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Post by Rayloke on Apr 9, 2012 16:25:05 GMT 8
Ok.... "Compo" is a word of 80's... i know. Well as usual, photos first, talk later.... ******************************************************************************************************** This is an Aoshima 1/12 reissue kit. The motocompo is a Honda production foldable light weight bike, which initially came bundle with Honda's City n Today. The bike is small n is meant to be folded n put inside the booth of the car. more info about this 80's weird little bike: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_MotocompoSince this is a 80's kit, and it a very cheap kit from Aoshima, honestly i dont expect much from it. It's a very simple build, with partial engine and no clear parts at all. However, personally i kinda like the fact that they give rubber tyres n wires. Fitting is kinda problem here: the body is moulded into 2 parts, left n right. After covering the seamlines, realize the front n back light (Chrom parts) dont eally fit nicely. For the back, i just did the usual scrapping n cutting. As for the front, I have added a black color thick rubber band to be the real black sealed glue. Other than that, just changed the plastic mold spring/piston with aluminium rod n wire; and a few metal transfer sticker to divert attention from the uglier parts. OVerall, i took me around 3+ weeks to finish the whole kit (Mainly the time is spent on waiting top coat to dry for compounding). It's a very quick built; with lots of mistakes, but a very fun experience though. C&C welcome!
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Post by juliuslim on Apr 9, 2012 16:35:21 GMT 8
Cute little honda !! Hmm..... if have some Mig pigment , engine oil stain , or AK streak effect on tires ... hmmmmm..... LOL
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Post by Guitarist on Apr 9, 2012 17:20:50 GMT 8
Cute retro stuff ! First pic was a winner !
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Post by rennyd on Apr 10, 2012 18:13:17 GMT 8
nicely done!!! Question, the black color seat and black side plate with the word Honda, are you using matt black?
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Post by Phoon on Apr 11, 2012 13:00:04 GMT 8
Aahh.....what a nolstagic bike you got here! Simple and nice! Now itch to start off with my Honda Cub! ;D
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Post by bombervince on Apr 11, 2012 14:08:38 GMT 8
nice one..
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Post by Rayloke on Apr 14, 2012 13:28:49 GMT 8
Thank you so much guys!!! RennyD: Yeah, flat color.
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Post by genosider on Apr 26, 2012 18:35:14 GMT 8
I love 80's vehicles, those wacky Japanese really pushed the boundaries in production and design back then. Solid build bro, I can really get the sense of scale here in the build. PS where is the sexy lady sitting of top of it? ;D
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Post by honeymic on Apr 27, 2012 11:19:17 GMT 8
Sweet Ride~
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