Tamiya 6 cylinder 250cc Rc-166 Motogp motorcycle.
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1 27 May 2019, 15:49
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Ah Hah! And when don't you do the best you can with what you have?????? Front seat please?
28 May 2019, 02:31
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This build is the culmination of all I DIDN'T do on the last two. 👍
All ready I have done a dozen things never done before and all ready I feel this will be the ultimate.
Ordered the macro black tubing for the brake and speedo cable that is more to scale.
And the copper wire on the carburetors is the thinnest I can find.
And drills that are down to .003 for the nuts heads on the clutch so I can tie wire them.
😉 👍
28 May 2019, 03:38
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I am wanting to do as good as the detail your doing Peter. 👍
Like I said, you have inspired me to up my game. 🙂
28 May 2019, 08:12
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I can't wait to see the build pix on this, it's my favourite classic racer, mental sound!
28 May 2019, 09:37
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I hope you have all liquids off the bench Kez, I don't want any mishaps on this one please. You are building the most influential machine in motorcycle racing history!
28 May 2019, 09:52
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Peter, The bench is devoid of ALL fluids, with the space cleared of all un necessary materials except tools. 👍
Right now, I am trying to remember how I spoked the rims last time, as it seemed so easy back then, but right now, it's a cluster f*^k and I am confused.
No doubt, it will come to me again, as I do remember NOT using the jig last time.
Did you like the tie wires on the carbs. ? 🙂 🙂 🙂
28 May 2019, 10:35
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Oh YES! Looking forward to more little detailed surprises to blow me away! Public Holiday here today for the Clermont Show. Will spend the morning clearing the debris off the bench so I have space for the chain challenge and final assembly. You would have had to use a jig to lace the rims mate.
28 May 2019, 23:42
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I am delighted to tell you, it is finally assembled, all at 2.30 this morning it came to me how I did it last time, and with the help of Mr CA, it just grew. 👍 🙂 hehehehehehe.
And for you and your chain. Good luck with that one mate. 👍
29 May 2019, 01:16
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That is exactly what I see in your work Lode. 🙂 👍
But thank you for your most kind words. 👍
I have a whole lot of drilling on the bolt heads on the clutch so I can use the fine copper wire as tie wires. 😉 , and that will be with an .003 drill bit. (As thin as a hair almost, and so easy to break. 😉
29 May 2019, 05:51
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After doing a couple of wheels myself, I know how much fun that is. Great job Kezza
29 May 2019, 20:49
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Ladies and Gents, this is an example of masterful modelling. I am very happy with my current build, it's as good as I can do so I am as proud as punch of it. This however is at a level I would most sincerely love to achieve. "What separates the men from the boys" so to speak. I had an hour long chat with Yoda yesterday about the Honda depicted above. I ran out of superlatives. I had some great ideas for displaying the model but, he already had that planned exactly as I described. Nothing escapes this man. I love the fact he is ALWAYS one step ahead of me but so encouraging and selfless I think he would love to see my builds at his level, (Insert Me Too moment here) and at a competition and would genuinely be tickled pink if my build beat his. (As if)! When I talk to Kerry on the phone about modelling, mine or his, his excitement is infectious, you are drawn into the abyss of excitement and euphoria. Kerry Cox my fellow modellers is, a true Master.
29 May 2019, 21:41
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My good friend Peter has a way of waxing lyrical. 🙂 👍
And the fact of the matter is that it is Peters work that gets me all fired up, seeing how much he has mastered his hobby and how willing he is to take on board those tips and suggestions from all of us, all while remaining humble and full of wonder at all his piers and their abilities.
But I do say thank you Peter for all your praise and words of total support. They really make a difference. 🙂 👍
30 May 2019, 00:36
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I am in the middle of some chain assembly and what a tangled web it is. ! :-O
Especially all the little burrs left from where the parts are separated from the main holding board.
