Copper State Models CSM A35064 - 1:35 Pick and Shovel British Middle East Kit

Copper State Models Pick and Shovel - British Middle East Kit in 1:35 scale

Copper State Models A35064 is a 3D-printed set of pioneer (entrenching) tools - a pick and a shovel - in 1:35 scale, matched to the Copper State Models British Armoured Tender kit and its Middle East configuration. Tools of this kind were indispensable equipment on vehicles operating in the field, used for earthworks, freeing a vehicle from sand or preparing positions.

On the model, entrenching tools mounted on the body or mudguards are a highly visible detail that varies the vehicle's surfaces and raises the realism of the finished build.

What's in the box:

• 3D-printed pick
• 3D-printed shovel

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Catalogue number: A35064
• Manufacturer: Copper State Models
• Dedicated kit: Copper State Models British Armoured Tender - RAF Middle East (CSM35020)
• Accessory type: pioneer tools (pick, shovel)
• Material: 3D print (resin)

3D-printed pioneer tools - realistic equipment detail

3D printing reproduces the handles and blades of the tools while keeping thin cross-sections and sharp detail. The parts are attached with cyanoacrylate glue; before painting it is worth gently cleaning the surface of any print-support marks. For the best effect we recommend treating the wooden handles and metal blades separately and picking out the detail with a wash.

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.