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

The Birmingham Small Arms business has an extended history as a firearms maker and had been also well-known as the globe's biggest bike maker during WWII. In 1939, BSA began manufacturing of a military form of their M20 commercial motorcycle that has been fitted with a Lucas light along with other extra gear. It was powered by a 12hp single-cylinder 500cc side-valve engine and offered superb reliability and ease of maintenance. Alterations were made throughout the course of the manufacturing and late-war motorcycles showcased an air filter fitted on the fuel tank. Over 126,000 units had been produced throughout the war and most of these were implemented using the British Army. They saw solution on every front side for many duties including liaison and supply convoy escort. Some had been also employed by the RAF and British Navy. Following the war, the M20 continued to serve throughout 1950s and some were even used before end associated with 1960s.

Specs and Features

• 1/35 scale synthetic set up kit model.
• Length: 61mm, Width: 22mm.
• Distinctive options that come with the bike, including front/rear suspension system, air filter on gas tank, and saddlebags, are correctly reproduced.
• Comes with 1 seated courier rider and 1 standing army authorities figures, both depicted in late-style motorcycle helmets, riding trousers, and boots.
• Decal sheet includes MP insignia markings.
• The package has illustrations of road signs for areas in the Normandy area of France. They could be cut out and connected to the included sign post for inclusion in a diorama.