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I think the black between the fins on the head and block is just shadow. Chanis and sprockets probably got changed often. Chains were typically steel grey back then. Sprockets the same although I do recall some cheaper replacement parts having a slight yellow/gold tint. I do not think factory parts would have been like that though. Carbs typically had no paint on them, but the Police version of that bike stayed in production long after the air-cooled bikes were discontinued and carb types varied. The photos you show are not the later CV type. I owned a 77 KZ1000 for over 20 years and many riding pals had the big Zeds too.

Adding the Traction Compound option 😄Awesome idea. Can't wait to see that. Not something that gets mentioned often.

Wow, nice work so far. The super glue and putty trick is interesting, Going to have to try that. Seeing the body in primer like that sure looks like something out of Star Wars. I'm looking forward to your progress.

Nice work so far, I have the same kit and like you plan on a period club racer build out of it. Looking forward to your progress.

I'll pile on too, nice model! Love those little Mini's. Get on youtube and find the Goodwood Revival videos and you see those little beasts showing the bigger cars their tail pipes into and through the corners to this day.

Thanks folks, I had fun with this one. The photos don't show in detail the Mad City wired distributor or the Speed City velocity stacks. The opening in the deck covers the distributor sadly. I have to give kudos to both those suppliers for great products and service.

I finally finished this after many months. It's the old Monogram kit, really simple kit as mentioned before in other builds. I gave it the after an endurance race look. The kit decals were missing so I used some Starfighter's and mixed and matched, so it's no particular actual race version. I widened the kit wheels using a technique I learned here, sawed up a deeper dish donor wheel set and merged the two. I think that worded well. First attempt at scale duct tape too, that was fun. Next I'm finishing a GT40 I started over a year ago.

Thanks for the leads. I'm guessing you both have ordered from them with no issues other than the delivery time? Last time I ordered from overseas (Portugal) the package took a month to arrive.

I'm starting to plan a scratch built '60's period small bore sports race car project, and research is pointing towards 13" wheels as most common. I have a set that came with a BMW 2002Ti kit but I'd rather not pirate those. I'm looking for something along the line of mini-lite/Halibrand or even steelies. Of course 13" tires will be a challenge as well. Can anyone steer me towards a source? I'm coming up with zip so far. Thanks, Geoff

That looks like the dumpster by the end of the week at the body shop I work at.

Nice job on the conversion. Bo Diddley would rock that thing.

Very cool. Watched that show every week. A kid in my High School who's dad owned a dealership had one for a bit in the late '70's. Swapped it for a Mach 1 our senior year. Should have kept the Torino.

Nice shots. They had the D-type's hood (bonnet) open when I was there. It was parked at an angle that did not give a great view of the engine bay and surely took away any chance of getting a shot of the cars beautiful lines. That did bum me out a bit.

Looking great. I have the same, or at least different issue kit. Boy did you get lucky on those wheels! I'll have to think about how to modify the kit rears I guess. Watching your progress!

We were in Philly this week visiting our son and when he asked what I'd like to see this was the only thing on my personal list. I know many of you have been there and can see from a search that the place has been a good source for many of you. I figured I'd post these for any newcomers to the hobby who may not be aware of it. If you ever get the chance, go! One of the things that struck me was how small the 917 is. I never really got the scale from all the photos and videos I've seen. I also really like the Alfa T33, purpose built racers like that are so cool. Between these two GT40's and the red Gurney car at the Henry Ford I've now seen 3 in person. As a gearhead I really wish I could have gotten closer and seen these with hoods up/doors open so I could soak up all the little details. Hell, I get a kick out of well applied safety wire on machines like these. Enjoy the photo's and as already said, go there if you can. Admission is cheap, the staff is friendly and if you're lucky enough to attend one of the demo days even better. And I got a T-shirt with the hippy Porsche on it.

Those look great! Been a big fan since the first movie blew my 14 year old mind on it's release. Even built an Estes (I think) model rocket version as a teen.

Quite the contrast from the actual bike as far as weight goes. Those things are like bicycles with motor's I used to roadrace vintage bikes in the 90's and a few of those and the 350 versions were always present. If someone made a model of the RD350 I could recreate my old race bike in miniature.

I can hear those twin megaphones now! Nice job. Love that era.

I needed a break from a '55 vette kit that's challenging me. I had this old Corgi kicking around, it was pretty beat up and the siren on the rear deck was long gone. So I figured out how to take it apart, plugged the siren and light holes and reshot it and did some weathering. It was a fun little project.

How do you like that booth? I'm on the hunt for one now. And I see guitar stands.

Looking forward to seeing this when it's done. The engine looks great. Very cool that you found your old stash too.

Pretty much the same here. Infrequent restocks, dismal Testors paint selection. But a huge selection of craft acrylics for spraying, oil paints for weathering, and brushes. Frequent coupons and rewards that my wife is set up for so you can save a few bucks.

That chain is nuts! How big is that bike in that scale? Lots of room for detail. You're getting very creative, nice work. I was heavy into riding at the time that bike came out and it was actually the most far out thing in production from Japan. It already is a cafe racer, just not what passes for one nowadays. I remember the first one I saw in person. Drool city. Here's a little tip though.. the butterflies go on the engine side of the carbs. Looking in the stacks, which look great, you should see the slides. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

Fantastic work! I'd bet that was as difficult to make as the 1:1 Benroy was I made a decade ago. Love the teardrops.

Love that exhaust color detail.