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1/35 German BMW R75 w/Car Product Number: TAM35016 Manufacturer: Tamiya |
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The Treaty of Versailles concluded after Germany's defeat in World War I stipulated that the German Army should not consist of more tha 100,000 officers and men nor possess even tanks or armoured cars. Under these circumstances, the Reichswehr paid it attention to motorcycles (kraftrad or krad) as a successor to cavalry orderly and bicycle orderly, and started to concentrate its energies upon production of cars, transport lorries and motorcycles for mechanization of fighting troops. Motorcycles among others were first used as the main body of mechanized troops since they had such advantages that they were relatively inexpensive and those developed for non-military use could be used as they were. It was the BMW Model R75 having tough body and reverse gear that appeared at this point of time and displayed excellent ability. BMW's traditional 2-cylinder flat engine of 746cc had a maximum output of 26hp and gave the 400kg motorcycle with a sidecar a maximum speed of 95km/h. Carrying an MG34 or sometimes even at trench mortar on its sidecar, the R75 served as the spearhead of attacks and showed activity. It was also used by the Waffen S.S. which guarded Hitler. A large number of the R75 were employed by the Afrika Korps under the command of General Rommel and stood battles in severe, hot deserts, which raised its reputation further. Product Features
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Product Rankings #13 in Plastic Models > Plastic Model Cars / Trucks / Vehicles > Military #110 in Plastic Models > Plastic Model Cars / Trucks / Vehicles #225 in Plastic Models Manufacturer Comments
Most Helpful Reviews excellent model
By rfolsom98
April 11, 2013
Comes with very good decals very easy to put together
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excellent model
By rfolsom98
April 11, 2013
Comes with very good decals very easy to put together
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Winter on a Motorcycle
By johncpo41
November 6, 2012
This kit is an excellent addition to any German troop collection. The motorcycle and riders are highly detailed along with the walking troops. Dressed in Winter uniforms they fit right in with any other troops of the same theme. I built mine pretty much straight out of the box with no problems. As with all my figures and vehicles weathering to some degree is the best way to show off details.
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