Caution Wake Turbulence Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Very neat! Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hiya Mencie God im going to sound like a real nit picker now, but dont you think the rear suspension makes the wheel sit too low? Bugged me when I was building mine, and I chopped off about 3mm off the springs and shaft. Probably to the normal person, theres no diff, but made me happier Steve G'day Steve, could the low appearance of the rear suspension be due to the stance of the bike when there is no weight on the rear hoop, hence no rear shock compression? Just a thought... Mencie fantastic work, your work is so crisp you could slice bread with it, cheers, Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 G'day Steve, could the low appearance of the rear suspension be due to the stance of the bike when there is no weight on the rear hoop, hence no rear shock compression? Just a thought... Mencie fantastic work, your work is so crisp you could slice bread with it, cheers, Pappy Hiya Pappy You know that could just be it. I remember when I built mine i was lucky that i could just have a look at my friends one, and definately, once the rear body parts were on, the gap between the bodywork and tyre was much higher on the kit. But hey, Im going to stop sounding like a rivet counter now and let us resume oogling Mencies nice work Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mencie Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Chaps. Really difficult to get decent bench time but we have at last got a front end. Thanks! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Nice build mate. You don`t really grasp the size of these kits until the rolling stock is together. Looking forward to seeing more. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mencie Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks buddy. It's a good kit and fun to build, just what i need before embarking on a new, wholly uncharted modeling avenue. Still busy on this though, prepping the bodywork at the moment so planning on an update mid-week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketcrazee Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hi Mencie Just come across this WIP , like what you have done so far I have been building this since January when work does not get in the way , so some question did you strip the chrome off the wheels and repaint. My wheels have ejector pin marks in them and need attention also not sure what chrome paint too use ,was thinking alclad polished ali swing arm for rear wheel has seams that need attention and repaint I have built up the front light fairing but found that needed alot of sanding to get rid of the joint phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mencie Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hi Phil, thank you. In answer to your questions. Wheels still have their original plating. To finish them, I simply painted the whole wheel with Tamiya Metallic Grey ENAMEL and then removed what I didn't want with a cotton bud soaked in Enamel Thinners. For Chrome Paint, I use two different things, first one is Humbrol Chrome Silver. It comes in a spray can so I decant it into a jar and apply it with my Airbrush. Second one is of course Alclad Chrome although it seems to come up a bit dark for me. One thing I purchased recently is C1 Metalizer, it's a buffing powder which gives some amazing finishes, have a look on ebay... The swing arm needs work and there is no substitute for filler and time, once smooth, I applied Humbrol Silver, once again decanted from a spray can and applied through my Airbrush. The fairing is the same story, so is the tank, filler and patience my friend, you will get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Quite simply dazzling! Truly great work, Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Had a GSX550ESD for a while, many years ago. Best handling bike I ever had. Model looks amazing, good luck with the paintwork. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 :thumbsup: Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mencie Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Hi chaps. Time once again not on my side but we do have progress in the shape of tank, side panels and headlamp and mount. The decals were very fragile and didn't want to play nice, reacted badly to the clear coat as well, pretty much saved the day though. Cheers! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_davros Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Looking first class. With mine the front fairing was a bit of a juggle to get it on. Cheers, Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Superb progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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