Copper State Models CSM A35062 - 1:35 British Tender Middle East Set

Copper State Models British Tender Middle East Set in 1:35 scale

Copper State Models A35062 is a 3D-printed set of detail parts for the Copper State Models British Armoured Tender kit in 1:35 scale. The set adapts the vehicle to the Middle East configuration in which the tenders served with the RAF Armoured Car Companies in the desert regions of Iraq and Kurdistan.

The accessory adds characteristic equipment associated with service in a harsh, hot climate. Given the specific nature of the individual parts, we recommend following the manufacturer's instructions when positioning them on the model.

What's in the box:

• 3D-printed detail parts for the Middle East configuration of the British Armoured Tender

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Catalogue number: A35062
• Manufacturer: Copper State Models
• Dedicated kit: Copper State Models British Armoured Tender - RAF Middle East (CSM35020)
• Accessory type: detail set (Middle East configuration)
• Material: 3D print (resin)

3D-printed detail parts - adapting the model to desert service

3D printing reproduces small equipment items with a sharpness unobtainable in injection moulding. The parts are attached with cyanoacrylate glue; before painting it is worth gently cleaning the surface of any print-support marks. When positioning the individual parts on the model, we recommend relying on the manufacturer's instructions and period photographs.

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.