Ryedale Wolf Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) While being known for building trucks, I'm also a biker, so when Italeri re-released the old Protar kit of the RG500 (XR27) in 1/9 scale, I couldn't really refuse. Built more or less from the box. Edited January 26, 2022 by Ryedale Wolf 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Remember it well, cracking job you have done there. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Lovely job - you can actually smell the Brut! TT 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidave4 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Smashing job there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 That looks very classic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 You've done a great job on that, the paint and decaling is very nice. Top work.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippers Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Nice to see this, especially so well produced. Tempted to get one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian T Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 That’s nice, we’ll done indeed!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 7 hours ago, slippers said: Nice to see this, especially so well produced. Tempted to get one... Same here. Italeri look to have done a good job. Is it good to build @Ryedale Wolf? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryedale Wolf Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 Its 40 year old, its the old Protar kit. But yes it goes together beautifully. There are a couple of errors in the instructions mind. When building the cylinders, don't build 4 the same like it implies, they are handed. Two of them need the cylinder head on the opposite way. And when building the rear shocks don't use decal 36 like it says, use decal 37. Apart from that its a lovely detailed kit. There will be a build article in an upcoming Model Car and Motorcycle World mag. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Very nice job Was tempted to get one when they were re released, but I knew I'd probably never build it I've got 3 or 4 bike kits started that I lost interest in and put back on the shelf for another day 🤨 Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Yiiiiiing - t'ting, t'ting, t'ting ting. Oh, how I miss the tortured scream of pleasure the tuned 2-stroke lets rip when you wring its neck. Carbon footprint? Nah, chuffing great clouds of the stuff left in its wake. Bloomin' marvellous. Not many models bring out those sort of memories and make me grin from ear to ear, but yours did. Brilliant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Great workmanship and a great model. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 You have made a really nice job of this one. I have this kit in my "stash". How did you find the detail and fitting of the "rubber" chain? I have been looking for a replacement in resin or photo etch, but as yet haven't found anything. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I’ve been pondering this kit. Got several/12th kits of his bikes including a resin conversion for this bike and several Yamahas, my real Yamaha is a tribute to him. this looks great you’ve helped make my mind up 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryedale Wolf Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Mpfiend said: You have made a really nice job of this one. I have this kit in my "stash". How did you find the detail and fitting of the "rubber" chain? I have been looking for a replacement in resin or photo etch, but as yet haven't found anything. Keith It went on very well actually. You have to cut it anyway cos its too long. It was practically the last item I fitted. Glued one end to wheel sprocket, threaded it round the drive sprocket and glued the other end. Looks OK. I did paint it gold, but it just flaked off so I left it black. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 EXQUISITE model. Another BEAUTIFUL model from you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Superb work! A fitting tribute to a champion racer and a great bloke too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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