Scale models

the big mike · May 11th, 2011, 02:50 AM

As a kid I've always had the plan to buy a scale model from every vehicle I own. This way, at the end of my life, I should have a nice collection of scale models to show my children. They're also a great reminder of all the nice and worse moments you had with those bikes/cars.

My green kawasaki ninja 250r 2008 is my first vehicle and now I want a scale model, but I can't find it anywhere. Do you guys know where to find it?
grtz

bdavison · May 11th, 2011, 05:40 AM

If you find one, let me know. Ive searched all over the place too.
Im almost to the point of building a zx6r, and painting it to look like my ninja.

TnNinjaGirl · May 11th, 2011, 06:17 AM

Good luck. I had the same idea and I've had a killer time finding any of the cars I own. And definitely not my 250r. Though, good luck!

oroboros · May 11th, 2011, 06:45 AM

I've been keeping an eye out as well.

Several years ago my wife bought me this cheap toy for x-mas or something because I kept talking about getting a bike. She said "here's your bike, now shut up"

I kept it on my desk and worked over time to break down the wall resistance! Like the law of attraction. At least it is a Ninja!

CC Cowboy · May 11th, 2011, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the big mike

As a kid I've always had the plan to buy a scale model from every vehicle I own. This way, at the end of my life, I should have a nice collection of scale models to show my children. They're also a great reminder of all the nice and worse moments you had with those bikes/cars.

My green kawasaki ninja 250r 2008 is my first vehicle and now I want a scale model, but I can't find it anywhere. Do you guys know where to find it?
grtz

May I applaud you on your efford to record vehicle ownership with replicas of everything you will own. My recomendation would be to own expensive, collectable, and valuable vehicles. My second recommendation would be to find replica scale models and then purchase that vehicle.

Green Streak · May 11th, 2011, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

My second recommendation would be to find replica scale models and then purchase that vehicle.

Or you could commission an artist to carve a sculpture of your bike for you. That would be pretty cool. Expensive, but cool.

Mmmmm... yeah... I wasn't able to find anything useful in my searches either.

the big mike · May 11th, 2011, 08:32 AM

too bad, I really hoped that there would excist something similar in such a community. I'll find one though.

(Luckily I'm not really planning to do mods ;-))

CZroe · May 14th, 2011, 09:07 PM

I remember seeing some extreme model-building kits from Japan where some guy literally assembled the links to the chain and everything for some sportbike (think it was an R1). I think those kits are popular in Japan. Perhaps they have one for the 250?

"A" · May 15th, 2011, 03:03 AM

All the cool model stuff are in Japan, tragedy back in March destroyed lots of suppliers. Probably the prices are going up for the stuff available.

CZroe · May 15th, 2011, 08:21 AM

Starting point? Find a supplier for these models:
http://pages.interlog.com/~khartlen/

Edit: saw a lot of 250 bikes from Tamiya but no EX250. Search for Maisto or Aoshima kits.
More to search for:
Nagano Nichimo Imai ARII Union Kawai

TrueFaith · May 15th, 2011, 08:13 PM

Nope. Tamiya doesn't make a new-gen Ninja. I don't think anyone does yet.

CZroe · May 15th, 2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrueFaith

Nope. Tamiya doesn't make a new-gen Ninja. I don't think anyone does yet.

I listed a bunch of others to check.

TrueFaith · May 15th, 2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

I listed a bunch of others to check.

I usually go to the "models & kits" section of eBay every few days and search for "Ninja 250". So far...nada. You would think Maisto would at least have one by now. And I don't get what's with Tamiya. They can make a 1/9 scale kit of a Honda Magna 50cc, but no Ninja 250? It's pretty frustrating.

FrugalNinja250 · May 16th, 2011, 06:52 AM

That's one thing I dislike about the diecast industry. They'll make diecasts of all sorts of obscure, weird, and rare vehicles but not of something like the EX250. http://www.idcow.com/ is a good place to look for reference info on diecasts, FWIW...

CC Cowboy · May 16th, 2011, 07:02 AM

Why don't you contact the company and tell them of this high demand.

Buffalony · June 24th, 2011, 10:42 AM

You could always collect them in 3d on your computer?

http://www.3dexport.com/3dmodel-spor....htm#ad-image3

Not really the same thing I guess. Just a suggestion.

