Mmarchal Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) This is my attempt at building a Belgian gendarmerie Minerva. After WWI the gendarmerie used these vehicles during the occupation of Germany. Top speed was 40 km per hour for a weight of 4 ton Weight, small tires and lack of power meant they had to stay on roads (limited weathering of the model) The Belgians often drove the vehicle reverse in conflict as the back was better protected. spare tires had to be removed to refuel. The driver would often drive the vehicle standing up ....times have changed.... The kit is very nice, I’d say better than their Lanchester I build a year ago, which is generally acknowledged as a good kit. I’ll certainly buy more stuff from them. Edited January 29, 2021 by Mmarchal 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Very nice indeed. The brass 'bling' really helps with the overall appearance, a crisp build and the weathering, while subtle, does work a treat. Nice 👍🏻 A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) Very clean and tidy. Great work there! 👍 Vytautas P.S. What manufacturer's and on what scale? Edited January 29, 2021 by vytautas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmarchal Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 5 hours ago, vytautas said: Very clean and tidy. Great work there! 👍 Vytautas P.S. What manufacturer's and on what scale? Copper State Models 1/35 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 That looks very good. As A said, the brass work is impressive. Copper State are producing some lovely kits. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Nice one.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Lovely job. I did their Lanchester last year & quite fancy doing another type. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernst Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Simply stunning. Very interesting vehicle too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Lovely looking and very finely finished model Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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