ICM US Helicopter Pilots – Vietnam War (48089) 1:48

[Mike]

US Helicopter Pilots – Vietnam War (48089)

1:48 ICM via Hannants

 

 

With new 1:48 helicopter kits on the increase, this new set from ICM is timed rather well, which is more than likely no coincidence.  It arrives in ICM’s usual top-opening box with captive inner lid, although it’s a smaller one than usual.  Inside is a single sprue and a glossy instruction sheet with spot colour profiles of the five figures that can be found on the sprue in parts. 

 

 

There are two figures that are clearly flight crew, dressed for flight and complete with combat vests and one with a flight helmet, while the third crewman is wearing olive drabs and a cavalry hat, one hand on hip, the other pointing, likely telling everyone how much he loves the smell of napalm in the morning, or something similar.  The other two figures are dressed in BDU trousers and tshirts, one kneeling, while the other is leaning against something with the other hand on his hip, probably rolling his eyes at the Robert Duvall-type character’s over-dramatic nonsense.  There are a few accessories around the edges of the sprue, including a cap, pistol in holster, and pouches.

 

 

Sculpting is excellent, with an abundance of crisp detail throughout, even down to the seams on the clothes and the toggles on the cavalry hat.  The poses, breakdown of parts and fabric drape is also beyond reproach as usual, and they should build up into an excellent set of figures to dot around the US chopper or choppers of your choice.

 

 

Conclusion

Adding some figures to a model, diorama or vignette gives scale as well as a human dimension, and this set will provide just that with the addition of some skilful painting and shading, which is key.

 

Very highly recommended.

 

Available in the UK from importers H G Hannants Ltd.

 

Review sample courtesy of

 

[spruecutter96]

Looks really good and the detail is very impressive. 

 

Hopefully, ICM will produce it in 1/32nd sometime soon. I would be up for 2 or 3 sets, if they do.

 

Cheers.

 

Chris.