• 1/35 scale British BSA M20 Motorcycle with Military Police plastic model kit by Tamiya (Kit No. 35316)
• Represents the iconic BSA M20 military motorcycle, one of the most widely used British motorcycles of World War II
• Features a British Military Police theme, making it an excellent subject for WWII military traffic control and road patrol dioramas
• Manufactured by Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA), one of Britain's most important historic motorcycle manufacturers
• Developed from BSA's pre-war M20 motorcycle design and adapted for military service
• The BSA M20 became a standard motorcycle of the British Army during WWII
• Designed for dispatch riding, military communications, reconnaissance support, traffic control and general transportation duties
• Features the distinctive single-cylinder engine, traditional motorcycle frame, fuel tank, sprung saddle and military-style equipment
• Powered by a 496cc air-cooled, side-valve single-cylinder petrol engine
• The original engine produced approximately 13 horsepower, depending on production specification
• Equipped with a four-speed manual gearbox and chain final drive
• Designed with an emphasis on mechanical simplicity, durability and ease of maintenance
• The side-valve engine provided dependable low-speed performance suitable for military transportation duties
• The M20's robust construction made it well suited to demanding wartime operating conditions
• Capable of reaching a maximum road speed of approximately 80–90km/h, depending on load and conditions
• The motorcycle's relatively simple mechanical layout allowed repairs and servicing to be performed in military workshops
• Widely used by British Army dispatch riders to deliver urgent messages between headquarters and frontline units
• Dispatch motorcycles played an essential role in maintaining military communications when radio equipment was unavailable or unsuitable
• Military Police personnel also used motorcycles for traffic regulation, convoy escort, route patrol and military security duties
• British Military Police were responsible for maintaining the orderly movement of military vehicles and personnel
• During WWII, the Corps of Military Police, granted the title Royal Military Police in 1946, performed important traffic control and security functions
• Motorcycle-mounted Military Police could move quickly between checkpoints and busy military road junctions
• The BSA M20 was particularly useful for guiding military convoys, directing transport columns and supporting road movement operations
• British military motorcycles were frequently equipped with practical accessories such as pannier bags, luggage racks and blackout lighting equipment
• The M20 was commonly finished in British military colours appropriate to its period of service
• Early-war motorcycles appeared in various military green and brown finishes, while later production examples frequently used standardised British camouflage colours
• The motorcycle's compact size allowed it to operate along narrow roads and through congested military areas
• The BSA M20 served in multiple theatres of WWII, including Western Europe, North Africa and other Commonwealth operational areas
• Used by British and Commonwealth military personnel throughout the war
• Its straightforward design and robust construction contributed to its reputation as a reliable military motorcycle
• More than 100,000 military BSA M20 motorcycles were produced during World War II
• The M20 became one of the most recognisable motorcycles associated with the British Armed Forces
• Many surviving motorcycles remained in civilian or military use after the war
• Today, restored BSA M20 motorcycles are popular among historic military vehicle collectors and classic motorcycle enthusiasts
• The BSA M20 represents an important chapter in British motorcycle engineering, wartime communications and military transportation history
• The Military Police theme adds a distinctive historical dimension to this classic British motorcycle subject
• 1/35 scale makes the motorcycle ideal for integration into WWII British Army vehicle collections and military dioramas
• The compact motorcycle design provides opportunities for careful painting of engine components, wheels, frame details and military equipment
• The Military Police subject is particularly suitable for creating road checkpoints, convoy control scenes and military headquarters displays
• Ideal for collectors of WWII British motorcycles, BSA military vehicles, British Army equipment and historic military police subjects
• Excellent companion to British Universal Carrier, Austin Tilly, Willys Jeep, Bedford military trucks and other WWII British military vehicles
• Suitable for WWII British road patrol scenes, military checkpoints, convoy staging areas and European village dioramas
• Can be displayed alongside compatible 1/35 scale British infantry figures, military vehicles, road signs and diorama accessories, available separately
• Offers excellent opportunities for recreating historically inspired British Army military motorcycle finishes
• Suitable for painting in Khaki Green, Service Brown or other historically appropriate British military colours
• Ideal for realistic dust effects, mud splashes, tyre wear, metallic engine finishes and subtle paint chipping
• The motorcycle's exposed mechanical components provide opportunities for detailed painting and restrained weathering
• The Military Police theme allows modellers to explore historically researched uniform colours, traffic control equipment and wartime road markings
• Suitable for creating a compact British Military Police checkpoint diorama with road signs and military traffic
• The small size makes this kit an excellent addition to larger WWII military vehicle displays
• Particularly appealing to enthusiasts of classic British motorcycles, WWII military transport, dispatch riders and Royal Military Police history
• A distinctive addition to any collection of Tamiya Military Miniature Series kits, British WWII military vehicles and 1/35 scale motorcycle models
• Brand: Tamiya
• Kit Number: 35316
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: British BSA M20 Motorcycle with Military Police
• Motorcycle Manufacturer: Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA)
• Motorcycle Type: Military Dispatch / Utility Motorcycle
• Engine: 496cc Air-Cooled Side-Valve Single-Cylinder
• Historical Period: World War II
• Operator: British Armed Forces
• Theme: British Military Police
• Country: United Kingdom
• Category: WWII British Military Motorcycle and Figure Plastic Model Kit
• Series: Tamiya Military Miniature Series
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for modellers aged 14+
