Honda CB750F Engine Tamiya 1/6th box of parts

[DougS]

I've always wanted this kit but couldn't justify the price. But then I found a box of parts on e-bay and after studying all the pictures thought it looked fairly complete. I won the auction fairly cheap and after inventorying found it was missing the base, right side cover, one exhaust clamp and the intake manifolds. It had a few modifications like velocity stacks instead of the air box and the wheel spokes had been removed. I made new pieces to replace everything missing and was about to make a wooden base when I noticed an old cycle license plate on the work bench. The plate turned out to be the perfect size and made the whole project unique in my opinion.

I have always tried to find incomplete models or glue-bombs to get get the models I wanted for as cheap as possible (I've always been a cheapskate, I guess I get it from my Dad always trying to get a bargain..

[Jim B]

Nice looking motorcycle engine.  Well done.

[DougS]

Thanks Jim

[stavanzer]

Very Nice Work.

Clever Display, too!

 

Good Show.

 

[Mike 1017]

WOW  !!!!!

[TonyK]

Looks great! I always wonder why parts are missing especially with a bigger kit like this. Where did they go?

[PappyD340]

Awesome!

[DougS]

Thanks for the compliments everyone.

I have a 1/6 scale Harley FLH basket case that I'm thinking about chopping off the top half of the frame and making a companion for this Honda.

[DougS]

Here's what I'm working with. It will be a long time before I start rebuilding. I've got the frame cut down and now disassembling everything trying to remove all the excess glue and straightening every part. It seems like everything was put together at the wrong angle and flooded with glue.

When finished I will post this build on its own post. (probably years from now!  )

[slusher]

Great build and terrific display base'

[drodg]

Love it!  As an owner of a couple classic Honda fours I really appreciate your build.   

[ChrisR]

Very nice.

[ybsluos]

Doug thats a really great idea and execution!  The Harley will be nice too.  Fantastic way to do something with incomplete kits.- Mark

[Potaka]

I have to say this base is pretty nice, is it a license plate?

[DougS]

Thanks for all the positive comments!

Yes, it is an actual license plate.