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Honda RC 166 GP Racer

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Cricket said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

@fiveten @anthonyricco @gblair @chinesegeorge @johnb @brithebuilder

Bought this yesterday, I should have it by the weekend or Monday. Also got the Tamiya Detail-up Chain, fork and clutch and rivet sets. Trying to find the metal wheel sett too but it is proving elusive. This kit has the clear cowling so it should be fun. Stay tuned 🙂
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George Williams said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

Hi Cricket @bikequeen, this was the first Tamiya 1/12 motorcycle kit that I built, although I didn’t get any of the detail-up sets, I think the metal spokes would be really worthwhile, the plastic ones pop out of position if you just look at them. I bought the kit on the basis of seeing and hearing it at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, love at first sight. It’s quite a delicate kit, treat it with care. Happy modelling.
Cricket said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

@chinesegeorge I have had my eye on it for awhile George….when I saw this one with the clear cowling I jumped on it.
John vd Biggelaar said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

You got yourself an amazing present, Cricket @bikequeen
Will be looking forward to the start of it.
Cricket said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

@johnb Thanks! Should be fun! The chain is metal and Tamiya so i am looking for a red to seeing how it compares to the Top Studio one….easier I hope 🙂
Spiros Pendedekas said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

Excellent entry and great extra goodies, my friend @lis! Looking forward to it!
Cricket said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

@fiveten @anthonyricco @gblair @chinesegeorge @johnb @brithebuilder

Thanks everyone, i got the kit yesterday and I’m pretty impressed with it lots of detail. The rivet set and fork/clutch set will be here Monday. The chain set is coming from Poland and so far I have not heard from the seller :/

Meanwhile i have been pouring over the Ducati Superleggera V4 instructions….thinking of starting it next but for some reason I have a lot of trepidation…. Dont know why….SIGH
Spiros Pendedekas said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

It can happen, my friend @bikequeen!
Cricket said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

@fiveten than is Spiros not sure which one you are referring to the Honda or the Ducati. 🙂
Spiros Pendedekas said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

The Ducati, my friend @bikequeen. Sometimes we can have some trepidation for starting a kit.
All sound great fir the Honda!
George Williams said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

Hi Cricket @bikequeen, I love the engine on the Honda, it’s almost a model on its own. When you build the Superleggera don’t forget to use Tamiya’s Pure Red or I don’t think the decals will work very well. By the way, how about having a quick look at my Alfa Romeo in the headlines, I’ll be interested to hear what you think of it. Happy modelling.
Cricket said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

HI George @chinesegeorge, I agree the Honda engine really impressed me, such a simple kit yet it’s not.

Not Italian red on the Ducati? They are all Italian red : ) at least all the others I built were. I also noticed that Tamiya is pushing the LP line of paints they are lacquer paints….not sure I like that as acrylic seems much more forgiving
Cricket said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

@fiveten thanks Spiros, I’m looking forward to both
Cricket said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

PS @chinesegeorge I dont like the decals at all, that may be why I’m nervous ; (
Anthony Ricco said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

Very nice kit Cricket @bikequeen I really want to get this one. Looking forward to seeing what you do on it.

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