As for Yoda. He wants to remain anonymous. 🙂
30 May 2019, 22:21
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I have just run into a problem in that the snap clip links are not always noted for 'snapping back' and some times, one has to encourage them and remind them of their job. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Now I know my calling. 🙂
To be a watch maker / repairer. hehehehehe
31 May 2019, 00:31
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No. ! I have pulled out the bi magnifying fluro lamp and will work on a blue back ground to get it all to go right, 😉
31 May 2019, 02:15
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I thought I had 'lost' it there at one stage, having a snap link fail three links in from the end, and consequently, I had to re position all the chain back in the jig and start from new. Well, ! rollers and pins all over the shop, but then suddenly it just seemed to mend it's self and all I had left was the final link to join both ends. 🙂 👍
I am extremely happy with the work I am getting done, and now I hope to work out the latch system for the fuel tank cap. !
The clutch tie wires were a bit of a challenge, but it came out as well as I expected. 🙂
Working on replacing every visible rivet, and putting rivets in that are not obvious, but you will see that as it gets done. 😉
Cheers buddy. 🙂 👍
1 June 2019, 10:16
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What a Beauty ..
ANd what a great level of skill with the detailwork shown here..respect Kerry 👍
Really wonderful work
9 June 2019, 21:33
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Peter. Your the one setting the standard here mate. 😉
I am always wondering what masterpiece is next to appear from your work shop mate. 👍
9 June 2019, 21:35
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Christian. 🙂 Thank you my good friend. And I must admit, this is one build I have not been able to 'put down', and I can honestly say, I have thoroughly enjoyed every second of my time on it. 👍 👍 🙂
22 June 2019, 21:40
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Kerry, I think you have been way off the mark with the "chalk and cheese" remark. It's more of a comparison of an excellent build with a beautiful work of art. I am reeling with disbelief with what you have accomplished. I consider having my builds on the same web site as the Master who created this masterpiece as an honor! Thank you so much for the lessons!! I will be back for more!!
24 June 2019, 02:57
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I do try so hard to be good at what I do.
Just like all of us here. 👍
But I love he fact that all my friends like it too. 🙂
Thanks a million guys and gals. 🙂
I really do appreciate what you say and think. 👍
24 June 2019, 11:06
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These Aussie's love their bikes! Between Kerry and Peter the beautiful work from down under has us in awe! Great work as usual Kerry!
24 June 2019, 14:48
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We Aussies live for our bikes. 👍
I personally have a BMW R1150R that I have been around Australia three time on now. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Had it since new in 2001. Whumph. !
Tim. Thank you for your most encouraging comment and kind words mate.. 👍
Kez. !
24 June 2019, 17:28
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Kerry good choice mate, luv a boxer twin, I got an 09 HP2Sport & a couple of S1000RR's to abuse Britain on 🙂
24 June 2019, 19:29
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Primate troll ( 😉 ) I am giving it away now, as it is too big and I am 73 and find it hard to man handle it around the city, and that is why I love touring, dodging the roos, camels, stray cattle and goats. hahahahahaha
24 June 2019, 19:51
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Your all so kind and supportive. 👍 Thank to all for your support. It makes it so worthwhile. 👍
24 June 2019, 19:52
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I've been watching this for some time but kept my mouth shut/keyboard locked, because I seriously lack in the "knowing anything about bikes" department... The amount of details to look at is just staggering, I particularly (but not exclusively) admire the transparent hoses... 👍
24 June 2019, 20:27
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This Bike is so damn cool... 250cc on 6 cyl...
Must be a joyride on this indeed
It is a real shame that my uncle did not keep his '70 Trident T150 🙁
24 June 2019, 20:43
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Daniel, there are two bikes that give me goose bumps when I hear them. Those being the Triumph and BSA triples of the 70/80's and of course, the six cylinder Rc-166.
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24 June 2019, 21:57
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This is my third build of this iconic little machine that put honda on the world map as a producer of multi cylinder motorcycles.
This build will incorporate all the extra add on bits produced by Tamiya. Front forks, clutch, spoked wheels and rims, and drive chain, finished off with the rivet set for the fairing and seat.