In modern times, when we often get caught up in various worries, it's common to find it better to do something else while waiting for time to pass rather than dwelling on problems.
What I highly recommend is Tamiya's Honda RC166.
Even though I'm usually cold-hearted, I was deeply moved and shed a tear for this plastic model. In fact, I bought and built 5 of these models.
👆At a glance, it might be mistaken for something sold by a reseller...!
Not many people have bought 5 of the same plastic model. But this model is so addictive and offers such a sublime experience that it changed my outlook on life.
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- Why Tamiya's "HONDA RC166 GP Racer" is amazing.
- Recommended Point 1 - Incredibly detailed construction!
- Recommended Point 2 – You can build it with little to no painting!
- Recommended Point 3 – Even beginners can build it properly!
- Recommended Point 4 - You can build it in a thorough and authentic manner!
- Recommended Point 5 - Experience the coolness of the good old days and the soul of the engineers!
- Conclusion
Why Tamiya's "HONDA RC166 GP Racer" is amazing.
First, let me introduce 5 charms of this plastic model.
Recommended Point 1 - Incredibly detailed construction!
First of all, the amazing thing is the 6-cylinder engine of Honda. Tamiya has finally gotten serious! The level of detail is astounding. The number of parts is completely different from other motorcycle models.
👆All of this becomes the engine!
👆Look, it's coming together gradually!
Furthermore, the motorcycle's wheels are designed with spokes that need to be assembled, making the process challenging but ultimately very rewarding as you exclaim, "Wow!" once it's completed.
👆This is a mere 5cm wide
Recommended Point 2 – You can build it with little to no painting!
This is actually the finished product from when I first built the RC166. I only used two types of paint: silver spray and red spray. Additionally, I applied a clear coating. With just these three, you can create a motorcycle that looks great.
Recommended Point 3 – Even beginners can build it properly!
I am by no means a plastic model expert. I am a writer. Yet, I was able to complete the RC166, which I found unbelievable. If you just want to enjoy the process of building, even beginners can do it sufficiently. It can even be fun to challenge yourself and see how much you can improve the finished product with limited tools.
Recommended Point 4 - You can build it in a thorough and authentic manner!
The RC166 can be built in a truly authentic manner. Despite its 1/12 scale, it has all the detail-up parts available, from a fully functional chain to the individual spokes of the wheel spokes. (Details are discussed later).
Building the chain piece by piece is quite interesting. By the time I made the third one, I felt like "I want to make one entirely with detail-up parts!"
👆Use the included jig to make the chain!
👆The feeling when you attach it is amazing!!
If you want to improve your skills and pay attention to details, the RC166 has the depth to accommodate that enthusiasm.
Recommended Point 5 - Experience the coolness of the good old days and the soul of the engineers!
Above all, the coolness of this bike. What is it? It makes you feel the glory days of Honda, a leading Japanese manufacturer. Today's racing bikes like MotoGP are quite cool, but the engine and the overall design, created through the painstaking research of engineers during a time when technology was still limited, still possess a timeless, intense functional beauty.
We, who work with various convenient tools in the internet age, might feel as if this plastic model has something to teach us.
As you build it, you'll realize that you're not just creating a plastic model or even an RC166 anymore.
What you're building is the "high aspiration" of an engineer named Soichiro Honda, filled with passion for progress and a relentless pursuit of speed.
Conclusion
In summary, I've introduced the Honda RC166 plastic model kit, which I've become so obsessed with that I've purchased five of them while living a 25-hour day in my sleeping quarters.
As a legendary bike from the iconic Isle of Man TT races, the RC166 holds a special place in the hearts of British motorcycle enthusiasts. So, to all our UK readers and English-speaking model builders worldwide, why not give this fantastic plastic model kit a try? If you're British, it's an absolute must to take on the challenge of creating this iconic piece of motorcycle history at least once!
What do you think?
It's like a train station now.
You might think it's ridiculous to build five of the same kits, but once you build one yourself, you'll surely empathize with my feelings and understand just how amazing this plastic model is.
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