Natter Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 This is looking brilliant Will - last stretch now. I have to agree with Doug and stringbag's comments; this looks like a real bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 I did the things I really didn't want to do today - polished the bodywork and applied the decals. Actually the polishing wasn't too bad - I kind of like doing it and didn't go through the paint: (click for bigger) It won't look this shiny most of the time - this is under-exposed in direct sunlight to show the reflections. The decals were a bit of a mare though - I cracked one of the red race number backgrounds, so started putting the yellow alternative on the other side and split that one too In the end I got the red background on the front and RHS plates, and the yellow on the left - oh dear The fuel tank decals (all important) went on OK - I slid one too hard and split it in half, but it was clean and I nudged the halves together. I find decals trying, I'm not usually so ham-fisted but I think they make me nervous. Especially annoying because these should have been easy. I also lost the "Yamaha" from the back of the seat - I wanted to set that one in Klear since it's an odd surface to decal onto, but managed to pick up one of the 'A's while trying to squeegee it and wasn't able to get it off my finger. Oh well, the works bikes didn't have these decals either Thankfully the race numbers went on beautifully once I had the backgrounds on. I'm toying with the idea of creating a duplicate red-backgrounded number on thin styrene and having this on the ground as though the junior class roundel is in the process of being replaced by the senior one. Not sure if this is a goer since I think it'll be hard to make it self-explanatory, but I don't have an alternative atm. As a reward for all this misery I tried out the hairspray technique on the little stand. That was fun, messy and rather more my kind of thing: I've also finished weathering the chain + sprocket, and made the replacement hex bolts for the swing arm, but I didn't take pictures of those. Should be able to put it all together tonight. Oh yes, and since the tank decals were glossed over in my reference, I applied some Alclad Aqua Gloss - worked great on the handlebars, but has been a bit orange-peely on the tank. I think I sprayed from too far away - I've been painting the tank with rattle cans and I haven't adjusted properly Anyway, it's now sanded down (decals survived) and has had three more coats but will need to be re-polished. Bah. It sounds like a tale of woe and it is a bit (stupid decals!) but it's also a lot of progress towards completion. Onwards! W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Lookin' good there Will, almost home, which is more than I can say. Out this pm so no progress at all. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Sorry to hear you're up against it for time - what I saw so far on your thread looked great - I can see that you don't have my decal fear Nearly done now - got it all together (apart from the rear brake linkage) and it all fits. Although the Tamiya tubing is pretty naff - creased and such, plus some of the lengths didn't work that well so I've had to swap things around. I'll replace it all after the GB deadline I think. Especially the fuel line which should really be translucent. (click for bigger) I fixed the sprocket after I saw this I don't know how it was possible to make models before digital photography... Tomorrow should be polishing the tank, adding the last handful of bits and doing some more weathering. Plus photos I guess. Cheers, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Rivetting stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Superb Will......just superb mate. ATB......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Superb build Will - always loved the YZ line when I was putt-putting about on my FS1e many moons ago and that is just how I remember them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks again all! I think I'm done: (click for bigger) Spent some time messing around in Photoshop, it's not perfect but it looks good in the thumbnail. My own 1:1 bike :D Off to take some gallery pictures before the light dies. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Excellent work Will, love the setting as you say your own 1:1. Congratulations. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 If I had seen that last picture on its own without the build thread I wouldn't have believed it was a model. Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham77 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 It's all been said already but you have made a stunning job with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Didn't get the daylight, so I took these on the workbench. Not ideal as it's hard to get enough light onto such a big model, but you get the idea. I'm hoping I have time in the a.m. to take some gallery pics in natural light, but if not these'll do: W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Cracking job Will, running close to the deadline but hey you managed to get her finished. Thanks for the great pics. Colin PS I'm getting closer...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) lovely job!! should have said awesome job!! Edited April 3, 2013 by noeyedears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Absolutely stunning! I wish that Tamiya had done more of these large scale bikes; seeing how they can come be made up from your thread of this bike, any of the MotoGP bikes would have been great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Bluddy Nora! Superb job & superb detail throughout. ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 WOW! that really is excellent... well done steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Absolutely stunning! I wish that Tamiya had done more of these large scale bikes; seeing how they can come be made up from your thread of this bike, any of the MotoGP bikes would have been great! oh hell yes... Italeri do do a 1/6th RC 211 tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 This is so beautiful. Just look at that photo of the engine and all the variations in colour tones on different materials and different surfaces. Wonderful job, really nice to see it completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Thanks again, I put some daylight pictures in the gallery this morning. This was a really satisfying build, not exactly easy or quick but the experience of it coming together at the end was magic. I'm definitely a convert to bike modelling, which is weird because I'd never really "got" the attraction it before, not being a biker. I wanted to say how much I enjoyed this GB - awesome builds to be inspired by, lots of involvement and lots of tips, many thanks. Also thanks to Steve for egging me on when I was asking about these kits last year Will Edited April 4, 2013 by Will Vale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Beautiful, the battered bike stand next to the immac bike is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Will, Just seen on HLJ 'Sales' section & you don't want to know how much they are selling this kit for??? ATB.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Ha, I saw that on there too I got mine in the sale at the end of last year for 3000 yen, so I'm still ahead I was really hoping they'd put some of the other big bikes in the sale, but no dice. There's a nice build of this kit in a recent TMMI, in Yamaha yellow finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Will, Still after the 1/6 Midnight Special.......as you say, still not being reduced! One day............ As said before mate, stunning build on the YZ, stunning............. ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 That looks completely real, very impressive. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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