Tamiya 35240 - 1:35 German Soldiers with Bicycles

Plastic figure set – German soldiers with bicycles (WWII) in 1:35 scale

Tamiya 35240 depicts German soldiers with bicycles from the Second World War. The set contains 2 figures and 2 bicycles, letting you recreate a typical scene of infantry moving by bicycle – a common means of transport at the time. It is an excellent complement to dioramas and scenes featuring German infantry.

What's in the box:

• 2 German soldier figures
• 2 bicycles with reproduced detail
• Uniforms, gear and small arms
• Illustrated assembly and painting instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Item number: 35240
• Manufacturer: Tamiya
• Series: 1/35 Military Miniature

Note: glue, paints and modelling tools are not included. The set is intended for self-assembly and painting.

Building the model:

It is best to build the figures from subassemblies and hide the parting lines with putty before painting. The bicycles, with their small parts, are best assembled and painted separately. Faces and hands are painted separately, with the detail emphasised by a wash and dry-brushing.

Tools you'll need:

• Modelling nippers for removing parts from the sprues
• Hobby knife or scalpel
• Files and sandpaper for cleaning up sprue-gate marks
• Modelling putty to hide the parting lines between parts
• Plastic cement (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement)
• Fine brushes and modelling paints (acrylic or enamel) for faces, uniforms and gear
• Panel-line wash to emphasise folds and detail, plus dry-brushing

About the set – soldiers with bicycles:

During the Second World War the bicycle was a common means of infantry transport – simple, quiet and needing no fuel. The set depicts such soldiers together with their bicycles and works well in dioramas depicting marches and rear-area scenes.

About the manufacturer – Tamiya:

Tamiya Corporation is a Japanese model company founded in 1946 in Shizuoka, regarded as the heart of Japan's model-making industry. It launched its first injection-moulded plastic kit in 1960 and soon set a global benchmark for quality thanks to precise tooling and excellent parts fit. The 1:35 Military Miniature series is one of the most highly regarded military model lines in the world. Beyond plastic kits in many scales, the company offers a full range of accessories: paints, glues, tools and brushes. Tamiya operates in dozens of countries and remains one of the most recognisable brands in the hobby.