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Title: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: gedmundson on February 21, 2023, 07:15:10 AM

I've been taking a break from my aircraft builds and decided to build Copper State Models new 1/35 scale Ehrhardt M.1917 Armoured Car.
Since one of the resin crew figures was posed holding the door open I embellished the detail in the interior with seat backs & cushions and a few other bits. Three of their crew figures were painted up, two of them wearing Chauffeur leather uniforms. The vehicle is depicted as one in service with the 6th Army in Flanders Spring 1918. Most of these vehicles actually served on the Eastern Front. Cheers!

 (https://i.imgur.com/lTQ1Uw6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/AlNMvQO.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/i61kyhn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EXaf2SS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kCcisrO.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/MPGIC9V.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/z8xicvK.jpg)

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: Rob Hart on February 21, 2023, 11:13:40 AM

Superb craftmanship! The figures are among the best that I have seen,

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: PJ Fisher on February 21, 2023, 12:58:46 PM

Brilliant paintwork!

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: Edo on February 21, 2023, 05:01:21 PM

amazing build as usual!
your paintwork is always an inspiration for me!

ciao
edo

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: rhwinter on February 21, 2023, 05:38:01 PM

Pure artistry! Amazing!

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: Borsos on February 21, 2023, 05:48:47 PM

What a great vignette. Your paint job is amazing as always!
Andreas

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: drdave on February 21, 2023, 07:03:03 PM

Just lovely!

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: Dirigible-Al on February 22, 2023, 03:24:32 AM

Wonderful

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: pepperman42 on February 23, 2023, 10:22:09 AM

Another incredible model and figures!! Please fill us in with paint brand, colours, etc.

Steve

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: Rob_Owens on February 23, 2023, 03:19:57 PM

Another museum piece in search of a museum!

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: gedmundson on February 24, 2023, 05:58:25 AM

Thanks to all for your very kind remarks on the project -all very appreciated.

Quote from: pepperman42 on February 23, 2023, 10:22:09 AM

Another incredible model and figures!! Please fill us in with paint brand, colours, etc.

Steve

Thanks Steve, and to describe how I painted the model would take a few paragraphs. I did write this one up for Model Military International for a future article, but to summarize I used Tamiya XF-22 RLM Grey, and lighter variations, splatter screens, pastel chalks and oil paints to weather it. Lately I’ve been adding that dampened mud look to my models by carefully applying X-22 gloss to the adhered pastel. I have quite a few pre-thinned Tamiya acrylics kept in old film containers or their used jars which come in handy when reaching for something quick that’ll work.

The figures are done with Vallejo acrylics, and I’ve invested a fair bit of coin in building a large selection of those to choose from. Although I must have over 100 different colours from their line, I get most things done with about a dozen of the basics  ;)

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: Rookie on February 24, 2023, 06:29:02 AM

Yet another jaw-dropping diorama Gary.

I have said this before and I'll say it again, you manage the make the green look so much more interesting with all the different shades and nuances. And you are a master in weathering.

Hats off!

Willem

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: pepperman42 on February 24, 2023, 09:33:29 AM

Thanks Gary. I will watch out for that issue.

Steve

Title: Re: 1/35 scale Copper State Models Ehrhardt Armoured Car
Post by: ModelCellar on February 25, 2023, 04:10:09 AM

Fantastic! ...as always =)

Paul