LSP_Ray 8,472 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Actually, the ICM is not a direct copy, although they are very similar. ICM's instruments include better detail for the bezels, including the ears for the mounting screws, while the Matchbox just has simple circles. Also, the bottom left instrument is a different size and positioned slightly different. The ICM has a little better representation for the compass, a bit deeper and sharper and not as deep. Would have been better to make a separate part like the SW kit as it is quite visible sticking out like it does. I am not familiar enough with the real panel to see how 'off' the Matchbox & ICM panels are, though, so if they used the Matchbox as a bad reference, not good. Kev, your panel looks awesome, though! LSP_K2 and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 32,001 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 23 minutes ago, LSP_Ray said: I am not familiar enough with the real panel to see how 'off' the Matchbox & ICM panels are, though, so if they used the Matchbox as a bad reference, not good. There seems to be a lot of variation, and the large number of Tiger Moths still flying with modern instruments and panel layouts only muddies the picture. I based my panel on photos of the RAAF version, which I'm sure will be different from the RAF or other versions. I can see Yahu, Red Fox or Quinta tackling the issue for us, though - or at least, I hope they do! Kev Smokeyforgothispassword, geedubelyer and LSP_Ray 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer 1,412 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Another YouTube review . Clicky Kagemusha 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MARU5137 15,900 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) 51 minutes ago, geedubelyer said: Another YouTube review . Clicky same as the other one you posted only different men reviewing the same kit on previous pages!! ICM 1/32 DH.82A Tiger Moth (32035) Review - YouTube Edited January 16 by MARU5137 Uncarina and geedubelyer 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RLWP 3,445 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 22 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: I really like the way that ICM has tackled the lower wings by making them one piece with the corresponding fuselage section. Now that should make things a whole lot easier to assemble! Kev Have they left any gap at all? There should at least be a gap at the back, and a bit in front of the hinge too Richard MORE: Now, why does that http image embed properly, when mine don't?? MARU5137, D.B. Andrus and MikeC 3 Link to post Share on other sites
D.B. Andrus 4,729 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Lot of detail on the underside, I like that. MARU5137 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Smokeyforgothispassword 97 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I suppose the good news is that the dash looks like it’ll be very easy to clean up in preparation for these new tangled 3D printed aftermarket instruments DonH and MARU5137 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Ron 13,963 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Grunticus, Kagemusha and Uncarina 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mozart 12,611 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Just received my kit, looks ok but not stunning, which was the feeling that I had on opening the ICM Gladiator. I’m going to sit down later and have a good look at it and compare areas with the Matchbox and Silver Wings kit. One immediately noticeable point is the interplane strut design; narrow contact points instead of the foolproof “socket” system used on the Gladdie. Just makes getting those wings together and properly lined up that little bit more demanding, especially for those who are not biplane builders. LSP_Kevin, Out2gtcha, Alain Gadbois and 3 others 6 Link to post Share on other sites
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