Gecko Models 35GM0133 - 1:35 60-70’s Southern Vietnamese Riding Vehicle Set

1:35 scale “60–70’s Southern Vietnamese Riding Vehicle Set” plastic model kit

This Gecko Models kit recreates a civilian scene from the Vietnam War period, depicting the daily life of South Vietnamese citizens in the 1960s–1970s. The set includes figures dressed in typical clothing of the era, along with a motorcycle and a bicycle – two of the most common means of civilian transport in Southeast Asia at the time.

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: Gecko Models
• Contents: figures + vehicles
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or tools. Assembly and painting required.

Model features:

The figures and vehicles are finely molded and full of character, capturing the atmosphere of everyday life during the Vietnam War. The set includes a civilian man and woman posed naturally, a detailed motorcycle with realistic frame and wheels, and a bicycle with accessories. It’s an ideal addition to dioramas showing urban or rural life in wartime Vietnam.

Box contents:

• Two civilian figures (male and female)
• Detailed motorcycle with realistic components
• Bicycle with accessories and luggage
• Small equipment and optional stowage parts
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding papers
• Brushes or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Acrylic paints for figures and vehicles

About the “60–70’s Southern Vietnamese Riding Vehicle Set”:

This set reflects scenes from daily civilian life in South Vietnam during the 1960s and 1970s. Motorcycles and bicycles were ubiquitous, used for commuting, delivery, and family transport even amidst the ongoing conflict. The kit captures that balance between wartime tension and the persistence of ordinary life, making it an excellent choice for realistic and atmospheric dioramas.

About the manufacturer – Gecko Models:

Gecko Models is a well-regarded manufacturer of high-quality 1:35 scale plastic kits specializing in vehicles, figures, and diorama accessories. Known for excellent molding quality and fine detailing, Gecko’s products are popular among modelers for their unique subjects and realistic representations of military and civilian life during wartime.