Model motorcycles in 1/6 scale

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28 August 2017 at 21:31 #314345
Microbike
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Hello Everyone

My passion is building 1/6 scale motorcycles. I use the plastic model as a base and then add additional detail such as tiny bolts, scale wiring and other such detail. I have reached the limits of the hobby as I do it now so I would like, to take it to the next level and make my own more detailed parts. For example a plastic moulded chain – looks like – well – a plastic moulded chain. I have tracked down real roller chain with a pitch of 3.2mm so it's prefect for 1/6 scale bikes – the problem now is that I need to make my own sprockets that will be scale replicas of the real bike

Another challenge is engine mounting bolts and axles. In the kit they are represented by a shaft with threads on both ends and M2 nuts. However the real bold uses flanged bolts which clearly only have a nut on one end. A rear axle will have a M2.5 castle nut so I need to make these parts myself to achieve the level of detail that I am looking for

Below is a picture of a Yamaha XS1100 Midnight Special that I am currently building.

Cheers

Andrew
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28 August 2017 at 21:31 #40148
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29 August 2017 at 21:01 #314466
Chris Evans 6
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Full size bikes are my passion but your model looks like the real thing. Welcome along.
29 August 2017 at 21:44 #314472
Neil Wyatt
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Nice work Andrew,

I built a few of the old Airfix bikes and once built a rather more detailed Japanese kit, way back in the late 70s early 80s.

Not a patch on your model!

Neil
29 August 2017 at 22:07 #314474
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I'm envious, do the engines run?
30 August 2017 at 06:50 #314489
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Chris my other passion is full size bikes and I have three of them one of which was a full time restoration project that I completed last year

Neil I mostly use the 1/6 Tamiya kits as they produce the best quality mounds and a more interesting range of bikes

Curtis the engines don't run I am afraid that is a step too far for me, but the bike does have most of its wiring. On some bikes like the big Harley's I add LEDs for the lights because I can hide the electronics etc in the panniers. But some of my models like the Yamaha I display the bike with the seat, tank and side covers off so that the detail is visible

Below is a photo showing some of the wiring including starter solenoid, regulator/rectifier, fuse box and CDI Ignition box on the right
30 August 2017 at 07:48 #314490
Curtis Rutter
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Still they're impressive, I too am into full bike builds, am 3/4 through a minitwin race bike just running short on time to finish it at the mo
30 August 2017 at 08:25 #314492
jimmy b
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Very impressive detailing, you'd never know it was 1/6 scale.

Well done!
30 August 2017 at 10:08 #314508
Curtis Rutter
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Where are you located?
30 August 2017 at 14:23 #314550
Microbike
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@microbike
Hello Curtis I am based in Oxford (UK)

I just acquired a 1986 Moto Guzzi Italian Police Bike which I am planning to restore but still maintaining the original paintwork, badges etc
30 August 2017 at 17:29 #314570
Mike Poole
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For anyone interested in the Oxford area, the Vintage club have a run at The Lamb Chalgrove on Sunday 3rd September at 12 o'clock lunchtime, usually something of interest to see.

Mike
30 August 2017 at 21:32 #314625
Microbike
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@microbike
Thanks Mike that's good to know
10 September 2017 at 11:32 #316247
Steve Crow
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@stevecrow46066
Hi Andrew, Can I ask you where you've sourced the roller chain from? I've not been able to find any smaller than 1/4".

Cheers

Steve
10 September 2017 at 18:20 #316335
Microbike
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Hello Steve

Steve I found the tiny roller chain in a market in China a few years ago while overthere on business. I bought several packets needing 2 packets to make up a 1/6 scale chain so I have enough for a couple of bikes – the Yamaha is a shaft so not required

However Tamiya have released a 1:6 Chain Set for Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin which is only suitable for static display you can find the details here

http://www.hiroboy.com/16_Chain_Set_for_Honda_CRF1000L_Africa_Twin_–product–10749.html

Cheers

Andrew
10 September 2017 at 18:43 #316339
Steve Crow
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Thank you Andrew, I'm not planning on visiting China in the near future!

I was looking for a working drive chain so the Tamiya is out.

Have you looked at fusee chain used in clocks and pocket watches? It's quite cheap on ebay.

Cheers

Steve
10 September 2017 at 19:54 #316359
Microbike
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@microbike
No did not know about them will look them up
20 September 2017 at 14:58 #317851
Tony Dimnick
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That looks really realistic Andy
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