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The Gentleman Biker

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Fazer model kits?
« on: 12 February 2015, 03:28:21 pm »
Afternoon all, I've got a hankering to make my bike. I cannot for the life of me find any Fazer model, does anyone know of any?

ChristoT

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Re: Fazer model kits?
« Reply #1 on: 12 February 2015, 05:13:24 pm »
I think Tamiya (??) made a model of the FZX750 (the 70s cruiser).

The Gentleman Biker

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Re: Fazer model kits?
« Reply #2 on: 12 February 2015, 05:47:58 pm »
Yeah I saw that, I can't see any actual Fazers though. I might just get an XJR400 and alter that, seeing as my front end is the same anyway :D

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Re: Fazer model kits?
« Reply #3 on: 12 February 2015, 05:51:36 pm »
Well, being an awkward sod with a 400.... ;) Actually, look up Kill Bill models, there were some Fazer 4s in it!

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Re: Fazer model kits?
« Reply #4 on: 12 February 2015, 06:56:44 pm »
I always keep a look out for that sort of thing for sale at shows/events etc...but never seen a Fazer model.The kits you see tend to be older classic bikes from the 70's/80's like CB900's,Z1's,RD350's.Made a few motocross models,Vincent 1000, & a pop-up headlamp Katana a long time ago.The worst thing (apart from accidental damage :'() after you have finished them,is dust as only so much can be blown away.You need some sort of clear case/cabinet to display them in really.The brand Christo mentioned,Tamiya,fit together well.

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Re: Fazer model kits?
« Reply #5 on: 12 February 2015, 07:26:35 pm »
Why not buy one part a week and build a real one.
Probably cost you £100,000 in total but think of the fun looking forward to your next part in the post.  :lol

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« Reply #6 on: 12 February 2015, 08:08:07 pm »
Why not buy one part a week and build a real one.
Probably cost you £100,000 in total but think of the fun looking forward to your next part in the post.  :lol

 :lol but it would maybe cost you fractionally less than making a model with one of those fortnightly part-works magazines! :lol

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« Reply #7 on: 12 February 2015, 08:14:50 pm »
Why not buy one part a week and build a real one.
Probably cost you £100,000 in total but think of the fun looking forward to your next part in the post.  :lol

Maybe I could buy all the bits from a breaker and assemble it in my living room? That would be rather cost effective? :D

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« Reply #8 on: 13 February 2015, 06:42:23 am »
Why not buy one part a week and build a real one.
Probably cost you £100,000 in total but think of the fun looking forward to your next part in the post.  :lol

Maybe I could buy all the bits from a breaker and assemble it in my living room? That would be rather cost effective? :D


It would be interesting to know the total cost of building a bike by buying every nut and bolt from AJ Sutton for instance, i reckon my £100,000 guess would be an under estimate.  :look

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Re: Fazer model kits?
« Reply #9 on: 13 February 2015, 12:15:11 pm »
Why not buy one part a week and build a real one.
Probably cost you £100,000 in total but think of the fun looking forward to your next part in the post.  :lol

 :lol but it would maybe cost you fractionally less than making a model with one of those fortnightly part-works magazines! :lol

"Start collecting now issue 1 comes with your first part" ------------- a valve dust cap

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Re: Fazer model kits?
« Reply #10 on: 13 February 2015, 01:02:19 pm »
Why not buy one part a week and build a real one.
Probably cost you £100,000 in total but think of the fun looking forward to your next part in the post.  :lol

 :lol but it would maybe cost you fractionally less than making a model with one of those fortnightly part-works magazines! :lol

"Start collecting now issue 1 comes with your first part" ------------- a valve dust cap

For £100,000, and a part a week, I'll sell you mine!

Where's me dustcaps?  :lol

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Re: Fazer model kits?
« Reply #11 on: 13 February 2015, 04:07:36 pm »
Just buy a 3D printer?

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Re: Fazer model kits?
« Reply #12 on: 13 February 2015, 04:11:32 pm »
Can't see you getting much change out of £100,000 when buying a 3D Printer... would be useful though :D

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Re: Fazer model kits?
« Reply #13 on: 15 February 2015, 08:44:02 am »
Why not buy one part a week and build a real one.
Probably cost you £100,000 in total but think of the fun looking forward to your next part in the post.  :lol

Maybe I could buy all the bits from a breaker and assemble it in my living room? That would be rather cost effective? :D


It would be interesting to know the total cost of building a bike by buying every nut and bolt from AJ Sutton for instance, i reckon my £100,000 guess would be an under estimate.  :look

I remember seeing in a magazine a few years back, that an R1 would cost adout £70,000 if built from new spare parts. That was when they were approx £10,000 new.