Aoshima 20114 - 1/12 Honda CB750 Four '69 Custom The Bike #23
This is a 1/12 scale plastic assembly kit representing the 1969 Honda CB750 Four, positioned as a detailed static model for display and collection.
The real Honda CB750 debuted in 1969 as a street motorcycle notable for its transverse inline-four engine and modern motorcycle features for the era. Originally developed to offer accessible four-cylinder performance to the general market, the CB750 helped establish a template for large-capacity road bikes and saw significant influence on late 1960s and 1970s motorcycle design and ownership.
As a scale kit, the product aims to reproduce the bike's external proportions and visible four-cylinder layout. Builders should expect typical styrene parts that require cutting, cleaning, gluing, and painting to achieve a display-standard finish. Reference photos of a 1969 CB750 are advisable for accurate paint choices and period-correct fittings. Minor parts such as handlebars, exhaust sections, and instrument housings are areas where careful fitting and alignment improve final appearance.
Recommended approaches include test-fitting subassemblies before final glue, masking for clean paint lines around the fuel tank and side covers, and using fine files and sanding sticks to remove parting lines. Where chromed or metallic finishes are required, thin coats of primer and layered metallic paints generally produce better results than single heavy coats. For display, a simple base or stand that supports the rear wheel can help preserve the model and present it cleanly.
Specifications
- Scale - 1/12
- Assembly - plastic model kit
A neutral, static representation of a 1969 Honda CB750 Four in 1/12 scale that suits builders seeking a display-quality motorcycle subject and collectors focused on period-correct road bikes.
