Skid's
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
Skid's

Scale Model Building Forum


1964 MV Agusta 500 four

+6
Skid
webby
beowulf
KatsZenJammer
RetiredMike
Nipponrookie
10 posters

Skid's  :: Finished Works :: Motorcycles

Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by Nipponrookie Sat 14 Oct 2017, 1:34 pm

The Italeri kit left a lot to be desired, but the subject matter superseded any of the kits shortcomings. The thing that bothers me most about this kit is the #2. Mike Hailwood was world champion in 1963. So I can't help thinking he would have been riding a machine marked as #1. I was unable to confirm this through admittedly limited research. Regardless; Hailwood, MV Agusta, and of course Giacomo Agostini dominated the senior class for many years. I find the machines of that era beautiful in their simplicity and design. But then, I never tried to race one either.

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Dscn0111

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Dscn0210

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Dscn0211

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Dscn0212
Nipponrookie
Nipponrookie
Intermediate Member
Intermediate Member

Posts : 568
Join date : 2015-08-29
Age : 63
Location : Kyushu, Japan

Back to top Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty Re: 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by RetiredMike Sat 14 Oct 2017, 2:23 pm

A beautifully clean build, Cole. And a nice touch having the poster in the photos.

1964 MV Agusta 500 four 1705482731 1964 MV Agusta 500 four 1705482731
RetiredMike
RetiredMike
Advanced Member
Advanced Member

Posts : 3525
Join date : 2013-04-27
Age : 73
Location : Valparaiso, Indiana

Back to top Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty Re: 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by Guest Sat 14 Oct 2017, 6:40 pm

Nice job, Cole. I built the 3-cyl version, and also found it to leave a lot to be desired. I think it's the nature of Italeri kits as my 74 Yamaha was a little crude also.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty Re: 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by KatsZenJammer Sat 14 Oct 2017, 7:47 pm

Beautiful build! And I agree that the race poster is a great touch.
KatsZenJammer
KatsZenJammer
Resident member
Resident member

Posts : 2600
Join date : 2016-05-20
Age : 57
Location : Vancouver, BC

Back to top Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty Re: 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by beowulf Sat 14 Oct 2017, 8:56 pm

oh that is stunning, very nice
beowulf
beowulf
Resident member
Resident member

Posts : 2469
Join date : 2013-05-02
Age : 62
Location : Monkey Hanger Town, UK

Back to top Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty Re: 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by webby Sat 14 Oct 2017, 11:25 pm

Great build Cole. The poster is a great idea too.
webby
webby
Moderator
Moderator

Posts : 2194
Join date : 2013-02-27
Age : 64
Location : Strathpine Australia. Built over WW2 airstrip

Back to top Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty Re: 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by Skid Sun 15 Oct 2017, 9:44 am

I did the 3 cylinder version a few years back and it has the world champions No1.

Nice job Cole, it looks great.

_________________
Al.

Constructive criticism is always welcome.

“Success always demands a greater effort.” Winston Churchill

"Success is failure turned inside out"  Unknown
Skid
Skid
Admin

Posts : 7129
Join date : 2013-02-15
Age : 75
Location : Newcastle. Good Old Blighty.

https://skidsplace.forumotion.com

Back to top Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty Re: 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by NISMOR34 Mon 16 Oct 2017, 2:08 am

Like the fairing and the vintage look nice photographic presentation with the poster nice work 1964 MV Agusta 500 four 1705482731
NISMOR34
NISMOR34
New Member
New Member

Posts : 164
Join date : 2016-07-21
Age : 47
Location : Claremont, NC USA

Back to top Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty Re: 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by Mr Hirakawa Mon 16 Oct 2017, 5:14 pm

Finished already? Wow, that's looking the part all right. Great work.
Mr Hirakawa
Mr Hirakawa
Resident member
Resident member

Posts : 1530
Join date : 2015-11-11
Age : 52

Back to top Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty Re: 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by Nipponrookie Wed 18 Oct 2017, 6:27 am

Cheers everyone. This one is going in the display cabinet, along with the poster.
Nipponrookie
Nipponrookie
Intermediate Member
Intermediate Member

Posts : 568
Join date : 2015-08-29
Age : 63
Location : Kyushu, Japan

Back to top Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty Re: 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by GaryDainton Wed 18 Oct 2017, 8:38 am

Great work Cole, its a beauty.
GaryDainton
GaryDainton
Advanced Member
Advanced Member

Posts : 4433
Join date : 2014-03-06
Age : 56
Location : Bolton UK

Back to top Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty Re: 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by Mike C Fri 27 Apr 2018, 1:47 pm

Really nice build!
Mike C
Mike C
Rookie Member
Rookie Member

Posts : 454
Join date : 2016-06-09
Age : 69
Location : Roswell, GA USA

Back to top Go down

1964 MV Agusta 500 four Empty Re: 1964 MV Agusta 500 four

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

Skid's  :: Finished Works :: Motorcycles

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum