Chuck Kourouklis Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Tamiya's first 1/6 in 17 years. All-new. Due November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 If it was a Wide Glide I'd really consider getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'm up for it! Just in time for Christmas (hint, hint, kids... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 SWEET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyclaw Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 All over this one for sure... been trying to find an original issue kit for a while; but I'll take a re-pop or two just to have them....it's about time!!! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Just found the last Fat Boy I think you're talking about, Matt - But HobbyLink Japan says a number of times that the Fat Boy Lo pictured in the first post is all-new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyclaw Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Re-pop or all new; I'll take it! The fatboy is the only one I am lacking to have every 1/6 bike in the box. I enjoy building the big bikes; and am super stoked to see new tooling from Tamiya!!! I wish they would do some of the Japanese cruisers; like the royal star, roadstar, or Honda 1100 shadows in 1/6....I guy can only hope.............Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I got excited when I head Tamiya was doing a 1:6 Harley. I was praying that it would be a 72 though, every time I see one in a show room I got crazy over it. (The one to the far right) I'm still glad to see a Fat Boy. It's not my favorite Harley but it's still a step in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Bike on the far right sure looks like a Sportster to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Looks like a Sportster to me too. ( had one ) Sportster tank for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsbase Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Yes it´s an all new "Fat Boy Lo" and it looks like the actual 2013 model. It will have the Twin Cam Engine. The old Fat Boy comes with the Evolution Engine. If I read it right on the tamiya homepage, the cylinders comes as seperate parts fin by fin. Google made this translation from their homepage: a stacked assembly method the cylinder head and cylinder, 1584cc air-cooled V-twin engine as a center of attraction to reproduce sharp cooling fin chiseled. I hope they take the chance, to make a first class model without the old phillips screws and put so much detail in it, like they do in every military scale model. I´m looking forward to get the new Fat Boy Lo and hope they make a Black Line, Slim or a Wide Glide too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Always good to see a new Harley kit . The new kit would have to be all new as the two Fatboy's , Evo and Twin Cam , share very little in the way of parts. Being a Harley mechanic and wrenching on both bikes gives me a little 'hands on' knowledge. Here's a little fun: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234945364-new-tamiya-big-bike/ I do believe the green bike is a Sportster having the rear drive belt on the right side of the bike, but I dont think any of those are factory bikes . Perhaps you could clarify what '72' means? Edited August 28, 2013 by krow113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Okay there was some confusion. The 72 is a sportster,but a variation of the sportster. For example there is the Ford Mustang and the Shelby Mustang, same platform but with respective differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Okay there was some confusion. The 72 is a sportster,but a variation of the sportster. For example there is the Ford Mustang and the Shelby Mustang, same platform but with respective differences. Never heard of a '72' with regard to a Sportster, got any pix to clarify? Thank you ,Steve Never mind I googled it: http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_CA/Motorcycles/seventy-two.html Still the bikes in the previous shot all have side tail lights ,these are pretty much illegal in todays world. Why? The plate is not visible from all angles at the rear of the bike, makes it hard for the po-lice robot licence plate readers to see. Those silly 'safety pin' seat springs are a dead giveaway its not a 'factory' bike as well. I love the metalflake though! On a trivia note I dont recall any Sportster model kits , other than the Revell "Then came Bronson" kit from the '70's. Thank you ,Steve Edited August 28, 2013 by krow113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 They do not come from the factory with the seat I understand, but I would say that more than half of them I have seen the dealers put a seat similar to this one on it. http://accessories.harley-davidson.ca/product/seats/solo-spring-saddle-white-diamond Or this one http://accessories.harley-davidson.ca/product/seats/solo-spring-saddle-black-leather. Most dealerships in the USA that get this bike add a few things on to the bike to make it look more "Vintage" I've seen seals like that,leather fringe,Ape hangers, and more. Granted they cost a few extra bucks because of the parts, but your buying a Harley, chances of you keeping it stock and not purchasing any aftermarket parts for your bike are very slim. And I also check the side mounted plate laws in the USA. The conclusion I have come to since most vary by state is it's fine if that's the stock location except for in California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Yup. Wait a few years they will all be illegal. Harley did it on a Sportster model a few years ago but it did prove to be problematic. Here is me in '02 sitting on the chopper I built in the custom bike shop I worked in for over 15 years: ...and the finished bike: Handmade frame ,pipes , rail , many stainless parts , rode the hell out of it for 5 years and sold it for 40K , helluva bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lower99 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Here is me in '02 sitting on the chopper I built in the custom bike shop I worked in for over 15 years: I envy you for this job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I envy you for this job! Ha ! They told me when I started: "Be careful what you wish for!" Did turn out to be well worth it , worked on all kinds of Harleys , it has a world wide reputation as one of the best frame straightening shps .I saw some unreal work on wrecked frames. Same bike outside the rear of the shop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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