FULL-BUILD: MOTORCYCLE MODELLING
TAMIYA 1:12 HONDA RC166 ● KIT NO.1411338 September 2019 TMMI 287CONCLUSION
I would suggest that if you plan to do a
super detailed build, a little experience
is required as some of the steps like
building the chain and wheels are
pretty advanced and leave very little
room for error.
Here are some pointers for anyone
looking to build this kit including pros
and cons and things to look out for:- Chain set: use watered-down white
glue to keep the chain links together
when building the chain, after it is
complete you should be fine to lightly
wash the chain in some water to get rid
of the glue - Wheel set: Make sure you follow the
instructions to the letter and also look
at the diagrams, double check all your
work on these as it’s very easy to make
mistakes especially in regards to spoke
orientation. - Exhaust pipes: I found on my kit
that the exhausts were a very tight fit
to the extent where some real pressure
was needed to pull it and get the bolts
screwed in, be weary of this and plan
where you will hold your model when
doing this as it’s very easy to use lots of
force and risk breaking some parts.- Rivets: If you are going to use the
Tamiya Rivet Detail Up Set (12634)
then when preparing the holes for
rivets on the rubber seat make sure
you use a needle to create a pilot hole (I
used an old airbrush needle), otherwise
it’s very difficult to get an accurate hole
drilled. Also on the subject of rivets you
might want to invest in some sticky
grab sticks or create something similar
of your own as these rivets are tiny! - Rear wheel: If you are using the
Tamiya Metal Chain Set (12633) then
make sure you have another set of
hands available when installing the
rear swing arm. You basically have to
ensure the rear wheel, drum for the
brakes, both chain adjusters and rear
sprocket with chain are all in position
before bolting it all up. It wasn’t fun
when I did it and I had the luxury of a
jig as well to hold it all in place! ●
TECHSPEC...TAMIYA 1:12 HONDA RC166 KIT NO.14113
Detail-up sets used:- Hobby Design Honda RC166 GP Racer Detail-up Set
(part no. HD02-0069) - Tamiya Detail-Up Parts Series Wheel Set (12631), Clutch and
Front Fork Set (12632), Metal Chain Set (12633), Rivet Set
(12634) - Decals: Tamiya kit decals
- Nuts and Bolts: Various T2M and Top Studio
- Wiring and Cables: T2M, MFH, Tamiya Kit Tubing
Paints used: - Tamiya TS-14 Black (Frame and swing arm)
- Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black TS-29 (Exhaust)
- Alclad 2 Grey Microfiller Primer
- Zero Paints Honda RC166 Silver and Red (Body parts)
- Zero Paints Pure Brilliant White (Number Backing on Nose)
- Alclad 2 Metalizers Aluminium, Polished Aluminium, Pale
Gold, Pale Burnt Metal, Steel (Engine) - Alclad 2 Copper (Copper coloured bolts)
- Zero Paints 2K Clear
Availability; - Tamiya models, accessories, paints and materials are widely
available from good model shops and online. UK import and
distribution by The Hobby Company Limited; http://www.hobbyco.net - Zero Paints, Top Studio, Motojig; http://www.hiroboy.com
- Alclad 2: http://www.alclad2-online.co.uk
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