CZroe · June 24th, 2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalony

You could always collect them in 3d on your computer?

http://www.3dexport.com/3dmodel-spor....htm#ad-image3

Not really the same thing I guess. Just a suggestion.

Nice, but I don't like how everything is backwards and he smoothed out the lower fairings to flow with the tank instead of the upper. I wonder if those are easy edits to make.

DarC · June 24th, 2011, 02:34 PM

I may get back in model building here soon. I was really into mustangs and built models of every one that I owned. Some of them were unique models not covered by the industry and I just had to learn how to modify and build them myself using the pre-made kits for parts. I say with a model of a bike in had, some sculpting putty, time, and imagination you could cook up a Ninjette. I plan to do this but right now time isn't something I have a lot of.

the big mike · July 13th, 2011, 10:59 AM

first one's for me!!

Ichiro · July 13th, 2011, 04:32 PM

DSCN0127.jpg
Here's one I got at Target a couple of years ago. It's not a 250, but it is a Kawasaki Ninja.It's about 11"x6". Battery operated, it does wheelies and has sounds. Press a button and it screams out " NINJA WHEELIE TIME!" Then it makes "vroom vroom" and screeching tire sounds along with music,headlight starts flashing and it does a wheelie.The crazy thing then takes off across the room! I have mine attached to a stand I made out of the original box because I have it on display and want it to do wheelies without running away. According to the Target site it is recommended for ages 3 and up so it is suitable for all of us.

One review on Target's website site says: "Our 3 year old son thought this was great at first. Then, because it only does one thing, he lost interest." I'm sure most of us will not have that problem.

Target still has them for sale on their website, but they are no longer Kawi green; they are white.(If you go to the Target retail stores, they may have them in Green, but I'm not sure.) They are called "Kawasaki Ninja Road Rippers Wheelie Bike" and sell for $12.99.
Here is the link:http://www.target.com/Kawasaki-Ninja..._gwvub_1_title

Update: Ebay has them in different colors: green.white,green/white,blue and orange.

Buffalony · July 14th, 2011, 07:21 PM

At least the muffler looks spot on

wayanlam · July 14th, 2011, 09:08 PM

http://www.motoscalatarrago.com/modelosa.htm

check out these scaled models! they are near identical replicas all the way down to the smallest details, even whole engines replicated in scale! this guy has some mad micro fabrication skills

ducducgooseit · July 14th, 2011, 09:22 PM

While they are nice, they are not the 250.

wayanlam · July 14th, 2011, 10:52 PM

ya, our lil 250's have not reached high enough in his cult/classic list of bikes to deserve a replica, hehe

00NissanNinja · July 14th, 2011, 10:57 PM

I always want to find scale models (the ones you build) of cars and bikes that I own. Sadly the vehicles I own aren't popular enough or have the credentials to warrant the making of the model. Need to get me that 350z lol. Tamiya makes some really great detailed models and those are mostly the ones I buy. Planning to build a gt-r when I have time in my life again

CZroe · July 15th, 2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiro

Attachment 12996
Here's one I got at Target a couple of years ago. It's not a 250, but it is a Kawasaki Ninja.It's about 11"x6". Battery operated, it does wheelies and has sounds. Press a button and it screams out " NINJA WHEELIE TIME!" Then it makes "vroom vroom" and screeching tire sounds along with music,headlight starts flashing and it does a wheelie.The crazy thing then takes off across the room! I have mine attached to a stand I made out of the original box because I have it on display and want it to do wheelies without running away. According to the Target site it is recommended for ages 3 and up so it is suitable for all of us.

One review on Target's website site says: "Our 3 year old son thought this was great at first. Then, because it only does one thing, he lost interest." I'm sure most of us will not have that problem.

Target still has them for sale on their website, but they are no longer Kawi green; they are white.(If you go to the Target retail stores, they may have them in Green, but I'm not sure.) They are called "Kawasaki Ninja Road Rippers Wheelie Bike" and sell for $12.99.
Here is the link:http://www.target.com/Kawasaki-Ninja..._gwvub_1_title

Update: Ebay has them in different colors: green.white,green/white,blue and orange.

I remember seeing that there in 2008/9. Is it modeled after a real Kawi at all? These kinds of things are often just authorized brands applied to a generic model.

