Rubicon Models: 280051 German Motorcycle R75 with Sidecar (ETO)

Description: Rubicon Models - German Motorcycle R75 with Sidecar (ETO), Product number 280051For Bolt Action, Rules of Engagement and other WW2 Games Product Highlights: - Single 1/56 (28mm) scale plastic sprue - Choice of leather or metal stowage case - Choice of MG34 or MG42 machine gun - Three figures in Heer uniform included - Number of Parts: 49 pieces / 1 sprue + 2 figure sprues In the 1930s, BMW were producing a number of popular and highly effective motorcycles. In 1938 development of the R75 started in response to a request from the German Army. Preproduction models of the R75 were powered by a 750cc side valve engine, which was based on the R71 engine. However it was quickly found necessary to design an all-new OHV 750cc engine for the R75 unit. This OHV engine later proved to be the basis for subsequent post-war twin BMW engines like the R51/3, R67 and R68. The third side-car wheel was driven with an axle connected to the rear wheel of the motorcycle. These were fitted with a locking differential and selectable road and off-road gear ratios through which all four and reverse gears worked. This made the R75 highly maneuverable and capable of negotiating most surfaces. A few other motorcycle manufactures, like FN and Norton, provided an optional drive to sidecars. The BMW R75 and its rival the Z ndapp KS750 were both widely used by the Wehrmacht in Russia and North Africa, though after a period of evaluation it became clear that the Z ndapp was the superior machine. In August 1942, Z ndapp and BMW, on the urging of the Army, agreed upon standardization of parts for both machines, with a view of eventually creating a Z ndapp-BMW hybrid (designated the BW43), in which a BMW 286/1 side-car would be grafted onto a Z ndapp KS750 motorcycle. They also agreed that the manufacture of the R75 would cease once production reached 20,200 units, and after that point BMW and Z ndapp would only produce the Z ndapp-BMW machine, manufacturing 20,000 each year. Only 16,510 were produce before the war ended. Since the target of 20,200 BMW R75 s was not reached, it remained in production until the Eisenach factory was so badly damaged by Allied bombing that production ceased in 1944. A further 98 units were assembled by the Soviets in 1946 as reparations. Assembly and Painting requiredRecommended for ages 14 and older. PAYMENTPlease make payment within 7 days of auction end date SHIPPINGFREE Shipping via USPS to US buyers only RETURNSReturns accepted if merchandise is faulty in any way. Please notify by email within 7 business days for return instructions.Buyer will pay for return shipping and refund will be given after inspection of item. View more great items

Price: 20.99 USD

Location: Carnegie, Pennsylvania

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