activexp Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Guess it would have been feasible to paint one side of the engine block and one cylinder and left the other side clear to view internals ? Brilliant job ....... BillyD Absolutely! Now why didn't I think of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I had a ride on one of these back in the late 80`s, not a bad ride above 10 mph. And she was easy to work on to. The pics of this build bring back memories. Cheers Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 This is where I'm up to today, steps 125 to 139: more wiring and making up the Bowden cables. Can't say I was looking forward to this bit but it wasn't as difficult as I thought owing to the clear and thorough instructions. You even get spare nylon cord to practice melting the tiny securing beads. The only downside is that the cabling is way over scale but anything smaller would probably be impossible to make. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A5h Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I will say WOW, just WOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Today's update, fitting the control cables. The twist grip throttle was particularly awkward as there's a securing screw on the underside of the handlebar. To get to it you have to turn the beast upside down and support it on the rather bendy bar which, unlike Tamiya, is plastic and has the potential to break! The carbs have sliding valves in them which are supposed to move up or down when the twist grip is turned. This didn't work for me. No matter, there's nothing much to see anyway. No problems with the front brakes and clutch controls which 'work' as intended. Next up, side fenders and exhausts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Wowsers that really is some piece of work. Outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A5h Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 It looks real!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 These pics cover steps 141 to 150. Side fenders and exhausts fitted not without a small issue. The fixing screws for the exhausts were too short and failed to bind securely. Had to resort to CA and glue the screws in the holes. I've jumped ahead a bit here and assembled the fuel tank. The decorative lining is a 'dry transfer', something I've not come across before in a plastic kit. My first attempt at applying it (on the other side of the tank) was a failure and messed up big time. The problem is you can't reposition them so you've got to get it right first time. I didn't The chrome panel is a sticker and the Moto Guzzi logo is a water-slide decal. The seam will be hidden later with another decal. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I wonder why they didn't do all water slide, what you've done looks great, can you rescue the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Most of the dry transfer on this side of the tank was too messed up to rescue, got all creased and wrinkled and then stuck to itself The white lining on top of the tank is also a dry transfer which went on without too much difficulty, but it is rather odd that they aren't water-slide The sides of the saddle are supposed to be white but I'm loathe to paint it as it's soft textured rubber and will be a devil to mask without bleed-through. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanroon Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Perhaps shoe whitener will work on the seat sides? Worth a try if some is available. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Possibly, but I'm going to play safe and leave it 'as is' to avoid messing up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Got a local sign shop? Ask them for some high performance white vinyl scraps. Try that and see if it will work. Heat and pressure makes it stick. Hi-po is the thinnest of the sign vinyls ,coming in around .5 mm. thickness. Ya gotta have the white sides ! , it finishes the 'look' of the bike. Gutsi is lookin' good! Edited May 29, 2015 by krow113 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Got a local sign shop? Ask them for some high performance white vinyl scraps. Try that and see if it will work. Heat and pressure makes it stick. Hi-po is the thinnest of the sign vinyls ,coming in around .5 mm. thickness. Ya gotta have the white sides ! , it finishes the 'look' of the bike. Gutsi is lookin' good! Agreed its gotta have white sides to look the part. Your vinyl scraps suggestion has given me an idea, sticky-back plastic, more commonly known as Fablon. It's thin and very sticky. Only problem is I'd have to buy a whole roll I might have a go with Maskol first but it won't be for a while as I'm off on my hols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Pm your address if you like , I'll send you some vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Looking amazing, enjoy you're hol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Pm your address if you like , I'll send you some vinyl. Just got back from my hols and will resume work on the beast real soon. I'll try a fine tipped white paint pen first and if that messes up I'll take you up on your kind offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Finally got round to dealing with the saddle which has turned out acceptable but not perfect. I ended up using Humbrol Maskol and Tamiya white acrylic. Masking tape won't even stick to the finely textured rubber! The panniers have removable lids (fire extinguisher not included). This completes the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Just checked ready for inspection, where is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Just checked ready for inspection, where is it? Will be up real soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Those aint panniers, thats luggage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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