heloman1 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) OK guys the obligatory box art and sprues. I made a start on some sub assemblies this afternoon. so pics of them tomorrow. Only addition to the kit so far is a the AM fork set and very nice it is too... Colin Edited August 13, 2015 by heloman1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imster Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Subbed!! looking forward to this Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 I looked at the Martini scheme. The faring is different around the back end as is the tank and maybe the seat fairing. I may still go with it and adapt it to suit the kit parts. I don't want to do too much surgery. I'm already lookind at moding the tail light/plate holder... Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Time for an update... Been beavering away the last couple of days on sub assemblies, cleaning off mould lines and filling ejector pin mark, swing arm, engine, tank, seat support frame etc. Time for a painting session soon. I also had a go at making the tail light look a bit more interesting. I cut some strips of reflective tape. The red one doesn't want to follow the contour of the moulding the orange looks OK. My bros Mark who is also in the build suggested drilling out the segments of the stop light cluster and adding red paint or stretch red sprue... I think it needs some Alclad chrome to add dimension/effect. Until later. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Looking forward to seeing more. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 OK, good weather today, so took the opportunity to get some painting done. Holts (nee Halfords) Primer/Filler then Duco Limo Black (SG Black) all decanted into jars and then shot through the airbrush. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Been looking at an alternative exhaust system after my bros mentioned the Zard system. I found pics of an Akrapovic system on the net (see resourses pages). Not too difficult to accomplish. Move the joint in the front section add the Lamda sensor points, springs and a couple of welds. Then the hard part! Find some Akrapovic decals... Right I'm off to watch MotoGP qualifying . i'lltake these to whittle whilst I watch. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 For multiple views of this system use the link below. If you're perturbed about sourcing the logo for the silencer what about the one embossed into the rubber sleeves for the connector springs! They also do an all polished version as opposed to the carbon details. Furthermore the joints are less pronounced so a bit more sanding needed there bro'. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/akrapovic-evolution-exhaust-system-ducati-panigale-899-1199-1299 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Thanks for the link Mark, those are the pics I have been using. I've just revisited the site and seen the raised lettering (via the zoom option) on the spring cuffs. Ouch! I think I'll skip that part, nobodies going to see them anyway... I've taken all the kit moulded joints off and wil replace them with ali and wire. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 OK, after Marks lead with the exhaust springs, I took the plunge this morning. So, .3 wire wound around a .35 twist drill shank. Cut into 5mm lengths and then the spring tensioners slipped through and the second end bent over. Two clips for each end and then fitted using CA. I removed the kit joint bands and repositioned them using champagne bottle neck foil 3mm wide and 18mm long with the ends scarf cut for a better jointline and .4mm AIZU Microm Masking tape for the new weld lines. Some Tamiya Titanium enamel should see it sorted. A bit fiddly but I couldn't rush this am, too much wine last eve!!! Tut, tut! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 OK, I had a grub around in my stash yesterday afternoon. I found a Tamiya 916 kit, which has an MRM conversion to Foggy's bike. New resin wheel and these decals of which I managed to get two sets. So, I'm thinking the decision has been made for me. Se you al later... Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Right an aftenoon with the airbrush and I've got a coat of Tamiya Silver Titanium. The Akrapovic system doesn't seen to have the usual weld discolouration, so all I have to do now is accentuate the welds with a darker shade. I added the rubber sleeves to the springs as per the ref pics. Now for the silence boxes... Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Looking good, Colin. The springs are neat! My progress has slowed a little since the kids returned from their all too brief holiday... Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Thanks Anfrew, they are a little fiddly but worth the effort and better than buying ready made from Japan. Soory to hear progress has been slowed, you could have changed the locks whilst the kids were away, ha, ha! Got a bit of a busy week myself, even though I'm retired. Hospital tomorrow, an X-ray for my wife and then follow up appointment at oncologist on Friday. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 It is coming along great Colin but I have to say that bikes just don`t do it for me personally,....either as models or in real life! I can appreciate the modelling skill though and it is well up to your helicopter standards, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Cheers Tony, glad you like the work, keeps me out of mischief. Well most of the time... Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Just a small amount of work this week. Engine painting and detailing with Flat Ali for the crankcase/cylinders and Titanium Gold for the add on parts. I found a sheet of 1mm hex PE nuts I purchased at Telford a couple of years back. They are by acompany called Voyager Model in China. I went into their website but couldn't find much info, price etc. So using the pics, in our resource pages I added those which were missing (brass times). I'll paint them silver later. Until later. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imster Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 looks really good man, love the job on the exhausts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 looks really good man, love the job on the exhausts Thanks Imster, just got to steady my hand to airbrush the colour bands on the welds. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Hey Colin, I don't wonder over here very often. Your build looks good, show us more. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Hey Colin, I don't wonder over here very often. Your build looks good, show us more. thanks Hi Rich, thanks.I had a week off to work on my Wessex build (elswhere here on BM) but I didn't... Back on the bike mide next week. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) A lazy couple of weeks, chest cold, cough and no enthusiasm!!! So not much progress at all, with just over a month left onthe build, I'm going to have to pull finger... Here are the two cans for the Akrapovic AM exhaust. The kit part on the right and the modified one to the left. Colin PS. Help if I had added the pic... Edited September 18, 2015 by heloman1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Considering most people have bailed on this 'Group' or 'Buddy' build is the end date still valid, or really worth bothering about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 You've got a valid point there Mark, I had wondered the same. I think we should just plod on at our own pace, no point in abandoning it now not when we've got so many BM'ers hanging on our every word (STIC). Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Just a small update. Got soem PE nut heads onto the cylinder heads, the airbox added along with the rad fan and housing. Exhaust need some detail painting. Thanks for looking . Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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