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Hi being a biker all my adult life an owning a suzuki gsx 650 f. Could not resist this one. However this one will be a 50 th birthday present for a very close friend. Doing the busa for me . But decided to do diary on this one. I have done first 2 packs. And come in at pack 3. First impressions the parts are of superb quality. And all fit well . Only thing is allen key that came with pack 3 was to small, an one the screws was bad on key not problem as have many allen keys could file down to fit it. Mudguard fiddly to get first 4 screws on the inside. But not a problem. I did coat front tyre in silicone oil to kill the grey moulding powder on it . Look forward to me next pack. That a 1/12 scale bike in pic in pic of finished stage. Just to show this gonna be a big one cheers mick mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Looking good Mick and she certainly is a beast Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 30/01/2013 Posts: 4,604 Points: 13,607 Location: Monmouthshire UK
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Looks fantastic, your friend will be getting a very special 50th prezzie Steve
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Excellent work Mick... going to be a superb gift when done.... .. Am sure your friend is going to be extremely happy getting this.... .. Regards Alan
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Hi well got pack 4 done no real issues just had to glue stoppers in the end of carb assembly. And the choke lever as all were loose in my holes.enjoyed doin this very much.did invest in tap though makes life so much easier. Happy moddelling. Cheers mick mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Hi Mick nicely done Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi well pack 5 arrived so set to it .as normal parts superb quality. And went together well .had one issue with exhaust from previous pack, which did not show till fitting down pipe to silencer.which was the tapped hole for the downpipe was to large in casting , which gave me very loose thread .unfortunately this as I expected did strip when attaching the down pipe.I had to redrill it an tap it m3.then use screw from spares box. (Good old spares box ) this meant had to file hole bigger in downpipe.anyway not in place that shows , as is covered by other half of silencer. So sorted .oh second silencer not give me any trouble glad to say.enjoying this build very much.cheers and happy moddelling. Mick mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Coming on a treat Mick Al
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Looking good Mick, glad you sorted the silencer problem you had Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi completed pack 6 today . All superb quality, and went together really well .ill not bore you with many pics, just the final assembly. As is same as previous post.cheers and happy moddelling mick. mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Hi pack 7 done today last bit to exhausts. Shocks greased and back wheel checked for loose spokes, in my case was not any , so not a lot to do this month.all fitted very well.and chrome looks superb.roll on next delivery.this a enjoyable build.cheers and happy moddelling mick. mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Nicely done Mick Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi all pack 8 done now.parts excellent quality as always.went together with no problems.the tyre was given coat of silicone oil to protect it.also rubbed oil around inside rim before putting tyre on, made it easy to slip over wheel then.the sprocket been polished where me wanted it.and sprayed with metal primer to seal and protect it all.enjoying this very much.cheers and happy moddelling mick. mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Looking very nice! I'm considering this one myself as it just showed up in the US. I'm a bit concerned though with the number of things you've had to sort out. Keep up the great work, I'll be watching closely as I decide if this is for me or not :) Current Build: Millennium FalconWish List: Lamborghini Countach LP 500S, Red Bull Racing RB7
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Hi impatience I'd not be concerned at all.the Lil bits me done really are nothing.as regard the exhaust screw, think I was just unlucky, as nobody else has had this problem.the holes are lot easier to do with tap than screw all I would say.it M2.3mm make sure you get bottoming tap to get the holes deep enough.in fact I think this such great kit have subscribed to second one.as one is a gift.an one for me.cheers and happy moddelling mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Impatience wrote:Looking very nice! I'm considering this one myself as it just showed up in the US. I'm a bit concerned though with the number of things you've had to sort out.
Keep up the great work, I'll be watching closely as I decide if this is for me or not :) I agree with Mick, its a great model. Looking good Mick Al
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Hi there be months delay in honda build now as they sent me pack 8 again. Instead of pack 9.cheers and happy moddelling mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Joined: 27/06/2015 Posts: 21 Points: 53 Location: Staffs UK
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Nice work so far Mick. This kit is a beautiful work of art. Just ordered my subscription, so will be twelve months behind your current build. Looking forward to receiving the first pack. Geoff Built : Robbe 1/40 scale Type XX1 Radio Controled : Scratch built 1/48 scale Ton Class Minesweeper Radio Contolled : Caldercraft (Jotika) Bomb Vessel Grando display model. Building : Hachette Part Works U96. To Build : DeAgostini 1/4 Honda CB750 : Tamiya 1/6 Harley Davidson Super Glide : Tamiya 1/12 1967 Lotus 49 F1 Racing Car : Revel 1/24 Shelby Cobra : Revel 1/24 Ferrari 250 SP GTO
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