Wheels and tyres.
okay, so here we go again viewers!
First of all i used a PE rear brake disc which called for the use of the original axle/mounting cylinder from the plastic part. To remove it meant destroying the Tamiya part.
I sprayed the centre of the PE disc plates semi black, added two small front spacer plates and glued the rear plastic part. The upgrade instructions also called for a small detailed spacer type plate but they didnt say on what side of the wheel this should be fitted so i took a chance and have glued behind the rear disc. im praying that this is the correct side as ive no way of knowing because im going to attempt to build the chain and sprocket set myself (on order from Japan), so have no way of trial fitting. This is a recurring theme with aftermarket instructions, theyre very sketchy at best and trying to juggle two sets and attempt to figure out the best procedure for painting and assembling is a nightmare..im just winging it, and i think thats how this build is going to go right down to the wire.
For the front wheels ive fitted the metal air valves. They went in a treat and are simply pressed into the holes i drilled. I added some clear clue to the valve cap and nut to give an anodised appearance. Im really pleased with the glossy finish on the wheels, probably the best black finish ive acheived since i began modelling. removing the centre seams is probably a bit OTT but it does enhance the overall appearance and make it look more like a real wheel and less like a model or a toy.
I was going to use PE discs, but to be honest, once theyre built i couldnt see the advantage over stock parts, so ive saved them for another project.
I used a compass cutter to creat the mask around the centre of the disc-this was sprayed metallic grey with the disc surface sprayed Tamiya Gun Metal. The centre spindle is semi black. For extra bling, i fixed the 6 retaining bolts in PE. I actually went to the trouble of sticking these on a piece of blu-tack attached to the pin vice and then spun them on some 1500 sandpaper to recreate the circular brushed effect of the original bike but they dont really photograph. Finally, i placed the central ring and 3 tiny bolts per wheel. As per the handlebars, i went for a bit of bling and painted these clear red.
For once, the decals on the wheels went on a treat, although fiddly i think these have come put pretty well and not half stuck to the wheel rim!
I had to walk away from it this morning though! i was starting to added carbon fibre decals (which i absolutely hate doing), and things werent going to plan, so after shouting and growling i went downstairs for a brew! I decided not to do anymore work today, but this hobby is so damn addictive..ive got a pile of washing up that wont do itself, no matter how long i leave it....:cry:
Hope youre enjoying keeping tabs on my progress so far!
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okay, so here we go again viewers!
First of all i used a PE rear brake disc which called for the use of the original axle/mounting cylinder from the plastic part. To remove it meant destroying the Tamiya part.
I sprayed the centre of the PE disc plates semi black, added two small front spacer plates and glued the rear plastic part. The upgrade instructions also called for a small detailed spacer type plate but they didnt say on what side of the wheel this should be fitted so i took a chance and have glued behind the rear disc. im praying that this is the correct side as ive no way of knowing because im going to attempt to build the chain and sprocket set myself (on order from Japan), so have no way of trial fitting. This is a recurring theme with aftermarket instructions, theyre very sketchy at best and trying to juggle two sets and attempt to figure out the best procedure for painting and assembling is a nightmare..im just winging it, and i think thats how this build is going to go right down to the wire.
For the front wheels ive fitted the metal air valves. They went in a treat and are simply pressed into the holes i drilled. I added some clear clue to the valve cap and nut to give an anodised appearance. Im really pleased with the glossy finish on the wheels, probably the best black finish ive acheived since i began modelling. removing the centre seams is probably a bit OTT but it does enhance the overall appearance and make it look more like a real wheel and less like a model or a toy.
I was going to use PE discs, but to be honest, once theyre built i couldnt see the advantage over stock parts, so ive saved them for another project.
I used a compass cutter to creat the mask around the centre of the disc-this was sprayed metallic grey with the disc surface sprayed Tamiya Gun Metal. The centre spindle is semi black. For extra bling, i fixed the 6 retaining bolts in PE. I actually went to the trouble of sticking these on a piece of blu-tack attached to the pin vice and then spun them on some 1500 sandpaper to recreate the circular brushed effect of the original bike but they dont really photograph. Finally, i placed the central ring and 3 tiny bolts per wheel. As per the handlebars, i went for a bit of bling and painted these clear red.
For once, the decals on the wheels went on a treat, although fiddly i think these have come put pretty well and not half stuck to the wheel rim!
I had to walk away from it this morning though! i was starting to added carbon fibre decals (which i absolutely hate doing), and things werent going to plan, so after shouting and growling i went downstairs for a brew! I decided not to do anymore work today, but this hobby is so damn addictive..ive got a pile of washing up that wont do itself, no matter how long i leave it....:cry:
Hope youre enjoying keeping tabs on my progress so far!
[ATTACH]54046.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]54047.IPB[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]54048.IPB[/ATTACH]
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