Motorcycle Models for 2011

orangelion03 · February 16, 2011, 12:30:51 PM

These releases were announced at the Nuremberg Toy Fair last week. Various moto models in 1/12 scale from Tamiya, Hasegawa, and Fujimi. Rumor has it that the Fujimi Super Cub is the first of a series of vintage Hondas, or possibly vintage Japanese bikes in general.

To get an idea of what is currently available in this scale, check out Hobby Link Japan's site:
http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?rel=nav&GenreCode=Aut&DisplayMode=images&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=MEMNZZSYBLUMA&MacroType2=autmot&z=MacroType2&Scale2=12

zarn02 · February 16, 2011, 12:50:21 PM

Neato.

I have their 916 model from a few years back. Haven't built it yet because I'm confident I'll dick it up.

(Who has two thumbs and needs modelling practice? This guy...)

thought · February 16, 2011, 01:43:52 PM

all i know is that painting rossi's helmet must be ridiculously annoying...

pennyrobber · February 16, 2011, 01:55:23 PM

So where are the motorcycle models? I didn't see a single umbrella girl in any of the photos.

These things are crazy. The detail is pretty amazing.

Stinky Wizzleteats · February 16, 2011, 03:14:44 PM

Quote from: thought on February 16, 2011, 01:43:52 PM
all i know is that painting rossi's helmet must be ridiculously annoying...

No way anyone would be painting that, it would have to be a decal.

orangelion03 · February 17, 2011, 08:59:34 AM

You can see the decal sheet for his helmet and leathers in the third image.

drunkfatguy · February 18, 2011, 08:26:10 PM

Anymore I don't have the patience or articulation to put one of those kits together with that much detail, I respect those that can. I resort to getting the 1:12 Die-cast such as these:
http://www.mintmodels.com/search.aspx?find=Ducati

Drunken Monkey · February 18, 2011, 09:05:41 PM

Quote from: thought on February 16, 2011, 01:43:52 PM
all i know is that painting rossi's helmet must be ridiculously annoying...

On the bright side, the Pedrosa model is life-sized.

Witty Name Here · February 19, 2011, 08:33:43 PM

Check the detail on these. Click the pic's.
http://www.modelergp.com/

orangelion03 · February 20, 2011, 04:57:37 PM

Quote from: Witty Name Here on February 19, 2011, 08:33:43 PM
Check the detail on these. Click the pic's.
http://www.modelergp.com/

Good stuff!!!

eyduc · February 20, 2011, 05:54:52 PM

I have a few Tamiya Honda & Ducati kits. I got some of them when I visited Japan. They cost half the price over here. Still looking to get a good deal on a Desmosidici kit. I'm saving them for when I retire (ie; too weak to ride).

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