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This will be my next project once my bench is clear of a couple of builds  I first built this kit in the 1980's and I still have the finished model stored somewhere although I recall it being in a sorry looking state due to a few mishaps and several house moves over the years. Here's a look at the kit. Al Spal attached the following image(s):
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Looks an interesting model. As a real bike when would this have been out. It looks slightly vintage with the very angular cowling. Is it a '70's bike? Hope it all goes together well for you. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Tony it was launched in 1979 and production ended in 1989  Al
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remember it well a guy near me had one i had the Z 1 R  regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Spal wrote:Tony it was launched in 1979 and production ended in 1989 Al Thanks for that Al its a very distinctive looking bike. I really like the shape of it. Hope it all goes together well which being Tamiya i am sure it will. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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birdaj2 wrote: Is it a '70's bike?. The Z1300 was a six cylinder water-cooled Kawasaki classic that was ahead of its time when released in 1979, was sold in two versions, naked and the Z1300B faired version. It’s up there with the other classics such as the Honda CB1100R and Suzuki GSX1100 Katana.
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Looking forward to seeing this build Al.
Carl
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Nice model, l look forward to seeing the build. Mark
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Thanks for looking in guys Al
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Looks like a really nice kit Al, look forward to seeing it come together.... Regards Alan
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Thanks for looking in Alan Al
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Looks a nice kit will be following the build Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looking forward to this. Ken's the name modeling's the game.
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Looks like it should be a great build.
Graeme
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Thanks for looking in guys.
Al
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Finally got around to starting this kit. Done a couple of sub assemblies to assist in the frame construction. The first pic shows the headstock and part of the frame, the 3 coils on there mounting frame, battery tray on a frame crossmember and the fusebox also on a frame crossmember. The second pic shows these sub assemblies now attached to the main frame halves together with 3 more crossmembers. The third pic shows the assembly after a coat of primer. Thanks for looking Al Spal attached the following image(s):
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Nice start Al. Mark
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Thanks Mark. Just assembled the lower crankcases. Al Spal attached the following image(s):
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Got a little more done on the frame by adding the mainstand and splashguard also assembled the airbox and cylinder head and gave them a spray with primer. Seeing as I was going to spray those I thought I may as well do the bodywork, wheels, top box and panniers at the same time Thanks for looking Al Spal attached the following image(s):
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Good start mate. I love these tamiya bike kits. Ken's the name modeling's the game.
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