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Honda RC166 Grand Prix Racer by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/12
shipman replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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). -
Honda RC166 Grand Prix Racer by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/12
shipman replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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. -
Honda RC166 Grand Prix Racer by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/12
shipman replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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. -
Honda RC166 Grand Prix Racer by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/12
shipman replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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. -
Honda RC166 Grand Prix Racer by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/12
shipman replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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. -
Honda RC166 Grand Prix Racer by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/12
shipman replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
The real thing was virtually a model it's self. Imagine 6 these things thrashing around at 20,000 rpm!
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A grand job, lad. Well done.
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Honda RC166 Grand Prix Racer by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/12
shipman replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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. -
Thunder City Wiki page... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunder_City
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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.
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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 😎
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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?
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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.
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Plastic or Wood models? Your Favorite?
shipman replied to Bill97's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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. -
When still in commission but not at war, depending on the size of the ship, a substantial compliment of ordinance was frequently disassembled and stored in the hold. Thereby helping stability and providing less cramped accommodation. When not at war a full crew wasn't required; stores were less, so it makes sense to 'open the deck'. Once hostilities began it became a mad scramble to put the ship in a state to actually fight. Notoriously, captains struggled to adequately man the ship. No idea where I read that, but did.
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Foil those rings? Paint never cuts the mustard on shiny bits. I understand the rings on the Buc intakes are stainless steel.
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I'm convinced Johann has considerable assistance from the fairy folk! His skill has become legend and can only inspire we lesser mortals. Each of his posts brings immeasurable delight.
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As promised, here's the arm rest I made. It can be clipped to table top etc. Each side rotates and can be angle adjusted using different wooden wedges. The 'pads' could indeed be lined or padded. I thought about recessing the two fasteners, but in practice I felt none of the above were required. Very useful.
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I made myself one of these (I'll photograph it tomorrow). Making your own gives the scope to taylor to your need. Both hands free. https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/bench-armrest-device-bergeon-swiss
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What a sexy looking aeroplane!
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Damn, I really need a new pair of slippers. My dog won't pick them up LOL
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Last year I was invited to see a wealthy man's extensive collection of classic GP motorcycles, the highlight for me was his brace of MV Agusta 500 triples, a favourite of mine. He asked me to guess what the small oil tank hidden under the seat was. Graciously I said ''you tell me''. He told me that was a reserve oil tank feeding the engine. As the reservoir was so small (the machine has a VAST heavily finned wet sump), I said that was improbable. Well, he said, the great Giacomo Agostini (a personal friend of his) the man these machines were primarily designed for, had told him that. Mmmm, I came home and consulted my extensive digital period photo files; the tank is in fact an oil reservoir for dripping oil onto the drive chain. The moral of that story is, don't believe anything anyone tells you (no matter if it's someone with Agostini's cudos), before you find out yourself. This forum constantly urges the importance of primary source information. This was a fine example. I believe the correct term for the Bianchi is Freccia Celeste.
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See this, though not exactly the same machine, the practice is clear. https://www.fondazionepirelli.org/archivio-storico/fotografie/detail/IT-PIRELLI-FT0001-0000000482/il-pilota-miro-maffeis-nel-1925.html?jsonVal={"jsonVal":{"query":"Miro Maffeis","startDate":"","endDate":"","fieldDate":"dataNormal","_perPage":20}}&attachmentMisc=undefined&lang=en#n
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Sorry guy's I don't agree. There is no reason to have a reserve supply of fuel (2 pints at best in that tank). As for the Protar diagram, I'd take that with a pinch of salt. The small tank is for oil. I'll do a bit more research and eat my slippers if I'm wrong.
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Oh, Mark, how many two stroke engines had such obvious double overhead camshafts?
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