cookiezoom Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) Little bit more progress http:// http:// http:// Edited March 5, 2017 by cookiezoom Photos wouldn't load 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Looks like you're making good progress and you don't look too rusty! Is this the warm up for the Lamborghini? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 3 hours ago, larchiefeng said: Looks like you're making good progress and you don't look too rusty! Is this the warm up for the Lamborghini? Possibly yeah but by the time I get one it'll probably be the warm up for the Tamiya vought F4U-1A corsair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hi all, can anyone tell me if they do after market parts (PE) for this kit? Tried finding some but my glasses must be kaput? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 You might try these guys https://hlj.com/product/ACS85080 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1984 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Have a look on Scalemates https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION[]=All&q=h2r I don't know if that link will work, but Acu-Stion do some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Looking good mate, I bought this kit, when it first came out. I'm still waiting and hoping that a decent PE kit comes out for it soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Morning Flipper, I got sick of waiting so I'm doing without on this build. I used zero paints Kawasaki candy apple green and it's mint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1984 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Apple green or mint ? Come on, make your mind up ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Looking good! Glad to see you're back at the bench - can't wait to see more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 34 minutes ago, Mark_1984 said: Apple green or mint ? Come on, make your mind up ! As long as I know what I mean, surely that's okay? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hi everyone Im having major issues with painting the minute bolts and tyre valves on bike. Does anyone have any tips before I scream my head off?! Details are about 1 mm and even less sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 A fine high quality sable brush, something that will keep its point, is one tool. And don't overload it with paint, transfer a dab of paint to a recycled milk bottle cap and dip the brush in this, roll off any excess before application. Or try a toothpick dipped in the paint, but not with a great gob of paint on the end. Or try the reverse technique. Paint the whole piece, say the tyre valve silver, then paint the stem black and use a toothpick dipped in thinners to gently scrape away the top colour where it's overpainted to reveal a silver cap. Hope this helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thank you, will try this tomorrow 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbly Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Another is to try a paint pen, I use Sakura Pen Touch 0.7mm in Silver - ebay sell them and I think Amazon do too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Bit more done whilst off with chest infection! Definitely getting there. Tomorrow's job respray green frame (just another coat), tiny touch up printing, another coat of gun metal metallic and then hopefully have a go at doing exhaust pipes. Then assembly. http:// http:// http:// http:// Edited March 17, 2017 by cookiezoom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hi everyone, I need some advice please. I'm about to apply carbon decal to a couple of areas in my build. I need to make some templates and I haven't got a clue how to make them when your shape is not straight forward? Any tips or advice please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injidup Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Masking tape? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 STAGE TWO...... Just finished all sub-assemblies, started putting bike together now. Just got heat staining on exhaust to do which is a learning curve as I've never done this before and this afternoon started on carbon fibre decals. A pig of a job especially when there are lots of angles http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Nice job on the green on the wheels! Are you using any decal setting solution to get the decals to settle down into the cracks and curves? Like a product from Microscale the Micro sol or Micro set? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Yes I'm using micro sol and set, just had some trouble with carbon decals, but it's not too bad a job considering I've never done it before. Just need to decal the nose cone fairing and one other piece, which will be even harder. Just broke the grip off the handlebar by accident, just gluing now and hopefully it'll stick, failing that I'll need to drill it out and put some Albion alloy in there to make it stronger again. Nearly done now. It was somewhat easier the my last bike but I can't exactly say it was a walk in the park. Practice Practice Practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Looking great, no one would guess it's only your second one, I wish mine turned out that good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) Bit more progress over the week. All I can say is I'm happier with my attempts at this build than my previous Ducati Panigale 1199s. Yes there still huge area for improvement but 2nd bike build and I'm learning new skills and avoid problems a lot more on this build than last. One of the major areas I'm not happy with is the carbon detail decals. This will take a lot more practice. They are so fiddly and awkward if the area isn't flat, which it often isn't on a motorbike. http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// Edited March 31, 2017 by cookiezoom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1984 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Looking stunning !! Amazing work for your second kit - you should be proud of yourself !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Mark_1984 said: Looking stunning !! Amazing work for your second kit - you should be proud of yourself !! Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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