1:12 Scale Model
1958 BSA GoldStar Clubman
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The Minichamps 1:12 Scale model of the 1958 BSA GoldStar Clubman has got to be one of their best yet. The attention to detail is astounding and BSA lovers everywhere will undoubtedly fall in love with this model straight away.
As with all minichamp.com models, all the suspension on this model work like the original, with spring shocks on the back and gated spring shocks on the front that depress when you put a small amount of pressure pressure on the bike. The levers and pedals don't move, but as its
a relatively small (around 190mm long) display model and not a toy this is
quite acceptable. The BSA big single engine and single exhaust make this bike unique in my model collection as all other bikes are at least a twin cylinder.
The engine detail is up to Minichamps.com high standards as usual, in the image above you can even see the fuel tap and wiring to the magneto, the spark plug cap is also intricate as it sits atop the plug. The BSA logo is even stamped on the foot pegs ! a magnifying glass is needed to read it though as its pretty minute !
When I showed this model to my Father, who was a BSA rider in his younger days, I nearly didn't get the model back ! and he couldn't fault the detail on it. Because these models are relatively small at 1:12 scale (about 180mm long) the chain doesn't move but is 'fixed'. With 1:10 scale model bikes though, the chain normally actually drives the rear wheel around. These models are strictly display pieces though, so lots of moving parts are not necessary.
All of the switches, including fuel and choke levers are present and are wired up correctly. From the angle of the photo above I can image myself tweaking the throttle, dropping it into gear and cruising off ! Available from: I hope you enjoyed this web page about the scale model Triumph by Minichamps, I have a few more pages on other model bikes as well, please feel free to see them and thanks for visiting vincelewis.net |
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