Would love to see this kit being built while I wait for ICM to release its announced Flak Bait version. And not to mention, that 1/48 Hampden next year. ❤😊
Another good review Gary. I had a quick look on line and the actual aircraft seems really clean of rivets. I guess they must have been countersunk and maybe filled over a bit. for painting.
Always laugh when I see ages 14+ on the kits It reminds me of the secret diaries of Adrian mole when he got a Spitfire glued to his nose And got reported to police as a Glue sniffer lol 😂😂😂
The Martin 250 CE turret was also used on the Lockheed PV-1/2 Ventura/Harpoon and later variants of the Douglas A-20 Havoc. Interestingly, the tail gun position seen on this variant of the Marauder was designed in conjunction with Bell. Yeah, the guys and gals who gave us the P-39 Airacobra. (Another useless bit of info you can use at your next club meet Christmas quiz). 😉
Many of the Marauders used for D Day flew out of New Forest airfields in England. The Olive drab scheme and late model suggests this kit is based on these particular aircraft. Please note, several were lent to the RAF but I see the RAF schemes are not included with this model. 🤔🇬🇧♥️
Very nice this will build well but for ICM that's not unusual (not a fanboy 😄) especially as it's new tooling l'll watch your build before l build mine 🤔 same as the B24, great review Gary it was worth the wait and when they do the 1/48 Hampden at standard that's going to be a winner too 👍
Hi Gary - maybe you can answer or possibly something to ask Valeriya from ICM. Would it be possible to only put ejectors (injectors?) for moulds where they won't be seen anyway? Could they only be ejected on the sprues not the parts? In either case neither the manufacturer nor the modeller would have to worry about them ever again! Win for both sides :) WRT decals IMHO ICM give Cartograf a run for their money :) I could read all the tiny print about the fuel octane level. The only point I would make about the masks is that they're not adhesive, so even if you could cut them out how would you get them to stick? All I can think of is to lay down a strip of masking tape, put each mask on top of it and cut through both. Bit of a trial if the mask is bigger than the masking tape width, but achievable I think. Once they're all cut out peel the tape off whatever they're laid on and apply them. BTW I think Alex Mann mentioned the animated videos to Valeriya and she replied that they were the result of one of her brothers - who does all their CAD work - listing it among a few things he could do :)
Just ordered a Marauder (I wants the 2024 calendar , precioussss )and the Airfix Hampden -autumn vintage classic . To the chap who enquired on quarter -scale jet provost , Fly model czech republic has several versions in 1/48 including the Strikemaster . Please for ICM PLEASE PLEASE suggest a 1/32 Lavochkin LA 5FN of LA-7 early version PLEASE , something to go with the Yaks . Thank you BTW where do I send donation kits to? OldBob
I am surprised that they chose that Coral Princess III as one option. The photo that I found online is not sharp, so it's not easy to see how well painted the nose art was, but you are right, quite often they looked awful. In any case, that decal looks hideous, especially in bigger 1/48 scale, why didn't they choose a scheme that has nose art done by a talented artist, like Eduard and Hobby 2000 in their Hasegawa re-boxes, Valkyrie, Wine, Women, Song, or similar.
