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Friday, December 16, 2016 - 07:56 AM UTC
Italeri has released another version of the Land Rover, this time themed on the Spanish “Guardia Civil”.
From Italeri: The Land Rover was certainly one of the most famous symbols of "Made in England" automobile production and is a real milestone in the history of off-road vehicles. It was born immediately after the war, with the first prototypes realized on 1947. It has been characterized by the 4x4 traction system and by a robust and reliable design able to tackle the most difficult and challenging trails. The aluminum body provide lightness but, at the same time, more resistance against corrosions and more durable in time. In 1971, when the III Series was introduced, more than 1,000,000 of Land Rovers has been produced. Available in two versions: the "standard " one and the "long wheel base". Thanks to its extraordinary versatility was used in both military and civilian duties, and was also produced under license by the Spanish Motor Company Santana during the 70s .

Italeri's Land Rover Series III 109 "Guardia Civil" (#6542) features upgraded molds, clear parts, and decals for 3 finishing options. As built, the models is 12.5cm in length.
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Landrover 5 bolt resin wheels :- LINK BSM via the Minor Models website LINK
DEC 17, 2016 - 05:53 AM
Redcap1960: Alhucemas, I would be grateful if you could provide as much information as you can on the colour schemes/use/markings of Landrovers used by the various Spanish Police Forces/Units if you have it. My main area of interest covers both softskin and armoured vehicles used by Military, Paramilitary and Civil Police forces worldwide. If you need anything in return just let me know. Many regards.
DEC 17, 2016 - 06:46 PM
Good opportunity for FC Modeltips to do more Spanish decals!
DEC 17, 2016 - 07:54 PM
Checking out one of the ancient Italeri Land Rover kits in my stash, the only real all new tool sprue is the one with the hardtop parts. Some of the other sprues have been slightly modified like the clear parts sprue and the one with the canvas roof with a few added parts. Also the canvas sides on another sprue don't have "windows" in them anymore. That optional dashboard is good news. Now I'm hoping the price will stay reasonable, but I think I'll buy at least one, despite having half a dozen Italeri or Revell (rebox of Italeri) in my stash already. Only criticiscm (besides the fact those wheels could have been retooled) is lack of military decals in the box, but maybe they have another boxing planned? And yes the BSM resin wheels are superb! Cheers, Christophe
DEC 17, 2016 - 08:05 PM
This hardtop is good news to me. Although it is tempting to do the Spanish version I think I may buy this kit and make it a UK Motorways Service roadworks van. I've already sourced decals for it. The only thing keeping me back was the kit - I was going to use the Revell soft top which was not very realistic...a hardtop makes much more sense PS If anybody needs the Revell decal sheet let me know as I don't need it. It features Dutch and UK reggie I believe.
DEC 19, 2016 - 12:49 AM
Guardia Civil Santanas (Spanish-built Land-Rovers) : https://coleccionguardiacivil.wordpress.com/category/vehiculos/ H.P.
DEC 19, 2016 - 02:07 AM
Some more LR wheels coming... Very wellcome LR, the new hardtop opens the way for quite a few conversions!
DEC 19, 2016 - 09:21 PM
Hey! Looks like Italeri is bringing out a "Bombero" firefighting version too...pretty cool!
DEC 23, 2016 - 03:03 AM
Hi Redcap1960. I´m so sorry, but I've been so busy the last weeks. I will prepared for you a lot of profiles and explains about the Land Rover in spanish service (army and police forces). Thank you.
JAN 15, 2017 - 04:51 AM
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