Antena YZR500 1/12 Tamiya

[Guest]

Well back to the Bikes again,building this for a X-mas present so not much time left. Basic oob build with a few pe goodies sprinkled in.Here the basic parts and a few dry fitted components

[Guest]

power plant and some sub asseblies ready for instal

[Ian M]

Well knowing what you can get out of those Tamiya bikes, some one is in for a beaut of a x-mas pressy!

Ian M

[Guest]

I second that Ian.

Andy

[Guest]

Lovely metallic finishes again around the engine and framework. Absolutely superb looking model already.

[Guest]

Can almost smell the Rock oil from here!. I'm sure this was jap rider Abe's 2 stroke?

[Guest]

thanks Ian,Andy & Rich appreciate your kind words and yes Sarge thats Abe's old ride. I moved on to the tires while the paint was drying on some sub assemlies.

here they are untouched

then sanded with 80grit

next to simulate heat blueing I inked them with these sharpie pens

after applying

then I blended the ink and 'toned' it down with a soft cloth

[Guest]

so far its been a productive day of building

[Guest]

These are as good as your planes Trey. Nice metallic finishes. Superb looking bike

[Ian M]

That's a great trick with the tyres there! If ever I get up the gumption to try a bike, I will have to remember that one.

Ian M

[Guest]

Thanks Adrian,glad you liked the tire trick Ian and you should pull the trigger on a bike build! I got some more forward progress tonight.Used the compass cutter to mask off the carbon brake discs and attached the swingarm. I just might pull this off before the fat man slides down the smoke chute

[Guest]

got the forks built up and on its rolling !

[Guest]

put some clothes on her for a test fit

[Guest]

Yep, another one of your fantastic works of art Trey.

Andy

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Trey

Your definitely the man when it comes to bike builds - superb!

The recipient of this Xmas gift has got to be well chuffed!!!

All the best

Paul