French Motorcycle Model P – Type C 1903 (2hp)

Description

Scale: 1/35  
Difficulty level: Intermediate

The Copper State Models CSM-B35-006 – French Motorcycle Model P (Type C 1903) is a 1/35 scale 3D-printed model kit depicting an early French motorcycle from the motorization dawn of the 20th century. Based on the Type C model first introduced in 1903, the original machine featured a 2-hp vertical engine (~239 cc) with a Longuemare carburetor and leather belt drive, giving it a maximum speed near 50 km/h — remarkable performance for its era.

This 3D-printed kit delivers finely detailed parts for the frame, engine and spoked wheels, providing a faithful miniature representation of this historically significant motorcycle.

Kit contents

• 3D-printed resin/printed parts for the main components (frame, engine, wheels)
• Detailed small components representing mechanical parts
• Illustrated assembly instructions

(Glue, paints and modelling tools are not included.)

Once built and painted, this model makes a distinctive addition to collections of early transport technology or historical civilian scenes around the turn of the 20th century.