Darren Baker takes a look at the ICM Model T 1917 Ambulance early in 1/35th scale.

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Thanks!

This looks like a cool kit. I'm glad that ICM are still putting out some WWI subjects.

Chris

Darren could you comment please on the "shield" looking structures included in the kit?

From the sprue shots it looks like there is a lower body (metal) weather shield of some sort and there may also be a full (cloth and glassine) windshield of some kind.

Is there an option for no shield?

Is there any explanation in the instructions as to when/why the shielding is to be used?

I believe it is just to give the crew some protection from the elements due to a lack of a windscreen.

Does the instruction sheet say anything about deleting the screens entirely?

I know I can physically cut them off but do the instructions "authorize" this as one acceptable historical possibility?

I do understand the driver's desire to have some shelter from the elements. (We recently discussed this very subject over on the WWI Liberty truck thread. - With many great reference photos provided by Frenchy as always! Thank You Henri.)

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/50451&ord=&page=1

The instructions blank out the screen supplied with the kit and I believe it is from an earlier offering. I also checked the size of the screen against the guard and the roof; it will fit the guard but not the roof.