Observation hive tips plse.

[greengumbo]

I'd wanted an observation hive since I started beekeeping so when one popped up locally I was interested.
Fuzzy pictures didn't show much but it looked like 3 levels and the description mentioned a swivel base, so I assumed it would be a 3 frame observation hive and since it was going cheap I took it.
What I wasn't expecting was a full size glass national hive, base,brood and 2 supers plus queen excluder and roof. Anybody have any experience of running one of these ?FB_IMG_1472376472709.jpg

Wow - I've never seen one like that. Looks like it would last about 10 seconds in my hands.

I think you would need to have it in a permanent site ? I cant imagine it being moved about much.

Maybe with a covering of sorts as well ?

Keep us updated. Looks braw !