ICM 1/35 German MG08 Team 1914

[Dave Ward]

As a gentle re-introduction to the bench, I decided on something small & light so......................

3 sprues, packed in the usual ICM box-in-a-box

Two figures - sadly flat hats, no Pickelhaube................

Parts for the machine gun, and its' rather complex mount

A bonus sprue- very few parts will be used
Instructions - not brilliant - the figures have a colour profile - that doesn't show their backs

The machine gun does a lttle better, but needs careful study

I'll put up some detail shots, and comments in part II
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

A few detail shots:


Even though they won't be used.....................


All the parts are cleanly moulded - the attachment points aren't too big, they just look so, on small parts. No sink marks, flash or obvious part lines.
One thing that I'm not sure about is the figures having cartridge pouches ( W15 ) for rifle ammunition. I'm pretty sure that the MG team had enough to carry, without rifles as well, & they wouldn't need the pouches.


The ICM British Vickers MG team have revolvers as personal weapons & some of the Huns seem to have holsters..................
I have two bases that I've printed, I'll have to dry fit the figures & mg to see which looks best.

Dave

 

[Valeron]

Good to see you back at the bench Dave.

I'll be following with interest as I've had my eye on these figures for a while.

Mike

 

[Jim R]

Glad you feel able to return to the bench. Looks a nice kit. Detail seems nice and crisp.

 

[Dave Ward]

Off and gluing! First off is the complicated mount ( the MG could be dragged on this to ease tansportation! ) the instructions need careful study & it doesn't help that some of the pins are too large for the hoes! Whem I get the height sorted, I'll have to add CA to the joints, as it's delicate to say the least!

Legs & torsos assembled, so I can get an idea of how much space they willtake up on the base..................

Parting lines? or just a super smart trouser crease?
Lay out on the base both crew members are kneeling, so they will fit, with plenty of space. I'll have to texture up the flat part of the base - maybe mud, or partially grassy, I don't know

The British Vickers team has one man prone, so they will need to be on a slightly larger base..............
Limiting my benchtime to an hour a day at the moment, and if I feel any twinges in the hand, I'll rest it for a day
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Best laid plans & all that............................ I decided that I'd finally unclog my 3D printer, as it needs two hands, which proved more complicated than I thought - and in doing so I've managed to regain a twinge in my right hand, so I've been off the bench for a few days, it's a little stiff, but no pain.
On the plus side the 3D printer is now mumbling away to itself................
Dave

 

[Tim Marlow]

Dave, better uniform info found here…hope the hand improves quickly.

Imperial German Uniforms 1842 to 1918

 

[Dave Ward]

Dave, better uniform info found here…hope the hand improves quickly.

Imperial German Uniforms 1842 to 1918

Thanks for that Tim - my guys are going to be feldgrau, with pickelhaubes - it may not be strictly correct, but it is the flavour of the vignette that I'm after, not total accuracy ( yes, I'm a Philistine! )
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Back tothe bench - although, this is very light work

All the major bits done - missing are the arms & hands, they'll be positioned when I get the machine gun sited. The base will needsome texture added, and I think I'll have to carve a groove in the sandbags for the mg mount. The pickelhaubes come from the ICM German 1914 infantry set. I'll be shaking a primer bottle shortly.................
Dave

 

[stillp]

Don't do too much shaking Dave.
Pete

 

[JR]

Very nice Dave, that gun assembly looks a bit**.Some very small parts .
At least they look clean .

 

[Steve Brodie]

should be good