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1/8 MPC Honda 750 Four & Trail 70 Mini Bike


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The Heller may be entirely superior in some detail respects, but whether it is accurate is another question.

The CB750 was made over a 10 year period and it changed from beginning to end. The picture on the Heller box looks like a composite of a 1969, 1970 and a 1971. Maybe even a 1972.

The picture MPC box and AIRFIX are 1969s, for sure.

The Heller picture shows many inaccuracies. I would like to see what the kit pieces look like. If the kit is like the picture on the box, it is not worth the $78 they are asking.

I have owned 1:1 CB750s; 3 1969s and 15 others of different 1971-1978 years. I am sure about the details as I have restored these bikes from ground up.

It would be good if somebody proved me wrong and the parts inside the Heller box are true to the actual bike. Pictures?

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Now if only there was someone that made a CB 350 kit. I'll definitely pick up both even though I already have the Tamiya Trail 70. BTW does anyone have some good pictures of the MPC Trail 70,I've never seen what's inside the box of one.

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I'm looking forward to both of them!

Heller reissued quite a few 1/8 scale bikes this spring and announced more over the rest of the year.

It's nice to see all these 8th scale bikes making a return. I have hardly any left from the first time around.

Oy, Revell, are you listening?

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Junkman, the Heller is a K2 ( non US spec) for sure. The box cover is incorrect.

The MPC is a K0

You are right.

Here is a better shot at a Heller:

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Now I really have to buy them both. It's all your fault. I'm not responsible...

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It looks like Heller did a nice job on the K2 seat. It is a one year only with the piping dropping on the front of the seat. In 1973 the piping was horizontal across the whole seat.

Those cylinder heads are 1969 to 1972; there are 4 vertical supports viewed from the side.

It may be possible to mix parts and use the necessary MPC K0 parts on a Heller to make a better K0. Just a thought though I know it is a big expense.

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