spencer1984 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 This was my second go at an ICM kit, and much like their Renault taxi it was a beautiful little kit if a bit over-engineered. The main tree had more parts than some whole kits that I've built, with many of them being incredibly tiny. But fit and finish were excellent, and the photoetch wheel spokes and chain drives really do add to the finished look. My only addition was a cloth belt, using the optional "make your own belt" pulleys included in the kit. A full writeup is available here, and as always any comments/criticisms are welcome! The engine: And one last shot with a current 1/24 scale Mercedes-Benz for size comparison: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Beautifully done! What’s the 0-60 on it? 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Great looking model Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Love the build. The subject is awesome. Shows how far we have come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 That's pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Outstanding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Nice to see something different, very well built. great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Outstanding! I have this kit but haven't worked up the nerve to build it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Beautiful. I'm sure it takes a lot of focus and concentration to get this kit right. You say the kit is over engineered, what Mercedes isn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 Thanks, guys! 20 hours ago, 70 Sting said: What’s the 0-60 on it? 😏 Supposedly it did about sixty miles in its first day, does that count? 🤔 16 hours ago, bbowser said: I have this kit but haven't worked up the nerve to build it yet. That's where I am with their W31 kit. I was dumb enough to go into this one thinking "oh, small car and a single parts runner - how hard could it be?" 13 hours ago, Perspective Customs said: I'm sure it takes a lot of focus and concentration to get this kit right. You say the kit is over engineered, what Mercedes isn't? Fair point! 😆 And yes - I only had a short window each day where I could really work on this before I felt like I was going crosseyed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulbo Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Fantastic Job and very authentic look👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Beautiful work. Very easily taken for the real thing going by the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 A lot of really nice work and detail in this , looks great . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Awesome Build! I like these cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSchnell Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Nice work! I like seeing unusual kits built and this is certainly one of them. ICM makes nice kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Thanks! 12 hours ago, RSchnell said: ICM makes nice kits. I've been very happy with everything I've seen from them so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Nice to see that kit built. Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Beautifully done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Bentt Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Often you can say "early days motor" but this case is "first day motor." Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Boy, that's a beauty. Very realistic looking. Very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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