ICM

1/35 Soviet Tank Crew (1939-1942)

Kit Number 35181

Reviewed By Mark Aldrich, #39295

(Distributed in North America by The Testor Corporation under agreement with ICM's worldwide distributor, Italeri)

With the arrival of the new Trumpeter KV series of vehicles, ICM has added a three crew figure set that will aid the builder in making some simple dioramas.

The box is coverall black and white with the three figures done in color.  The back of the box has a coloring chart with only Humbrol paints called out.  The instruction sheet is a two-sided affair with one side showing the figures with paints and parts numbers and the other side shows the sprue and the painting guide again.

The three figures are comprised of 26 parts.  The plastic is a very light pale gray.  There are very large seam parting lines that will need to be cleaned up.  The faces are a real treat and though somber in appearance, will add to the construction of the diorama.  I will probably end up only using the two faces from the coverall figures.   A neat touch is the separate head and headgear on all figures.  This allows even more figure possible combinations.

With the painting and construction guide, you can make a Private, Senior Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain.  These again can assist you in making numerous diorama possibilities.  I am looking forward to future releases from this company.

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