OK, here we go.
As with most ICM kits, we get a bevy of detail on this one. I've decided to display this model with one side of the engine cowl opened up to show the nicely detailed engine that's been provided. First, however, I had to do away with these molded spark plug wires and harnesses.
With the ignition wires filed off, the basic engine was assembled:
Next, we have the basic cockpit bits glued together. The seat pan has had the edges thinned somewhat.
The cockpit, firewall, and engine are now assembled together and set aside in preparation for addition of details.
Owing to previous experience with my ICM Spit IX, I went ahead and dry-fitted the major pieces together to see if there would be any fit issues. Looks to me that there should not be any major issues.
The wheel wells on this model will be modified as, although I don't have confirming photo evidence on Steinhoff's plane, the majority of production F-4's had the circular wheel wells so I will opt to make this modification here.
As a start, bits of card have been glued to the edges of the wells and then the circle marked which will be then cut to shape.
That's it for now. More tomorrow hopefully.