ICM 1/72 Military Vehicles Armed Forces of Ukraine (DS7205)

New review is dedicated to ICM 1/72 Military Vehicles Armed Forces of Ukraine (DS7205). Boxart here hints that one box will bring you three different kits - two trucks and one armored IFV. I reviewed those as separate releases, but now it will be interesting to see what is offered here. Overall packaging is typical, so each set is packed into separate plastic bag. There are 127 parts for "Grad", 119 parts for URAL-43203 and 161 parts for Marder 1A3. Let's open them all and take a closer look together.

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

We are going to start with Marder model. Here it is a good moment to remind you that kit originally comes from Revell. First frame is dedicated to plastic tracks and lower hull section.

Roadwheels and turret parts come on the next sprue. Those should be easy to combine, even though the whole operation might take some time.

Side skirts are molded on the separate frame and have some premolded features too.

Top hull section is also adorned with external features which might benefit from careful weathering. Note that rear hatch is molded separately on this kit.

As for the truck parts, they are almost similar, so here you can see the main difference which will be installed in the rear section. All doors are molded shut here, but at least you will get windows.

Floor panel looks empty, but that's because we don't get any interior with the kit.

Front cab parts are molded out of black plastic. Here you will find basic interior for the truck, but this should be enough for 1/72 scale.

"Grad" launcher will have to be glued out of several sections. There are guiding elements which will help you with alignment.

Front cab is molded as one-piece part. Note that doors are molded shut and can't be opened on the model.

Clear frame is packed separately and looks great in terms of quality. There are no masks for those included, so be ready to cut your own stickers.

All wheels are plastic and should be okay for standard build. For experienced modelers it might be worth searching for resin replacement.

Separate decals sheet is dedicated to digital camouflage segments. I like such design as it will make whole paintwork easier and faster.

Marder sheet also features flag for one of the options. Assembly manuals are typical for ICM, and I show all pages in the video-review.

New release should be already available for purchase. In my opinion it is a great choice for those who plan to build at least two out of three. It might be even better candidate for some diorama ideas as long as you assemble your own base too. Out of the box quality looks fine, but I still hope to see 1/72 figurines from ICM for such projects. I think all those vehicles would look even more impressive with some soldiers next to them.

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