Darren Baker takes a look at the new Le.Gl.Einheits-PKW (Kfz.2) from ICM in 1/35th scale and even offers up some easy improvements that could be made.

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Any news yet on the ICM Zil Fire Truck?

Not as yet Rob, but due to new Zils being released lately I suspect it to show up soon.

Hannant's has a long list of ICM kits coming in the next year. The link for the 1/35th kits is below.

https://www.hannants.co.uk/search/index.php?adv=1&product_category_id=103&product_division_id=&manufacturer_id=8060&product_type_id=&code=&scale_id=954&keyword_search=&setPerPage=25&sort=0&search_direction=0&save_search_name=&save_search=

They do list a russian fire truck (ac-40-137a fire truck)

Good review Darren, always nice to read about something new & potentially useful and get someone else's input on it. But Hey, that's what this site is largely apart.

Good review Darren.
Interesting that 'Funk' gets some more attention over the last months.

Kind regards,

Robert Jan

Cool looking vehicle.

Comparing this kit with ICM's earlier release of the same vehicle (35522) shows a company that is willing to learn. The instructions are completely redone and MUCH clearer, many of the impossibly fiddly bits have been combined into single, manageable pieces, and the rifles that were so obviously missing in the initial release are supplied in fine form - and there are two extras for another project. The decals are printed with much better definition, though the radio dials are still basically not up to the standard of good white paint.
The only caveat I have is that the version for JG 51 is shown with the radiator protector and jack, which the vehicle in question did not have at the time it was photographed, and it lacks the small front rack for a rolled sticks and wire mud pad.
I can't imagine ICM will sell enough of these to recoup the cost of totally recutting the molds, especially as here in the USA the importer is tripling the retail price of the kit, but I greatly appreciate whoever it was at ICM who made the decision to make their Kfz 1 and 2 kits more like Tamiya and less like Bronco!

Sadly there are not that many books on the subject. I recommend Kfz. 1, 2, 3 & 4: Light Off-Road Passenger Cars (Camera on, volume 10) by Alan Ranger.