cookiezoom Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Hello everyone, newbie posting so go easy. But any tips and advice greatly appreciated! 👍🏻http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// Edited October 18, 2016 by cookiezoom 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Nice work so far, very neatly done. I like the way you've used different shades for the engine etc. A subtle darkish wash on that engine would really make all that detail pop out. Looks to be quite an intricate build? Tim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hi Tim, thank you for that idea of the wash, i'll probably do that. I'll post again when I've applied it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 No problem, yes keep the updates coming. Tim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Good to see another bike builder on the forum. Your build is progressing nicely. I'm building one too only I keep getting diverted by making bespoke parts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Looks very nice The metalwork is nice and cleanly done. I do agree that a delicate wash would enhance the nuts and bolts making them stand out against the parts that they hold in place but other than that it looks very smart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 12 hours ago, mbdesignart said: Good to see another bike builder on the forum. Your build is progressing nicely. I'm building one too only I keep getting diverted by making bespoke parts. Love bikes what are you building? I get side tracked too easily-but usually by what model I'd like to build next 28 minutes ago, Beardie said: Looks very nice The metalwork is nice and cleanly done. I do agree that a delicate wash would enhance the nuts and bolts making them stand out against the parts that they hold in place but other than that it looks very smart. Thanks Beardie, yeah I'm ordering some wash at weekend then I'll apply it and post updated pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Great job you're doing looks great, as has been said a wash will make the detail pop, I also love bikes keep going the way you are and you will have a real stunner. I'm getting another of the Tamiya big bikes ( they're amazing kits) you should try one. Do you ride if so what do you have, my last was a triumph trophy 900. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 No ive not tried on if tamiya's big bike kits-not seen them. Will have to look. This hobby is getting more expensive by the minute but I'm hooked. Yeah i ride, a fazer8. Love it. Prefer riding rather than pillion. http:// 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Lovely job on the kit cz and a nice 1:1 scale as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 21 hours ago, cookiezoom said: Love bikes what are you building? I get side tracked too easily-but usually by what model I'd like to build next Same kit as you, it's in the WIP list somewhere, look for Paul Smart Replica Homage. There was a Buddy Build for the Panigale but most who signed up for it have gone awol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 26 minutes ago, mbdesignart said: Same kit as you, it's in the WIP list somewhere, look for Paul Smart Replica Homage. There was a Buddy Build for the Panigale but most who signed up for it have gone awol. Wow your build has put mine to shame. How long have you been modelling for, me, properly I'd say about 12-18 months and this hasn't been constant. I'm now hooked so I've time to improve yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 No your build is coming along nicely. Is this your first bike build? The good thing is we all improve with practice and the hints, tips and advice we can pick up on from forums like this. Modelling time, some days as much as a couple of hours! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Yes this is my first bike build and only my second build altogether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hi lovely bike I miss mine getting the 1/6 Tamiya gsx for birthday, this will be my second one of these, it's a great kit and a lot of plastic for 48 quid I've done the 1/6 Honda 750 v 4 twice too (shows how good they are. I did the yam midnight special years ago, you can only find it on eBay now for silly money, that I have to say is one beautiful bike I rode a friends once and fell in love, never could afford one of my own though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 yeah I'm going to have a look at these 1/6 bikes but my next mission is USS enterprise 1:350 scale but i may do some smaller builds before going to such an in-depth build. Really want the Corsairs F4U-1A which i think might well be the next build or HMS Liverpool - not decided yet https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/tamiya-1350-enterprise/?gclid=CKb8-oTb688CFfMW0wodHPwPTg https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/tamiya-172-vought-f4u-1a-corsair/?gclid=CMPrpLHb688CFWsq0wod1tsDMg http://steelnavy.com/DMLLiverpool.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 That is one massive build, I love ships (although I tend towards older ones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) Hi Tammy here is my first 1/6 tamiya gsx And my 2 750 k4s They really are great kits and practically fall together themselves, the plastic is so good you could probably get away without even painting them. Edited October 21, 2016 by kpnuts 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Wow. They're really good looking kits. I'll have to have a look at them online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Keep up the good work. There's plenty of advice to be had on here and if you look in the RFI section you'll find lots of brilliant bike builds. Like the Fazer as well. It's in beautiful condition. BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Yeah thanks BillyD, there's a lot of knowledgeable people on this site. Learning a lot. I love my bike, it's my baby. Shame we don't have good weather all the time to enjoy it more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 You seem to be doing great, I would be pleased to be turning out the quality you are after one bike, what is even more impressive is I know bikes inside and out, I've stripped more bikes down than I could count and you are doing great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Thanks kpnuts - appreciate that feedback. Onwards and upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.R Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Great build so far on the Bike. Have this kit on the bench at the moment amongst quite a few others kits so this may give me that kick up the backside to get a upshift on it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.R Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) . Edited October 22, 2016 by John.R double post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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