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....
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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_Motocompo
Since 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!
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_Motocompo
Since 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!
