Topic: Talk About A Fastidious Build!

[medic09]

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,29175.0.html

[heffay]

it all comes into perspective when you see the one side of a chain link sitting atop his finger... how the hell do you mask things for paint when they are as thin as a toothpick!? 

i think he traded his soal for that kind of craftsmanship.

[DammitDan]

I barely have patience to get bikes running, let alone put that kind of craftsmanship into anything!

[fuzzybutt]

i build a model every few weeks, a local hobby shop went out of business a few years ago and i bought around 100 car and truck models. i spend 15-20 hours doing each one, with anal retentive detail on each one. several car dealers in town have models i've done, i've donated finished models to a local fundraiser for hospice for sale at events also. it may be time for me to build a bikemodel now. wish the cr-750 kits werent 179 dollars now.

[martino1972]

i build a couple of model airplanes,the once with a small nitro engine on it...
they take around 80 hours to build.....
but i couldnt build those bikes like he did,thats awesome,even the chain has to be assembled..!!!
i would go nuts after the second chain link....

[okie]

I gotta' go find something to smash with my sledge hammer.  Just looking at that detail puts me on edge.

[medic09]

I gotta' go find something to smash with my sledge hammer.  Just looking at that detail puts me on edge.

+1  !!! 

[heffay]

I gotta' go find something to smash with my sledge hammer.  Just looking at that detail puts me on edge.

right... like we haven't seen your bike! 

[UnCrash]

Almost looks like the real deal!

Great photography too....

[heffay]

Almost looks like the real deal!

Great photography too....

no kidding!  talk about fastidious record keeping!    

[troppo]

And just think, all that work to produce a beautiful bike and he never has to clean a carby

[mystic_1]

I love this (translated) quote from when he's assembling the chain:

Moreover cannot sneeze. Otherwise the components had look.

 

mystic_1

[ofreen]

I admire the craftmanship and attention to detail.  Pretty cool.  But I can't get past that after all the time and effort spent, what have you got?  A 6 inch long model good for nothing but looking at.  Why not spend the time hammering out Cobra bodies or something?  Oh well, different strokes for different folks.

[mark]

I love this (translated) quote from when he's assembling the chain:

Moreover cannot sneeze. Otherwise the components had look.

 

mystic_1

google translator was amusing but nothing made much sense.

The paint job on the header was impressive.

Note to self: Build fussy motorcycle models in a larger scale like 1/6 or 1/4 to allow use of off-the-shelf industrial chain.

 

[mystic_1]

google translator was amusing but nothing made much sense.

I used http://babelfish.yahoo.com and converted from Chinese (simp) to English.  Most of it makes some sense if you're used to this sort of thing.

mystic_1

[heffay]

so, do you guys see chinese on that page?
all i get are question marks for words.

[mystic_1]

so, do you guys see chinese on that page?
all i get are question marks for words.

Yeah I see chinese characters when I view the mobile01.com page.  Sounds like you're missing a font pack.  Babelfish should still translate it OK for you.

Try this:

http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-res&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobile01.com%2Fnewsdetail.php%3Fid%3D5933&lp=zh_en&btnTrUrl=Translate

mystic_1

[heffay]

ahhhh... Engrese!   

[strangedaze39]

i build a model every few weeks, a local hobby shop went out of business a few years ago and i bought around 100 car and truck models. i spend 15-20 hours doing each one, with anal retentive detail on each one. several car dealers in town have models i've done, i've donated finished models to a local fundraiser for hospice for sale at events also. it may be time for me to build a bikemodel now. wish the cr-750 kits werent 179 dollars now.

I don't know if your into CB750F's but this is a super deal! ($25 shipped)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-14006-Honda-CB750F-Kit-CF406-1-12_W0QQitemZ320275266228QQcmdZViewItem

and here's the K model it's a amazing looking kit but pricier at $80

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-16001-Honda-CB750-Four-Motorcycle-Kit-1-6_W0QQitemZ320283466407QQcmdZViewItem

[medic09]

Of course the K is more!

Where's Eldar?

 

[mark]

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簡直是憑著意志力把它做出來. Shi簡直憑著把它做out來willpower.
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套件abusive. Makoto Naka paint producer Sang-kai做到把砸掉model.勸大Bong-house buddies嘗試輕易unnecessary.呵呵! 惡魔

想想.仔細Sang Sang.

[medic09]

Of course the K is more!

Where's Eldar?

 

I looked at that again.  The F model is a DOHC.  Of COURSE it'll be less. 

[fuzzybutt]

i build a model every few weeks, a local hobby shop went out of business a few years ago and i bought around 100 car and truck models. i spend 15-20 hours doing each one, with anal retentive detail on each one. several car dealers in town have models i've done, i've donated finished models to a local fundraiser for hospice for sale at events also. it may be time for me to build a bikemodel now. wish the cr-750 kits werent 179 dollars now.

I don't know if your into CB750F's but this is a super deal! ($25 shipped)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-14006-Honda-CB750F-Kit-CF406-1-12_W0QQitemZ320275266228QQcmdZViewItem

and here's the K model it's a amazing looking kit but pricier at $80

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-16001-Honda-CB750-Four-Motorcycle-Kit-1-6_W0QQitemZ320283466407QQcmdZViewItem

just ordered it. the f bike.

[Ecosse]

OK Fuzzybutt, do our forum proud! Pix every step of the way, air brushed parts, real chain, etc...


 

[martino1972]

yeah,and explain every step in chinese.....

