Jon Cole Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Was the Harley in this kit a first issue? Could it be added to another kit? Can they avoid paying royalty fees if no mention of "Harley Davidson" appears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I stand corrected on the Campus Friends set which did only include the Vespa. Tamiya also released a set of 4 scooters which included the Vespa, a Yamaha Beluga, Honda Tact, and Suzuki Gemma. They were all typical 80s style step-through scooters. Tamiya more recently issued a Yamaha T-Max in 1/24 which is a pretty cool modern scooter. Someone did a P/E set for it, too!! In addition to the Heller GP bikes, Hasegawa released several different GP bikes in the mid 90s. To get really obscure, Protar did a 1/24th Honda NSR500 in the early 80s in 2 different markings. They were white metal and P/E and plastic. They looked accurate but tough to build. I never attempted them. I have long since sold mine off. There are hundreds of different diecast built-up motorcycles and scooters in 1/24th. I won't even begin because this thread was about kits in 1/24-5. There are some lunatics producing 1/43rd vintage GP bike kits in France or Italy. Cheeses!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glusnifr Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I have a Tamiya Honda city tubo kit #2430 it has a Motocompo mini bike ,i dont know if that was mention in the mini bike conversation ,it also has a cool driver figure ,and all the parts to motorize it .. jim white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) Was the Harley in this kit a first issue? Could it be added to another kit? Can they avoid paying royalty fees if no mention of "Harley Davidson" appears? Jon, yes it was the first issue, a circa 2000-2001 Harley Dyna Glide Custom, along with the aftermarket Harley trailer that was shown at the Chicago Auto Show when Ford introduced the Harley F150. Also yes, it is a seperate, stand alone tool that theoretically could be inserted into any kit box (as long as there was room). I would prefer it to be reissued with Harley licensing and tank decals, even if it cost a bit extra. I did a buildup of this kit in Model Cars magazine a couple of years ago. Here's what it looks like, updated (more or less) to 2006 Dyna Glide Custom specs. Best regards...TIM Edited August 30, 2010 by tim boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Nice build Tim. Let's hope that tooling gets put to good use in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ailidasfang Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Vibram five fingers Review:I think AMT stuff came with a couple of years' annual kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster fever Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 does anybody know if there are any manufacturers that make 1/24-1/25 scale motorcycles diecast or styrene.i think 31/2 inches to 41/2 inches would be to proper scale.i was going to build THE WORLDS FASTEST INDIAN using a small scale airplane body as seen inthe pictures.ive googled it and came up with miasto but they are mostly street crotch rockets.also evil kinevils 750 harley diorama jump.thanks in advance ALL PICTURES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) I do know Maisto used to make diecast Harleys in 1/25 scale, but these are hard to come by nowadays... I was looking to get some to go with my Harley Davidson Ford panel-van, but haven't had any luck yet. Also, as far as I know, Revell used to make some Harleys in that scale way back when, but I've never come across any Not sure about an Indian, but since Burt Munro's bike was heavily modified anyway, perhaps you could build it out of some of the aforementioned bikes... Should you be able to locate any, that is... Edited May 14, 2013 by PowerPlant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Munro's engine was highly modified. Any affordable engine in that scale will be stock and a nondescript lump. The wheels will not be visible, and the frame is not stock. Use O-rings for tires, laminated styrene discs for wheels, and a scratchbuilt engine and frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster fever Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 thanks for all the replies i found this website EDIECAST.COM wisconsin real cheap prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermodel Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I need help for a diorama. Looking for 1/24 or 1/25 motorcycles , or what kits were they are extras.Would prefer a chopper ,but vintage would be ok. Also, has anyone seen any skulls that would work in 1/25? Please post pictures of any1/25,1/24 motorcycles you have built.be it mini,vintage,off road,harley,or chopper.I have found a few diecast in these scales.but would prefer a kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) The MPC Monte Carlo has a Honda chopper in 1/25, the Mongram Cherry Bomb kit has a Chopper Harley, I think in 1/24. I just sold a Revell combo kit on E-Bay, which had Both a Harley chopper,and a Honda. in it in 1/25. Revell has a Triumph in 1/25. A few years ago Revell did a Ford truck with a Harley Street bike, in 1/25. There are a few kits with Minibikes added to them as well. Skulls are really seasonal, usually in the Months before Holloween. Is when they are most abundant. You could check those War Game places. Edited January 5, 2014 by my80malibu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I found some 1/25 diecast Harleys at Wal-Mart a few years back. They were stock, and there were Knuckle and Pan Heads so a chopper shouldn't be too hard to do. They were cheap too. Also someone is resin casting the old Ace / Indian 4 in resin. It's also stock but not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 The Revell Harley Ford kit has a bike in it. I haven't started the kit yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=56433&page=1&#entry663568 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Please post pictures of any1/25,1/24 motorcycles you have built.be it mini,vintage,off road,harley,or chopper.I have found a few diecast in these scales.but would prefer a kit Class Action MC chopper (modified) and Lil' Coffin skeleton. Maisto diecast '48 Harley . . . baby blue is original.... sky blue metalic is modified mini bikes metric bobber...Suzuki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Here's a Yamaha. 1/25th The chopper from the MPC class action Monte Carlo is cool. ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I found some 1/25 diecast Harleys at Wal-Mart a few years back. They were stock, and there were Knuckle and Pan Heads so a chopper shouldn't be too hard to do. They were cheap too. Also someone is resin casting the old Ace / Indian 4 in resin. It's also stock but not cheap. Motor City Resin Casters. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 amt triumph: revell parts pack Honda: little mini bike that came with Vandal van I think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 William the red minibike came from a Tom Daniels kit. It was the baja bandito or something along the lines of that. The Vandal kit included a Taco mini bike. Here's a "Show version" of the taco I built last year. Not the best but it was a re build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 thanks for the correx; I been looking for one of those Taco mini bikes for a while now, these little thing make great quick builds. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 ...Also, has anyone seen any skulls that would work in 1/25?... www.thepartsbox.com used to do 1/25 skulls. Probably still do. Here's a Revell Triumph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAN-CAVE Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 The mini bikes are awesome. They look like little Honda 50cc's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Why? Why don't we have these? The ancient Revell pieces are neat, but why isn't there contemporary versions? 1/25 scale bikes would be a very good seller in my opinion. As opposed to a car/truck kit, the parts count is a fraction, yet you could sell them profitably because IT'S A WIDE OPEN MARKET. Imagine a 4 bike kit of old H-D's, an Ariel, Vincent, etc… Or a Katana, Ninja, a GSR…. Or a variety of Harley's & Buells? Imagine someone like Mobius tackling this? I know… I know….pinch me, I'm dreaming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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