Copper State Models Accessories

Garford-Putilov Driver Compartment Interior (1/35) A35-043

This 1/35 scale accessory set from Copper State Models is designed to provide enhanced interior detailing for the driver’s compartment of Garford-Putilov armoured car kits, including CSM35009, CSM35014, and CSM35015. Featuring precise resin moulding and scale fidelity, it captures the controls, seating, and structural elements of the original vehicle’s driving position. This set offers modellers an opportunity to display their Garford-Putilov with open hatches or cutaway sections for a more immersive and historically accurate presentation.

• 1/35 scale resin accessory set
• Accurate reproduction of Garford-Putilov driver compartment details
• Includes controls, seating, and structural interior components
• Designed for use with Copper State Models Garford-Putilov kits
• Ideal for open-hatch or cutaway display builds

History

The Garford-Putilov armoured car, introduced during World War I, was one of the heaviest and most heavily armed armoured cars of its era. Built on an American Garford truck chassis and armoured by the Russian Putilov Works, it featured a 76.2 mm gun in a rear-mounted turret and multiple machine guns. The driver’s compartment, located at the front, was a cramped yet essential space, containing the vehicle’s steering controls, gear levers, and basic instrumentation. Vision was limited to narrow armoured slits, providing protection but reducing situational awareness. Despite its confined layout, the compartment had to be functional in varied weather and terrain conditions, making its accurate reproduction a key element for modellers aiming to depict the Garford-Putilov in operational settings.