Thursday, March 15, 2018

ICM s. and le. PKW WIP

Horch 108 and Stower Type 40.

This is the old version of the Kfz 1 by ICM, not the newly announced 2018 version.

The  Stower instructions are very imprecise and makes assembly, particularly of the chassis, more challenging than necessary.  The fit itself of the kit seems pretty good.

A few WIP pix.  The decals tends to disintegrate and the rear license plate is larger than the plastic base plate (!)






Inserted a driver figure, but probably very little will be visible (although plan to just use white glue to attach roof).  Fuel cans were replaced with Tamiya early versions.  Covered the headlamps with blackout covers.  Otherwise OOB.  Canvas cover base cover is Tamiya buff while base vehicle color is Tamiya german grey, lightened in various places.  Tires are Tamiya nato black.  Need to weather and do some detail painting, e.g., rear lights/distance indicator, and add additional decals.