HONDA GP RACER RC166 112

Description:

Tamiya plastic model kit -The Honda RC166 is known for its excellent top speeds and features a 6-cylinder engine with six exhaust pipes. The bike was made famous by motor sports legend Mike \”The Bike\” Hailwood, who raced the RC166 to 10 victories and a world championship title. His infamous bike is reproduced as a model and features red and silver FRP cowling, large diameter drum brakes and silver spoke wheels. The famous features of the air-cooled 6-cylinder engine, including the crank case and cylinder fin have been accurately reproduced with new parts to create a lifelike model. Super thin metal plated 0.4mm ABS resin parts precisely represent the Honda\’s wheel spokes. (Previous spokes\’ thickness: 0.7mm) The RC166\’s famous long cowling has been produced using a slide molding process for a crisp finish. Can be assembled with 1.2mm screws. The solid rubber tires feature a triangular shaped tread pattern as seen during the 1960\’s.