1/9 Scale Model Kit: Crocker OHV "Big tank" 1939-1942 Full Detail
Model Factory Hiro Special Order Kits
We place orders for Special Order items from Model Factory Hiro (MFH) at the end of each month. These items typically arrive during the first week of the following month, subject to customs.
Upon placing your order, we will verify stock availability with Model Factory Hiro (MFH) in Japan. Please note that this process may take a few days. Due to monthly stock level updates, some items may be sold out in Japan without prior notice. If an item is unavailable, we will promptly inform you and issue a refund.
Crocker was an American based motorcycle company from the 1930s that created motorbikes that rivaled the performances of those from major motorbike companies, such as Indian and Harley Davidson, of the time.
Albert G. Crocker started off as a dealer for Indian motorbikes, where he already began to customize bikes for high performance racing. He would later go on to create the Crocker Motorcycle Company and release the V-twin “Small Tank” in 1936 – the same year the Knucklehead was released by Harley. It surpassed the performance of the Indian it was based off of and the Knucklehead, achieving top speeds that neither motorbikes could reach. It was an incredible success for a bike that was produced by a small manufacturer.
In 1939, an improved “Big Tank” model was released. However, with the impending war, the inefficient production pace of a small factory and the lack of supplies due to competition from larger companies forced the company to stop motorbike production in 1942.
During the brief period of operation around 100 Crockers were produced by the company. Around half of those original Crockers are still around today, owned and kept in good conditions by motorbike enthusiast.
Kit features:
- Scale: 1/9
- a full detailed, multi-material kit featuring white metal, etching, metal turned parts, rubber tires, and decals allowing for maximum representation of the original vehicle.
- moveable bike chain built from a combination of etching and metal parts.
- a combination of stainless spokes, stainless pipes and metal rim used for wheels for a realistic representation.
*This is an unbuilt model kit that contains parts that need to be assembled. Cement and paint are not included but are required to complete the assembly. Advanced modeling skills are recommended. This model kit contains small parts and is not recommended for small children.