By Hans-Georg Schmitt
Herpa mainly make models in plastic in Europe, though some models are made in China. Unless otherwise stated the models shown have been made in Europe. The models shown in the article are moulded in plastic to 1:87 scale. This article looks at a few of the releases advertised in their newsletters between the end of 2020 and April 2021.
420860 Mercedes-Benz G-model – Cabriolet – sand beige
A very accurate and detailed body moulding with a number of separate components for lights, grille etc.
122108 Scania CS 20 HD articulated curtain sided truck “Coles & Sons”
Authentically shaped and detailed with livery reproduced in detail. Coles and Sons are a freight forwarder from Banbury in the UK. This is packed in a presentation box.
095822 Wartburg 353 Tourist (estate) 1966 “Deutsche Post/Studio Technik Fernsehen”
Dark blue moulded body with roof printed in white. Bumpers and radiator grille are ‘chrome plated’ and lights are separately inserted items.
095846 Volkswagen Crafter bus with low roof – red
Separately inserted lights, nice steel effect wheels as well as a neatly printed VW logo o the grille all go to make this a detailed model.
312738 Scania CS 20 HD articulated refrigerated box truck “Harrisons”
Authentically shaped and with lots of excellent details. This truck is in the livery of the freight forwarders Harrisons, from Preston in the UK. Chrome plated wheel rims capture a feature of the lovingly finished original truck.
420433 Citroen GS saloon – blue
The first of a series of four Herpa oldtimer models planned. This has been made in China like the Herpa Magic series of old timers was many years ago. The body is moulded in blue, and a number of components are separately inserted like the bumpers, door mirror, lights etc.
313100 MAN TGX GX 6×4 articulated tractor unit with loading crane – white
Impressively detailed loading crane makes this a really impressive model which captures the MAN cab and grille very well and has plenty of separately moulded parts fitted.
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