ICM 1/48 Conquerors of Europe's Sky (48324)

This review will tell you more about ICM 1/48 Conquerors of Europe's Sky (48324). I think the boxart gives away the main idea of this kit - three models in one box. Whole combo is quite big, and you should definitely plan out some space for the finished build. Packaging is typical, each kit is served in the separate plastic bag. There are 454mm and 362 parts for big twin-engine B-26C Marauder, 207mm wingspan and 136 parts for Sptifire Mk.XVI and 235mm wingspan with 80 parts for P-51D Mustang. Let's open them one by one and take a closer look together.

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Clear frame is packed into separate plastic bag. Here you can see canopy parts for Mustang, which can be assembled in open position.

Both fuselage halves come on the next frame, and they are molded together with tail section. Note also nice external features here.

Cockpit floor is molded together with fuel tank. Tailwings are molded as one-piece elements. Molding quality looks nice, but this is not completely new plastic, so it is better to check the overall fitment.

Fuel tanks are also here, and propeller features separate blades in several versions. You can also find some aftermarket for this aircraft if you are willing to spend a bit extra.

Landing gear legs look okay, it might be also good idea to add some brake lines there.

Decals sheet is not that big and features all necessary symbols for one option. Note that there are no decals for the interior.

Wing should be glued out of two halves. Ailerons are premolded and flaps come as separate parts. You can see on the photo below that Spitfire has opposite design.

It is nice that air intakes and wheel wells are molded separately. Such design should make it easier to get a nice paintwork on your aircraft.

Spitfire also comes from ICM, so it is not exactly fresh release. Nevertheless, with some due care you should be able to get a nice result.

Yes, cowling panels are separate, this design is needed in order to expose the engine inside. It is also nice to have one-piece top cover.

Decals sheet again not that big in size and comes with all necessary symbols on it. There are no cockpit decals here.

Each fuselage half comes on the separate frame, but both are molded together with tail fin. On the photo above you can also see cockpit parts.

Engine can be found on the next frame. Overall quality looks decent, so it might be worth to play with paintwork and show the engine on the finished aircraft.

Canopy again comes in the separate plastic bag. Molding quality looks fine to me.

B-26 is the latest plastic out of three in the box. Each wing should be glued out of two halves, and the same can be said about engine gondolas.

Tailwings follow the same design, but there are guiding pins which should help you with alignment.

Model will also require plenty of bulkheads installed inside for necessary rigidity. It might be a good idea to use some metal rod to support both wings too.

Interior is surprisingly detailed on this aircraft. Moreover, some parts will be visible through the clear openings on the model.

Don't underestimate this kit, as there are a lot of small parts which will need due care to be installed properly.

ICM designed special spars which should support wing from both sides. Some modelers say that it works for them, but as I wrote above it is better to be double-sure and add some reinforcement.

Kit features both engines out of the box. It might be a good idea not to glue the cowling on one of them and expose the finished powerplant.

Both fuselage halves are big, but there are guiding elements which will help you with alignment.

Clear frame looks as nice as in the previous versions of this aircraft. Fitment also won't be an issue.

Decals sheet is not that big and features symbols for several marking options. Assembly manuals are typical for this brand.

New aircraft kit combo should be already available for purchase. In my opinion it is quite big for some modelers, so try to understand whether you are ready to go onto such an adventure. Final result should look impressive, but all three will definitely require more than a weekend of work. Another thing to consider is how to display them, as the flight formation might look even cooler in comparison with just parked aircraft. :)

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