Scale: 1/8th
Maker: Yodel Model Kits, Tokyo, Japan
Number of Parts: about 222, 2 x rubber tyres, 4x metal springs, tubing (for wiring loom) and a small tube of glue.
Decal sheet for one colour scheme
I can’t find any info. about Yodel but this kit is Nr.4 originally from 1981 and is a re-box of the same kit from 1980 in the Touring configuration (appears to be identical but a plainer colour scheme). They also did some other bike kits in the same scale and several cars in 1/24.
There are 13 runners of parts in the main colours of the bike being modelled meaning that painting could be kept to a bare minimum, but to my eye the shade of red plastic is wrong and I shall have to prime it and re-spray with a Candy Red shade.
The instruction are smaller than A4 and are a fold out style with 8 sides. There is a separate sheet with the parts breakdown. There is no painting guide and there are not even any colour call outs. The instructions are almost solely in Japanese, although the Runners and parts numbers are in “English”.
The kit is not rare per se but is very pricey when it can be found on eBay. I paid £125.00 including £8.00 postage for this one (such is my love of Japanese Superbike kits in 1/8th or 1/6th scale) and the only other one listed the same week was a Buy It Now for £325.00 and £25.00 postage from Italy!
Hopefully I will begin the build review soon as I'm keen to start this one but have a heavy work commitment over the next 6-8 weeks.
Cheers
Al.
