Copper State Models CSM A35061 - 1:35 British Tender Spare Wheel Set

Copper State Models British Tender Spare Wheel Set in 1:35 scale

Copper State Models A35061 is a 3D-printed spare wheel set sized to fit the Copper State Models British Armoured Tender kit in 1:35 scale. A spare wheel was practically essential equipment on vehicles operating in difficult terrain, far from technical support.

On the model the spare wheel is a natural, highly visible accent - mounted on the body or side, it varies the vehicle's silhouette and raises overall realism.

What's in the box:

• 3D-printed spare wheel for the British Armoured Tender

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Catalogue number: A35061
• Manufacturer: Copper State Models
• Dedicated kit: Copper State Models British Armoured Tender (CSM35019 / CSM35020)
• Accessory type: spare wheel
• Material: 3D print (resin)

3D-printed spare wheel - sharp detail and vehicle equipment

3D printing reproduces the hub, spokes and tread of the spare wheel with high sharpness, consistent with the vehicle's other wheels. The part is attached with cyanoacrylate glue; before painting it is worth gently cleaning the surface of any print-support marks. A matt tyre finish is recommended, with optional pigment soiling to match the rest of the model.

About the vehicle - the British Armoured Tender:

After the First World War the Royal Air Force maintained a strong presence in the Middle East through its Armoured Car Companies. The armoured tender was one of the key vehicles of these units, serving in Iraq and Kurdistan during the 1920s. The vehicles were built on modified truck chassis and armoured in-theatre.

The tenders carried out patrols, escorted convoys and protected remote outposts, operating in extreme heat and difficult desert terrain. They were valued for their mobility and reliability, and their service helped consolidate British influence in the region. The Middle East version in RAF service is the subject of the Copper State Models kit this accessory is designed for.

Original specifications (RAF armoured tender):

• Type: armoured patrol vehicle
• User: RAF Armoured Car Companies
• Theatre: Iraq, Kurdistan
• Service period: 1920s
• Chassis: commercial truck chassis, armoured in-theatre
• Roles: patrols, convoy escort, outpost protection

About the manufacturer - Copper State Models:

Copper State Models specialises in First World War and interwar subjects - aircraft, armoured cars, figures and model accessories - in scales from 1:72 to 1:28. The brand is known for a research-driven approach to accuracy and for a broad range of upgrade accessories produced in 3D printing and resin, designed mainly to complement its own kits.