kpnuts Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 Hi all well this has been on and off half a dozen times as I couldn't find a way for the clutch reservoir horizontal then I checked some ref pics to find it's at an angle on the real bike. I was getting so stressed trying to get it level and horizontal, I'd have been pulling my hair out if I had some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 Hi all it’s been a while but here is the next update (what a pita this was) I snapped the screw in the steering head clamp so had to drill it out then re tap and guess what I cross threaded it and snapped it off again (don’t know how it’s still in one piece) silver 911 has some PE radiator grill made to upgrade the radiator he kindly gave me the email of the company that produced them for him and gave me permission to use his fins so I’ve ordered them (I feel a bit guilty as they cost him50 quid )( costs for creating the pattern I suppose) only costing me 21.60, anyway it’s a vast improvement over the kit supplied part. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) Hi all I was thinking this is getting very heavy and the exhaust is getting loose from the weight of it so I’ve temporarily added the forks to get the weight off the exhaust. I’ve finally finished the handle bars (well apart from the wiring) Edited January 6, 2018 by kpnuts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 Hi all this is how Pocher would have you build the rad Of course I could just fill the holes and weather it and it would be a whole lot better But with Ron Clark’s PE it will be a whole league better I just can’t wait for them to get here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Hi all well it arrived, I’m so excited thanks to Ron sooo much better added the missing wiring for the exhaust valve and added the missing wiring for the radiator fan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 That's some beautiful etch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parryj Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Bigdave22014 said: That's some beautiful etch Yup, that looks very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 amazing how they can charge an arm and a leg for the kit, do a good job of most of it, then skimp on pe for the big, very visible radiator. would have cost them pennies to put it in. Looks ace now though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Thing I also find strange is they go to the trouble of moulding most of the wire connections and channels for the cabling then only supply the tubing for the hydraulics it would only have cost them pennies to add a few different thicknesses of wire too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Hi all well I’ve added a few more missing wires and added the cable for the exhaust valve (fuse wire)weathered the rad a bit I’d like to say nearing the end now but no still a long way to go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 just as well we have you to show us how it should be done then nearing the end? ahahahahahha.... NOPE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Hi mate, glad your pleased with the PE rad fins Build is looking great Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Thanks so much Ron that means a lot coming from you. Hi all here is the next update I made a bit of an oops in duplicating the wiring of the rad fan which I had done the other end further back in the build will have to watch that in the future (especially as this build is using all my built up stocks of wire) Got the front wheel on (man this thing is enormous) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Hi all here is an update where nothing has been done. It's just that since the front wheel is now on I can compare and show just what a beast this is these range in scale from the humongous Duc at 1/4 then the Katana at 1/6 the Kwak at 1/8 and the Yam at 1/12 these all have similar size engines so they're all about the same size in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Like your thinking that 'they're all about the same size in real life' The Panigale is definitely a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Hi all next update been adding the break lines and front mudguard then onto the electrical bits, it would be so much easier if I hadn't started adding detail, this is going to be the most intensive added details bit. And the dreaded electric panel (this is just the beginning and only one side) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharknose156 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 woao complex build looking great and moving fast and precise. As mentioned earlier i think the color is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Thanks so much means a lot from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fiat Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Fantastic work there Mr. Nuts!!! Love the carbon fiber!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Continued excellence Mr. Nuts!! Keep it up mate! Cheers, H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hi all here is another update, all of the wiring here is added detail, none of it is supplied with the kit it makes a big difference adding it. I still don't understand why they don't supply it as 90% of the connectors are moulded and even the missing ones are easy enough to scratch build . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharknose156 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 yes it is simple details such as wiring which bring out authenticity. If not for the DVD tapes behind, your amazing bike could be 1:1 the real thing, even if the tyres are new and the seat is not yet in place. i think this is one of your best builds if not the best, hats off ! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Hi all here is another update. Bit of detailing of this bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 glad you are wiring it all up, it will be well worth it. its hard to tell if that bit is wedged between your knees or your bum cheeks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 It would be difficult to photograph it like that if it were in my butt cheeks (I'm not as young as I once was) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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