Harley Scale Models
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From: Nice home on the NorCal Coast
I've got a couple of the pre-assembled Franklin Mint diecast models that I really like but they are pricey.
Never tried to build one myself but i might have to give one a try,
Krusr
Never tried to build one myself but i might have to give one a try,
Krusr
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From: Ventura, California
I use to build car models when I was a kid... those miniatures sure bring back memories. Now I just wait for my kid to get tired of his motorcycle toys and then I put them on a shelve in my garage......
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Tamiya models
Tamiya makes a great line of plastic Harley (and other brands) models. Although all plastic, they use many different finishes on the pieces to have the look of chrome, powdercoat, and painted surfaces. They are 1/6 scale and look nice when done (I built two or three recently).
Just Google "Tamiya Harley" to get a good idea of what's available. They can be found at larger hobby stores or online.
Fred
Just Google "Tamiya Harley" to get a good idea of what's available. They can be found at larger hobby stores or online.
Fred
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From: Germany
Tamiya will be a good choice
Hello,
Tamiya will be a good choice to make a nice model and you can put a lot of detail to your bike in this scale. But anyone who knows the shovelhead well, will find a few mistakes on the model. This models are not for beginner. It´s a good job for the winter season.
Tamiya will be a good choice to make a nice model and you can put a lot of detail to your bike in this scale. But anyone who knows the shovelhead well, will find a few mistakes on the model. This models are not for beginner. It´s a good job for the winter season.
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From: Georgia
There is a visible Twin Cam 88 motor available from Testors but they cost quite a bit more than I would pay for a bunch a plastic parts.
YMMV
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From: Germany
Hi Scorpion07, if you like to see more of my models, you can take a look here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bbsbase/
Can anyone tell me the paintcode of the original 1st year 1990 Fatboy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bbsbase/
Can anyone tell me the paintcode of the original 1st year 1990 Fatboy.
Last edited by bbsbase; Feb 11, 2009 at 12:52 AM.
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I have a small collection but never opened any of them but two that were open when I bought them. They all came from ebay. I can't decide whether to open them or leave them sealed...
I have
2 different Harley Davidson tractor trailers
1950 Harley panel truck
2000 Harley ford f150 with trailer and motorcycle (have 2 of these, one was open and started)
Softail custom
"classic" police bike... does not say Harley on box but inside there are Harley emblems and stickers for on the bike. Kind of strange.
Ill take a post a picture of them if I get a chance.
NTgirl
I have
2 different Harley Davidson tractor trailers
1950 Harley panel truck
2000 Harley ford f150 with trailer and motorcycle (have 2 of these, one was open and started)
Softail custom
"classic" police bike... does not say Harley on box but inside there are Harley emblems and stickers for on the bike. Kind of strange.
Ill take a post a picture of them if I get a chance.
NTgirl