Build #4 Tamiya 14070 scale Honda CBR 1100XX
Boxart
Ok all the main parts are done - engine in frame, swingarm and back wheel on, exhaust done, front end built up right side view
left side view
top down showing bank of carbs and blue plug caps
rear view
close up of right front showing exhaust and front brake flexis in place
left front detailing
tank, rear cowling and seat now in position
wee close up of the top yoke and handlebars and my trademark red killswitch, I'm quite pleased with the paint job on the tank
back end of bike with the rear cowling on
quite pleased with the paintjob on tank and rear cowl - left side
quite pleased with the paintjob on tank and rear cowl - right side
wheel back off showing front brake flexi hoses and getting ready for the front cowling
front cowling on - now the bike finally has a face
and from the right again
and the left
I thought i did not to bad a job of the detailing on the speedo binnacle
just showing some of the exhaust detail and chain and sprockets
hand painted wee red spring on the rear shocki
tried my hand at dry brushing the "Nissin" on the front caliper pots
and again rear caliper "Nissin" dry brushed, I do hate the seam lines on the chrome exhaust parts though
you can even see the rear brake master clinder reservior through the rear cowling - I love detail like this
close up of the mesh in the front grille
looks like the headlight is actually on in this one the way it catches the flash
just some more shots of the detail on this kit before it is all hidden again by the removable fairing panels
just some more shots of the detail on this kit before it is all hidden again by the removable fairing panels
just some more shots of the detail on this kit before it is all hidden again by the removable fairing panels
just some more shots of the detail on this kit before it is all hidden again by the removable fairing panels
Finished Model
Finished Model
Finished Model
Finished Model really chuffed with the results and not an airbrush in sight! yet!
Commenti
1 22 December 2015, 14:53
Thomas Bischoff
👍 - years and years ago I was sitting on the real thing for a test drive but wouldnt swap with my CBR900RR.
Is it really brush painted?
👍 - years and years ago I was sitting on the real thing for a test drive but wouldnt swap with my CBR900RR.
Is it really brush painted?
22 December 2015, 15:41
Terry Wright
apart from the gun metal body panels which I did with tamiya's Ts gun metal grey rattle tin everything else is hand painted, I have just purchased an airbrush and waiting to see if santa brings me my compressor
apart from the gun metal body panels which I did with tamiya's Ts gun metal grey rattle tin everything else is hand painted, I have just purchased an airbrush and waiting to see if santa brings me my compressor
22 December 2015, 15:48
Thomas Bischoff
well done I must say! Do not save on the compressor, I have bought some time ago the Revell Master Class compressor after my starter model quit service and wouldnt switch back.
well done I must say! Do not save on the compressor, I have bought some time ago the Revell Master Class compressor after my starter model quit service and wouldnt switch back.
22 December 2015, 15:58
Terry Wright
Thanks very much for the compliment, santa is getting me just a cheapish as186 with tank to start me off I think it was 60 quid with two free airbrushes, I wouldn't have anything to do with revell products if i can help it
Thanks very much for the compliment, santa is getting me just a cheapish as186 with tank to start me off I think it was 60 quid with two free airbrushes, I wouldn't have anything to do with revell products if i can help it
22 December 2015, 16:39
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BUILD COMPLETE - the Super Blackbird, another cracking kit from Tamiya and delighted with the build, all hand painted using Tamyia Acrylics and TS Gun metal grey.
About my 4th kit build from Tamiya and one of my favourite builds so far (nice easy decals)
This kit has an RRP of around £25.00
apologies - I never caught the start of this build so were catching this build really far on.