samdiego Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 (edited) On my front porch this afternoon, a new tool from Aoshima. These were awesome when they were new.The best handling production bikes of their day. This looks like it's going to be a good time. The motor builds as a stack of however many louvers you can see on the box top. There are decal markings for every handlebar control. The wheels are each made up of 4 pieces with some of the thinnest spokes I've seen in styrene. This one came from Model RoundUp, just under$50 with shipping. I've started with putting the tank halves together and trying the license decal Edited April 14, 2018 by samdiego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Looks like a nice kit. Looking forward to your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Looks really nice, though I wish they would make some of the twins instead of the small fours. If Aoshima would come out with a model of the CB350, I would definitely buy one (it would be a race to see which one is finished first; the model or the full-size bike). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I almost bought a new one of those in late 74 but bought a CB450 instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorkChopPaws Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I bought one of those in 75 after I got out of the USMC. It was very quick and ahead of it's time with 6 speeds.I too bought the kit. It's got a long line ahead of it for being built including a Vincent Black Shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdiego Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 In progress. The box states that the 1:1 was laser scanned. ThenI have to assume that it was cad cammed into the dies. The detail and engraving is pretty impressive. Part halves could fit better, especially the carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdiego Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Almost finished. I can't overstate how detailed this kit is. The taillight lens is 4 pieces, each molded in the appropriate color. There is detail under the ignition and clutch covers. The oil filter cover can be removable, the oil filter is removable and reveals correct detail in there too. The red fender is from MPC's 1/8 Dick Mann Honda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skymnky721 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Nice bike there,,I was looking at HLJ site,,they have alot of these 70's era bike kits that you dont see in the LHS around here. May have to get the KZ 1000 kit,,great job on yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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