{"product_id":"85358-copper-state-models-f35-060-british-dispatch-rider-with-a-basket-of-pigeons-mot-pl","title":"Copper State Models F35-060 British Dispatch Rider with a basket of pigeons (Motorcycle not included) 1\/35","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper State Models F35-060 British Dispatch Rider with a Basket of Pigeons (Motorcycle Not Included) 1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly detailed plastic figure model kit intended for demanding historical modelers. The 1\/35 scale set depicts a British military dispatch rider from World War I, carrying a basket of carrier pigeons – the primary and reliable means of field communication in 1914–1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35 – compatible with most vehicle models and figures dedicated to World War I dioramas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: World War I (1914–1918)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic figure model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic, easy to work with and paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExtras: basket with pigeons, authentic Brodie helmet, map case, courier bag, and carrying straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe kit does not contain a motorcycle – allowing you to freely arrange the scene with any vehicle of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  During World War I, communication on the front lines was exceptionally difficult and unreliable. British dispatch riders, using motorcycles and bicycles, delivered orders and reports – but in situations where telephone lines were threatened with destruction and radio was not always available, carrier pigeons played a key role. Thanks to their homing instincts, hundreds of messages reached command, often saving the lives of many soldiers. This figure represents a rarely depicted yet extremely important role in the history of the front – a military courier equipped with a basket of pigeons, ready to deliver a message despite the harshest battlefield conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication in dioramas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBattle and communication scenes from World War I\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompositions with British military motorcycles from 1914–1918\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDioramas depicting the daily operations of the British Army\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA unique educational element illustrating the importance of frontline communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty level: 2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – the model is recommended for both intermediate and experienced modelers. The included assembly instructions make it easier to build even for less experienced hobbyists.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend this kit to all military history enthusiasts, diorama collectors, and those seeking unique, historically accurate figures for modeling projects. Copper State Models F35-060 is a unique and educational addition to any collection, allowing you to create a realistic, authentically saturated scene from the realities of World War I.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Copper State Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54803133563214,"sku":"CSMF35-060","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/f4d913c6645ddc773e970cc8b88abaf6.png?v=1757318421","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/85358-copper-state-models-f35-060-british-dispatch-rider-with-a-basket-of-pigeons-mot-pl","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}