This model kit in 1/35 scale recreates the KS600 motorcycle & sidecar as used by German forces during World War II. During WWII, the German Army employed the powerful motorcycle for messenger and reconnaissance missions
In The Box
- (1) 1/35 German KS600 Motorcycle & Sidecar Model Kit
Overview
The KS600 is one of the best- known in the 600cc class, as it featured lightweight, rigid pressed steel frames, plus a horizontally opposed 2-cylinder 597cc engine and 4-speed transmission. It was often used with a sidecar. Production started in 1938, and KS600 saw action from early until late WWII.
Features
- The distinctive sections such as fork, frames, horizontally opposed engine and shaft drive are realistically rendered with the ergonomic parts breakdown.
- The engine features separate head components and has realistic renderings of air-cooling fins.
- Front and rear wheels are respectively split into right and left components, and spokes are recreated in detail.
- Just like the actual motorcycle, the front fork stem is connected by shaft, which enables steering motion even after assembly.
- Includes components to recreate front and rear saddles and side bags.
- Ergonomic parts breakdown offers ease of assembly.
- Just like the actual sidecar, three connecting sections with motorcycle ensure secure, accurate assembly.
- The package side has road sign illustrations which are useful to make diorama.
- Decals are included to depict number plates of German Army and Air Force and instrument panel.
- Comes with three full figures to depict motorcycle driver, commander, and infantry.
