wimbledon99 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 OK, given that there's an extension on this GB, I'm hoping to get another over the line 🤞 I started the build the day before the notification so as the sprues had already been attacked, I've taken a photo of them from the instructions. As a side note, I think this is the first kit I've built where there are no part numbers on the sprues themselves! Cheers Nigel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Go for it Nigel! Woohoo. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 In amongst all the Bunfight shenanigans, I've complete steps 1 - 7, but may now go off piste for the remainder of the build!!: This was more fiddly than I expected. The parts fit isn't brilliant so a small amount of cutting and wrestling was required. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Great start…..really looks pretty big! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 Thanks Max Yep, I've also made the wheels and they are as big as a couple of 1:12 bikes I have. I'll pop a comparison picture in the thread once built 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 All OK with the Triumph?? Hope so....I like these bike kits. I think I'm right in thinking these 1.9 scale bikes are originally Protar kits, and Italieri now have the tooling. So that would explain the absence of part numbers on the sprues. At least you have them numbered on the diagram, that's a major development from Italieri. Looking like a very presentable Triumph civilian machine could be made from this box of fun 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 Yep, All good. Progressing nicely. Just not had as much time as I’d like as my Dad’s unwell and I’ve spent a lot of time back and forth to help out. I’ll try to get an update posted on the weekend. This was meant to be a bit of light therapy after knuckling down to complete my Titanic. However, it might end up sending me to therapy!! 🤣 Not the best kit in the world 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 OK, sorry about your Dad's situation, best wishes on that 👍 These toolings are quite Vintage in origin but there was a great range available at one time, of subjects that are unique in modelling. I took an interest when I got 2 Protar kits at a reasonable price. I've done the Gilera 500. Now that one had a rubber band supplied for the final drive chain ❗️ Can't see what you have got for the Triumph there, maybe the hoop on the "rubbery sprue??" So you might end up with a bit of scratch work 😇. But results are very rewarding especially in this size. Best of luck, with your Dad and the bike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 Thanks Rob - Appreciated. This build does indeed have the "rubbery sprue". I'm not a fan; the outcome will be a case of que sera ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Sorry your Dad’s not too good Nigel, worrying times and your priority is of course absolutely right. Post an update when convenient…..still plenty of time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 On 12/1/2023 at 8:13 AM, galgos said: Sorry your Dad’s not too good Nigel, worrying times and your priority is of course absolutely right. Post an update when convenient…..still plenty of time! Thank Max - Appreciated. I've managed to get some done between visits and I'm hoping it will be complete in time! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 The bike looks phenomenal Nigel, absolutely 100% authentic. Think I may have to investigate this area of the modelling market, especially since until recently I’ve been a motorcyclist all of my life! Well done….brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 1 hour ago, galgos said: The bike looks phenomenal Nigel, absolutely 100% authentic. Think I may have to investigate this area of the modelling market, especially since until recently I’ve been a motorcyclist all of my life! Well done….brilliant! That’s kind of you. Thank you. I’ve the panniers to tackle and not sure how the ‘rubber’ will act. Could get interesting 🧐 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 On 06/12/2023 at 16:01, galgos said: The bike looks phenomenal Nigel, absolutely 100% authentic. Think I may have to investigate this area of the modelling market, especially since until recently I’ve been a motorcyclist all of my life! Well done….brilliant! I like how the assembly is just like building a real bike in the way that it comes together. Not that I've ever built a bike, of course! Looks ready to ride. Lovely. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 On 12/9/2023 at 4:16 PM, Ned said: I like how the assembly is just like building a real bike in the way that it comes together. Not that I've ever built a bike, of course! Looks ready to ride. Lovely. Thanks Ned. For some reason I had it in my head that it had to be ready for the 19th!! I'd best get a jog on here now as I was obviously mistaken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 I might just get this done in time! Need to go out now but should have some time later this evening. Currently have some spare time tomorrow too so 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Doesn't look like you're too far away now 🤞 /P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 I decided to crack on with this early this morning (just in case this afternoon doesn't go to plan) and she's now ready for the galley That's to @trickyrich for the opportunity to build this one, and thanks to those who came along for the ride; your comments are appreciated. As he's a big Triumph fan, I've promised it to my brother-in-law. My sister's not too happy about it going on a shelf in her living room, but hey, what are big brother's for First picture for scale against my 1:12 Kawasaki CHiPs build. Hope you like it! Cheers Nigel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 looks great, well done /P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted December 18, 2023 Author Share Posted December 18, 2023 20 hours ago, psdavidson said: looks great, well done /P Thank you It was a pig-of-a-build so I'm glad it crossed the line at all, never mind just in time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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