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  • Hecky
    • Mar 2025
    • 48
    • George

    #1

    Tamiya Yamaha YZR-M1 2004

    My first go at a bike. I'm fairly happy with how it went and I've learned loads about how I'd do the next one differently. Click image for larger version

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  • PaulTRose
    SMF Supporters
    • Jun 2013
    • 6442
    • Paul
    • Tattooine

    #2
    Very nice

    Whats next?
    Per Ardua

    We'll ride the spiral to the end and may just go where no ones been

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    • Hecky
      Hecky commented
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      Thanks, I think I like the look of the Tamiya Kawasaki ZX-RR. Anything to get a bit more practice really.
  • scottie3158
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 14197
    • Paul
    • Holbeach

    #3
    George that's a good looking build.

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    • Hecky
      Hecky commented
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      Thanks Paul. There's loads of mistakes, but it looks ok from a distance!
  • Hecky
    • Mar 2025
    • 48
    • George

    #4
    I'm happy with the way the carbon fibre decals brightened up things like the rear mud guard and heat shield. I'll be using that stuff again.
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    • Hecky
      • Mar 2025
      • 48
      • George

      #5
      Not so happy with my attempt at heat treating the exhaust. But I have an idea how I'll try to get that right next time. Click image for larger version

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      • Hecky
        • Mar 2025
        • 48
        • George

        #6
        Another thing I want to try and improve is the Brembo lettering on the brake calipers. I've been doing some trial and error along with getting some good advice on here.
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        • pjgtech
          SMF Supporters
          • Dec 2023
          • 761
          • Peter
          • Swale Kent UK

          #7
          Cool very nice....

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          • Hecky
            Hecky commented
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            Cheers Peter, and thanks for your advice on the calipers
        • Nicko
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2019
          • 1394
          • Nick
          • East Anglia

          #8
          That's really nice, I don't recognise the scheme at all..

          Nick

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          • Hecky
            Hecky commented
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            Thanks Nick, it's the 2004 MotoGP livery, the Spain's No1 replaced the tobacco advertising when it was banned
        • scottie3158
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2018
          • 14197
          • Paul
          • Holbeach

          #9
          Very nice job.

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          • Hecky
            • Mar 2025
            • 48
            • George

            #10
            I had a go at some forced perspective. It's nearly there. Click image for larger version

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            • HAWKERHUNTER
              SMF Supporters
              • Feb 2012
              • 1532
              • Steve
              • Halifax, West Yorks.

              #11
              Top marks from me. You should be proud of that build.
              Steve

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              • Hecky
                Hecky commented
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                Thanks Steve. I am proud of it. It's better than I thought I'd be able to do but the process has shown me so many things that I could do better with a bit more knowledge
            • Mr Bowcat
              SMF OG
              • Dec 2016
              • 4592
              • Bob
              • London

              #12
              Very nice George. Glad to see the calliper lettering went well for you.
              Si vis pacem, para bellum.

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              • Hecky
                Hecky commented
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                Thanks Bob
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