Danger Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) This Tamiya 1:6 scale Harley Fat Boy Lo is a beast to build. And I loved every minute! The model is box stock and was repainted 3 times as the flame job I tried to do twice, looked like worms and not flames. I think I like this all black version better. This kit is a marvel as many items work. Wheels rotate, front and rear shocks, brake and shifter pedals, clutch and brake levers, starter switch turns and even the mirrors are fully poseable. I also used the detail-up kit which added metal rotors and mufflers. Danger Edited March 1, 2017 by Danger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Nice looking Harley. Very well done. I'd be a little wary riding it with all of those loose hoses, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Looks very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Looks good, but I like more chrome on my Hogs! But I also know that's not the "in thing" right now (and that is how the kit depicts that bike). I have that kit (unbuilt). How stiff is the bike's plastic frame while supporting the weight of the model? Does it flex or sag? I've built the previous 1:6 Fat Boy bike Tamiya produced over a decade ago (for a very short time, only available outside US). It was an older Harley. That one had a diecast frame which was really sturdy. These are fairly heavy models and that is why I'm worried that a plastic frame might not be up to the task of supporting all the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 I have that kit (unbuilt). How stiff is the bike's plastic frame while supporting the weight of the model? Does it flex or sag? The frame is strong and supports the bike quite well. No sag at all. https://dangervideo.smugmug.com/Models/Bikes/ Danger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Looks ready to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 The frame is strong and supports the bike quite well. No sag at all. https://dangervideo.smugmug.com/Models/Bikes/ Danger Good to know - thanks Danger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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