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Copper State Lanchester Armored car
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Posted: Friday, August 24, 2018 - 03:36 PM UTC
Really liked this kit, thought it was Tamiya quality for ease of assembly and fit. I was particularly impressed with the wire wheels. My only quibble was the PE set that is sold separately. Thought it should have been included. However, I found that the missing details could be made from scratch quite easily. Making the PE unnecessary in the end.











The figure is one of several made by Copper State. Although not visible in the photos, there is a driver inside the vehicle. Made by using a torso from a Masterbox WW1 British figure and a head from Hornet. Thanks for looking, all comments and questions are welcome. Al
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Posted: Friday, August 24, 2018 - 03:52 PM UTC
Very nice. Interesting to see something a little different.
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Posted: Friday, August 24, 2018 - 10:50 PM UTC

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Very nice. Interesting to see something a little different.

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Thanks, I knew about the RR family of armored cars, I have the Roden kit in the stash. But I wasn't familiar with the Lanchester til this kit came out. The anniversary of the 'Great War' (if ever there was a misnomer) has given us modelers a plethora of new (non-resin) subjects. Al
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 02:01 AM UTC
love it!
what color is it?
Dan
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 02:28 AM UTC

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love it!
what color is it?
Dan


Thanks Dan. The color specified was 'Admiralty Light Gray' and Tamiya XF-23 is an almost exact match according to my research. Tamiya lists it as 'Light Blue. It definitely has a bluish tint to it.
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 02:29 AM UTC
Came out real nice Al. The pics do more than the verble discrption. Lol.
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 03:29 AM UTC

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Came out real nice Al. The pics do more than the verble discrption. Lol.


Thanks, Bob. Picture is worth a thousand words, as they say.
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 05:18 AM UTC
I've had my eye on that kit and it's good to hear that it's well engineered and of good quality (apparently not something that can be said of the RR AC kits). Thanks for sharing your work.
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 05:42 AM UTC
Very nice job Al. 🍻

And thanks for sharing the info about your use of Tamiya XF-23. Very helpful and a time saver.
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 11:09 AM UTC

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I've had my eye on that kit and it's good to hear that it's well engineered and of good quality (apparently not something that can be said of the RR AC kits). Thanks for sharing your work.


I found it to be a fun build. Flash is almost non-existant, you have to look hard for any. Instruction booklet is very nice, but there were a couple of mistakes. In Step 1, Parts B-20 & B-21 are reversed. And in Step 26, Parts B-22 & B-23 are actually A-22 & A-23. Minor errors and easily spotted.
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 11:11 AM UTC

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Very nice job Al. 🍻

And thanks for sharing the info about your use of Tamiya XF-23. Very helpful and a time saver.


Thanks, Patrick. Glad I could help, that's the great thing about sites like this, the exchange of information.
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 03:34 PM UTC
very nice build ,the paint is well done and the dio is great ,all in all very well done .
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Posted: Sunday, August 26, 2018 - 07:55 AM UTC

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very nice build ,the paint is well done and the dio is great ,all in all very well done .


Thanks, Roy.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 06:58 AM UTC
I was slightly disappointed by the all-plastic wheels, but it turns out alright.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 08:01 AM UTC

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I was slightly disappointed by the all-plastic wheels, but it turns out alright.


I am quite happy with the plastic wheels actually. I have the Roden RR armored car kit which has PE wire wheels. The spokes are slightly thinner, but flat. Personally, I think the plastic ones look better. Just my opinion of course.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 09:12 AM UTC
I like it Al, just building one also. Had an issue with the turret as I tried to build it as it says in the instructions by adding sections to the turret ring but the last section wouldn't fit. Took it apart built the turret walls and then added the ring to it. went in easily, can't understand the issue!! I'm drawn to the RAF light earth paint scheme.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 10:04 AM UTC

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I like it Al, just building one also. Had an issue with the turret as I tried to build it as it says in the instructions by adding sections to the turret ring but the last section wouldn't fit. Took it apart built the turret walls and then added the ring to it. went in easily, can't understand the issue!! I'm drawn to the RAF light earth paint scheme.


Thanks, Max. Don't remember having any issues with the turret myself. Just got lucky I guess. Only problem I remember was trying to remove the headlight mounts from the sprue without destroying them. Definitely got lucky there. Would like to see yours when it's done.
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Posted: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 12:40 AM UTC
Very nice work...'follow topic' button has been pressed!
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Posted: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 01:27 AM UTC

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Very nice work...'follow topic' button has been pressed!


Thanks, John. It's a nice kit, if a little pricey. Still cheaper than most resin alternatives, and much easier to build.
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Posted: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 01:36 AM UTC
Here are a few more pics.







I'm posting this last one to show the plastic display case I found at Hobby Lobby for $10 ($6 with coupon). It's intended for mini football helmets. Despite the picture, the plastic is crystal clear.



Again, thanks for the comments, and all questions welcomed.
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