Darren Baker takes a look at a recent release from ICM in the form of a G4 (Kfz 21) WWII German Staff Car.
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G4 (Kfz 21)Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 10:11 AM UTC
Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 03:32 PM UTC
Beautiful detail. Yes, I would expect the doors to open.
Maxiplus
Wien, Austria
Joined: November 03, 2005
KitMaker: 47 posts
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Joined: November 03, 2005
KitMaker: 47 posts
Armorama: 44 posts
Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 11:18 PM UTC
I built their previous G4-Kit, the only difference seems to be the addition of a canvas roof. The doors can be built open quite easily, simply cut them apart. They are only combined in one part for a more accurate and easy assembly. To my dissapointment this kit seems to be missing the covers for the various headlights as displayed on the box picture. I had to scratchbuild those on my previous built, which was not an easy task. The wheel profile is also oversimplified and needs to be improved. Otherwise a great, superbly detailed and well engineered kit.
M4A1Sherman
New York, United States
Joined: May 02, 2013
KitMaker: 4,403 posts
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Joined: May 02, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2014 - 06:44 AM UTC
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I built their previous G4-Kit, the only difference seems to be the addition of a canvas roof. The doors can be built open quite easily, simply cut them apart. They are only combined in one part for a more accurate and easy assembly. To my dissapointment this kit seems to be missing the covers for the various headlights as displayed on the box picture. I had to scratchbuild those on my previous built, which was not an easy task. The wheel profile is also oversimplified and needs to be improved. Otherwise a great, superbly detailed and well engineered kit.
Hi! Agreed on all points. Here's hoping that some AM companies such as HUSSAR, DEF, VOYAGER, etc, will release wheel & tire update kits, as well as other updates such as PE etc in the near future...