Copper State Models CSM A35071 - 1:35 Early Mgebrov-R Single-Turret Upgrade Set

Copper State Models Early Single-Turret Upgrade Set for the Mgebrov-R armoured car in 1:35 scale

Copper State Models A35071 is a 3D-printed upgrade set for the Copper State Models Mgebrov-R armoured car kit in 1:35 scale. The set lets you recreate the vehicle's original single-turret configuration, in which a single rotating machine-gun turret provided an all-round field of fire.

The set contains all the parts needed to build the turret along with the body details associated with this version. All parts are 3D-printed, and an illustrated instruction sheet is included. Assembly itself is straightforward.

What's in the box:

• Upper turret cover with two rotating machine-gun embrasures
• Turret floor (base) and turret ring parts
• Two machine-gun barrels
• Commander's hatch
• Rear body mounting parts
• Two side skirts (aprons) and a step
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Catalogue number: A35071
• Manufacturer: Copper State Models
• Dedicated kit: Copper State Models Mgebrov-R armoured car (CSM35012)
• Accessory type: upgrade set (single-turret version)
• Material: 3D print (resin)

3D-printed upgrade set - recreating the vehicle's original version

3D printing reproduces the turret and its details with high sharpness, with the rotating embrasures ready-formed. The parts are cut from the print plate with a hobby knife and attached with cyanoacrylate glue. Before painting it is worth gently cleaning the surface of any print-support marks. When assembling the turret we recommend following the included instructions - some elements (such as the locating rib that aligns the cover with the base) serve as a fit aid and should not be removed.

About the vehicle - the Mgebrov-R armoured car:

The Mgebrov-R (Izhorsky Mgebrov-Renault) is a Russian armoured car of the First World War, designed under Staff Captain Vladimir Mgebrov and built on a French Renault chassis, with armour fitted at the Izhorsky Plant. Its defining feature was the heavily sloped armour plating of the front section - one of the early applications of sloped armour, giving better ballistic protection with less plate thickness and weight.

The vehicle was operated by a crew of four (driver, commander and two gunners) and was armed with machine guns. The Mgebrov-R was built in small numbers and used mainly on the Eastern Front for reconnaissance and infantry support. Some vehicles were still being rebuilt during the 1917 Revolution. Despite the limited production, the design remains an important example of the early development of Russian armour.

Original specifications (Mgebrov-R):

• Type: armoured car
• Designer: Staff Captain Vladimir Mgebrov
• Chassis: Renault
• Armour / assembly: Izhorsky Plant
• Crew: 4 (driver, commander, two gunners)
• Weight: approx. 3.4 t (early version), approx. 2.75 t (rebuilt version)
• Armament: machine guns
• Armour: heavily sloped plates
• Production: approx. 11 vehicles plus 2 prototypes
• Theatre: Eastern Front of the First World War

About the manufacturer - Copper State Models:

Copper State Models specialises in First World War 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, resin and photo-etched parts, designed mainly to complement its own kits.