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Bicycle Taxi from MK35 Editions
jimbrae
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Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 05:38 AM UTC
Sometimes the manufacturers come up with that little detail for a Diorama which would just make all the difference. Here''s a New Release from MK35 Editions which should find its way into a few dioramas.



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Thanks!

slodder
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Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 06:42 AM UTC
I want the bike, I want the rickshaw, and I would separetly the two in a diorama (for me).
chefchris
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Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 07:08 AM UTC
I applaude the subject but Im guessing its meant to be "in motion" as there are no spokes???

CHris
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Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 08:13 AM UTC
sweet! My first thought was a southeast asian diorama. I'd first swap in the Tamiya bike; I don't believe they ran those taxis with racing bikes!!
Frenchy
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Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 08:44 AM UTC
It should be OK for a Paris 1940 dio....Various models could be seen :







They were called "Velo-Taxi"

Frenchy
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Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 09:36 AM UTC
Tour de France
Frenchy
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Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 09:53 AM UTC
More...

http://www.ina.fr/histoire-et-conflits/seconde-guerre-mondiale/video/AFE00000242/velos-taxis.fr.html

Frenchy
slodder
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Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 11:10 PM UTC
Frenchy - thanks for the history - never would have looked.
AJLaFleche
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Posted: Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 06:49 AM UTC
The rider of that bike is going to be one strong dude...it's a single speed.

All we need is PE aftermarket with a modern seat, new chain, double cranks, rear derailleur, clipless pedals and spokes. Then clean off the fenders from the tires. Voila...modern bike!

Quite cool as is, though.
retiredbee2
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Posted: Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 06:56 AM UTC
I was recently contemplating scratch building something like this with some Tamiya bicycles And those bikes that come with the Viet Cong. Maybe this new release will save me some time..........Al
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