Maisto 1:12 FJR Model Kit

[abarron576]

you can always repaint.
is it plastic or metal?

Part is diecast, part is plastic. I did paint some for detail to standout. I thought about getting another one and airbrushing it to a reasonable facsimile of black cherry, but it's probably not worth it. This model has little to none of the detail, accuracy, and quality of a Level 5 Revell Vincent Black Shadow C Series, for instance.

It's just a fun little conversation starter, and in spite of the quality issues I'm still delighted to have an FJR on my desk.

I plan on taking mine apart to airbrush with black cherry. May not be too easy as some partsd do not appear to just snal on.. Also, don't know if anyone else noticed, but I think the mechanical problems is that this FJR is manufactured in CHina.

 

[blackarrow]

I plan on taking mine apart to airbrush with black cherry. May not be too easy as some partsd do not appear to just snal on.. Also, don't know if anyone else noticed, but I think the mechanical problems is that this FJR is manufactured in CHina.

I wonder about application of either a petrol or water soluble gel (vasaline?) to protect some of the detail which can't be removed like Yamaha insignia and turn signals?

 

[FJrider1]

When these models first came out these guys were the only game in town... https://ashevillediecast.com/cart.php?targe...ring=yamaha+fjr

Good guys to deal with too...

 

[Cdogman]

Do they make bar risers for them. I get cramps between my shoulders

 

[huk finn]

Do they make bar risers for them. I get cramps between my shoulders

Naw,,, but I found a way to lower the footpegs :glare: