Copper State Models Accessories

Garford-Putilov Improved Radiator (1/35) A35-047

This 1/35 scale resin accessory set from Copper State Models is designed to enhance the accuracy and detail of their Garford-Putilov armoured car kits. It reproduces an upgraded radiator design implemented during the vehicle’s service life, offering modellers the opportunity to depict later or modified examples with improved cooling performance. The finely moulded component captures the shape, texture, and mounting features of the original, ensuring a precise fit with kits such as CSM35009, CSM35014, and CSM35015.

• 1/35 scale resin accessory set
• Accurate reproduction of upgraded Garford-Putilov radiator
• Reflects historical modifications for improved cooling
• Compatible with multiple Copper State Models Garford-Putilov kits
• Enhances realism in dioramas and detailed builds

History

The Garford-Putilov armoured car, a heavy fighting vehicle introduced during World War I, was often deployed in challenging operational environments across the Eastern Front. Its original radiator design, while functional, could be prone to overheating under prolonged use, particularly in warm weather or during extended manoeuvres. As a result, improved radiator designs were introduced, either at the factory or in the field, to enhance cooling efficiency and extend the service life of the engine. These upgrades allowed the vehicles to operate more reliably, especially as they continued to serve in secondary roles well into the interwar period and even during the early years of World War II. For modellers, this feature provides a subtle but distinctive way to depict a historically accurate variant.