Raystorm Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Hi all, I've just finished my Tamiya 1/12 YZR-M1 racing bike, so I thought I'd post photos of the completed item DSCF0003 (2) by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0005 (3) by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0004 (2) by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0002 (3) by raystorm_uk, on Flickr Cheers, Steve 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Tamiya's bike kits are nicely moulded, but it takes a good modeller to make them look as good as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Wheeler Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Im building this one at the moment too, was it all oob or did you put any extras on it? Looks really good anyway, good job. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raystorm Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 I was tempted by the detail kit that Tamiya make, but it cost as much as I paid for the kit in the Modelzone sale! So, it's strictly OOB this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 That's a cracking build, very very tidally finished, well done! Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Oooooooh very very nice ray.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hi Steve, very, very crisp indeed, as you say nice kits OOB but too pricey if you add the AM bling. Thanks for sharing your pics. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 That looks smashing Steve. I haven't built a Tamiya bike for quite a while but they are a very satisfying project as I remember. Well done. Regards, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raystorm Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks all I've got the build pics as well, if anyone is interested in seeing them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Wheeler Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) thanks Ray, id be interested Edited June 12, 2013 by Muddy Wheeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raystorm Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Would it be OK to post them here, or shall I put them in the build forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palacefan Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 if you took the photo on a white background, you couldn't tell it was a model. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david v Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Lovely model, only thing needed on the Tamiya kits are the front fork sets, as they really do improve on the kit plastic parts, excellent finish on this one, did you use Zero paints gloss, as its come out fine. I too would like to see the build pics. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raystorm Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 I was SERIOUSLY tempted by the upgrade set, but it was nearly as much as I paid for the kit! The paints are entirely Tamiya, the gloss coat is the new Humbrol Clear. Here are the build pics, seeing as I've had a few requests. DSCF0570 by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0001 by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0004 by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0005 by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0015 by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0014 by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0020 by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0032 by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0033 by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0109 by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0002 by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0003 by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0005 (2) by raystorm_uk, on Flickr DSCF0002 (2) by raystorm_uk, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Wheeler Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Great build Ray again, hope can get mine looking as good! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david v Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Thanks for shareing the build pics, i think i might have to have another go at this one as i built one many years ago but my build skills were not hat great then, must say im impressed by the Humbrol clear is this a rattle can!. Can i make a small suggestion to improve what is already a great build, the exhaust looks a little too clean, so have you thought about a little heat staining, just a suggestion, so hope you dont mind. Looking foreward to your next build. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbrol007 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Outstanding work! If it wasn't for the background, I would have thought it was the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raystorm Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Thanks for the comments everyone, it's making a distinctly average modeller feel quite chuffed! David V, the Humbrol Clear come in a 125ml bottle and it's just brushed on. I'm VERY impressed with it! The heat staining would be nice to try, maybe misting on a touch of clear blue in the appropriate places? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david v Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Thanks for the info on the clear i will definitly give it a go, as for the heat staining, if you are using tamiya then the clear blue and clear yellow would be the way to go, just lately i have started to use the Alcad clear blue and red plus the pale burnt metal, to get a better effect although these have to be use through the airbrush. for the tamiya method have a look at my YZR M1 in this section under the heading a few of my bikes, hope this helps. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Wow, that's amazing build! As someone else said put that on a white backing and you couldn't tell it's a model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcococca Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 That`s truly a masterpiece and in compare with the real thing difficult to distinguish!!! Great result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I have to add....superb! Just superb...... One to watch out for in the next 2 wheeled Group Build. Well done again.......... ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david v Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Hi Ray, just a quick question did you have any trouble matching the Spains No 1 decals, im refering to the left hand side, the one with three pieces of decal, i made a complete horlics of this one and have now got a new set of decals, all the others went on fine except that part, i cant understand why Tamiya did not make this decal the same as the other side in two pieces, as to try and match up the decal to the curve in such a small space seems to be a bit complex. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raystorm Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 I know what you mean about the Spain's No.1 decal! If you look carefully, I left the little decal that goes over the bump off on one side, as it flatly refused to settle nicely on the other! I did inspect the decal more closely afterwards, and if you look there's a small triangle taken out the decal. I would think that if you carefully cut this out, it will help it settle over the bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Hi Ray and david. You are 100% correct. If you cut out that little triangle, it should fit perfect. Mine to a bit of settling but it worked... Hey guys, we need another GB for us two wheel fans... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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