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Post by SteveM on Nov 26, 2023 14:54:17 GMT
Thought I'd boost the mojo with something different and practice my civy skills before I attempt 'my' GSX Kicked it off like this
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Post by Paul B on Nov 26, 2023 15:14:30 GMT
Nice one Steve . Grand start too
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Post by bwilt on Nov 26, 2023 16:21:53 GMT
Lovely bike, and that reminds I have one still to finish 😳
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Post by Boots on Nov 26, 2023 21:55:32 GMT
Bring it on Steve
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Post by Robbo on Nov 26, 2023 21:58:07 GMT
A bike, I'm in for sure as Harry Redknap says
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Post by JEFF on Nov 27, 2023 2:27:53 GMT
I'm in. Bring it Steve.😎
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Post by tommygunn on Nov 27, 2023 6:20:54 GMT
Great idea Steve.
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Post by SteveM on Nov 27, 2023 20:47:30 GMT
Thanks fellas, still fettling with the demand modifications on this one. Not quite sure where I'm going but I'm having fun so all's good. Waiting for primer from the postie for this am my Spitfire. More when I get time
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 28, 2023 0:22:21 GMT
Excellent, Steve! Off and running.
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Post by SteveM on Dec 11, 2023 20:07:30 GMT
Cheers all Well work is just crazy at the moment, two nights away last week and the same this week and the day job doesn't stop..it just sits in your inbox waiting for me So there's not much going on, just prep work. The kit's frame has mounts for the 1/2 fairing in the CB900F2 kit. They have to go. As this is a tuned version I thought I'd use the kit supplied 4-1 pipe. More when I can fellas!
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 11, 2023 20:23:33 GMT
Fine update, Steve! Sorry to hear that you are slammed at work.
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Post by Boots on Dec 11, 2023 21:17:00 GMT
Great start Steve and looking forwards to more of this puppy appearing as and when
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Post by JEFF on Dec 11, 2023 21:51:24 GMT
Great stuff,Steve. Some progress is good progress,Dude.
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Post by Paul B on Dec 12, 2023 7:02:57 GMT
Ah, we have cut glued and filled plastic
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Post by Robbo on Dec 14, 2023 16:48:57 GMT
What will you be using for your chrome Steve ?
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Post by Armorguy on Dec 14, 2023 17:08:01 GMT
Take your time Steve, soon or later you move on with the prepared parts.
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Post by SteveM on Dec 27, 2023 19:52:57 GMT
What will you be using for your chrome Steve ? Hiya Robbo, not much chrome on this one but I'll use a chrome pen on the fork legs. The other bit is the headlight ring, I'll use the kit chrome finish for that but take the shine down a bit.
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Post by SteveM on Dec 27, 2023 20:16:49 GMT
Thanks All, Today has been a bit wet here and I've caught a fecking cold from someone so took some slow time at the bench. First modification was to remove the fin flick from the front mudguard, I want this to look different from the Honda standard in case I build a 900F2 or CB1100R Then used a Revell rattle can silver for the bodywork, I'll leave this to cure for 48 hours before polishing with a microfibre cloth before decals and clear coat. Next up fitted the engine to which I'd added a bit more detail to the carbs such as fuel drains and intake pipe clips. Used thin red wire as HT leads rather than the kit 1mm tube to get a more in-scale look. Made ready for throttle cables and fuel pipe too. Fitted it to the frame with the oil cooler before I paint some detail tomorrow. Instrument bezels were finished by polishing the plastic only, no paint here. The idea is to be able see a difference in the semi-gloss blacks on the finished kit. Added dial decals and now need to add some sort of glazing to these. Lastly thought I'd play around with the standard exhaust. The kit has the 4-1 you've seen but I've always liked the brat style 4-2 shorty that some 90's streetfighters had back in the day before Hipsters highjacked the scene and made only café racers cool! So out with the razor saw and a little bit of white stock.. not sure if this is a keeper yet though. Let's see what I can do next...
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Post by Armorguy on Dec 27, 2023 20:20:06 GMT
Now that is a smashing start with the paints! The dials are eyecatching. I caught a cold one week ago and still I'm not feeling much better. Get well soon mate.
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Post by Boots on Dec 27, 2023 21:55:31 GMT
Thats looking bloomin` pukka Steve and i love where this is going
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