Minerva armored car 1/35 Copper State Models

[thug626]

This is the Minerva by Copper State Models, also the figure is resin by CSM. The base is scratch built. This is the first kit in a very long time that was mostly brush painted, the camo that is. The kit held no surprises for me, a well engineered kit.


This first picture is a dry run for placement. Also, no weathering is yet done here.








I used some artistic license with the spare wheels. There was not obvious device to hold them down or in. So, I scratch built some straps and buckles.

[kyledehart5]

Awesome work here too. I've seen this kit pop up a time or two and it looked like a really interesting subject. This is very cool.

[thug626]

Thank you kindly. It really was a joy to build. The frame and engine, though multi part assemblies, are quite impressive.

[kyledehart5]

Good to hear. I think it looks really cool. I might slide it onto my radar.

[thug626]

Dec 4, 2023 23:23:27 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Good to hear. I think it looks really cool. I might slide it onto my radar.

Thank you. Copper State Models has a rather impressive line of WWI aircraft and vehicles. The vehicles are of the armored car variety. Their resin figures are very nice as well. I like their products, and I am not sponsored by them.

[kyledehart5]

Good endorsement, even if they aren't paying you. Lol. You know the first thing of theirs I saw was the wire wheels. Incredibly nice. So that led me to look more into their kits.

[thug626]

Dec 4, 2023 23:35:39 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Good endorsement, even if they aren't paying you. Lol. You know the first thing of theirs I saw was the wire wheels. Incredibly nice. So that led me to look more into their kits.

Oh yeah! I do need to let you know that those wheels are their 3D printed ones that are sold separately. They are about $23, and they are worth the price of admission. The kit offerings are not bad for styrene, but these are just that much better.

[406 Silverado]

No would ya just loogathat! Beautifully painted and brushed on at that!! Fantastic turn out on this one Dave. I don't think I've ever heard of this modeling manufacturer before but it looks like they know what they are doing in terms of detail and it looks like you got your money's worth with the kit AND the wheels. You got a shot of what's under the hood?

[kyledehart5]

Dec 4, 2023 23:46:56 GMT -5 thug626 said:

Dec 4, 2023 23:35:39 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Good endorsement, even if they aren't paying you. Lol. You know the first thing of theirs I saw was the wire wheels. Incredibly nice. So that led me to look more into their kits.

Oh yeah! I do need to let you know that those wheels are their 3D printed ones that are sold separately. They are about $23, and they are worth the price of admission. The kit offerings are not bad for styrene, but these are just that much better.

makes sense. I actually think the first thing I saw was only the wheel set so then I had to go see what they upgraded.

[deafpanzer]

It was fun following your build on FB! It came out great especially its colorful camo. It was the main reason why I had to grab two of those at recent eats show. Safe to say it's your fault too? However I didn't grab the CSM figures cause I thought the prices were too high at the show after talking with you.

[handiabled]

Hand painted?!!! Good grief that is an amazing camo job!

[brandonk]

Gotta love those early great war camo patterns. Excellent work.

[Steve Zuleski]

Great work on this one, Thug!

[thug626]

Dec 5, 2023 5:35:06 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

No would ya just loogathat! Beautifully painted and brushed on at that!! Fantastic turn out on this one Dave. I don't think I've ever heard of this modeling manufacturer before but it looks like they know what they are doing in terms of detail and it looks like you got your money's worth with the kit AND the wheels. You got a shot of what's under the hood?

Thank you Joe. This build prompted me to take stock of the condition of my fine detail brushes. Not bad, but needing some TLC. The company started stateside, and was purchased. I believe they are based out of Latvia now. They have done a wonderful job producing quality kits. I have some pics of what is under the hood, which I did not glue down. I am trying to locate them.

[thug626]

Dec 5, 2023 9:25:39 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

It was fun following your build on FB! It came out great especially its colorful camo. It was the main reason why I had to grab two of those at recent model shows. Safe to say it's your fault too? However I didn't grab the CSM figures cause I thought the prices were too high at the show after talking with you.

Thank you Andy. I have been called many things, but never a solution to a problem. I am glad you didn't grab the figures then. Sounded like a bit of price gouging.

[thug626]

Dec 5, 2023 9:53:15 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Hand painted?!!! Good grief that is an amazing camo job!

Thank you. Yup! Hand painted. I contemplated airbrushing, but the amount of masking would have made me more mental than I already am. So, brush it was.

[thug626]

Dec 5, 2023 10:46:52 GMT -5 brandonk said:

Gotta love those early great war camo patterns. Excellent work.

Thank you kindly. Visually, they are certainly striking.

[thug626]

Dec 5, 2023 12:19:44 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Great work on this one, Thug!

Thank you kindly.

[thug626]

This one's for you Joe. I found those engine pics you asked about. I threw a couple of others in as I had not posted the build.

[kyledehart5]

What a beautiful engine and a lovely interior too. I love the brass and copper work. Such a shame to cover it all up!! Great job

[thug626]

Dec 6, 2023 15:03:16 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

What a beautiful engine and a lovely interior too. I love the brass and copper work. Such a shame to cover it all up!! Great job

Thank you kindly. The engine cover is not glued on, so that I may display it. The fuel tank was a painting exercise. Also I painted it for the simple joy of painting that color.

[kyledehart5]

An excellent color, and you liking it is all that matters.