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Tamiya 1/12 Honda RC 166
Dixon66
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Posted: Saturday, June 27, 2020 - 11:18 AM UTC
Absolutely stunning Norton. I'm a sucker for them and Triumphs.
AussieReg
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Posted: Saturday, June 27, 2020 - 04:26 PM UTC
I'm not a bike fan in particular, but a classic piece of work like that is stunning! Outstanding restoration Richard, you should be very happy to have that to cruise around on!

Cheers, D
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Posted: Sunday, June 28, 2020 - 09:34 AM UTC
That is one fine looking Commando Richard. Like the Corbin(?) seat. Trust the test ride went well. Can't see any oil leaks so a very good job indeed. Wish I could say the same of the Vin. It is back together, but has found new places to leak from!
RussellE
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Posted: Monday, June 29, 2020 - 12:15 AM UTC
Amazing restoration Richard...

My dad has a real soft spot for Nortons and I think he'd be really impressed with your work
rdt1953
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Posted: Monday, June 29, 2020 - 09:26 AM UTC
Thanks everyone for the interest and compliments- still not over yet as I sort through a few issues to try and make it run as good as it looks.
rdt1953
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Posted: Monday, June 29, 2020 - 11:28 AM UTC

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Amazing restoration Richard...

My dad has a real soft spot for Nortons and I think he'd be really impressed with your work

Thanks Russell - I suspect your dad may be of the same vintage as me ? ( I only just missed the dinosaurs)
Joel_W
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Posted: Monday, June 29, 2020 - 11:36 AM UTC
Richard,
While you just may have missed the Dinosaurs, I'm old enough to have seen them 1st hand.

Joel
rdt1953
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Posted: Monday, June 29, 2020 - 12:45 PM UTC

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Richard,
While you just may have missed the Dinosaurs, I'm old enough to have seen them 1st hand.

Joel

Yes - I remember seeing a painting of you on a cave wall some time ago ...
Joel_W
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Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 01:13 AM UTC

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Richard,
While you just may have missed the Dinosaurs, I'm old enough to have seen them 1st hand.

Joel

Yes - I remember seeing a painting of you on a cave wall some time ago ...


Richard,
Betcha I was wearing my Tarzan outfit back in those days.

Joel
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