Hi there, this is my first posting on this site. I'd like to share this build that I have being slowly working on over some time. I've actually forgotten how long that I've taken thus far....
Anyway, I'm trying my hand at "super detailing" this rather simple kit and am have a ball of time doing it!
I started off modifying the frame in a similar fashion, as most of the "cafe racers" would lighten the frame and replaced the moulded battery tray with a PE tray that I had fashion up.[ATTACH]90731.IPB[/ATTACH]
The trimming of the frame followed the tray with a revised brake booster lay out. mimicking the "cafe racer" style and did some wiring + battery cables.
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I drilled out the disk brakes for a realistic visual effect.
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On the trailing arms I replaced the moulded bolts with 0.8mm & 1.2mm threaded bolts and nuts. I told you I was having fun doing this!
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Plumbed the front braking with braided hose, though I'm not totally happy with the end result.
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I replace the moulded chain with a PE version for a Honda RC211V - what a stress test!
I nearly gave up on it a couple of times, super fiddly. But, in the end I really like the realistic look it gave the kit.
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The kit is finally heading towards assembly!!
Here are a couple more pics of it partially assembled.
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I appreciate your time taken to read this blurb and I hope I have passed on some ideas and some inspiration to complete that kit that quietly waiting for you in a box or on the work bench. Any crits & suggestions are most welcome.
Have a great build!
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Anyway, I'm trying my hand at "super detailing" this rather simple kit and am have a ball of time doing it!
I started off modifying the frame in a similar fashion, as most of the "cafe racers" would lighten the frame and replaced the moulded battery tray with a PE tray that I had fashion up.[ATTACH]90731.IPB[/ATTACH]
The trimming of the frame followed the tray with a revised brake booster lay out. mimicking the "cafe racer" style and did some wiring + battery cables.
[ATTACH]90736.IPB[/ATTACH]
I drilled out the disk brakes for a realistic visual effect.
[ATTACH]90733.IPB[/ATTACH]
On the trailing arms I replaced the moulded bolts with 0.8mm & 1.2mm threaded bolts and nuts. I told you I was having fun doing this!
[ATTACH]90734.IPB[/ATTACH]
Plumbed the front braking with braided hose, though I'm not totally happy with the end result.
[ATTACH]90735.IPB[/ATTACH]
I replace the moulded chain with a PE version for a Honda RC211V - what a stress test!
I nearly gave up on it a couple of times, super fiddly. But, in the end I really like the realistic look it gave the kit.[ATTACH]90747.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]90737.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]90738.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]90739.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]90740.IPB[/ATTACH]
The kit is finally heading towards assembly!!
Here are a couple more pics of it partially assembled.
[ATTACH]90741.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]90742.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]90743.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]90744.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]90746.IPB[/ATTACH]
I appreciate your time taken to read this blurb and I hope I have passed on some ideas and some inspiration to complete that kit that quietly waiting for you in a box or on the work bench. Any crits & suggestions are most welcome.
Have a great build!
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