Thirsty Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 OK so I've decided to do the Katana next. Going to try and make this better than the CB1100R. I've decided with my modelling generally I'm not going to try for 100% accuracy, just as close to 100% realistic as I can. many of these bikes will have been changed over the years and I'm not building brand new/restored bikes anyway so I think that's OK. Obligatory box art and shot of parts in box following. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I have had my eyes on this kit for a while but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I look forward to following your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 1 hour ago, dbostream said: I have had my eyes on this kit for a while but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I look forward to following your build. It's cheap as chips for what you get. I paid $130ish aussie dollars - about 70ish pounds I think. It's a bargain as nobody seems to want this kit. The CB1100R goes for hundreds of dollars same as the CX. Don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, Thirsty said: It's cheap as chips for what you get. I paid $130ish aussie dollars - about 70ish pounds I think. It's a bargain as nobody seems to want this kit. The CB1100R goes for hundreds of dollars same as the CX. Don't know why. Yeah it is not my favourite bike but I want to build a 1:6 Tamiya bike and as you say it is considerably cheaper than the others I have found. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I had this kit way back when. From what I remember, it builds into a smashing replica even out of the box. Cheers, Alan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 8 hours ago, Alan R said: I had this kit way back when. From what I remember, it builds into a smashing replica even out of the box. Cheers, Alan. Yes the quality of the kit is just as good as the cb1100. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollogary Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Looking forward to watching this build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 Experiments in bolt making! Because it costs so much to buy miniature bolts I'm trying to make my own. Here are a couple of sizes I'm trying out: 1.6mm bullet head nails. 1.2mm bullet head nails Will be using these on the Katana so we'll see how we go. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 More exercises in bolt making. Not happy with the above idea so have been experimenting with making bolts on my lathe/milling machine. Here is the result so far: Shaft is just over 1mm. Pretty happy with the result and it's repeatable. Takes about 5 mins to make one. I've started sanding seam lines on the frame so won't be long before some progress. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 Spent some time today making bolts. Got 9 made in half an hour - getting quicker! Using steel now as well as aluminium as I can get the shaft size down to .8mm with steel. Here's what I'm using to make them if anyone is interested. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 So a slow start to this one but I've been busy in my other main hobby - been helping my friend with his ultralight aircraft. It's now flying so back to model building! I've got the frame glued together now just fixing seams etc before painting. I'll install the main stand after painting. Sanding and filling In my quest to make this model better than the last I need to do things like making individual plugs for the battery fluid access. Battery leads made up and ready to go. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 So I'm building a shed for my wife and her hobbies so not much time for mine I have managed to paint the frame and some other bits but I only took a photo of the frame. Will get more done today as it's a holiday here today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 Home made bolts mounted to the frame Battery components. Blue paint in the battery will evaporate and leave a blue tint hopefully. Couple of other bits ready to go 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Bolts look excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Couple more bits done today. Battery and rear brake master cylinder in. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollogary Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Looking good. Bolts look amazing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 Centre stand in - used a piece of brass rod with a dab of superglue at each end to hold it in. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Thats a good start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 For anyone following this I've had to delay a bit due to ordering some lathe tools to allow me to make my bolts. They won't be here until late April so in the meantime I'll make a start soon on other areas like bodywork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jylhami Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Any updates on this fine build? -Mika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 I've had to suspend working on this model due to life getting in the way! I've moved house and don't have the milling machine or lathe anymore. I will get back to it but probably not for while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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