Tamiya 1/35 U.S. Military Police Set - Kit Review

A short review of Tamiya's classic, 1/35 scale, U.S. Military Police figure kit, released in 1976, Kit No. MM184 (also released under Kit No. 35084).
This older style kit by Tamiya, includes parts and accessories, for 2 U.S. Army, Military Police, figures, one standing, and one rider, plus a Harley Davidson WLA 45 motorcycle. Also included is a clear windscreen section for the motorcycle, as well as a small decal sheet with helmet, and arm, "M.P." markings, for the figures, and "Military Police" signage for the motorcycle. Assembly instructions are in Japanese only.

[@chrishorne5855]

Another awesome old Tamiya kit , got to love how simple they where 🇦🇺👍🏻

[@PetesKits]

Yes indeed. Love these old Tamiya kits. They have stood the test of time, and still look pretty good today. Cheers mate!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

Thx for the review on this bike kit Pete! I did this kit once way back in the day, as my grandpa was a MP in WW2. He got a kick out of it, although most of his patrols were in a jeep :) A note about the decals to pass along, if you have a color scanner and color printer, you can scan the decals to your computer to save them, them print them off on water slide decal paper. A good way to back up your decals in case they don't work, crack, etc... keep the great reviews coming!!

[@PetesKits]

Hi mate. Glad you liked the review! And thanks for the tip. It never occurred to me to try that, but it sounds like a plan! Sounds like I need to do some try outs. Cheers! and thanks again for the tip!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

@@PetesKits anytime! Yeah, just make sure you get waterslide decal film for printers, it's already treated and has the right adhesdive to act like kit manufactured decals...just decaying decals and still build up those older kits!

[@PetesKits]

@@eclipsehorse8693No worries mate. Thanks for this! Always on the hunt for new ideas, and "vintage" kits! Cheers!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

@@PetesKits :) Im currently working on the Tamiya SDFK2 half track with the FLAK 40 and crew... yeah this kit's been around awhile!

[@PetesKits]

@@eclipsehorse8693 Oh yeah. Another classic kit, but still a goodie. Cheers! Enjoy the build!

[@michaeldean1289]

Hi Pete What a pisser! I bought that about 46 years ago, 1st Tamiya kit that I ever got! Something a bit different from AIRFIX’s 1/32 figure kits. Great nostalgic review old mate 😂

[@PetesKits]

Hi mate. Yeah I know! Almost but not quite my first Tamiya kit. I think my first was their Panzer II in tanks, and, I think, their (very crude) German infantry set. Cheers!

[@michaeldean1289]

No, now that was very crude just being polite!!

[@michaeldean1289]

No, now that was very crude just being polite!!

[@michaeldean1289]

No, now that was very crude just being polite!!

[@michaeldean1289]

Hi mate I’m sorry about all of the dumb arse replies, Telstra still needs to pull their fingers out in relation to their fantastic 5G coverage over here in Perth! You cannot believe how far they are dragging their arses in comparison to when I was in Victoria and NSW!! We do however have running water and electricity mate 😂

[@paradisdescieux]

Many moto harley davidson in red army.

[@PetesKits]

Yes indeed. Under Lend-Lease, Russia received around 30,000 Harley Davidsons during the war.