Unboxing Model Factory Hiro 1/9 1948 HRD Vincent Black Shadow

RDT1953 · 6 October 2023 17:10

Here is a look at what you get with these beautiful kits.
The box -

Parts -

Tires / rims / fender - wheel building fixtures.

Bags of white metal parts -

Various metal rods /tubes

Photo etch and decal sheets -

and a look at page one on the instructions-

I will be doing a build log when I commence construction.

Thanks for looking!
Richard

cosimodo · 7 October 2023 01:55

Thanks for the peek, Richard. Out of interest, why the '48 version over the '50 model?

cheers
Michael

RDT1953 · 7 October 2023 03:16

Hi Michael - I like the ‘48 model better because it is still HRD - Homage to Howard R Davies who started the marque - and it still has Brampton Biflex girder forks . I would have purchased the 50 model though had the 48 been sold out . ( and I wouldn’t turn down either of them if someone were to give me the real thing ! )
Cheers- Richard

kornbeef · 30 January 2026 16:01

Had to chuckle at the BRACK SHADOW title on the instructions but it looks an awesome kit way beyond my level of ability.

I’m going to follow your build with interest, I built the matchbox Vincent for my dad because he once owned a Rapide with Stieb sidecar. Always had a soft spot for the best of British motorcycles even though I’m a Lambretta guy myself.

Keith