gamblor916

It was only a matter of time. With appropriate decals you can build at least 3 versions. A late 2019, 2020 and 2021. Pre-ordered 2 for now.

if you look for 新金型 (new mould) you can see for the past few months there have been regular releases of new mould kits. TZR20, KR250, Supra, MR2 etc. I'm hoping this trend of 80s-90s 250s brings a CBR250RR or ZX250R.

For trim Hasegawa mirror finish is great. It's very thin and can go around curves a bit. Be aware they make two kinds though. The thin one which is TF1 and a thicker one TF927 which is good for flat surfaces like door mirrors. Looks like it's in stock at BNA too.

Nice work. Really liking the description to get a nice skin tone.

That looks really good. The masking looks really crisp and that red really pops.

I used a bright red from Gravity Spain for Ferrari 1996-2003 racers.

A little bit of progress on the Desmosedici. Footpegs printed on my Elegoo Saturn.

Nice to see that your order arrived. I see that you have Porsche liquid silver. My pot had a strange consistency and sprayed out in clumps and ruined a paintjob. I made sure it was thoroughly mixed. I check all my Gravity USA colours now before committing to plastic.

Looks great! I've yet to build a Hasegawa bike kit. The plastic seems to be a bit softer than Tamiya but parts are just as detailed or more.

I can't speak about the Aqueous range of paints but the Mr Hobby lacquer paints are fundamental in my builds. Tamiya lacquers and Gaianotes are also fantastic paints.

This kit practically falls together but I made things more difficult by lighting it and adding aftermarket parts.

I think it's worth the extra detailing because so much more is visible on bikes. I have to post what I'm working on now.

Sorry my mistake those are plastic parts. I had to dig through my parts box to see what I did. From what I remember I didn't like the look of the resin parts and cut out the centre of the brake discs for the hub. So it's inaccurate but stronger. It should be circular and thinner. The discs glue directly to the wheel. The axle is a 1.2mm brass tube.

Tamiya bike kits from the last 20 years or so are fantastic. I think your main issue with this kit will definitely be the decals but in that they tend to be fragile and might break up. I'd make a scan just in case then give them a coat of clear or decal fixer before use.

I've got an enthusiast Countach in the stash. I looked through it and put it back. It's a lot of work. Looking good so far.

Discs are in between wheel and hub. Shave a bit off the hub as it get a bit tight there. Also just noticed the hose came loose.

That's a great finish. Nice photography too.

Shapeways prints are usually very good. Tolerances are excellent too.

Love that colour!

I'd like to see your prints. Sounds interesting. I have a couple of wheels to print as well for some later builds.

Springs are aftermarket. Just bend some wire for the attachment loops. Forks are from the kit, just paint them up and apply mirror foil for the stanchions. Magnets are one option for fairings but I prefer posts and sockets.

1/12 Suzuki GSX-RR. You heard it here first.

Splash paints is great but a bit pricey for me. The flake size is nice and small. Gravity Spain is good too. Second the advice to avoid the US site. SMS is also good.

Nice! Reissues of the Scot RS250 and the NSR500. The new tool TZR250 is interesting.

Here's my SV in Tamiya mica blue. Original paint was to be Splash blu nethuns but it ended up patchy and uneven. Rear deck is carbon because I messed up the paint and couldn't match the blue. Twice. Seats salvaged from a Veneno build gone wrong. Wheels from Massa.