German - Volkstruum Bicycles

The German Volkssturm Bicycles were a makeshift mobility solution used by the desperate, last-ditch militia forces defending Germany in 1944–45. With motor vehicles scarce and fuel almost nonexistent, many Volkssturm units were issued ordinary civilian bicycles—often seized, donated, or scavenged—to help move men, messages, and limited supplies across collapsing front lines. These bicycles allowed squads to travel faster than on foot, reposition for local defence, or conduct patrols and courier duties in bombed-out urban areas and rural defensive zones.

Lacking any standardisation, Volkssturm bicycles could be fitted with rifle racks, panniers, or simple bags for Panzerfausts, grenades, and ammunition. Though they offered no protection and limited carrying capacity, they provided one of the few forms of mobility still available to the militia. Used mainly in cities like Berlin and during local defensive actions across central Germany, these bicycles symbolised the improvised and resource-starved nature of Germany’s final defence in the closing months of World War II.

Supplied with heads attached.

This is a multi part model kit. We strongly recommend superglue to assemble. 

Models Supplied Unpainted 

Supplied with 25mm Round Bases

Printed by Imperator Models on license from RKX