Hi all
For a long while, I have had this beautiful vehicle sitting in my stack of next-to-build kits. Maybe for 3 years or something...
Kit link to scalemates: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/2660...r-with-shelter
I finally got around to it, and have had an experience similar to the one I had when I built my first ICM kit, the "Moskvitch" civil passenger car: There is a rather high occurrence of mold lines on both large and small parts, which holds back progress and building enjoyment, even though the parts are highly detailed and of a high quality otherwise. Almost no flash, which is nice!
The instructions are vague, and left me guessing several times with regard to engine assembly, exhaust, and placement of the cabin on the frame. Not ok. I suspect this is the reason there is a huge gap between the steps and cab, as well as between the engine hood and the cab, both of which probably should not be there. I can live with it. I intend to make the hood loose, so I can lift it off and look at the engine, which is something I practically always go for :-)
Fit issues with putting together the cabin parts, and the engine hood.
The subject is what made me buy this kit, and I have to say that even though I always enjoy modelling, my two experiences with ICM so far (especially the wealth of mold lines and the vague instructions, something which was common between the two kits) makes me hesitant to buy any more of theirs.
I did not manage to choose a good red oxide colour this time around (VMC burnt cadmium red), or I failed to mix it properly, despite my belief to the contrary. Either way, with each failure, I usually just feel that I've learned something for next time :-)
The tracks are link and length, and they were VERY brittle when cutting them off the sprue. In my case, I managed to ruin so many, I only had just enough to build the prescribed number in the instructions. I hope that is enough, haha! They are now being weathered in part before putting them onto the model, with 4 kinds of Vallejo acrylic washes done with a single pass of a brush.
First progress pictures are unfortunately not in a high resolution, and I will refrain from using my phone in the future, I think. Let me know if there is anything you would like higher res-pictures of!
Comments and constructive criticism is always welcome!
Happy modelling!
For a long while, I have had this beautiful vehicle sitting in my stack of next-to-build kits. Maybe for 3 years or something...
Kit link to scalemates: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/2660...r-with-shelter
I finally got around to it, and have had an experience similar to the one I had when I built my first ICM kit, the "Moskvitch" civil passenger car: There is a rather high occurrence of mold lines on both large and small parts, which holds back progress and building enjoyment, even though the parts are highly detailed and of a high quality otherwise. Almost no flash, which is nice!
The instructions are vague, and left me guessing several times with regard to engine assembly, exhaust, and placement of the cabin on the frame. Not ok. I suspect this is the reason there is a huge gap between the steps and cab, as well as between the engine hood and the cab, both of which probably should not be there. I can live with it. I intend to make the hood loose, so I can lift it off and look at the engine, which is something I practically always go for :-)
Fit issues with putting together the cabin parts, and the engine hood.
The subject is what made me buy this kit, and I have to say that even though I always enjoy modelling, my two experiences with ICM so far (especially the wealth of mold lines and the vague instructions, something which was common between the two kits) makes me hesitant to buy any more of theirs.
I did not manage to choose a good red oxide colour this time around (VMC burnt cadmium red), or I failed to mix it properly, despite my belief to the contrary. Either way, with each failure, I usually just feel that I've learned something for next time :-)
The tracks are link and length, and they were VERY brittle when cutting them off the sprue. In my case, I managed to ruin so many, I only had just enough to build the prescribed number in the instructions. I hope that is enough, haha! They are now being weathered in part before putting them onto the model, with 4 kinds of Vallejo acrylic washes done with a single pass of a brush.
First progress pictures are unfortunately not in a high resolution, and I will refrain from using my phone in the future, I think. Let me know if there is anything you would like higher res-pictures of!
Comments and constructive criticism is always welcome!
Happy modelling!
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