ICM 35660 Scale model car 1:35 Battle of the Marne (1914) Taxi + French Infantry

Battle of the Marne 1914 Taxi with French Infantry is a 1/35 scale plastic vehicle model kit by ICM depicting a Paris taxi used to transport French infantry during the early phase of World War I. The set combines a civilian taxi vehicle with infantry figures, recreating a well-known logistical episode of the campaign.

During the First Battle of the Marne in September 1914, Paris taxis were requisitioned to help move French troops quickly toward the front. Although the number of soldiers transported was limited, the event became a symbolic moment of civilian support for the French Army during the opening months of the war.

Battle of the Marne 1914 Taxi with French Infantry - World War I Transport Scene

This kit represents a civilian taxi adapted for military transport alongside French infantry figures, allowing modelers to recreate a historical roadside or deployment scene from the early stages of World War I. The combination of vehicle and figures makes the set suitable for compact dioramas depicting troop movement near Paris.

For modelers: When building a scene with figures and vehicle together, it is often useful to paint the taxi body separately from the figures and wheels before final assembly. This approach helps maintain clean details on uniforms and vehicle panels.

Kit Contents

• 5 plastic sprues with parts
• Clear parts
• 4 figures in different poses
• 5 rubber tires
• Decal sheet
• Painting guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/35
• Model (SKU): ICM35660
• Type: Vehicle Model Kit
• Subject: Battle of the Marne Taxi with French Infantry
• Vehicle type: Civilian taxi used for troop transport
• Subject country: France
• Period: World War I
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This vehicle model kit by ICM represents an early World War I transport scene combining vehicle and infantry figures. Additional military vehicle subjects can be found in the Armor category.

FAQ

What historical event does this kit represent?

The set recreates the use of Paris taxis to transport French infantry during the First Battle of the Marne in 1914.

Does the kit include figures?

Yes. The kit includes four French infantry figures intended to be displayed together with the taxi vehicle.

Are paints and glue included?

No. The model is supplied unpainted and unassembled, and paints and glue are not included.