Tamiya 1/35 British BSA M20 Motorcycle with Military Police Set #35316  [35316]

The Birmingham Small Arms business has an extended history as a firearms maker and had been also well-known while the globe's largest motorcycle manufacturer during WWII. In 1939, BSA began manufacturing of an army form of their M20 commercial motorcycle that has been fitted with a Lucas light as well as other additional equipment. It had been powered by a 12hp single-cylinder 500cc side-valve motor and offered superb reliability and ease of upkeep. Customizations were made through the length of the production and late-war motorcycles showcased an air conditioning filter fitted onto the gas tank. Over 126,000 units had been produced throughout the war and a lot of of these had been deployed because of the British Army. They saw service on every front side for many duties including liaison and provide convoy escort. Some were also utilized by the RAF and British Navy. After the war, the M20 continued to provide throughout 1950s plus some were even used before end associated with 1960s.

Specs and Features

• 1/35 scale plastic construction kit model.
• Length: 61mm, Width: 22mm.
• Distinctive features of the bicycle, including front/rear suspension, air filter regarding fuel tank, and saddlebags, are correctly reproduced.
• Comes with 1 seated courier rider and 1 standing army police numbers, both depicted in late-style bike helmets, riding pants, and boots.
• Decal sheet includes MP insignia markings.
• The package has pictures of road signs for locations in the Normandy region of France. They may be cut fully out and attached to the included sign post for inclusion in a diorama.