ICM 1/700 Kaiser's Steel Fist (S.021)

This review will tell you more about ICM 1/700 Kaiser's Steel Fist (S.021). The name and boxart here hint that we will get several models in one box. While all those ships were released as separate models, now you can have your own Hochseeflote in 700th scale. Whole packaging is quite big, and you will find more than 800 parts for all four ship models. Let's open one of them and take a closer look together.

By the way, here you can read review with Markgraf in the classic packaging.
Don't forget to like our Facebook page, so that you can get fresh articles on time.
You can help us get the new camera - just press "Donate" button on the right panel.

Watch this video-review where I show all parts even closer.

First we see one-piece lower hull section. Such design should make assembly a bit easier, but you will still have to install various small parts here and there.

Deck panels are molded separately. There are some premolded features too. Overall quality looks great and deserves nice paintwork and weathering.

Red parts should stay in red, but of course professionals would repaint them for a more realistic look.

It is nice that model stand is included for each of the models. This item will definitely come handy for displaying your project.

Superstructure and chimneys should be assembled out of separate parts. It might be worth painting some in advance before installing on the deck.

All turrets look nice in terms of the features. There are also some guiding elements inside which will help you with alignment.

Here you can see another sprue with turret panels for your model. This is not exactly a new plastic set, but all details still look good.

Decals sheet is not that big, but you will find all necessary symbols there. You can see all four ships on the photo below. ICM also provides small sticker which should be applied on the model stand.

Assembly manual is typical for this brand, and each ship has its own brochure. You can check all pages in the video-review.

New combo-set should be already available for purchase. In my opinion it is a great choice for all naval modelers who would like to have German ships in their collection. Moreover, it might be also a good pick for building together with a friend. I have to note that plastic parts still look great and should turn into a nice project. The only thing I wish would be there is the rigging scheme in the assembly manual and maybe rigging material as well. :)

Get this or other kits in Modelimex webshop.