1930s Mercedes G4 Staff Car 1/35 ICM Box Opening and Build Part A

It's here; my first non-armored car kit in over 30 years. 1/35 and WWII era, so still in my lane. A new challenge. In this video there's a brief history, box opening, build part A, and a special thank you note.
Thank you for watching and happy modeling!
Intro 0:00
History 0:26
Box Opening 1:23
Build 3:07
Engine and Gear Box 3:15
Chassis 7:07
Suspension 9:58
Integration 17:11
Reveal A 18:34
Reveal B and Thank You 19:00
Camera: Panasonic HC-V550 2k. Neewer mini tripod.
Audio: Hyperx Quadcast Mic, Audacity
Video: PowerDirector 365
Lighting: 3 top-down 750 lumen, 2 kitty-corner 750 lumen.

[@the-primered-thumb]

Agree with Flokis Models, black rims chrome hubs 😉👌,and an awesome looking build so far

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thanks Tim!

[@FlokisModels]

Off to a great start John. I personally think the gloss black with chrome hubs option would look better myself. Using a second blade as a stop to keep from damaging the locator nub was a good idea, I will have to use that myself. I remember a episode of Top Gear were they briefly touched on this car when Mercedes came out with a 6 wheel drive car saying it was their first and the guys wondered why they didn't mention that this was really their first 6 wheel drive.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Floki! It's looking so far black is the call. Oh, right because this G$ was 6x4. I didn't even realize they made a 6x6. Cheers and have a nice weekend.

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi John, very nice progress on your G4. I would vote for the gloss black wheels myself. The suspension looks really rugged for a car, this thing must been a ruff ride. I will be watching for the next episode. Have a great day. Jeff

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Jeff - appreciate you watching and leaning that way myself mate. Cheers

[@plasticmonkey5594]

Absolutely brilliant John, keep up the good work, as for the wheels I would say black ,stay safe

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Paul, much appreciated. Black is the clear winner so far. Enjoy the weather you're having - cheers!

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

Nice work John👍👍

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thanks James!

[@mccrackenphillip]

You know come to think of it I do remember seeing one in Hogan's Heroes randomly

[@panzer-meister]

It's very nice unboxing review. This kit is very famous and popular in Japan too. Unfortunately, it's not distributed enoughly, so many modelers will want to know the contents. Have a nice week end and stay safe carefully my friend. Best wishes, NOB

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you my friend I do appreciate your kind support. I wish I had done a better kit review. Peace.

[@ScaleModelIncLIVE]

great stuff as always mate, i'm gunna play devils advocate though, and say with regards to the wheels, its your build, your rules ;) haha

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Right on, thanks Tam!

[@greybeardmodels]

Nice work there John, the Merc was an awesome car for its time. Cheers Bob 👍

[@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757]

Awesome choice this mythic Mercedes and nice unboxing . Great start with this chassis . Wish you a nice modelling week end . Robert

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

Hi. Not had chance to watch your vids till now. But as Newcastle have done such a great job helping Spurs into the Champions league, I thought I'd sub👍🤩⚽🐓😃. Best wishes from jolly old England 👍😎Pete 🤓

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thanks Pete! Eddie has done a great job there I'm happy for him (Conte too) - cheers

[@eddielane72]

Great work!! Once again thanks for sharing. Black gloss wheels I think!

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thanks Edward - gloss black it will be - cheers!

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Wow, the detail you have included is amazing..👏🏻👏🏻

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you so much Wheezy!

[@peterbillings4825]

Hi,John!!!Wow!!! I built all three versions of the ICM Mercedes G4!!! The newest version is the G4 armed with a MG-34 Machine gun,which I painted dunkelgelb!!!A word of advice,replace the kit supplied wheels with Panzerart's resin G4 wheels!!😁😁Oh,I have even built both ICM's 1/72 G4 cars!!!Enjoy!!!!

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you as always Peter, appreciated. You are the Mercedes G4 master! Be well mate

[@t.j.lemaster8653]

I would like to say that I'm loving the channel you do some awesome work my friend and this particular subject has always been a fascination to me something about a six-wheeled luxury car also the history behind it..and I'm leaning towards the gloss black!

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

That means so much, thank you mate! Glad you're enjoying and it's a very interesting car. So far, it's overwhelmingly gloss black on the wheels! Have a good weekend.

[@aircoool1]

You have installed the exhaust manifold upside down 6:21 that's why the inlet doesn't fit where it should.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thanks yep I figured that out eventually and fixed. Good catch, thanks for watching.

[@MegaTrelleborg]

I have Minichamps model. And besides visited in Madrid the one original.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Very nice, that would be nice to see one. Someday I hope I will get to the Sindsheim museum. Thanks for watching.

[@corradolaccetti1209]

I am an Italian model maker John, congratulations for the mercedes G4 icm it is very beautiful. I wanted to ask you a question: is this model for expert modelers or can intermediate modelers build it? Are the plastics weak and break or are they sturdy? Thanks Conrad

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Hiya Conrad and thanks for stopping in. Intermediate yes, this was the first car I had done in 30 years. It's challenging no doubt, you need to make sure the chassis frame is square and level it has a lot of cross-members and the rear suspension axles. If I was to do this one again, I'd go with the 1/24th scale offering. Cheers!

[@corradolaccetti1209]

@@johnalecsscalemodeling Thankyou

[@ungurdani8346]

Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe ....

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Ungur! I appreciate you watching. I just saw this comment now, YT is not great about notifications anymore. Cheers