ICM NEWs 2021 - Bell AH-1G Cobra in 1/32

[Thomas Lund]

I have few helicopters I'd like to do, but a Vietnam war AH-1G is on the top of that list.... I am a very happy man now

 

With what they've given us these years (and in good quality), ICM is rapidly becoming a very beloved company 'round my house.

 

Edited January 8, 2021 by Thomas Lund

[John1]

It’s funny - I have no issues with helos being in 32nd, probably cause all my other aircraft are in the same scale.  But when it comes to non-rotary wing models in 35th, that’s an absolute no-go line in the sand.   

[Smokeyforgothispassword]

I’m not a scaleist, some of my best friends are 1/35th scale, I’m all about the subject matter, and ICM are really putting a dent in my wish list.

 

Now that they’re doing the Vietnam era, I wonder if it would be too much to ask for a 1/32 tweet to go with the Cobra?

[John1]

30 minutes ago, Smokeyforgothispassword said:

I’m not a scaleist, some of my best friends are 1/35th scale, I’m all about the subject matter, and ICM are really putting a dent in my wish list.

 

Now that they’re doing the Vietnam era, I wonder if it would be too much to ask for a 1/32 tweet to go with the Cobra?

You associate with 35th modelers???  Uh.....ok, sure......I guess...  I’m not judging!

 

Regarding a T-37, that’s a fine idea (once they put out a UH-1H Huey of course).  

[petrov27]

This is a very welcome release.

 

I would not mind a new 1/32 Loach to go along side it please

[Smokeyforgothispassword]

29 minutes ago, John1 said:

You associate with 35th modelers???  Uh.....ok, sure......I guess...  I’m not judging!

 

Regarding a T-37, that’s a fine idea (once they put out a UH-1H Huey of course).  

They don’t model in 1/35th scale, they are 1/35th scale

I’m really looking forward to this G model Cobra, God only knows how many 1/72 Matchbox ones I build in the 70’s, all of them with my gluey thumb print on the canopy!

 

If the do branch out into UH-1’s, I’d love to see them do a B model, a RAN version would look great on the mantle piece 

RAN UH-1B

[John1]

22 hours ago, Smokeyforgothispassword said:

 

 

If the do branch out into UH-1’s, I’d love to see them do a B model, a RAN version would look great on the mantle piece 

RAN UH-1B

In case you didn’t see the post a few months back, KH announced a 32nd Huey series, with the B model being released first.  Take it with a grain of salt, they announced the D/H years ago and we are still waiting.  Even if they do, it will probably have typical KH issues but it’s better than nothing.  

Edited January 9, 2021 by John1

[Smokeyforgothispassword]

Thanks John, I hadn’t heard about that, I’ll keep an eye on the KH new releases

[wunwinglow]

On 1/6/2021 at 3:08 AM, D Bellis said:

I couldn't agree more! 

 

Somewhere in the deep recesses of my mind lurks the dread that they'll blow the whole deal by producing it in 1/35 scale instead of 1/32. If they do, I'll buy only one kit (preferably at a deep discount) just for the satisfaction of burning it one piece at a time. 

 

D

I won't, not in the abomination that is 1:35th scale!!! No pasaran!!!

 

[Confusionreigns178]

Could the lovely citizens of Aftermarket Land please produce a decal set including "Squatter Swatter" and a second one with a REALLY big shark-mouth?

 

Pretty please, with Sprinkles on...

 

Chris. 

Edited February 9, 2021 by Confusionreigns178
Amending some information.

[Kagemusha]

On Hannants they state there will be decals from Xtradecal for the kit. 

[mpk]

On 2/2/2021 at 1:20 PM, wunwinglow said:

I won't, not in the abomination that is 1:35th scale!!! No pasaran!!!

 

 

I'm still upset with Hobby Boss' 1/35 storch.

[Dave Williams]

1 hour ago, mpk said:

 

I'm still upset with Hobby Boss' 1/35 storch.

The Storch wasn’t their kit.  It was originally made by Tristar, a short lived company that previously had made only 1/35 armor kits.  HB bought the Tristar molds.

Edited February 9, 2021 by Dave Williams

[Rick Griewski]

On 1/5/2021 at 10:08 PM, D Bellis said:

I couldn't agree more! 

 

Somewhere in the deep recesses of my mind lurks the dread that they'll blow the whole deal by producing it in 1/35 scale instead of 1/32. If they do, I'll buy only one kit (preferably at a deep discount) just for the satisfaction of burning it one piece at a time. 

 

D

Would you settle for a sprue burning ceremony after giving me all the parts and instructions for the kit?

[D Bellis]

4 hours ago, Rick Griewski said:

Would you settle for a sprue burning ceremony after giving me all the parts and instructions for the kit?

Brilliant.

 

D