Stef N. Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Here is my recently finished model of the old, but still very good Tamiya kit straight OOB. After viewing some of the great bikes on here I upped my game somewhat but still managed to make some rookie mistakes, like not letting paint dry properly before installation, not checking the proper positions of decals, not properly filling gaps before painting and finding forgotten parts at the end (the wing mirrors for example). Painted using Tamiya Lacquer and Acrylics, AK Extreme Metal, Humbrol and Uschi powder. Things I've learned: Tamiya Lacquers are great. Really easy to use and leave a great finish. Tamiya Acrylics are limited especially the glitter bomb that is Flat Aluminium Uschi Chrome powder works well over a bad chrome paint job. Tamiya tubing bends rather than flexes so a better aftermarket option is needed. Mr Mark Softer and Setter work well but Tamiya decals are still rather thick. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian T Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Nice build mate, I like that!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Looks good to me, can't see any of those 'problems' you had! Nice bike! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Cheers lads. 👍 They're not terrible model breaking problems, ones that I can only see or know are there, but areas that I can improve on.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricLightAndy Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Fantastic, looks like a perfect job to me Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCH Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) That's a good looking build. "glitter bomb", that's funny (but true). You should be pleased with this build. Edited May 26, 2020 by JCH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamblor916 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Nice work. A trick for preventing the bending tubes is to thread another smaller tube or wire inside. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 That is one fantastic model of a cool bike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Thank you all for your kind comments and likes, and for the tip gamblor, most appreciated. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Nice looking bike . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Great looking Duc Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Great Duke, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camo Viking Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Very lovely indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Very nice indeed,i have one of these in my stash,just need the time to get it built,adding wire into the Tamiya tubing really helps getting the look right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Cheers lads. It's worth getting out of the stash as it is a fun kit to build and,considering it is well over twenty years old, the fit and details still stand up. If I can ever get hold of the Senna livery deatil/decal set I'd happily do another one or two.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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