Tamiya 1/12th Honda CBR 1100xx "Super Blackbird"

Stolen from the Tamiya instructions:

Unveiled to the public in 1996, Honda's CBR 1100XX "Super Blackbird" has brought the leading edge of motorcycle technology to a new height.
Even though it provides an awesome 165 horsepower output and a top speed exceeding 300km/h, this super sport bike is not just about muscle.

Its sleek, bullet-nosed wedge shape styling was the result of the extensive wind tunnel testing. The distinctive "piggy-back" combination headlights allow the Super Blackbird to have an extremely narrow frontal aspect. The cowling, with purposefully sculptured air intakes and outlets, contribute to achieve better aerodynamics, whilst providing comfort and wind protection for the rider.

At the heart of the Super Blackbird lies the 1, 13/Cc, liquid cooled inline tour cylinder engine which is compact and light in weight. By incorporating a dual-shaft balancer system, this powerful unit revs up very smoothly, and annoying secondary vibration is virtually eliminated.

Thanks to the low vibration, the engine is directly bolted to the dual-spar, triple box section aluminum frame without using rubber mounts, obtaining even further overall rigidity. The entire lightness, and excellent suspension system enable it to have outstanding agility and maneuverability.

Positive stopping power is obtained through Honda's Dual-Combined Brake System, which actuates the front and rear brakes by either pulling the hand lever or pressing the foot pedal. The CBR 1100xx Super Blackbird has undoubtedly set new standards in every aspect of large displacement sports motorcycles.

Now on to my personal notes, this isn't my best build but not my worst either. It took longer than usual and almost gave up on it several times. I was a far said of painting the fairings and front cowling but to my surprise they came out well.

It was a no frills build, but a way to get back into It. Saturday was 6 months since I lost my husband some it was a rough weekend, and just not the same building it as it used to be :*( (sorry to beat it to death) in addition to that we were und a threat of severe weather as of last Thursday but as the days progressed the threat to my area became less and less. I'm grateful for that, I spent the week sealing, preparing and restocking my storm shelter, made a ramp for my dog to get in and out of it. She wasn't please at first but with a little bribery she now goes down in it quicker than i do

But I digress, as the bike came together and nearing the end I liked it more and more. This is build 28 of the 1/12th bikes. I have a few more in my stash and now that all the heavy work around the house, out buildings and property is mostly done I can focus on more builds

So enjoy, thanks for viewing….Cricket

The rest of the pics are various stages of the build

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