NicoT Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) My first post so be gentle 🙂 This model was a pleasure to build, and as ever learning as I go .. so yes loads of mistakes... but in the end quite pleased with the results. I need to get better at taking the photos as all the rest look awful.. will work on that and post some new ones once I figure it out. Edited May 28, 2023 by NicoT 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCH Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, NicoT said: and as ever learning as I go Nico - SO true! Model looks great. Definitely post more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) Nice work Nico. Excellent paint job. What metallics did you use?👍 I've had my eye on one of these kits for ages, but got to get my 916 done first. Edited April 9, 2020 by Stef N. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Really nice build. Nothing to be worried about with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Come on, own up, that's not a model, that's the real thing!😉 Excellent; I'm not into bikes - yet, but, looking at that, you never know. Not much else to do for the foreseeable, although I have got 4 car kits to attack.🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoT Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Stef N. said: Nice work Nico. Excellent paint job. What metallics did you use?👍 I've had my eye on one of these kits for ages, but got to get my 916 done first. I used Alclad II gold, polished silver and an old chrome (All alclad).. but the new Alclad chrome is awful, it just doesn't seem to set, ... I'm doing a Ducati 916... and will try again with the chrome over a tamiya silver see if it sets better. I used carbon fiber decals for the rear and front mudguards... but looking at the picture wishing I had drilled the discs, and used a wash... hey ho.. learning as I said 🙂 Thank to all for the kind words and encouragement. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoT Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 38 minutes ago, MR2Don said: Come on, own up, that's not a model, that's the real thing!😉 Excellent; I'm not into bikes - yet, but, looking at that, you never know. Not much else to do for the foreseeable, although I have got 4 car kits to attack.🤔 Awesome, I have 2 bikes on the go (Ducati 916... almost done, ran out of red paint, and a Honda RC213v... plucking up the courage to get moving with that one) and a 1:12 Lotus 49b which is in the prep stage. Thanks for the kind reply. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 13 minutes ago, NicoT said: I used Alclad II gold, polished silver and an old chrome (All alclad).. but the new Alclad chrome is awful, it just doesn't seem to set, ... I'm doing a Ducati 916... and will try again with the chrome over a tamiya silver see if it sets better. I used carbon fiber decals for the rear and front mudguards... but looking at the picture wishing I had drilled the discs, and used a wash... hey ho.. learning as I said 🙂 Thank to all for the kind words and encouragement. AK Extreme do a very good chrome but it has to be over a pristine glossy black base. Trust me when I say that any scratches or blemishes on the base will clearly show.🥴 Looking forward to seeing your 916. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoT Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 42 minutes ago, Stef N. said: AK Extreme do a very good chrome but it has to be over a pristine glossy black base. Trust me when I say that any scratches or blemishes on the base will clearly show.🥴 Looking forward to seeing your 916. Thanks for the tip.... will pick up some AK Extreme and try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 That's a very good start I reckon, and 2 very good choices of subject with the 916 on the go as well. Looks fantastic. Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Nico, That's a BEAUTIFUL motorcycle.... Very RESPLENDENT And AMAZING paint job. Geez! its GORGEOUS. KUDOS..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoT Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 Thank you Huston.... got a few more on the go... so will post some more when I get time. All the very best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryedale Wolf Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Very nice, I like these Tamiya bike kits. I was going to mention drilling the discs, but I see you have already addressed that. I usually do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonaDawg Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Excellent finish. Looks like you could just jump on it and go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 look forward to more Nico. Thank you muchly! Grazie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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