Lee Chambers Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 (edited) Hi all, this is the final reveal of the 1/6 Tamiya Honda CB1100R. I found that it was easier to bolt the bike onto the checker plate base that I had made for the Honda CX500 Turbo as it was a fiddle to work on without a center stand. I hope you all enjoy the pictures of this classic 80's muscle bike. Edited July 27, 2017 by Lee Chambers 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Stunning finish Lee. What paints did you use for the bodywork and the silencers? BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 1 hour ago, Billydick said: Stunning finish Lee. What paints did you use for the bodywork and the silencers? BillyD Thanks mate! It,s mipa 2k matt lacquer sprayed over an acrylic black base for the exhaust,for the bodywork and frame i used an automotive 2k clear over Mr Hobby Colors aqua paint,i found that by adding some 2k hardener to the Mr Hobby paint it made it dry off in about 4 hrs,otherwise it can take forever,but i wanted to use them because the colours looked spot on for the bodywork.My work in progress shows the paint colours used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Cheers Lee ! The paint job is practically as good as it can get ! BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Lovely finished model mate, looks great on that stand as well, a real showroom look. Probably my favourite bike of the 80's, When the real thing first came out, I remember walking past one of these in the window of the Osborne Honda shop on East Hill in Colchester on the way to and from school. Burned into my head ever since. And I also remember being bl@@dy cold stood at the Brands Hatch October Superbike Meeting watching Ron Haslam, Wayne Gardner & Joey Dunlop racing these against each other (because the Suzuki Katana opposition, possibly Mick Grant & Reg Marshall ?, were crap in comparison). Digger Gardner using the indicators going into corners. Quality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siffo Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Class ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoholic Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Superb! Colours are absolutely spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximum warp Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Flawless, clean build. I like it very much! I love bike models and I have a soft spot for these 1/6th gems but I have yet to try one (got 3 in the stash). Well done Lee. Cheers, Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 9 hours ago, Maximum warp said: Flawless, clean build. I like it very much! I love bike models and I have a soft spot for these 1/6th gems but I have yet to try one (got 3 in the stash). Well done Lee. Cheers, Erik Thanks Erik,you really must try building one,they are not that hard once you get your head around the instructions,i tend to assemble as much as i can until i need to paint parts,then its just a matter of bringing all the sub assemblies together. Its always nice to get the engine in the frame,and then the rear swing arm and suspension,then you almost done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morty_3333 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) Great result Lee! Great neat and clean finish,a cracking job! I agree with your approach to the builds,I tend to treat each section of the bike as 'mini projects' and bring them all together to complete the job. OK,What's next on the bench? Keep Sticking! Cheers, Pete Edited November 26, 2016 by morty_3333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Amazing build. So realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Stunning bike. Looks like the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 On 26/11/2016 at 3:45 PM, morty_3333 said: Great result Lee! Great neat and clean finish,a cracking job! I agree with your approach to the builds,I tend to treat each section of the bike as 'mini projects' and bring them all together to complete the job. OK,What's next on the bench? Keep Sticking! Cheers, Pete Tamiya 1/6 CB750F is in my work in progress section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Nice, very very nice. Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Another blindingly great bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollythedog Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Fabulous finish,flawless. Never had one,always wanted one,had to make do with a modded 900F instead,same family but the poor cousin! Look forward to seeing your next one. When bikes looked like bikes.....most are pretty ugly these days! mtd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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