MPC 1969 Honda CB750

[drodg33]

I love building plastic and resin model cars and over the years have stayed with the hobby. MPC is releasing for the first time in many years a 1/8 scale plastic 1969 Honda CB750. I remember as a kid building the Kawasaki 500 Mach II and the Then came Bronson Sportster. This gives us model builders a reasonable priced kit and I think I might pick up one and build it. I think the price is just under $40.00.

 

[redbirds_imp]

Model building is a relaxing hobby. My last model build was a first year Yamaha-Rossi Motogp bike.

 

[drodg33]

A nice winter hobby.

 

[ride4now_imp]

I never built motorcycle models, but sure built a fair amount of Corvettes, Mustangs, and 'Cuda's, back in the day. And MPC sounds familiar too. Glad the hobby is still going strong. But $40.00 now for a model kit? Is that right? Wow...

 

[drodg33]

Well I guess reasonable compared to a Tamiya CB 750 for $200.

 

[ClassicVW_imp]

Well, it was fighter planes and fire trucks for me. It's probably been 30+ years since I did any. Life got in the way and it seems I have free time in 20 minute blocks here and there, not a few hours at a time. It was very relaxing but at the same time could make you nervous trying not to screw up a tiny part or getting the paint perfect. I still have a few packed away waiting for me to start them. A couple of them I know are discontinued and worth a few $$ today.

 

[drodg33]

Yes original 1960's plastic kits not built are worth some very good money.

 

[CB4ME_imp]

One forth scale? That's a pretty impressive size.

 

[Rocky_imp]

Cool looking kit
I'm a model builder too, but mainly WWII fighter planes and some NASCAR cars.

 

[drodg33]

Well I think it is 1/8 size. I ordered one yesterday and if interested I will post some unbuilt shots of it. I am going to try to build it this winter with a couple grandsons helping.

 

[Elipten_imp]

Where did you order it from?


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

 

[drodg33]

Mega Hobby.

 

[Elipten_imp]

Thanks I'm on it


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

 

[drodg33]

I got mine in the mail yesterday. It certainly brings back some memories.

 

[JPX_imp]

Mine came in a few days ago and I'm currently gathering supplies to build it. Probably going to start sometime tomorrow.

 

[Elipten_imp]

Ordered one, but that ¼ scale one for $1500 is amazing


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

 

[drodg33]

Ordered one, but that ¼ scale one for $1500 is amazing


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

That is amazing but wow. I think my wife would have my head if I bought that one!

 

[Elipten_imp]

I cannot fathom a ¼ scale CB750 model! Probably close to a 125 or 50cc actual motorcycle. LOL


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

 

[Chapomis_imp]

This thread got me thinking so I looked around for models of Interceptors. Came close, but nothing exact. I ended up buying a few different models of similar 80s Hondas from a guy selling his vintage collection of unmade models on EBay. I hope to recreate my 1985 Interceptor over the winter, weather permitting.

 

[drodg33]

This thread got me thinking so I looked around for models of Interceptors. Came close, but nothing exact. I ended up buying a few different models of similar 80s Hondas from a guy selling his vintage collection of unmade models on EBay. I hope to recreate my 1985 Interceptor over the winter, weather permitting.

That it cool and keep us posted this winter on how it goes.