Honda 6-Cylinder Legendary RC166GP Classical Racer Bike

Award-winner built The Tale of the 6-Cylinder Legendary RC166 with top building quality. Add on1 Tamiya metal detail-up set with PE brass parts included in the kit. Super outstanding details throughout the whole model and very high standard accuracy on every individual part. Rebuilt some parts and more add-on details. Brilliant paint and decal job with realistic weathering finish and more.

RC166 Features:
★ Detailed high-quality 1/12 assembly model kit with top building quality.
★ Add on 1 Tamiya Front Fork and Clutch Set.
★ Length: 166mm; Width: 43mm.
★ Brass Photo-etched parts for brake drum air ducts; cowling snaps; and chain sliders as well as metal transfers for rivets are included.
★ Superior details throughout the whole model and very high standard accuracy on every individual part.
★ Curved lines of cowlings accurately reproduced helps reproduce the bike`s sleek form.
★ Underside cowling parts can be easily attached/removed thanks to the built-in magnets.
★ Grips are made from elastomer masterfully depicted.
★ Accelerator; clutch; and brake wires are depicted with vinyl tubing.
★ The air-cooled inline 6-cylinder engine features cooling fins which provide a great scale realism。
★ Seat is made from elastomer and features a realistic surface texture.
★ Rivets are reproduced with metal transfers.
★ Metal front forks achieve a realistic finish.
★ Highly detailed flat metal-plated rims to achieve a realistic finish.
★ ABS resin wheels feature 0.4mm dia. metal-plated spokes and are assembled with 9 kinds of flat metal-plated parts.
★ Solid rubber tires with realistic tread patterns included.
★ Aluminum-turned steps fixed to the frame with 1.2mm screws have enough strength to hold the model in use with the racing stand.
★ Brilliant livery with high-quality decals and pad-printed markings and sponsor logos provided an authentic race feel.

Tamiya Clutch & Front Fork Set #12632
★Stainless inner and outer strut tops are secured with 1.4mm hex screws.
★Aluminum clutch case; air funnel; and the photo-etched clutch case are also included.

Airbrushed and painted. Buffing and sanding to remove mold seam. Base color with primer and putty for better surface detail. Wash to enhance the surface detail increase the appearance of depth including engine; bolt head and more. Brushing to emphasize and highlighting texture with an edge. Polish chrome parts and polish all glossy body parts for realistic effects. Exhaust pipe burned multicolor representing. Add grease; staining; and dirt on-chain; brake; disc; engine; bolt head and more on real-life weathering. Beautiful decals and markings. Three coats of shining paintwork and apply three layers of clear coat and more on real live finishing.

Markings are included to depict the No.16 & No.8 and No.1 & No.7 bikes from the 1966 and 1967 Isle of Man TT Races respectively ridden by Hailwood you can choose.

Tamiya has 4 detail upgrade sets; you can choose any detail set combination to add on or remove to lower your cost; check our store or contact us for detail.

During the 1966 Road Racing World Championship GP season; motorsports legend Mike “The Bike” Hailwood raced the Honda RC166 in the 250cc class; where he stormed to 10 victories on his way to claiming the World Championship. The RC166 featured a 6-cylinder engine with six exhaust pipes which produced excellent top speeds. 1966 saw Honda record an amazing feat by claiming all five Manufacturers¡¦ Championship titles that were on offer.
The Tamiya 1/12 model kit replica faithfully captures this iconic legend of motorsport. This particular version includes clear parts so the models interior details may be viewed and appreciated.