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Your welcome O
If you refine your search...you can find pre-painted versions at just a little more cost...very lifelike finishes.
Just be aware...the Tamiya figures are considerably 'over scale' for 1/12...I had intended using the standing mechanic with my 312T build...but he was huge next to it !...one of his legs almost as wide as the seat 😱
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Stunning work as always Dan...bravo
A superb collectors piece.
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An absolutely stunning piece of work...beautifully realised and implemented...bravo 👏
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54 minutes ago, Bengalensis said:
There is so much nice work here to draw inspiration and ideas from. Master class!
I have always enjoyed gathering ideas from the work of others...so it naturally pleases me that others find useful ideas to use in mine.
Your kind words are genuinely appreciated Jorgen.
Thank you.
Ron
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56 minutes ago, Toftdale said:
I'm beginning to run out of ways to compliment your painting skills, but that is truly a masterpiece - thanks for the inspiration - Andy
I am lucky...in that...having worked with colour every day of my working life...and every hour of my modelling time...I was blessed with a high perceptive value for colour in my painting.
If others find my work 'inspirational'...then I have achieved far more than just building a kit for my own pleasure...and received the best possible reward for my efforts.
Many thanks Andy.
Cheers
Ron
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Just a quick update on the engine/gearbox.
I made an 'executive' decision to assemble the main bulkhead to the engine now...as opposed to the kit instructions...that would have you fix it to the main body...and then assemble the engine to that.
I reasoned that...this gives me a better grip to handle things...as I assemble the rest of the bits and sub assemblies to the engine and gearbox...some of which are awkward and fragile to work with...let's hope it was the right decision 😱
Most of the added bits are obvious kit additions...a few are self made following ref pics.
There are a few more details I would have liked to add...however...due to the way Tamiya have conceived and engineered this kit...it simply was not possible without scratching most of the rear end.
I will let the pics speak for themselves.....
With some decisions regarding the next stages of assembly needing to be made...in order to avoid parts fouling each other...a lot of thought will be needed...simply to avoid mishaps and breakages!
to be continued............
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15 hours ago, Pouln said:
Happy to see more updates, Ron. You’re creating a small wonder. Love it!
Many thanks Poul...glad your still enjoying the ride
Ron
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Some of the neatest work I have ever seen...in any scale...superb Jorgen.
Respect
Ron
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1 hour ago, Bengalensis said:
I'm seriously lagging behind in following this master piece of work, I have quite some catching up to do.
On the other hand that means I have much ahead to enjoy...
I take my hat off and bow to salute the skills and patience displayed.
Thank you for such a huge compliment...it means a great deal to me
I hope you enjoy reading through the rest of the thread...and please...if you spot anything that needs attention...or that I have missed...feel free to nudge me.
Regards
Ron
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17 hours ago, bigbadbadge said:
Definitely worth it Ron , it looks stunning and all you need to do is add fuel!!!
Chris
Nice of you to say that Chris...always appreciate your input
Fuel will have to wait for prices to drop! 🤣
Ron
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14 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said:
Looks really good. And there is always something to learn from you.
Many thanks 'V'
I am really pleased you find my work helpful...it's nice that we can all take something away from the work of others...as I have done when looking at yours.
Regards
Ron
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16 hours ago, bigbadbadge said:
Oh wow that engine is fantastic, a masterpiece in fact. Great work on all, love the injectors and trumpets.
Cracking work
Chris
Thank you for kind words Chris...pleased your enjoying the progress on the engine and find it realistic...I am pleased with the results on the injectors and trumpets...fiddly...but worth the effort.
Cheers
Ron
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On 6/19/2022 at 10:10 PM, Redstaff said:
Hi Ron
Your updates are always still welcome mate.
The engine looks absolutely superb as is to be expected, need to have a proper read through of the site as I've been away for a week or so, so much progression has gone on all over
Ian 😁
Many thanks for taking the time to look and comment mate...always much appreciated Ian
Enjoy your catching up.
Ron
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Not sure if updates are still of interest to others...but work is still progressing.
First up...the rear radiator stone guards.
In the pic are the three iterations...1 (far left) too big in scale and size...2 (middle) better scale but too small in size...3 (far right) good scale and size.....
Then it was time to get all the bits and fixings onto the sub frame...including the above stone guards.....
Another area to receive detailing/modifying...the rear wing stays.
Instead of using the plastic stubs (moulded onto the gearbox for mounting) they now have proper bolts as per the 1:1...and the kit plastic cross brace has been replaced with metals and end fixing bolts.....
Along with the above...work continues on the engine/gearbox assembly.
I had to revise and remake the brake lines...the first attempt interfered with the wing stays!...ooopsie.
The first of the metal tie bars are bolted in place...along with some added cables and wires.....
Still a lot more to be added...but beginning to take shape.
to be continued............
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Excellent progress Thierry...yet another 'masterclass' of detailing at it's best...bravo!
Ron
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46 minutes ago, keefr22 said:
Cracking progress Andy,coming on very nicely.
Keith
Totally agree...great stuff Andy
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Speechless! 😍
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Absolutely stunning work...WOW!
Ron
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Yet more superb progress Thierry
Ron
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Fabulous progress and solutions/modifications where needed...love the seal strip (leather string) 👍
Ron
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A fair bit of scratching done today
Final eight tie rods made from metals to replace the kit parts.....
Then the torsion bar...seen in amongst the kit tie rods above...which...having made the front one from metals...I had to repeat it with the rear one...a lot of tiny bits and careful bending resulted in this.....
The two tiny brass sleeves are for the eye bolts (too much play in the holes)...I will cut the brass rod to size when it's ready to be assembled.
Another tiny piece modified...just for the hell of it.....
A lot of metal priming to be done now.
to be continued..............
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Nice choice of subject...and smooth progress mate
Ron
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Honda RC213 V '14 REPSOL Tamiya 1/12
in Work In Progress - Vehicles
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You marked my reply with a 'confused' face Olivier...so let me clarify what I said.
Pre-painted refers to the heads you can buy...in that they come ready painted/finished...which is the case with the one Manu used on his figure...as opposed to the unpainted one you found.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=1%2F12+painted+head+sculpt&_sacat=0
Over scale refers to the actual size/proportions of Tamiyas figures...in that they are closer to 1/10...which may require some careful adjustment to the figure when fitting the new head from Ebay.
As I said...for my needs...the figure size/proportions issue was too noticeable next to my 1/12 Ferrari 312T (I used a MFH figure of Nikki Lauda instead)...however...it should be far less obvious next to a bike such as yours.
Hope that helps?
Ron