I am currently building this kit. It is very difficult to build. Pieces don't fit correctly, tons of flashing and needs one hell of alot of putty to fill gaps. Avoid this like the plague. IT is from their WW2 aces collection. This one is Buzz Beurlings Spitfire. I am so dissapointed.

HastyP

Thanks for the info HastyP, I was thinking of getting that kit but I won't bother now. I've heard ICM kits can either be very good or very bad, I've only had their RAF ground crew and pilots kit and it is excellent.
Martin

Hi HastP

I bought a couple of these some time ago and found similar problems - some poorly moulded parts with sink marks.

Ironically, many reviews have pointed out that the ICM Spitfire IX is actually more accurate than the Hasegawa equivalent... but a lot less easy to build!

I still haven't got 'round to tackling the ICM model, but I'm prepared for some hard work...

All the best

Rowan

The ground crew (RAF) came with this model and they are fine. Just the damn plane. If nothing else I guess I can use this kit as an experience builder. My first airplane kit though is sure frustrating for an armour builder.

Hasty

Hi again

What a kit to pick for a first airplane model!!!

Don't let it put you off though...

If you want hassle free builds - modern Tamiya, Hasegawa, Revell (Monogram) and Eduard are hard to beat... but there's tons of exciting stuff out there if you're prepared to put in some extra work! :-)

Maybe chill out with one of the above to get your sanity back...

All the best

Rowan

Thanks Merlin

I needed that info on the hassle free builds. I am planning on buying a tamiya Huricane for my next airplane build, but that will be after two tanks I have.

HastyP

Hi HastyP

Do Tamiya do a Hurricane?... I know Hasegawa do... (Revell re-box the same MkII if you want a cheaper option...)

All the best

Rowan

Sorry Merlin

It is a revell-germany model. I am mistaken. It is only $22. My buddy built one and said it went together well.

Hasty

Hi HastyP

Nice one!! :-) Have a look at Holdfast's Hasegawa Mk1 (basically the same kit) to see how SSWWEEEETT one can look!!

Have fun!! :-)

Rowan

The decals on this baby are a nightmare as well. No matter how warm the water and hot wet the decals they rip apart all over the place. Just cheap garbage. STAY AWAY!!!

HastyP
ICM

Hi again

I never did like the look of those decals...

Cheers for the heads-up that they're cr*p!!

All the best

Rowan