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Hello Trev,
I will look forward to seeing how you progress!! I don't ride bikes though I did in my youth like most lads but I do like Racing bikes and watching your build has inspired me to do one as well. Now that I am back on the forum I will be finishing some of my diaries and starting new ones, particularly in the Motor Modeller section which I enjoy!!
I have built a Revell 1:9 Rossi bike in the past and intend to do some more as I think bikes look very interesting as models and I will be posting up the start of a bike build diary later today. A kit which I have had for sometime but never gotten round to building but you have inspired me to do it now mate!! The kit is Italeri's 1:9 scale Honda RC212V as used by the Repsol Honda MotoGP Team in the 2007 World Championship.
Keep up the good work Trev, I am watching with interest!! Just thought we could end up being known as "Trev 'n' Kev" - the bike builders!! 
Kev
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Kev, Thanks for looking up Wikipedia looking at the back seat it has a row of studs around it I wonder it that would look better,so I have ordered from Japan the seat upgrade and the metal chain as well.I think about 3 weeks delivery.Will post as soon as it arrives. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hi all, Today I received my final parts for my Honda RC166 looks like I will be very busy fitting all the parts. The first pictures are of the metal Chain Set all though there are some plastic bits. The next set of pictures are of the Seat and Cowl Rivet Set,now the reason that I brought the Seat set was to try to get around the problem I have with the rear seat,I mention in my last post that I felt the seat look to small against the black rubber mould,thinking the rivet set would solve the problem but looking at the upgrade I think not. Now I wonder what you think,the only way is to build the seat up to the or near to the top of the rubber mould,this can be accomplish by using White Puttey, making a gauge sanding down and re-spraying. Regards Trev.       Thanks for your Time. Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hi Trev Some impresive add ons you have there that should make an excelent model and very nice work as ussual,i think the only option you have with the fairing is to build it up to the correct height. regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Loving your build. I have this kit with the extras, but I haven't started it yet. I'll really look forward to seeing how you get on with the chain and wheels.
I have heard that the chain is extremely delicate, and that a coat of Tamiya smoke helps hold it together. I gather that under no circumstances should you try turning the wheel !
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Hi Trev,
You might be interested in this old mag, which contains the RC166 on test and its background.http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...&hash=item20ca9ed9dd
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Hi all, Can I just say thank you all for your comments, all so thanks to Rob for guidance to a picture on wikipedia which helped me re-shape the rear seat. If you look at me new post you will see what I have done,I think when I re-spray it will look ok. 1st Picture mixing the clay. 2nd Picture Re-shaping the seat. 3rd Picture Smoothing seat for Re-Spray. 4th Picture Rubber Mould fit. 5th Picture Rubber seat fit.         I will post more pictures when I have re-sprayed the rear seat,I hope it will match the shade of the tank other wise there will be a shed load of work. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Nice work trev Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All, Just having a rest from copper plating the Victory,so I carred on with the Honda seat I have rebuilt and resprayed the seat and fuel tank.      The next pictures will the making of the very fine Chain and fitting the five plate clutch. Regardes Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Wow what a difference!! How much more to do before it runs? Being a mechanic by trade and a bike owner, I can really appreciate the work and the detail it has added!! Superb!
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Hi Nemesis, Thanks for looking,can't wait to show you the metal chain assembly it took all day sunday to assemble.Have a look at the chain pins and rollers. Regards trev.  Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Now that I gotta see!!!
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Assemble of metal Chain. Assemble Jig.  Assemble of rollers.  Adding rollers.  Adding links.  Adding pins.      Turn over and repeat.   Add links.    Bend back and remove.  Remove chain.  Next job Front Fork's. Regards trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Now that is very clever, and what a superb upgrade! And I thought some of the Friul tracks were fiddly!!  It will look perfect when fitted, as it will add some weight and sag really well. Is the rear wheel adjustable so you can tension the chain? Brilliant build, I love it!!  Nem
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Nem, I thought you would like the chain kit,so yes you will be able to adjust the rear wheel,when I have to adjust!is the tension at the top or bottom of the chain?. trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hi Trev wonderfull work there ,now that jig for the chain is very clever and a must to stop all the    . Keep up the good work and the pics coming regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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On a full size bike the chain is adjusted with the tightest point of the chain at the bottom and a certain amount of slack is required at the top (depends on manufacturer). The measurement is usually between the top run of chain and the swing arm, my Hayabusa is 20-30mm free play. On the model I think it will be down to a small gap between chain and swing arm, but it will be trial and error as to what looks right. But with the weight of the chain you will get sag, and that will give it a perfect look when its done!! I love it!!
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amazing Trev...totally inspiring loving it and appreciate the work going into this fantastic build. I remember seeing a photograph of this bike, being ridden by the great Mike Hailwood pulling a wheelie coming out of 'Bray Hill' on the I.O.M...looking forward to more pics of this incredible build McLaren MP4/23
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Hi Andy, Thanks for looking and your comments,I think that jig was a clever way to construct (the only way) the chain,you have got to hand to Tamiya. regards trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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