Copper State Models CSM B35008 - 1:35 German Victoria Model 12 1905 with Spring Wheels and Bag

Copper State Models B35008 - German Victoria Model 12 1905 with spring wheels and bag, 3D-printed kit in 1:35

Copper State Models is a 3D-printed self-assembly model of the German Victoria Model 12 bicycle of 1905 with spring wheels and a bag in 1:35 scale. The distinctive feature of this bicycle was its spring wheels - an early suspension solution that improved riding comfort on the uneven roads of the era.

The small 3D-printed parts faithfully reproduce the delicate construction of the frame, wheels and fittings.

What's in the box:

• 3D-printed parts (bicycle with spring wheels and a bag)
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Catalogue number: B35008
• Manufacturer: Copper State Models
• Material: 3D print (resin)
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: the kit does not include glue, paints or modelling tools. The model is intended for self-assembly.

Building the model:

The model requires careful separation of the parts from the print plates and cleaning of any print-support marks. Thin parts such as the frame, handlebars and wheel elements are delicate, so we recommend it to intermediate modellers and advise care during clean-up. The parts are joined with cyanoacrylate glue.

For painting, colours typical of period bicycles are recommended - a black or dark frame with metallic accents on the rims and drive components, and brown on the leather saddle. Picking out the detail with a wash will further emphasise the fine elements of the construction.

Required tools:

• Hobby knife or scalpel and nippers to separate the parts from the print plates
• Files and sandpaper to clean off print-support marks
• Cyanoacrylate glue (for resin / 3D-printed parts)
• Brushes of various sizes or an airbrush
• Modelling paints (acrylic or enamel)
• A wash to pick out the detail
• Optional: pigments for a dust or mud effect

About the vehicle - German Victoria Model 12 (1905):

The Victoria Model 12 of 1905 is a German men's bicycle (Herrenrad) made by the Victoria works of Nuremberg. Its distinctive feature was its spring wheels - an early suspension solution that improved riding comfort on the uneven cobbled and dirt roads of the period.

Bicycles of this type were used by the German side during the First World War, including by cyclist units and dispatch riders. The model reproduces this classic early-twentieth-century bicycle, making an interesting addition to dioramas and figure scenes of the era.

Original specifications (Victoria Model 12, 1905):

• Type: men's bicycle (Herrenrad)
• Manufacturer: Victoria (Nuremberg, Germany)
• Year: 1905
• Special feature: spring wheels (early suspension solution)
• Military use: First World War (cyclist units, dispatch riders)

About the manufacturer - Copper State Models:

Copper State Models is a Latvian manufacturer specialising in First World War subjects - aircraft, armoured cars, motorcycles, bicycles, 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 bold choice of rarely seen subjects. Alongside classic injection kits, Copper State Models develops a broad range of models and accessories produced in 3D printing and resin, allowing very fine details unobtainable with traditional technology. Many models have separately available matching figures that broaden the options for diorama settings.