Buffalony · July 15th, 2011, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayanlam

http://www.motoscalatarrago.com/modelosa.htm

check out these scaled models! they are near identical replicas all the way down to the smallest details, even whole engines replicated in scale! this guy has some mad micro fabrication skills

I've been looking for something like this for the longest time. Thanks for the link. That is some amazing work.

Ichiro · July 15th, 2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

I remember seeing that there in 2008/9. Is it modeled after a real Kawi at all? These kinds of things are often just authorized brands applied to a generic model.

2007 Kawasaki Ninja Zx 6R.jpg
Picture of a real one

It's 'close' to the 2007 Zx 6R. Although it's hard to tell due to the black on the fairings of the toy, the front fairings look about the same. The muffler is obviously not correct. It is, however, closer to the real thing than a generic. Problem is, it's not a 250, except for the muffler as Buffalony pointed out.

k-os · July 15th, 2011, 11:00 AM

This one is pretty impressive also.

Ichiro · July 15th, 2011, 12:14 PM

Wow.Talk about details;that is amazing. Wonder if they have a Kawasaki.

CZroe · July 15th, 2011, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

This one is pretty impressive also.

I saw that one before and it's what I first thought of when I read this thread. It's crazy that their model market is so healthy that it supports aftermarket model detail upgrade kits.

the big mike · July 15th, 2011, 03:21 PM

I'd would be in for this too, it would probably take me 2 years to finish the bike, but at least I got a model then

CZroe · July 15th, 2011, 10:47 PM

I just don't understand why he assembled the chain piece-by-piece. Even Kawasaki didn't do that! They just bought an endless chain built to their specs from EK.

k-os · July 16th, 2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

I just don't understand why he assembled the chain piece-by-piece. Even Kawasaki didn't do that! They just bought an endless chain built to their specs from EK.

I don't think he'd be able to find a pre-assembled chain that small to the right scale.

CZroe · July 16th, 2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

I don't think he'd be able to find a pre-assembled chain that small to the right scale.

I'm just sayin'

It could've been molded like other parts. The "Detail Up" kits could've come pre-assembled too, though I do understand that it's kinda silly to sell ASSEMBLED part to model builders.

May 11th, 2011, 02:50 AM	#1
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	Scale models As a kid I've always had the plan to buy a scale model from every vehicle I own. This way, at the end of my life, I should have a nice collection of scale models to show my children. They're also a great reminder of all the nice and worse moments you had with those bikes/cars. My green kawasaki ninja 250r 2008 is my first vehicle and now I want a scale model, but I can't find it anywhere. Do you guys know where to find it? grtz

May 11th, 2011, 06:45 AM	#4
oroboros GDTRFB Name: Drew Location: SE PA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - sold 2005 EX500R project Posts: 496	I've been keeping an eye out as well. Several years ago my wife bought me this cheap toy for x-mas or something because I kept talking about getting a bike. She said "here's your bike, now shut up" I kept it on my desk and worked over time to break down the wall resistance! Like the law of attraction. At least it is a Ninja! __________________________________________________ I don't want a pickle Just want to ride on my motorsickle -Arlo Guthrie

May 16th, 2011, 07:02 AM	#15
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Why don't you contact the company and tell them of this high demand. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 24th, 2011, 10:42 AM	#16
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	You could always collect them in 3d on your computer? http://www.3dexport.com/3dmodel-spor....htm#ad-image3 Not really the same thing I guess. Just a suggestion. __________________________________________________

July 13th, 2011, 04:32 PM	#20
Ichiro ninjette.org member Name: Ichiro Location: So.Cal. Long Beach. Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r(sold). 2013 Kymco Super8 150 Posts: 223	DSCN0127.jpg Here's one I got at Target a couple of years ago. It's not a 250, but it is a Kawasaki Ninja.It's about 11"x6". Battery operated, it does wheelies and has sounds. Press a button and it screams out " NINJA WHEELIE TIME!" Then it makes "vroom vroom" and screeching tire sounds along with music,headlight starts flashing and it does a wheelie.The crazy thing then takes off across the room! I have mine attached to a stand I made out of the original box because I have it on display and want it to do wheelies without running away. According to the Target site it is recommended for ages 3 and up so it is suitable for all of us. One review on Target's website site says: "Our 3 year old son thought this was great at first. Then, because it only does one thing, he lost interest." I'm sure most of us will not have that problem. Target still has them for sale on their website, but they are no longer Kawi green; they are white.(If you go to the Target retail stores, they may have them in Green, but I'm not sure.) They are called "Kawasaki Ninja Road Rippers Wheelie Bike" and sell for $12.99. Here is the link:http://www.target.com/Kawasaki-Ninja..._gwvub_1_title Update: Ebay has them in different colors: green.white,green/white,blue and orange. Last futzed with by Ichiro; July 13th, 2011 at 07:40 PM.

