Hamden Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 More great workmanship and attention to detail Olivier. For your stand wheel problem would it not be possible to resin cast some using the Tamiya one's as masters for the mould? Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totally Mad Olivier Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 12 minutes ago, Hamden said: would it not be possible to resin cast some using the Tamiya one's as masters for the mould? Thanks Roger! Maybe it is possible, but I don't know how to proceed, especially since they are clear parts... I have time to think about this problem, since the 2nd bike is yet to build. Cheers, O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamblor916 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Casting is an easy way to copy it. You can get clear epoxy resin. This is the silicone I use and clear epoxy resin. I'm sure you can find something similar where you live. Resin casting is a skill that's really handy for model building. I would cut and mould everything inside the box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totally Mad Olivier Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 Thanks a lot gamblor for this suggestion. It is good to know such a clear epoxy resin exist, and maybe I will order some. But now that my front racing stand is built and painted, it appears that it doesn't give the bike more stability. That is why I will probably represent only one front stand, while there will be of course 2 rear ones. Even if I still have a little time to spend on this bike (piping and front fender), I couldn't stand removing it of its straightjacket (the so useful Marco Model jig) and to present it for the first time with both racing stands: To show the beast with its cowls, I chose to change the cardboard for a Grey one (Meng cutting mat), more suitable with a G.P paddock: Now a word about the mechanic I'm supposed to represent. I got a few weeks ago the Kitano head that is really great. Pity, Ron was right, the Tamiya body is oversized and the head is too small for such a body. I began to decrease (quite a lot) the neck but it is the whole body that will require a significant reduction, what will not be so simple (probably easier though than when I turned Sir Lawrence of Arabia piggybacking on his bike into Pietro Bordino sitting in his Fiat 806, see the thread dedicated to this build). Cheers, O Edit a bit later: I also had the idea to show the bike with a driver on it. Of course, as you know, the driver will jump the 2nd bike (yet to build...) that will have all cowls assembled, and the combination, boots and helmet are not at all the colors of Honda Repsol. It will be another challenge to change Valentino Rossi with Ducati colors into Marc Marquez with Honda ones, but it is though interesting to see that, except hands that can't hold the handlbars for now, the position of the driver (who is correctly sized, him) is really convincing imho: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochen Barett Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Totally Mad Olivier said: +++ Now a word about the mechanic I'm supposed to represent. I got a few weeks ago the Kitano head that is really great. Pity, Ron was right, the Tamiya body is oversized and the head is too small for such a body. I began to decrease (quite a lot) the neck but it is the whole body that will require a significant reduction, what will not be so simple (probably easier though than when I turned Sir Lawrence of Arabia piggybacking on his bike into Pietro Bordino sitting in his Fiat 806, see the thread dedicated to this build). +++ I already see you buying a 3D laser scanner, scanning the mechanic, reducing the 3D computer model in size, and 3D print or CNC mill a new smaller mechanic. We all are looking forward! (Those hands ARE big!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 11 hours ago, Totally Mad Olivier said: Thanks a lot gamblor for this suggestion. It is good to know such a clear epoxy resin exist, and maybe I will order some. But now that my front racing stand is built and painted, it appears that it doesn't give the bike more stability. That is why I will probably represent only one front stand, while there will be of course 2 rear ones. Even if I still have a little time to spend on this bike (piping and front fender), I couldn't stand removing it of its straightjacket (the so useful Marco Model jig) and to present it for the first time with both racing stands: To show the beast with its cowls, I chose to change the cardboard for a Grey one (Meng cutting mat), more suitable with a G.P paddock: Now a word about the mechanic I'm supposed to represent. I got a few weeks ago the Kitano head that is really great. Pity, Ron was right, the Tamiya body is oversized and the head is too small for such a body. I began to decrease (quite a lot) the neck but it is the whole body that will require a significant reduction, what will not be so simple (probably easier though than when I turned Sir Lawrence of Arabia piggybacking on his bike into Pietro Bordino sitting in his Fiat 806, see the thread dedicated to this build). Cheers, O Edit a bit later: I also had the idea to show the bike with a driver on it. Of course, as you know, the driver will jump the 2nd bike (yet to build...) that will have all cowls assembled, and the combination, boots and helmet are not at all the colors of Honda Repsol. It will be another challenge to change Valentino Rossi with Ducati colors into Marc Marquez with Honda ones, but it is though interesting to see that, except hands that can't hold the handlbars for now, the position of the driver (who is correctly sized, him) is really convincing imho: Absolutely incredible work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totally Mad Olivier Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 Hello my friends, I brought the last necessary corrections to my build and the latter is now finished. I invite you to see the last pics in the RFI section below: Thanks a lot to all for watching, encouraging and helping! Cheers, O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Hi, Wow!! Just Wow!! Stunning build and details with lots of explanation. Bravo! Pascal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totally Mad Olivier Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 Hello to all, I wish to all of you a happy 2023 year! Peace, health, human rights preserved everywhere (we can dream...), and many good moments with your family and your favorite hobby!! My 2nd bike is going on, and should be over soon (maybe end of January). The experience of the first build, the bit less level of detail added to not posting my progress allowed me to go faster. Here are below some pics giving an idea of what is ever done and what is yet to do: Cheers, Olivier 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Happy New Year Olivier, and may your dreams come true... that would be nice, wouldn't it? The Marquez bike looks to be another incredible effort, good luck with finishing it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Best wishes for the New Year to you and your family Olivier Your second bike is looking superb well up to your exacting standards! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totally Mad Olivier Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Hello my friends, My 2nd Honda Repsol bike is now over! You can watch it here: Cheers, Olivier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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