{"product_id":"60901-pit-road-g50-ija-type-97-motorcycle-rikuo-with-figure-135","title":"Pit-Road G50 IJA Type 97 Motorcycle Rikuo with Figure 1\/35","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePit-Road G50 IJA Type 97 Motorcycle Rikuo with Figure 1\/35 – Plastic model of a Japanese WWII military motorcycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe unique assembly model \u003cstrong\u003ePit-Road G50 IJA Type 97 Motorcycle Rikuo with Figure\u003c\/strong\u003e in the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real treat for enthusiasts of Japanese military technology from the Second World War. The set allows you to build a faithfully reproduced \u003cstrong\u003eRikuo Type 97\u003c\/strong\u003e motorcycle – the world's first two-wheel drive motorcycle, equipped with a sidecar featuring its own drive. It was operated by the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Japanese Army (IJA)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Naval Infantry\u003c\/strong\u003e during the final stages of the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003eHistorical model – \u003cstrong\u003eRikuo Type 97\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of use: \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod of service: \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II, year 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eRikuo Type 97 was the motorcycle equivalent of a contemporary reconnaissance vehicle, officially adopted by the army in \u003cstrong\u003e1945\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to its two-wheel drive, it handled difficult terrain and played a key role in reconnaissance and liaison missions. Due to its innovative design, the motorcycle was highly valued by Japanese armed forces and participated in the final operations of World War II in the Far East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003eSet contents and features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality \u003cstrong\u003eplastic assembly model\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSidecar with drive function\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFigures: \u003cstrong\u003edriver and machine gunner\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe set includes a replica of the \u003cstrong\u003eType 11 light machine gun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional parts – \u003cstrong\u003efront windshield\u003c\/strong\u003e to choose from\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTotal model length: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e78 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterials: \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe set does not include glue or paints; it is intended for modelers who already have basic model-building accessories. Difficulty level: \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – recommended for both intermediate and advanced modeling enthusiasts. Thanks to its detailed features, and the inclusion of figures and a machine gun, the model is perfect for dioramas depicting Japanese soldiers during reconnaissance operations in the final period of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The product is especially recommended for 1\/35 scale military model collectors, those interested in lesser-known Japanese technology, and people creating historical scenes featuring Japanese forces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pit-Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723569877326,"sku":"PITG50","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/dd756f601246dbc8168ffeb87652f723.jpg?v=1755560836","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/60901-pit-road-g50-ija-type-97-motorcycle-rikuo-with-figure-135","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}