1/48 CMK Men's Bicycle - First Half of 20th Century (2 pcs.)

1/48 Scale Men's Bicycles - First Half of 20th Century (2 Pieces)

The CMK 1/48 Men's Bicycle - First Half of 20th Century (Item #P48022) is a highly detailed resin model kit containing two authentic period bicycles perfect for adding realistic civilian and military details to 1/48 scale dioramas. These meticulously crafted bicycles capture the classic design of early-to-mid 20th century transportation.

What's Included in This Kit

• Two complete men's bicycles in 1/48 scale
• First bicycle with straight front wheel for upright display
• Second bicycle with turned front wheel for dynamic posing (leaning or thrown position)
• Approximately 35 resin parts with fine detail
• Period-accurate styling from the first half of the 20th century (1900s-1940s)

Kit Specifications

• Scale: 1/48
• Material: High-quality resin
• Number of Parts: Approximately 35
• Assembly: Requires assembly and painting (adhesives, tools, and paints sold separately)
• Origin: Japan
• Manufacturer: CMK (Czech Master Kits) - visit their website for additional product information

Features and Modeling Applications

These finely detailed bicycles are ideal for enhancing the realism and storytelling potential of your 1/48 scale dioramas. The inclusion of two bicycles with different wheel positions provides versatility for various scene compositions.

Perfect for depicting:

• WWII-era civilian street scenes
• Military airbase and factory worker transportation
• European town and village settings
• Abandoned or damaged equipment in combat zones
• Rest areas with troops and support personnel
• Home front and civilian life vignettes

The turned front wheel on the second bicycle allows for creative positioning, such as a bicycle leaning against a wall, lying on the ground after being discarded, or in mid-fall during an action scene.

Complementary Products from MPM Hobbies

Complete your 1/48 scale diorama with these period-appropriate vehicles and accessories:

• 1/48 Tamiya German Motorcycle/Sidecar 32578 - Military motorcycle for period scenes
• 1/48 Tamiya British Small Staff Car 10HP 32562 - Civilian/military vehicle for street scenes
• 1/48 Tamiya U.S. Airfield Fuel Truck 32579 - Airfield support vehicle
• 1/48 Tamiya German 3 Ton 4x2 Cargo Truck 32585 - Period cargo vehicle
• 1/48 Tamiya U.S. 2.5 Ton 6x6 Cargo Truck 32548 - American military truck

Browse our complete Diorama Effects collection for additional scene-building accessories and details.

Assembly and Display Notes

This resin kit requires super glue or epoxy adhesive, hobby tools, and paints (all sold separately). The fine detail and small scale make this set ideal for intermediate to advanced modelers. The resin material allows for crisp detail reproduction and can be easily modified or weathered to match your specific diorama scenario from pristine civilian use to battle-damaged wartime conditions.