Tamiya 1:48 German MOTORCYCLE/SIDECAR

Tamiya 1:48 German MOTORCYCLE/SIDECARTamiya 1: 48 German MOTORCYCLE SIDECAR Description Add some more detail to your 1 48 scale dioramas with this scale model of a German motorcycle and side car. Side cars were paired with motorcycles by German forces in many areas of the WWII conflict, and their excellent off road ability combined with the bikes engine power made them a useful asset in transporting soldiers and equipment, some even being mounted with machine guns.

Paint and glue nor supplied

particular emphasis was placed on the possibility of cooperation on the battlefield with M1 Abrams tanks

Top-mounted BMW003 turbojet engine with parts for opened and closed engine bay covers to allow full display of internal details

(Available from other suppliers)

The last prototypes offered in the mid 1960's showed a sleek and sloped front section that provides excellent protection

Separate metal bearings fitted to each axle

She was designed by the Antarctic explorer Adrien de Gerlache (1866-1934) as a training ship for the Belgian merchant fleet

The first major modernization turned out to be the M2A1 version

and incorporating photo-etched items and clear plastic where appropriate

Dimensions (mm): 135 x 25 x44

Landing gear slides into place for easy installation

when it was superseded by the Challenger 2