HARLEY-DAVIDSON
I have built several three Harley-Davidsons.
An XLH Sportster 883 Hugger, an FXE1200 SuperGlide, and an FLH Classic.
XLH Sportster 883 Hugger
A fun little exercise with what was originally an Imex Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger. The frame, tank and seat are made from wood and molded with wood glue.
FXE1200 SuperGlide
Introduced in 1971, this 1/6 rendition of the original by Tamiya captures the essence of the original quite nicely. The bowling ball people were in charge at this point with the rebirth still some time away. More than a century later, the marque endures which speaks volumes for a product that was birthed in a small shed by true visionaries and now is a world-wide icon.
Harley-Davidson FLH Classic
Patience is a virtue when building the Harley-Davidson FLH Classic in 1/6 scale by Tamiya but the results are quite rewarding. Stay away from the super glues when doing the large parts that are painted or chromed to avoid ‘frosting’ of same. Tamiya brush-on clear coat for decals is recommended and Tamiya spray Clear Coat really make the Tamiya black come to life with a nice gloss. To make the best use of your time, I recommend working on several sub-assemblies (i.e. frame, engine, accessories, etc) simultaneously. This will allow each sub-assembly to dry properly (paint of glue) yet not impede progress
