Tamiya 1:35 BSA M20

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of motorcycle in 1:35 scale.

Tamiyas kit allows a building to the models of the British motorbike. In heavy frontal conditions, the information was transferred via various ways. When the radio or telephone was down, messengers and couriers were dispatched. They usually moved by motorcycle, car or horse. The kit includes a BSA M20 motorbike with driver, gendarme, and signpost. Models are great for creating or diversifying dioramas.

In the box, there is a frame with plastic parts of the motorcycle, a frame with parts of the infantry and decals.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Motorcycle:

• Tamiya XF-58 (motorbike)
• Tamiya XF-16, X-31 (engine)
• Tamiya XF-16 + XF-10 (exhaust system, proportions 5: 1)
• Tamiya XF-1 (tires, saddle)
• Tamiya XF-57 (satchels)
• Tamiya X-6, X-7 (lights)

Courier and gendarme:

• Tamiya XF-62 (helmet)
• Tamiya XF-52 (uniform)
• Tamiya XF-64 (vest, gloves)
• Tamiya XF-49 (bag, belt)
• Tamiya XF-1 (shoes)
• Tamiya XF-18 (skin)
• Tamiya XF-2 (uniformed policemans sleeves)
• Tamiya X-10 (Sten gun)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Soldier figurines.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.