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  1. shipman
    Hi Craig. What is your idea of a 'grunge' bike? Bobbers have a high degree of respectability in the Custom community. Perhaps you mean a 'Rat' bike?.... deliberate designed-in 'rot'.
  2. shipman
    Coming along nicely, though the rear wheel spoke pattern looks strange to me. See this as comparison....
  3. shipman
    Your frustration is very understandable, you have my respect. With a bit of luck the extra links will do the trick and you can stop swearing at it!
  4. shipman
    May I suggest you trial fit the rear suspension units. The combined geometry between sprockets and swing arm pivot varies in operation. Looking at your photo, the wheel appears to be at its upper limit of travel. With suspension attached, the wheel should be relatively lower and due to the geometry should remove some of the slack.
  5. shipman
    Just had a thought..... If I were to tackle that chain assembly, I'd have a go at making a tool to press the links together. I'd find a brass pin from a household electrical plug, file one end to an appropriate shape and micro drill two holes spaced for the chain pins. As long as the holes are slightly bigger than the pins, it doesn't have to be 'rocket science' accurate. And there you have your own press to push the links together without bending them. The tweezers I highlighted are hardened, needle sharp and strong.
  6. shipman
    Try these ... ebay 6PCS Professional Coated Precision Tweezers Set Kit Stainless Steel Non-Magnetic
  7. shipman
    I believe the test rider is Hiraku Miyagi. Glad you enjoyed the video's. Honda weren't entirely dominant during those years. Both Yamaha and Suzuki fielded their own exotic two strokes. Suzuki built a 3 cylinder 50cc. At the end of 1967 the governing race organization (FIM) decided things were getting far too much and introduced severe restrictions in all classes in the hope of encouraging closer competition. Much like post war supercharging was banned for the same reasons. At the moment I'm not at liberty to divulge what was sitting on my table last night. When I can, it will be a real exclusive treat for late 1940's British GP enthusiasts. I'm fortunate to know some fascinating characters who have even more fascinating motorcycles.
  8. shipman
    Yep, those were the 'GLORY' days when race paddocks were basically a field. No motor homes, teams living in tents and utility vans. Most riders survived on 'start money' and a private sponsor. The envy was palpable, only the 'works' riders had contracts. And there were only 10-12 of them at best. Remember, they were all air cooled, double overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder. Tool room specials, creative engineering and no computers by modern standards. Notice none had any flywheel effect and were a nightmare to ride. Only the lucky few got the chance and earned every penny. Track safety was straw bales and a bashed up ambulance. Finally the 500 4. That's Honda playing with its museum GP racers from 1966 in a glorified car park. Hope you don't mind the overload but it may put 1960's bike technology in front of a new audience. Finally, finally, serious nostalgia.
  9. shipman
    I remember building a 1:8 Honda race bike back in 1974. The chain for that was all individual plastic links and rollers which had to be glued together. My results were sadly predictable! As with all race bikes, each track needed different gearing, requiring a range of sprockets at the gearbox and rear wheel. Individual riders preferred their own set-up too. Then there were multi jets in each of the 6 carbs, requiring setting up for varying atmospheric conditions, which these engines were ultra sensitive to; as were spark plugs. Often the quickest way was a complete engine swap. The real jewel from that period was half the capacity.... a 125cc 5 cylinder!
  10. shipman
    Splendid detail improvement..... go for it!
  11. shipman
    CDW, that 'ferule' idea is brilliant and new to me. Alternately, the junctions could be micro-drilled to take the replacement wires; a little more labor there, but ultimately more secure and authentic. Looking forward to more results of your work.
  12. shipman
    Coming along nicely. One observation ... the various cables and wiring. The tube Tamiya provide is way over scale in most areas. My suggestion would be to find some fine electrical insulated wire from a phone line/computer wotsits in suitable colours. Or use wire or solder (painted).
  13. shipman
    The covers were magnesium and had to be protected from atmospheric moisture. I think originally a form of gold paint was used. I believe the black is a chemical derived coating. Here's an article featuring photo's of this engine in Honda's own museum. I recon they know what they're doing. https://caferacergarage.eu/honda-rc166-6-cylinder-racing-legend/ More.... http://www.deejay51.com/honda_hall_racebikes.htm I do also think it worth pointing out, though Hailwood is always associated with these bikes, Honda's first world champion was Jim Redman who did most of the early 6's development riding. Redman had a fall and broke his arm; that's how Hailwood got the job. Irelands Ralph Bryans also rode them regularly, normally, due to his sleight stature he was normally riding 50 and 125's.
  14. shipman
    More goodies .... useful and interesting info to be gleaned here. https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/honda-rc174-rc-reborn/ https://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/thumbnails.php?album=1696 It's worth noting, the rc166 and rc174 were externally identical. The George Beale replicas were built with Honda's co-operation, and I think Honda themselves took one to play with. They were faithful in all details and finishes.
  15. shipman
    Here's a Japanese TV program where you get to see nearly every nut, bolt and washer of the engine being stripped in front of a live audience. I don't know of an English dubbed version, but this is a MUST SEE for anyone interested.
  16. shipman
    No, the crank was a pressed up affair. In fact if you picked it up off the bench without support, it actually sagged! The crank cases and main bearings are what gave it rigidity. A mechanic was asked to lift one of these engines onto a work bench. It was so light he assumed there were no internals...until it was opened up! The engine had no flywheel effect and had to be run at no less than 2,000rpm, or it just died. As this project develops, I'll find some references (if you're interested), to illustrate I'm not exaggerating.
  17. shipman
    The real thing was virtually a model it's self. Imagine 6 these things thrashing around at 20,000 rpm!
  18. shipman
    A grand job, lad. Well done.
  19. shipman
    Sitting upright in excited anticipation. The Tamiya m/c kits are lovely little things. To do these faired bikes justice you really need to build two, faired and without.
  20. shipman
    Thunder City Wiki page... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunder_City
  21. shipman
    I'm always in two minds about emphasising panel lines. I've stood right up close to many aircraft from all era's, yet such details are the last thing to catch the eye. Nearly always such detail is either absent or very subtle, unless the aircraft has been left to rot outside. I do agree, this technique makes a model look busy, but I also think it highlights features not seen on real aircraft. As you imply; each to his own. Your lovely model shows what a great job Airfix have done.
  22. shipman
    Siggi, your model is a splendid rendition; I'll just sit back and follow your progress. One day I may have reason to tell someone I've seen it somewhere 😎
  23. shipman
    For better or worse, the UK is no longer officially a member of the EU, but once again 'independent'. As a UK resident, why am I too denied this information?
  24. shipman
    When a ship was not in use it was called being 'in ordinary', where all fixtures and fittings, including masts and rigging were removed and stored at a shore establishment to avoid deterioration. I was referring to a ship being in use but in peace time.
  25. shipman
    To my mind it all depends on what resources a modeller has available, including time. Building a decent plastic kit to high level of detail is just as much an accomplishment as a wooden one. The tools required for a plastic build would comfortably fit into a small shoe box. The model could be built on the proverbial 'kitchen table'. Time and again we see fine examples on this forum. Vision, experience and determination are prerequisites of any endeavour , whatever the subject.

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