[strangedaze39]

i build a model every few weeks, a local hobby shop went out of business a few years ago and i bought around 100 car and truck models. i spend 15-20 hours doing each one, with anal retentive detail on each one. several car dealers in town have models i've done, i've donated finished models to a local fundraiser for hospice for sale at events also. it may be time for me to build a bikemodel now. wish the cr-750 kits werent 179 dollars now.

I don't know if your into CB750F's but this is a super deal! ($25 shipped)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-14006-Honda-CB750F-Kit-CF406-1-12_W0QQitemZ320275266228QQcmdZViewItem

and here's the K model it's a amazing looking kit but pricier at $80

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-16001-Honda-CB750-Four-Motorcycle-Kit-1-6_W0QQitemZ320283466407QQcmdZViewItem

just ordered it. the f bike.

Nice!! Should be a good mix up to car model building, doesn't hurt that it's a sweet CB as well. BTW I'd love to see some pics when it's done.

Have fun. 

[Ichiban 4]

Um..Guys..

The writing/script on the box..and in the pics is Japanese.  There are 3 forms of writing/script used in Japanese.  The one that maybe looks like Chinese..is called Kanji..and originally came from Chinese..but has been adapted to Japanese for about the past 1500 years. 

Actually some of the Kanji characters are similar to the original Chinese (and Japanese and Chinese can communicate some using these characters)..but the spoken languages are completely different nowadays.

My guess about the apparent "fastidiousness" of the model build..is that it is being done by a Japanese builder. They are just crazy about detailed stuff (as most probably know)..including all sorts of models.

Personally I find it kinda neat (all the fastidiousness of the Japanese that is)..and kinda intimidating @ times too.  But being retired from dentistry..and having built a fair share of models myself in years past..I can relate strongly.  Guess being married to a native Japanese for the past 15 years has also increased my appreciation.

Neat stuff..eh?

Ichi

[mystic_1]

Well, I tried Japanese to English first in Babelfish, that gave me unintelligible text.  Selecting Chinese-Simp actually generated something readable.  Don't know why that is.

mystic_1

[heffay]

actually, ichi... the language that i see is questionese.



?? ?? ?? ?? ??    ?? ??    ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? ?? ?? ?? ? ?? ? ? ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? ?? ?? ?? ? ?? ?? ??   translated =  What?


if you can make out the japanese, you are quite the interpretor!   

[Ichiban 4]

You'll have to trust me guys..but IT IS Japanese writing (in it's 3-forms as mentioned before) that is written on the box, et al.

actually, ichi... the language that i see is questionese.



?? ?? ?? ?? ??    ?? ??    ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? ?? ?? ?? ? ?? ? ? ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? ?? ?? ?? ? ?? ?? ??   translated =  What?


if you can make out the Japanese, you are quite the interpreter!  

I can understand the apparent frustration in not being able to figure it out (as with myself @ times)..but I ran it past my Japanese/English translator wife..and she confirmed it.

Well, I tried Japanese to English first in Babelfish, that gave me unintelligible text.  Selecting Chinese-Simp actually generated something readable.  Don't know why that is.

mystic_1

Mystic..I don't know why your Babelfish is supposedly telling you that it may be Chinese..must have something to do with the Kanji (read: Chinese derived) script/figures used.

But anyway..as I was trying to say originally..don't you think the Japanese love for detail and "fastidiousness" has something neat to offer? [Afterall..we're all into the engineering and asthetic sensibilities of the Japanese with our love of these old SOHC 4 bikes..right?]

Ichi

[fuzzybutt]

well the kit was shipped from hong kong yesterday
so i figure in about 2 or 3 weeks i'll have a new project bike 

[strangedaze39]

well the kit was shipped from hong kong yesterday
so i figure in about 2 or 3 weeks i'll have a new project bike 

Didn't realize it was coming from China, oh well should be there soon enough. BTW should be a good quality kit I think it's the same brand seen in the build posted by the OP. Don't forget to share pics when you finish.

[mystic_1]

You'll have to trust me guys..but IT IS Japanese writing

Oh, I trust you completely on this topic

Mystic..I don't know why your Babelfish is supposedly telling you that it may be Chinese..must have something to do with the Kanji (read: Chinese derived) script/figures used.

But anyway..as I was trying to say originally..don't you think the Japanese love for detail and "fastidiousness" has something neat to offer? [Afterall..we're all into the engineering and asthetic sensibilities of the Japanese with our love of these old SOHC 4 bikes..right?]

Ichi

Oh, certainly.  I spent a long time just staring at his pictures, and reflecting on how much LONGER he spent staring at those parts.  I've known a couple of model builders in my time who approached that level of quality in their work and I always had great respect for those people.  I'm a fan of Macross from way back, and I've seen some truly impressive detail on models, but this guy certainly took it over the top!

mystic_1

[mystic_1]

well the kit was shipped from hong kong yesterday
so i figure in about 2 or 3 weeks i'll have a new project bike 

Didn't realize it was coming from China, oh well should be there soon enough. BTW should be a good quality kit I think it's the same brand seen in the build posted by the OP. Don't forget to share pics when you finish.

He'll be needing all the wicked cool "Grade Up" parts, though

mystic_1

[72 yellow]

i build a couple of model airplanes,the once with a small nitro engine on it...
they take around 80 hours to build.....
but i couldnt build those bikes like he did,thats awesome,even the chain has to be assembled..!!!
i would go nuts after the second chain link....

I tried to build a model airplane about 30 years ago...Ended up throwing away the model,...... just kept the glue     

[martino1972]

it's a really nice hobby,you got the building part.....crash....rebuidling part,and the flying part...
cool little hobby...to fly something you build yourself.....