Designed by Union Army Brigadier General D.H. Rucker, the Rucker Ambulance was, with its ability to easily transport wounded soldiers away from the battlefield, one of the most valuable innovations of the Civil War.
A replica of one of those life-saving wagons, this 1/16 scale kit features premium quality, laser-cut ply- and basswood for the platform and chassis; a canvas top; plenty of Britannia metal details; spoked wooden wheels with metal rims and axles; authentic Red Cross markings; instructions; and much more. Measures 8½" long; assembly required.
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