Following my Sci-Fi mech build, I needed something different.
I haven’t build a motorcycle in while and this time I want to do a simple out of the box build with no aftermarket stuff. Well first off, I haven’t opened a new Tamiya bike kit box in ages and was surprised with the content which included some neat “Tech Tips” aimed at the novice, the kit comprises of three main sprues, the tyres and some odds and sods + decals.
I think there’s no better model for any intermediate modeler to show off a really nice result than modern Tamiya motorcycles. Even somebody mediocre like myself can get a nice looking model out of them.
I’ll be looking forward to this build. I almost bought that bike. It’s the first bike that ever scared the hell out of me. I ended buying the much tamer Triumph Daytona 675R.
127 PS should be enough for anyone at my age.
That Martini scheme is very nice. Can’t wait to see that one as well.
Just reminded myself last night why this will be basically an out of the box build because whilst looking at all of the after market add on’s and super detail bits, I nearly passed out at the £200 mark!!
Whilst ratcheting up the whole experience and the pleasure derived from the level of detail that you can shoe horn into a build, there must be some form of economical sense when engaging in a build?
Anyway, I’ll leave you with that thought to ponder.
Till next time, by which some work will have have hopefully occurred, thanks for watching.
For the less talented among us, there are several scales and weaves of CF decals available.
Interesting bit of trivia since this is about motorcycles - When John Britten began his first bikes, he laid the carbon fiber down one strand at a time.
I took my Panigale from the shelf yesterday. It’s already started so it would be tricky to continue with it (my uncle started it some years ago before he passed away) and I only have made 2 or 3 steps more.
The temptation was too great, I couldn’t help myself…
All that wonderful detail!
After looking at my build, I noticed that Tamiya did not even bother with moulding the fairing screw heads, they were had given me decals!! The HORROR!
So, I promptly started searching for suitable rivets at your usual suspects, but to no avail. They are as rare as chickens teeth.
Then I happen to stumble across a front fork kit and and a Hobby Design PE kit, oh really…
So, following my shocking discovery with regards to the application of decals for fixings and contrary to my opening statement, I have now procured aftermarket bits…
I’m sorry for misleading you, but initially that was not the route I intended, I blame Tamiya, so there!
I did try some guy out in Phoenix Arizona, Mac’s Modeling, LLC, he apparently had the bits I was looking for.
As such I’m still awaiting a response to my request.
Plan B was to use T2M (Tuner Model Manufactory) parts that seem to be only available in OZ, via ebay. I place an order for those as a back up as it was the closest I could find.
Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on how you view it, I have succumb to the “need for detail”. I was so hoping to avoid it, but that proved to be a “bridge too far”.
They are as rare as chickens teeth.
