The Spadgent Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Forget the dreaded ping! Forget the lap drop. Forget the portal to and from Bill’s @perdu’s desk. Forget even the mighty carpet monster!!! Yes forget that guy!!!! May I bring to your attention this….. Thing!!!! Lock up your models, bolt your man caves and sheds, nothing is safe from the Tibenan Terror!!!!!! Let this cautionary tail begin. As some of you might know the past few months have been rather below par at castle Spadgent for reasons I shall not go into but a few weeks ago after some better news I decided on retail therapy. I’ve always fancied a Tamiya Scrambler. Maybe one of the KTMs that used to dwell in the 80s Tamiya catalogues. How grand they looked with there well painted riders. So I did a bit of online research and WOW!!! I won’t be building one of those any time soon. 😳😳😳💰💰💰 During my search however another kit caught my eye. I’ve always fancied the Tamiya Monkey. ( Sounds weird saying that out loud 🐵 ) and a new kit from Tamiya was being banded about. the “Honda Dax” it looked kinda quirky and I liked that so out went the order and a few days later this arrived in the post. How much more funky do you wanna be? The answer is none, none more funky. 🕺 Any way, looking though the box I was stunned by how detailed this thing was, maybe I’m used to older Tamiya kits but daym this thing is next level, rubber tubing, rubber tyres, real springs and the tiniest nuts and bolts❤️. I lovingly popped it on the coffee table to fawn over while I finished up my other builds. A few days later Gemma pops into my upstairs office with a worried look and this in her hands. 🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣 “It was on the landing” she said. “I think I got most of it back in the box” she said. (This next one ‘ll kill ya) “I told you not to leave it there” she said. 🤬🤯😳🥺😩😤😭🤬 Well I was a little bit upset to say the least and many, MANY words of the nature never to be read on our lovely site were projected towards said hound!!! I quickly examined the torn bags and scattered screw bag. Then my thought went to those lovely soft rubber tyres. 😱😨 One was in the box. No may I add in the greatest shape. The other one was missing. 🤔😥 So we’re quite a few parts. I checked the landing stairs and found parts strewn all over. I even managed to find a bunch of the tiny screws and tape what I did find in here. The other tyre however has never been seen again. We even checked, you know. 💩 on every dog walk but nothing. Who knows it’s probably on Bill’s desk as we speak. 🤔🤣 So any way, after calming down I decided to check the rest of the damage. Missing parts and a few chews. As this was a kit to make me feel better I was a little heart broken. I thought “to hell with it” and went to order another. “SOLD OUT” I saw pretty much everywhere and the £20 price I’d paid had inflated on the sites that did have it in stock. 😩 Right then. What would @hendie do? Well in all honesty I doubt he would have bought this kit in the first place BUT if he had and this had happened to him he’d roll up his sleeves and use that thar 3D printer to make new bits. So to hell with it. That’s what I’ll do. I know I have to make new tyres but whatever is missing along the way I’ll make that too. So will you join me in a build of pure adventure. I have no idea what’s missing and no idea how it’ll go but once again hopefully it’ll be fun. You in? good. Let’s kick off!! ❤️ 13 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Ok then let’s begin! checking the sprues I think most things are there. 🤞 (note the one wonky tyre) Even the instructions are really good. First steps is the engine!! Check the detail. Tother side. All these sub assemblies will need to be painted before gluing in place. First part chewed , not too bad but this bit should have a fin at the front and a peg that pops out of the cowl. I’ll make that with some plastic stock I have. See action already. 🤪 (the lighter grey bit at the top is where the offending part should be) The main body is coloured as is most of the kit as if you weren’t goi g to paint but I’m not having that. These bits fit really well. Note the top part is a separate bit. Here from the other side. Here’s another good example. before. And after. The joins are where the joins actually are. It’s brilliant. 😀 More parts added. Ok then paint! psst! Really brings out the detail. ❤️ The other parts got a blast too. And Smoooooth. Ok. That’s where we are for now. I haven’t seen this built by anyone really so hopefully I’ll do it justice and maybe it’ll be a help for others. Thanks for dropping in and as always. Happy modelling. Johnny. 🛵 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Well.............. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Funny. I don't really like motorbikes, but I picked one of these up when I saw they were coming out. I didn't get the Post-Chewed Special Edition though, so I'm a bit jealous. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Get onto Tamiya for some replacement parts and show them the pictures of what happened. After they have fallen out of their chairs laughing, they might just send you replacements out of pure pity. Pets. Don't you just love them ! Dogs chew your kits. Cats sit on top of them. Mate, you cannot win ! 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, perdu said: Well.............. What? 🤪 1 hour ago, Mike said: Funny. I don't really like motorbikes, but I picked one of these up when I saw they were coming out. I didn't get the Post-Chewed Special Edition though, so I'm a bit jealous. Swapsies? 😜 58 minutes ago, Noel Smith said: Get onto Tamiya for some replacement parts and show them the pictures of what happened. After they have fallen out of their chairs laughing, they might just send you replacements out of pure pity. Pets. Don't you just love them ! Dogs chew your kits. Cats sit on top of them. Mate, you cannot win ! I thought about that but it’ll take me less time and probably be more fun to make my own. Probably. 🥳 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, The Spadgent said: Swapsies? 😜 Ummmm..... no. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Well that tale certainly beats 'the dog ate my homework' .... and I must be lucky as our furry 'Head of Security' isn't the least bit interested in my hobby .... Now, let's talk about the build .... so far, it's looking fantastic as always, and as I quite like the quirkiness of the Dax, I'll happily join the crowd and follow along .... Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 3 hours ago, The Spadgent said: “I told you not to leave it there” she said. They always say things like that. Not to worry Johnny, I like a man with a plan & you seem to have redemption for this well planned. It is a cute wee thing, the Dax I mean, not the Tibetan Terror, though that looks quite cute too. Steve. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Ooooh. Ouch. Ayaaaaahhh. That's nasty. Sorry to read this Johnny - especially since it was meant as a get you back on keel sort of build. On the brighter side - it's a lot more fun for us to watch how you deal with this (which I'm sure you will in great style). Are you just going to print the tire in resin? Or are you going the full hog, printing the tire, making a mold in silicone then casting new tires in rubber? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Wow, that's not the kind of surprise you want! I'm sure you'll manage to make it look as though it never had an accident by the time you're finished with it, I've got faith in you Johnny James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, perdu said: That’s better. 😀 41 minutes ago, Mike said: Ummmm..... no. Daym! 25 minutes ago, Keeff said: Well that tale certainly beats 'the dog ate my homework' .... and I must be lucky as our furry 'Head of Security' isn't the least bit interested in my hobby .... Now, let's talk about the build .... so far, it's looking fantastic as always, and as I quite like the quirkiness of the Dax, I'll happily join the crowd and follow along .... Keith 😁 Thanks Keith. Glad to have you around. Let’s make this a good un. 😀 11 minutes ago, stevehnz said: They always say things like that. Not to worry Johnny, I like a man with a plan & you seem to have redemption for this well planned. It is a cute wee thing, the Dax I mean, not the Tibetan Terror, though that looks quite cute too. Steve. Thanks Steve. I love it when a plan comes together. 🥳 11 minutes ago, hendie said: Ooooh. Ouch. Ayaaaaahhh. That's nasty. Sorry to read this Johnny - especially since it was meant as a get you back on keel sort of build. On the brighter side - it's a lot more fun for us to watch how you deal with this (which I'm sure you will in great style). Are you just going to print the tire in resin? Or are you going the full hog, printing the tire, making a mold in silicone then casting new tires in rubber? The plan is to just print it in resin. Obvs it won’t stretch over the rim so I’ll have to do it in parts. I’m thinking I would like to mimic what Tamiya are doing and try and hide the seam within a seam. We shall see. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 7 minutes ago, 81-er said: Wow, that's not the kind of surprise you want! I'm sure you'll manage to make it look as though it never had an accident by the time you're finished with it, I've got faith in you Johnny James Thanks James. I’m hoping for not many missing bits. To be fair the parts trees look ok. 🤞🤞🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 On a serious note, if you need any pics of what parts used to look like, or dimensions for bits you need to replace, just let me know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy2610 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 It... is... aliiiiiive! 👾 😱 Back in the '70's (yes, we did have motorcycles back then) the Honda CT70 was a popular little cycle. It appears Honda has brought it back, updated with a 125cc engine. Looks like a fun little commuter bike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Nice project! You'd get bored just plugging perfect parts together so I reckon the wee fella did you a favour... Adrian 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 29 Author Share Posted June 29 7 hours ago, Mike said: On a serious note, if you need any pics of what parts used to look like, or dimensions for bits you need to replace, just let me know Thanks Mike that is very kind. I’ll let you know. 🙌 7 hours ago, flyboy2610 said: It... is... aliiiiiive! 👾 😱 Back in the '70's (yes, we did have motorcycles back then) the Honda CT70 was a popular little cycle. It appears Honda has brought it back, updated with a 125cc engine. Looks like a fun little commuter bike. Yes indeed. It’s a real catcher. You never know if I have fun I might even build that monkey. 🐒 28 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: Nice project! You'd get bored just plugging perfect parts together so I reckon the wee fella did you a favour... Adrian Sigh! Yes you’re right. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Johnny, This looks like a great project. As for the bad news over the damaged tyre... I've inherited a bag of large scale model motorcycle tyres. Send me the size/measurements ,and I'll see if I can help. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Alright, so this project started with a bang, already! (Well, a chew, actually... ) Following.... Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 15 minutes ago, giemme said: a chew Bless you 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 On 29/06/2024 at 08:35, Pete in Lincs said: Johnny, This looks like a great project. As for the bad news over the damaged tyre... I've inherited a bag of large scale model motorcycle tyres. Send me the size/measurements ,and I'll see if I can help. That’s super kind of you but I think I’m sorted. I’ll post up tonight and you’ll see the damage. 🤗🛞 On 29/06/2024 at 16:19, giemme said: Alright, so this project started with a bang, already! (Well, a chew, actually... ) Following.... Ciao Ha! Yes thanks. I’m still at a loss to where an almost 4cm rubber tyre can be? Judging by the CrAzyNeSs of Sprocket the kids think it’s lodged in his brain. 🧠🤪 On 29/06/2024 at 16:35, hendie said: Bless you You’re welcome. 😉 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 On 28/06/2024 at 22:30, stevehnz said: They always say things like that. And they're usually right...!! Well, never even heard of this kit, or the real thing, and as the start of the thread was so entertaining er, traumatic, I shall get the ready! Good luck with the rest of the build! Keith 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 1 hour ago, The Spadgent said: I’m still at a loss to where an almost 4cm rubber tyre can be? I'm sure it will roll out from under the sofa as you flop into it just after finishing the build... Regards, Adrian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Aah, so this is where you are! Check the dog's eyes next time he - if they're wide open, and the circumference of said matches the inner diameter of the tyre, you know where it is! I don't recommend trying to recover it yourself though, even though the temptation for "pay back" must be high! Ian 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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