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Hi all, I have just received today my Tamiya Honda 250cc 6cyl 1/12 scale, after 9 weeks. I am told that this model had been sort from Japan.The cost was £60 but to me it represents a by gone era.I will post pictures of my own because I am not sure of the copyright law. TF64. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Look forward to seeing them 
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Hi All, Well at last I have started on my Tamiya HONDA 250 cc 6cyl all going well so far just starting to spray the frame and fairing needs a bit more work to get that finish we all love.Have a look at the pictures so far. Regards tf64.     Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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 Hi Trev, Looks like a very nice kit and knowing Tamiya quality it should build up very nicely into a sweet looking model ?? Amazing to see 'Drum' brakes on a racing bike - that really shows the age of the bike !!  Oh and don't know what that hairy looking stuff is behind the fairing in the background of the last photo but it does remind me of my wife's chest !!  Look forward to seeing how this model progresses, good stuff mate.  Kev.
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Hi Trev,
Have you seen the Tamiya upgrade sets for this kit, such as metal wheel rims and spokes, seat rivets and metal shocks, I've even seen some aftermarket PE detail sets for it.
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Hi Tomick, Thanks for your interest in my model,yes I have seen the upgrade for this model and ordered it from my model shop,they said to me that it will take a long time, and that is if they could get it.The reason is that this is a special model and only so many were made this time.So I have placed an order with them. (this model took 9 weeks to get) we can only hope. Regards tf64. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hi all, Just a few more pictures,this time the engine still not complete and my first try to fit engine to the frame. Regards tf64.      Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Great stuff Trev MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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tf64 wrote:Hi Tomick,
Thanks for your interest in my model,yes I have seen the upgrade for this model and ordered it from my model shop,they said to me that it will take a long time, and that is if they could get it.The reason is that this is a special model and only so many were made this time.So I have placed an order with them. (this model took 9 weeks to get) we can only hope.
Regards tf64. There were quite a few on ebay not so long since, a few of which were via Japan.
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Hi all, Thanks for your intrest in my model Kev, MWG, and Tomick.I will look for the upgrade on e-bay.Next pictures will be off the fuel tank I am having to mix paints to get the exact red. Regards tf64. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hi Just to keep you updated with the Honda, sprayed the tank the red that it was on the original race bike as seen many times.I must say that this model has been thought out very well and fits together purfectly. Regards tf64.    Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Very good job MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Some very nice work there Trev, looking very neat and tidy. Love the shade of red used and with the black frame it sets the engine off beautifully. Many thanks for the update photos, keep 'em coming when you can and I follow with interest !! Kev
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Hi All, Today I recivied my first Metal parts for my Honda,they are very well made and will be the part when assemble. RC166 Wheel Set. RC166 Clutch & Front Fork Set. This will test the skill's.     Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Looks like hours of fun there Trev and a great kit
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Hi Trev I love the attention to detail detail Good stuff  Regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Thanks to Tomick and thanks to Mike for your comment's. Hi All, Have a look at the next part's for my Honda 250 Clutch & Front Fork Set. not much to add at the moment but will post pictures. Regards Trev.    Not to sure about that seat look's to big to me,comments welcome. Thanks for looking. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hello Trev,
Loving what you are doing with this project mate and watching the build with great interest!! I would love to see more when you have the time, so keep up the good work, cracking build mate and I love what the upgrades bring to it as well!!
I agree what you say about that seat as well, it does look a little too high at the rear fairing, maybe you could remove the upright part of the seat with a really sharp, fresh scalpel then carefully trim the bottom edge away and refit until it follows the same line as the top of the fairing? It would be easier to build the bottom of the fairing up with plastic card until it is the same height as the seat back and then respray it, than it would be to start cutting the nicely moulded seat and possibly end up ruining it? It could actually be that the seat is right and the it's the fairing that is too small? Just a thought!!
I would look for reference photos first though before doing any cutting just to make sure which bit it is that needs adjusting, seat or fairing or whether it is indeed that high in reality mate?
All the best,
Kev
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Hi Kev, Thank you for looking at my post I have just read it, great advise thanks taken on board your thoughts and will let you know what I will do. Thanks again. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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From pictures I have seen of the 166 the back of the seat sort of leads into the rear fairing.....just gone looking to see if I could confirm what I said.. http://ca.wikipedia.org/.../Fitxer:Honda_RC166.jpg hope this helps Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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