May 11th, 2011, 05:40 AM	#2
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	If you find one, let me know. Ive searched all over the place too. Im almost to the point of building a zx6r, and painting it to look like my ninja.

May 11th, 2011, 06:17 AM	#3
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Good luck. I had the same idea and I've had a killer time finding any of the cars I own. And definitely not my 250r. Though, good luck!

May 11th, 2011, 08:32 AM	#7
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	too bad, I really hoped that there would excist something similar in such a community. I'll find one though. (Luckily I'm not really planning to do mods ;-))

May 14th, 2011, 09:07 PM	#8
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I remember seeing some extreme model-building kits from Japan where some guy literally assembled the links to the chain and everything for some sportbike (think it was an R1). I think those kits are popular in Japan. Perhaps they have one for the 250?

May 15th, 2011, 03:03 AM	#9
"A" vampire Name: A Location: IT Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.	All the cool model stuff are in Japan, tragedy back in March destroyed lots of suppliers. Probably the prices are going up for the stuff available.

May 15th, 2011, 08:21 AM	#10
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Starting point? Find a supplier for these models: http://pages.interlog.com/~khartlen/ Edit: saw a lot of 250 bikes from Tamiya but no EX250. Search for Maisto or Aoshima kits. More to search for: Nagano Nichimo Imai ARII Union Kawai

May 15th, 2011, 08:13 PM	#11
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	Nope. Tamiya doesn't make a new-gen Ninja. I don't think anyone does yet.

May 16th, 2011, 06:52 AM	#14
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	That's one thing I dislike about the diecast industry. They'll make diecasts of all sorts of obscure, weird, and rare vehicles but not of something like the EX250. http://www.idcow.com/ is a good place to look for reference info on diecasts, FWIW...

June 24th, 2011, 02:34 PM	#18
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	I may get back in model building here soon. I was really into mustangs and built models of every one that I owned. Some of them were unique models not covered by the industry and I just had to learn how to modify and build them myself using the pre-made kits for parts. I say with a model of a bike in had, some sculpting putty, time, and imagination you could cook up a Ninjette. I plan to do this but right now time isn't something I have a lot of.

July 13th, 2011, 10:59 AM	#19
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	first one's for me!!

July 14th, 2011, 07:21 PM	#21
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	At least the muffler looks spot on __________________________________________________

July 14th, 2011, 09:08 PM	#22
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	http://www.motoscalatarrago.com/modelosa.htm check out these scaled models! they are near identical replicas all the way down to the smallest details, even whole engines replicated in scale! this guy has some mad micro fabrication skills __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

July 14th, 2011, 09:22 PM	#23
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	While they are nice, they are not the 250.

July 14th, 2011, 10:52 PM	#24
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	ya, our lil 250's have not reached high enough in his cult/classic list of bikes to deserve a replica, hehe __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

July 14th, 2011, 10:57 PM	#25
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	I always want to find scale models (the ones you build) of cars and bikes that I own. Sadly the vehicles I own aren't popular enough or have the credentials to warrant the making of the model. Need to get me that 350z lol. Tamiya makes some really great detailed models and those are mostly the ones I buy. Planning to build a gt-r when I have time in my life again __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

July 15th, 2011, 11:00 AM	#29
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	This one is pretty impressive also.

July 15th, 2011, 12:14 PM	#30
Ichiro ninjette.org member Name: Ichiro Location: So.Cal. Long Beach. Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r(sold). 2013 Kymco Super8 150 Posts: 223	Wow.Talk about details;that is amazing. Wonder if they have a Kawasaki.

July 15th, 2011, 03:21 PM	#32
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	I'd would be in for this too, it would probably take me 2 years to finish the bike, but at least I got a model then

July 15th, 2011, 10:47 PM	#33
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I just don't understand why he assembled the chain piece-by-piece. Even Kawasaki didn't do that! They just bought an endless chain built to their specs from EK.

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