Lee Chambers Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) Hi guys, been hard at it this last week burning the midnight oil to get this glam rocker done. I left the front mudguard in the packaging until I needed it and was amazing to find that it was a real metal item that had been chromed, I think it was done to keep the front forks straight. I noticed that the front brake caliper was missing the metal pipe that ran from the caliper to the brake hose, I made this from a piece of silver solder which was easily bent into shape to go round the back of the fork leg and I added the brake bleed nipple as I felt at this scale these items needed to be added. Also I have included pictures of the building instructions to show how intricate Tamiya made this kit. I hope you enjoy this blast down the 70's bike era. Edited July 11, 2021 by Lee Chambers 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4536 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Fantastic....realism is remarkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Great job, I'm a big CB750 SOHC fan and the detail on that is brilliant. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 and againa thing of beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siffo Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Well done again ! The things a 70's schoolboys dreams are made of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 That is very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarz-Brot Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 That golden colour is just brilliant. Perfect model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanstew Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Absolute beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 As near to the real thing as you could possibly get. Stunning work as usual Lee. BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) Cheers guys,been putting off building this kit for many years,but it was great to build such an iconic bike,i have plans to build a few more 70,s bikes over the next few months with a few sci fi detours in between,and a bit of Russian armour in the mix ! Edited December 9, 2016 by Lee Chambers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 6 hours ago, spitfire said: Great job, I'm a big CB750 SOHC fan and the detail on that is brilliant. Cheers Dennis Cheers Dennis, i had a few CB750F2 SOHC bikes in the 80,s,they were lovely,i am currently restoring a 76 kz900a4,76 GS750,75 GL1000 Goldwing,82 CBX Pro link. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 That is stunning, I would love to get my hands on a real one as well........one day.............. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 That's a stunning CB750. The detail and finish you've achieved is superb. In my biking days, this was the first big bike that I wanted to own. When I eventually got around to buying a new bike, I went for the Suzuki GT750 Watercooled Triple instead. Over the years, I had a couple of other Suzukis and two big BMW R100RTs, but I've always regretted never owning a CB750. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 4 hours ago, cngaero said: That's a stunning CB750. The detail and finish you've achieved is superb. In my biking days, this was the first big bike that I wanted to own. When I eventually got around to buying a new bike, I went for the Suzuki GT750 Watercooled Triple instead. Over the years, I had a couple of other Suzukis and two big BMW R100RTs, but I've always regretted never owning a CB750. Thanks,i had a couple of CB750F2,S SOHC model,they were great bikes,also i had a GS750 and that was a great handling bike in its day. I fully restored a GT750J drum break model back in 1990,it was in Classic bike magazine,it won best japanese at Stafford bike show in 91. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Very nice. I've looked at a couple of restored GT's and they still look great, however, I always thought that the drum braked J version was under braked a tad. It was a powerful beastie that didn't like cornering at speed or stopping in a hurry. The first one I bought was a brand new GT750M in 1975. This was the first model to have the twin disc brakes on the front. But sadly this one lost a high speed battle three months later with a tight bend, a ditch and a hedge, however, 6 pints of Guinness numbed the resulting rapid connection with the tarmac. It was my own stupidity that caused the crash and I learned a very expensive lesson that night. The bike was a write off as was my helmet, along with a few layers of skin. Other than that, I was sore, but in one piece. That was in October 1975 and I've never touched a drop since. My M model was replaced in 1976 by the new 750 A version. It was very similar, but I seem to recall it had slightly different gearing. I really have a soft spot for the Suzukis, but I still wish I'd at least ridden a CB750. Have you still got your J on the road? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 On 11/12/2016 at 1:45 AM, cngaero said: Very nice. I've looked at a couple of restored GT's and they still look great, however, I always thought that the drum braked J version was under braked a tad. It was a powerful beastie that didn't like cornering at speed or stopping in a hurry. The first one I bought was a brand new GT750M in 1975. This was the first model to have the twin disc brakes on the front. But sadly this one lost a high speed battle three months later with a tight bend, a ditch and a hedge, however, 6 pints of Guinness numbed the resulting rapid connection with the tarmac. It was my own stupidity that caused the crash and I learned a very expensive lesson that night. The bike was a write off as was my helmet, along with a few layers of skin. Other than that, I was sore, but in one piece. That was in October 1975 and I've never touched a drop since. My M model was replaced in 1976 by the new 750 A version. It was very similar, but I seem to recall it had slightly different gearing. I really have a soft spot for the Suzukis, but I still wish I'd at least ridden a CB750. Have you still got your J on the road? Hi, I sold my GT750J about a year after I had restored it to a guy from Rugby who was pestering me for it and to be honest I got more pleasure out of restoring it than riding it. Also I had just bought an unrestored and original NSU 250 Super Max which I wanted to do a light restoration on, so sadly no I don't have it now but I am looking forward to restoring a GS750 that I have recently bought. I had great times riding one in my youth and I am really looking forward to trying this latest edition out, hopefully by next summer. Thanks for your kind interest in my builds, stay tuned for a very special project involving two Tamiya 1/6 scale kits as a kit bash special. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Just for comparison this is the engine from my bike when I was restoring it, the model is very close to the real thing. Cheers Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 4 hours ago, spitfire said: Just for comparison this is the engine from my bike when I was restoring it, the model is very close to the real thing. Cheers Dennis 4 hours ago, spitfire said: Just for comparison this is the engine from my bike when I was restoring it, the model is very close to the real thing. Cheers Dennis Very nice Dennis,i am currently restoring a 76 z900a4 and my engine looks like that after its been vapour blasted,i would love to see pics of your bikes mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I have only just seen this. Amazing model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Lee. OMG... what a WONDROUS STUNNING motorcycle. I am drooling over it and wish it was MINE On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 7:35 PM, spitfire said: Just for comparison this is the engine from my bike when I was restoring it, the model is very close to the real thing. Cheers Dennis Dennis.WOW. that is mighty IMPRESSIVE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 On 15/12/2016 at 11:40 PM, Lee Chambers said: Very nice Dennis,i am currently restoring a 76 z900a4 and my engine looks like that after its been vapour blasted,i would love to see pics of your bikes mate. Hi Lee, here she is after restoration, I bought her new in 1976, the seat and tank are F2 but I like them.. This is the first CB750 that I owned, I wish that I still had this one. Cheers Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Awesome! I always wanted the CB-750 (Even though I thought the Kwak Z1 was more sporty). These 1/6 bike kits are incredible. If only I could find one on evil-bay! Eventually, I ended up with a VF-750F. Wish I still had it... Cheers, Alan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) On Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1:29 PM, spitfire said: Hi Lee, here she is after restoration, I bought her new in 1976, the seat and tank are F2 but I like them.. This is the first CB750 that I owned, I wish that I still had this one. Cheers Dennis Hey Dennis didn't know you like wearing LEATHERS! Lovely Motorbikes. wonder what happened to your CB750... WHO has it I wonder. nice photos thanks for sharing. (going to India soon and no doubt I will bump into many Motorbikes especially old NORTONS. Edited February 4, 2017 by HOUSTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 37 minutes ago, HOUSTON said: (going to India soon and no doubt I will bump into many Motorbikes especially old NIRYONS. Thank you, but please don't bump into Motorbikes Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Holy Parsnips -that is THE business! Your paintwork is phenomenal; I never owned one of these beasts but they were very much a 'thing' when my motorbiking 'career' got going in '72 -indeed, these pics conjure the very smell of a cycle showroom in the day: metal, metal, METAL! With something by The Sweet croaking out of a tinny transistor in the workshop out back... (Dear God -all you need is a hideous purple & white Suzuki 750 kettle in the corner, and you have actually warped time for us! ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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