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

The Birmingham Small Arms business has a protracted history as a firearms maker and was indeed additionally well-known as the globe's biggest motorcycle manufacturer during WWII. In 1939, BSA began manufacturing of an army kind of their M20 commercial motorcycle that has been fitted with a Lucas light as well as other extra equipment. It had been running on a 12hp single-cylinder 500cc side-valve engine and offered superb reliability and easy maintenance. Customizations had been made through length of the manufacturing and late-war motorcycles showcased an air fitness filter fitted on the gas tank. Over 126,000 units was indeed produced through the war and a lot of among these was in fact deployed because of the British Army. They saw service on every front side for several duties including liaison and provide convoy escort. Some had been additionally employed by the RAF and British Navy. Following the war, the M20 continued to provide throughout 1950s plus some were even utilized before end associated with 1960s.

Specs and Features

• 1/35 scale synthetic construction kit model.
• Length: 61mm, Width: 22mm.
• Distinctive top features of the bicycle, including front/rear suspension system, air filter regarding gas tank, and saddlebags, are correctly reproduced.
• Comes with 1 seated courier driver and 1 standing army authorities numbers, both depicted in late-style bicycle helmets, riding pants, and boots.
• Decal sheet includes MP insignia markings.
• The package has pictures of road signs for areas inside Normandy region of France. They might be cut fully out and attached to the included indication post for addition in a diorama.