Copper State Models CSM A35063 - 1:35 British Tender Protective Mesh Frame

Copper State Models British Tender Protective Mesh Frame in 1:35 scale

Copper State Models A35063 is a 3D-printed protective mesh frame sized to fit the Copper State Models British Armoured Tender kit in 1:35 scale. Structures of this type acted as a screen protecting the crew and the vehicle's vulnerable parts from thrown objects and debris - a solution seen on vehicles carrying out policing and patrol duties in the troubled regions of the Middle East.

On the model the fine mesh set in its frame is an eye-catching, highly visible detail that clearly enriches the silhouette of the finished vehicle.

What's in the box:

• 3D-printed protective mesh frame for the British Armoured Tender

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Catalogue number: A35063
• Manufacturer: Copper State Models
• Dedicated kit: Copper State Models British Armoured Tender - RAF Middle East (CSM35020)
• Accessory type: protective mesh frame
• Material: 3D print (resin)

Protective mesh frame - a distinctive desert-vehicle detail

A fine mesh set in a frame is difficult to reproduce well by hand, yet has a strong effect on the vehicle's appearance. The part is attached with cyanoacrylate glue; given the delicate structure of the mesh, careful handling during assembly and painting is recommended. Before painting it is worth gently cleaning the surface of any print-support marks, and the mesh itself is best covered with a thin airbrushed coat of paint so as not to flood the openings.

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.