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Title: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: gedmundson on March 13, 2023, 05:20:55 AM
Hi folks, I've been busy building a model of the 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar, and adding three of their associated figures for the eventual display. I'd bought the model originally back a couple of years ago after seeing Steve Zaloga's wonderful build on it. But the wheels needed some indents in the tires, which Steve took great pains to add. After CSM finally released some 3D printed wheels with this detail featured, I bought them and set to work on the project. I modified the figures sightly to suit my intended vignette.
Cheers,
Gary

(https://i.imgur.com/5IAcRoi.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/aUSmJ53.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DRZ39GJ.jpg)

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


Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar
Post by: Edo on March 13, 2023, 04:05:34 PM
Hey Gary!
can’t wait to see it unfold....
I know it will be a great show!

ciao
edo
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar
Post by: Borsos on March 13, 2023, 09:53:30 PM
This is going to be another masterpiece for sure, Gary. I am happy to be able to follow and watch!
Andreas
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar
Post by: Dirigible-Al on March 14, 2023, 06:16:33 AM
Never heard of the Canadian Armoured Autocar so I googled it and what an interesting subject. Really looking forward to seeing this one.
Alan
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar
Post by: gedmundson on March 15, 2023, 02:51:37 AM
Thanks Alan, Edo and Andreas. I've made some progress on the figures and added a few details to the MG mounts based on photos of the last remaining Autocar in Ottawa, Ontario. These references also showed latches to hold the side-panels up, which I made from copper wire.
Cheers,
Gary

(https://i.imgur.com/Klp4lID.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/vYu5p36.jpg)

Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar
Post by: gedmundson on March 16, 2023, 03:55:51 AM
My vignette of the 1/35 scale Copper State Models Canadian Armoured MG Carrier is now complete with a bit of groundwork. The vehicle represents an Autocar from "A" Battery of the First Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade near Arras in April 1918.
Cheers, Gary

(https://i.imgur.com/VhjkI0b.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5yCQLp8.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/AMmDQA7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zD7slOR.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: Borsos on March 16, 2023, 04:09:15 AM
Fantastic work as usual, Gary! A real masterpiece.
Andreas
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: Jorgo on March 16, 2023, 08:03:45 AM
In a word: fantastic! I take my hat off to you Gary, as always a masterpiece in terms of model making and figure painting. It is always a great pleasure for me to see your models.

Best regards
Jörg
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: KiwiZac on March 16, 2023, 09:38:54 AM
Brilliant work Gary, absolutely brilliant. I am in constant awe of figure modellers.
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: Edo on March 16, 2023, 04:05:03 PM
I have to echo what the others have already sayd: stunning work as expected!
ciao
edo
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: gedmundson on March 20, 2023, 01:37:47 AM
Quote from: Borsos on March 16, 2023, 04:09:15 AM
Fantastic work as usual, Gary! A real masterpiece.
Andreas
Thanks, Andreas. And I’m certainly looking forward to seeing your next update :)
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: gedmundson on March 20, 2023, 01:39:30 AM
Quote from: Jorgo on March 16, 2023, 08:03:45 AM
In a word: fantastic! I take my hat off to you Gary, as always a masterpiece in terms of model making and figure painting. It is always a great pleasure for me to see your models.

Best regards
Jörg

Thanks Jörg! Glad you like it, and thanks for taking the time add your kind words.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: gedmundson on March 20, 2023, 01:42:49 AM
Quote from: KiwiZac on March 16, 2023, 09:38:54 AM
Brilliant work Gary, absolutely brilliant. I am in constant awe of figure modellers.

Thanks Zac! I certainly enjoy doing the figures, and CSM seem to add some interesting poses for resin figures related to their kits. Still on a learning curve, and happy to have been able to converse with Mike Butler, whose recent book on figure painting has been inspirational for my latest projects.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: gedmundson on March 20, 2023, 01:44:49 AM
Quote from: Edo on March 16, 2023, 04:05:03 PM
I have to echo what the others have already sayd: stunning work as expected!
ciao
edo

Thanks Edo, I always appreciate hearing your feedback on my projects! After three armoured cars, I’m now settling in to another WnW build 😎
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: Edo on March 20, 2023, 03:49:30 PM
I am not in the mood for ww1 modelling, right now... but your builds are insipiring, I hope they’ll make my mojo come back...
ciao
edo
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: Dirigible-Al on March 23, 2023, 04:47:13 AM
I don't think this could have been made any better than what Gary has done.
Alan.
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: gedmundson on March 25, 2023, 01:31:07 AM
Quote from: Dirigible-Al on March 23, 2023, 04:47:13 AM
I don't think this could have been made any better than what Gary has done.
Alan.

Thanks for such kind words, Alan. To be honest, if I was to do it again I’d make the overall colour a bit lighter and add a bit more in the way of paint chipping to the exterior. I ended up buying a MiniArt Austin Armoured car recently, so perhaps I can work some of those ideas into that when I tackle it  :)
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: 1/35 Copper State Models Canadian Armoured Autocar completed
Post by: ModelCellar on April 02, 2023, 12:02:28 AM
Very VERY nice ...as always =)

Paul