Tomahawk Concept Motorcyle (1:18 scale) The Guelph Plastic Modellers Group had a theme build for the WellCoME 10 model contest in March 2006. Being our 10th anniversay, the Automobile theme was any vehicle with 10 cylinders. As a member of the club, I could not enter the competition. However, I could enter a 'display' model and I wanted to do something for the theme. The only motorcycle related subject that I knew of that had 10 cylinders was a wild concept bike built by Chrysler in the late 1990's that used a Viper V-10 engine. There was no model kit of the bike every made, however, Maisto made a 1:18 scale diecast. The diecast model was disassembled, seams sanded down, details added, repainted and re-assembled. Base Kit(s): Maisto 1:18 scale Tomahawk diecast Finished: Februrary 2006 Modifications/Additions: - diecast was disassembled, seams sanded, repainted and re-assembled - rear swing arm openings were cleaned up - additional details inclde: - rear brake lever arms and linkages made of aluminum rod and sheet - brake lines added to front brakes - spark plug wires - textured seat - hex rod used to make swing arm and wheel bolts - headlights replaced with M.V. Products items (model train item) - paint is Alclad chrome (swing arms, brake disks and engine covers) and Alclad Aluminum (body) over Alclad black base Click on Thumbnail to see detailed image. These images are 800 x 600 and should load reasonably quickly, depending on your connection speed. |