(2,500 points) The US Army 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA military motorcycle was the standard solo motorcycle used during WWII that was similar to the familiar 2-cylinder motorcycles used by police and civilians. It was used by the Army for reconnaissance, messenger service, and police operations, and was supplied to all arms and services. In addition to conventional equipment, it had a box for submachine gun ammunition, a bracket for carrying a submachine gun, and combat zone safety lighting.

For special operations, 5.50x16 desert tires could be provided in place of the standard 4.00x18 tires, in which case the rear wheel was fitted with a beadlock to prevent creeping of the tire at the low inflation needed on soft terrain. Now in stock!

Length: 9-inches

Historical Account: "WLA" - The model number breaks down as follows:

W : the W family of motorcycles. Harley Davidson (except in very early models) gives a letter designation for each model family. The W series at the time was the newest incarnation of the 45 cubic inch flathead motor, and was developed from the earlier R family 1932-1936.
L : "high compression", in the usual HD scheme. The "low compression" W model was only briefly available.
A : Army. The company would also produce a model to the slightly different specifications of the Canadian Army, which would be named the WLC. The WLCs differed from WLAs chiefly in the use of some heavier components, usually Big Twin parts, as well as Canadian blackout lighting.

• The most reliable motorcycle of World War II captured in a spectacular replica.
• Officially authorized by Harley-Davidson.
• Assembled and painted entirely by hand.
• Re-created as a precision die-cast model in 1:10 scale.
• Loaded with operating features and equipped with scale-sized military gear.
• Honor the military motorcycle that roared through war-torn Europe.