Tamiya: 1/35 British Paratroop/ Bicycle – Model Kit

During WWII, the British Army needed to provide mobility for paratroopers who had been dropped behind enemy lines; their solution was the folding airborne bicycle (according to some, known as the “Parabike”). It was light enough to be carried in large numbers on transport aircraft, and of course also to be carried individually in the air by paratroopers. To make it more compact, the bicycle had a hinge in the middle of the frame so it could be folded.

The Tamiya model faithfully captures the real life subjects nuances in 1/35 scale. Tamiya’s model designers did extensive research on the full size subject to capture every detail.

Features:

• This 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit combines two folding bicycles used by British Army forces during WWII, with two realistic figures.
• The bicycles are accurately recreated down to details such as spokes and saddle, while the handlebar and pedals are depicted faithfully using separate parts.
• Bicycles can also be assembled in folded form, and used as accessories in vehicle models or dioramas.
• Each detailed figure has a choice of 2 head and arm types.
• A complement of accessories such as haversack, water canister, pouch, Enfield rifles and more is included.
• The kit can be used independently to create a small-scale diorama.

Specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Skill Level: 2
• Model Length: –
• Model Width: –
• Model Height: –

Requires glue & paint for assembly (Modelling equipment sold separately)