Mumbly 144 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Hi all, final pictures on this one. I used this a way to try some ideas, and am happy with the result. The kit is showing its age, but is still really a typical Tamiya kit. Thanks Tony 14 Link to post Share on other sites
swralph 1,182 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Excellent modelling. Link to post Share on other sites
Stef N. 905 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Very nice indeed. Well detailed and painted. Top job. Link to post Share on other sites
Natter 2,968 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 On the positive side, that's a gorgeous model. On the constructive criticism side - you need to build and show more bikes because that one is gorgeous! Link to post Share on other sites
NigeG 108 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Cracking job, I really like the fairing displayed like that. I don’t think I dare take a saw to one of mine for fear of messing it up. Link to post Share on other sites
Mumbly 144 Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 6 hours ago, swralph said: Excellent modelling. Thanks @swralph 5 hours ago, Stef N. said: Very nice indeed. Well detailed and painted. Top job. a lot of the details aren’t picked up by my iPhone and I have no idea where my real camera is 2 hours ago, Natter said: On the positive side, that's a gorgeous model. On the constructive criticism side - you need to build and show more bikes because that one is gorgeous! the stash is quite bike heavy. I have an Aoshima Z1 that I have half done as a cafe racer that is getting it’s rear wheel spoked currently, I am going to do a WIP on my method. 22 minutes ago, NigeG said: Cracking job, I really like the fairing displayed like that. I don’t think I dare take a saw to one of mine for fear of messing it up. yeah, that was squeaky bum time, but Tamiya micro saws are epic. Link to post Share on other sites
NigeG 108 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I’ll have to get one on my tool list. Link to post Share on other sites
Natter 2,968 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 17 hours ago, Mumbly said: the stash is quite bike heavy. I have an Aoshima Z1 that I have half done as a cafe racer that is getting it’s rear wheel spoked currently, I am going to do a WIP on my method. I look forward to seeing the Z1, the Aoshima models are reather nice. Not quite Tamiya, but lovely models. I am sure there are many of us fellow bike builders who will enjoy your WiP on spoking wheels too. Link to post Share on other sites
Ian T 465 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Very nice indeed!! 🏍🏍 Link to post Share on other sites
NigeG 108 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Natter said: I look forward to seeing the Z1, the Aoshima models are reather nice. Not quite Tamiya, but lovely models. I am sure there are many of us fellow bike builders who will enjoy your WiP on spoking wheels too. Wheel spoking indeed got some in my stash that I’m avoiding because of the huge plastic spokes. Keep seeing those spoke kits on eBay and still not clicked BUY. love to see how it’s done in miniature. Link to post Share on other sites
NigeG 108 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) 20 hours ago, Mumbly said: Thanks @swralph yeah, that was squeaky bum time, but Tamiya micro saws are epic. Ref the Tamiya saw, Is it the photo etched ones that you use ? i have nothing in my arsenal, finest saw in my house is a junior hacksaw. Xmas is close Edited November 22, 2020 by NigeG Link to post Share on other sites
Mumbly 144 Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 4 hours ago, NigeG said: Ref the Tamiya saw, Is it the photo etched ones that you use ? i have nothing in my arsenal, finest saw in my house is a junior hacksaw. Xmas is close Yes, it is the fine craft saws photo etched Tamiya 74094 They fit in their craft knife handle, and probably fit an x-acto type handle too. I wish I had these earlier as they are very thin, so take minimal material away with the cut. Link to post Share on other sites
Mumbly 144 Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 4 hours ago, NigeG said: Wheel spoking indeed got some in my stash that I’m avoiding because of the huge plastic spokes. Keep seeing those spoke kits on eBay and still not clicked BUY. love to see how it’s done in miniature. I am no expert, it is only the 2nd one that I have done this on (the first being the front wheel ). I have looked at the kits on ebay as well, they do save loads of time as the cutting of the spokes and nipples (ohh er) and bending takes the time. Once all the prep work is done the putting it together is quite easy. Also, compared to car spokes, they are in 2 halves and a repeated pattern. Car spokes are another level. 5 hours ago, Ian T said: Very nice indeed!! 🏍🏍 Thanks Ian Link to post Share on other sites
Homer 746 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 "REALY NICE WORK " Link to post Share on other sites
Mumbly 144 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 8 hours ago, Homer said: "REALY NICE WORK " Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
RMCS 5,653 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Superb Link to post Share on other sites
Mumbly 144 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 19 hours ago, RMCS said: Superb Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now