Tamiya 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T XR-89 (14081)

[Starspell]

Hi All,

 

A while since my last post, been busy remodeling my model-shed to make a "display" area so I don't have to keep dusting the models! Just need some lighting for the top shelf:

 

So last week I started tinkering with this model, never did any WIP so here it is all done. Painted all in Tamiya acrylics - except exhausts which got the Alclad treatment. Enjoyed the last bike I built a few months ago so daughter got me this for my birthday last month. Been sitting on the side for a while so thought it was about time to get her done  

 

Didn't read instructions carefully enough and put the Michelin decal on before the main Suzuki one and so now have a white box with the decal underneath it! Doh!!

 

[Stef N.]

Nice job. I've got one in the stash and this is tempting me to start it.👏

 

 

 

[Ian T]

Nice build @Starspell, I like the Tamiya bike kits. You’re a brave man with your close-ups, I’m usually too aware of my errors to do that, but yours show a nicely finished kit, well done.

[Scottey_b]

the finish on that is awesome if my current bike build is half as good as yours id be impressed.

[Starspell]

2 hours ago, Ian T said:

You’re a brave man with your close-ups, I’m usually too aware of my errors to do that

 Not the best close-ups ever, only use my camera phone, not a professional setup! 

 

@Scottey_b Just take your time and follow the instructions and paint as carefully as you are able and it will turn out just fine, that's all I do! I consider myself to be a distinctly average modeler who just enjoys sticking bits of plastic together and painting them.................far from the realms of ability of may many people you see here.

 

@Stef N. Give it a go, it's a fairly easy kit, no build issue of note and turns out pretty good for no hassle.

[Homer]

Beautiful model, like your shed nice work area .