1/8 Revell Triumph Tiger

[Johnny Mac]

Revell’s 1/8 motorcycle kits are old now, I understand the kit dates back to the early sixties. With some detailing these are still impressive kits today.

I used piano wire & brass tube ferrules to replace the heavy kit spokes, the seat was reworked, all nuts & bolts were shaved & replaced with aftermarket items. Becc Uk number plate , Tamiya wire & cable & real springs completed the build.

Paint is 2k aerosol with Gundam pen to tarnish the pipes. 
 

Thanks for looking, happy modelling.
 

[peteski]

Excellent job. Love the spoke wheels add very realistic coloring. I'm pretty sure if it was photographed against a natural background, it would easily pass for 1:1 bike.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Absolutely beautiful model. Peteski's right. She could certainly pass for real.  

[Beans]

That looks awesome.  Great job on the metal finishes and the exhaust coloring. 

[John B.]

If I didn't know any better, I would swear that this is a real bike - very nice!

[stavanzer]

A Genuine Showstopper, John!

The weathering om the exhaust pipes looks real.

Good Show!

[PappyD340]

Incredible build!! 

[iBorg]

Looks killer. This build yells its time to reissue this one.

 

[bbowser]

That's beautiful!  Replacing the spokes really makes it.

[Street Rod]

Great looking bike! All the details and custom work make it very realistic.

[TooOld]

Absolutely gorgeous bike Johnny !  I love Tiger's and this is the best ever !

[redscampi]

Stellar work on this kit! When you blow up the photos you really see the craftsmanship that went into this model.

I have finally landed one that is open and I won't be worried about building. Thanks for the inspiration!

Note: I have a Revell first issue (1964) that has a price tag on it for $2.99

Edited February 4, 2024 by redscampi

[Brudda]

Very nice. 

[Stanward VonDiederichs]

On 1/25/2024 at 2:10 PM, Johnny Mac said:

Revell’s 1/8 motorcycle kits are old now, I understand the kit dates back to the early sixties. With some detailing these are still impressive kits today.

I used piano wire & brass tube ferrules to replace the heavy kit spokes, the seat was reworked, all nuts & bolts were shaved & replaced with aftermarket items. Becc Uk number plate , Tamiya wire & cable & real springs completed the build.

Paint is 2k aerosol with Gundam pen to tarnish the pipes. 
 

Thanks for looking, happy modelling.
 

I think you did a beautiful job on this triumph the detail is very sweet it almost looks as if you could walk up and climb on. I new people had them growing up in the fifties.

[ChrisR]

Awesome!!

[Roger U]

Beautiful model. The spokes and detailing are very well done. The paint and the bluing on the exhaust pipes looks realistic.

[Bainford]

Beautiful Triumph. Very authentic details and finishing. It must be impressive to view in person. Lovely model.

[slusher]

Outstanding!

[MAGIC MUFFLER]

Absolutely fabulous ..!!!

[ybsluos]

John your spokes are such an improvement over the kit wheels!  And the rest of the build is phenomenal.  I have this kit and no, mine will not come out this nice!