vehicles, including rare and historically accurate subjects. Their kits focus on support vehicles and equipment often overlooked by larger brands, making them a favorite among detail-oriented modelers and diorama builders.