MiniArt 1:35 Austin Armoured Car 3rd Series

The MiniArt 1:35 Austin Armoured Car 3rd Series is a highly detailed plastic model kit of a World War I-era British armoured car, widely used by multiple forces during and after the collapse of the Russian Empire.

About the vehicle

The Austin Armoured Car (3rd Series) was a British-designed armoured car originally produced during World War I, but it is best known for its extensive service with the Imperial Russian Army and later forces during the Russian Civil War.

Key characteristics of the real vehicle:

• twin-machine-gun armament (typically Vickers/MG type weapons)

• improved armour layout in the 3rd series with revised rear and driver positions

• crew of around 4–5

• road-focused armoured reconnaissance vehicle

• used by a wide range of post-WWI forces including Russian, Polish, German Freikorps, and others

It represents one of the most widely used early armoured cars of the interwar chaos period.

About the MiniArt kit

MiniArt’s version is known for its exceptional level of detail, typical of the brand’s WWI/early armour releases.

Key kit features include:

• 1:35 scale plastic model

• full interior detail (driver’s compartment and turret interiors)

• highly detailed engine bay

• positionable hatches (open or closed)

• photo-etched parts included

• clear parts for vision blocks (in most boxings)

• multiple marking options depending on release

It is designed as a museum-level replica kit, often requiring careful assembly due to the part count and complexity.

Key features

✔ 1:35 scale WWI armoured car
✔ British Austin Armoured Car 3rd Series
✔ Full interior and engine detail
✔ Photo-etched detail parts included
✔ Multiple historical marking options
✔ Highly detailed “advanced modeller” kit

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• WWI and Russian Civil War dioramas

• early armoured warfare collections

• post-imperial / interwar conflict scenes

• museum-style display builds

• highly detailed historical modelling projects

Skill level

Advanced

Suitable for:

• experienced modellers

• builders comfortable with complex multi-part assemblies

• detail-focused diorama creators

Ideal for

• WWI armour enthusiasts

• MiniArt collectors

• early armoured vehicle historians

• 1:35 scale diorama builders

• advanced military modelling projects

Summary

The MiniArt 1:35 Austin Armoured Car 3rd Series is a highly detailed and historically significant WWI armoured vehicle kit, representing one of the most widely used early armoured cars across multiple post-WWI conflicts, and offering a challenging but rewarding build for experienced modellers.