Copper State Models 35020 - 1:35 British Armoured Tender in RAF Middle East Service

1:35 scale British Armoured Tender in RAF Middle East Service plastic model kit

This detailed model kit from Copper State Models reproduces the Armoured Tender used by the Royal Air Force in the Middle East during the interwar years. Based on the Rolls-Royce armored car chassis, these vehicles performed patrol and escort missions around air bases and supply convoys operating in desert conditions. The kit captures the unique open driver’s section and armored body with great accuracy.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: approx. 13 cm
• Manufacturer: Copper State Models
• Skill level: intermediate

Note: Glue, paints and tools are not included. The model requires assembly and painting.

Assembly and construction:

The kit features precisely molded plastic parts, a detailed fighting compartment, and photo-etched details. Excellent part fit ensures smooth assembly, allowing modelers to create an accurate replica of the RAF Middle East Armoured Tender from the interwar period.

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Brushes
• Plastic cement
• Paint set
• (Optional) Cyanoacrylate glue for photo-etched parts

Original vehicle data:

• Country: United Kingdom
• Era: 1920s–1930s
• Operator: Royal Air Force (Middle East Command)
• Crew: 3
• Armament: 7.7 mm Lewis machine gun
• Engine: Rolls-Royce 6-cylinder, 80 hp
• Maximum speed: approx. 70 km/h

About the RAF Middle East Armoured Tender:

After World War I, many Rolls-Royce Armoured Cars were modified into lighter Armoured Tender variants to serve in colonial territories such as Egypt, Iraq and Sudan. Operated by RAF security units, these vehicles guarded airfields, escorted convoys, and patrolled remote desert regions. Their reliability and endurance made them invaluable in maintaining British control and communication across vast areas during the interwar period.

About Copper State Models:

Copper State Models is a renowned manufacturer of high-quality 1:35 scale plastic kits, specializing in World War I and early interwar military vehicles. Known for its precise molding and historical accuracy, the company’s products are popular among modelers seeking realistic representations of early armored designs.