Miniart 1/35 L701 German 3t Cargo Truck (35450)

New article is fully dedicated to Miniart 1/35 L701 German 3t Cargo Truck (35450). Yes, we get another model of Opel Blitz from the well-known kits manufacturer. Previous versions were quite nice in person, so it is interesting to see what the new one will have to offer. On the boxart we see the brightest marking out of those which are included. All frames are sealed into one plastic bag, so let's open them and take a closer look together.

By the way, here you can read review with another German truck in the same scale.
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I recommend to watch this video-review where I show all parts even closer.

First frame is dedicated to mix of various parts. Here you will find engine block sections as well as some elements of the suspension.

Next are the front cab panels. This section is boxy in shape, so all parts should be easy to combine together. Note that doors are molded separately.

Rear section can be assembled either in open or closed version. Here you can see framings for the open version.

Chassis bars are molded together with leaf springs. Suspension parts look fine, but check their alignment during assembly.

As usual, Miniart is also quite generous in terms of various additional items. Here you can see stowage boxes and jerry cans.

Plastic wheels are a great plus for this kit. Note also the smart design which will help you avoid masking for nice paintwork.

Front grille comes in two versions, but both are molded with throughout cuts. You can also add PE horseshoe as an option.

Canvas top should be glued out of several sections. Sculpting looks convincing, but it will be necessary to get a smooth joint between those.

Just like on the real truck there are not that many things in the front cab. It might be a good idea to find some driver figurine to place inside.

Wooden panels are smooth in texture, so it might be good to play with wood finish painting techniques.

Even smooth finish looks great, and those panels have alignment elements for ease of building.

Rear section should be interesting to build as there will be plenty of PE parts used as well.

Clear frame is packed into a separate plastic bag. Molding quality looks great, but there are no masks in this kit.

PE fret is packed into a separate envelope with Miniart logo. All parts should help you get more features on the truck.

Decals are printed in Cartograf, so quality is top level. Here you will find all necessary symbols for the options which are shown on the photo below.

Assembly manual is typical for this brand. You can check all pages in the video-review.

New truck should be already available for purchase. In my opinion it is interesting to see the whole line getting new versions. Those Opels will definitely come handy for some kind of diorama project, just be sure to get some figurines and something to place in the rear section. In my opinion it is important to place items in the open version as otherwise it would look empty. :)

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