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Pauls Suzuki Katana...... Tamiya GB

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Time to start

This is the 'custom tuned' version of the standard kit.... All that means is there's an extra sprue with different brake discs, four-into-one exhaust, different forks and rear shockers, and and oil coolerIMG_20261031_131624.webpIMG_20261031_131652.webpIMG_20261031_131720.webp
 
Great choice for the GB. These large scale motor bike kits build up into eye catching models.
 
What Jim said, I really feel I should try one some day - and I've never even ridden a motorbike (and not about to start now). They do make terrific models. Good choice.
 
Following along Paul. Good luck with all that silver plastic - it always seems to make clean-up difficult..... I can never tell if I've got the seams sorted until there's some paint on it...

Nick
 
A very nice choice. I'm not a biker myself but there's something about a build of one of these large scale bike kits that's fascinating to watch. The detail in them in usually excellent.
 
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I'm currently painting stuff..... My way of doing bikes is to get everything painted, then assemble just like the real thing

Bit of history for those not into bikes

The Katana was designed by a German team and got a bit of a lacklustre review in the press cos they thought it was a bit too revolutionary and wouldn't last long........ It was in production for 25 years lol lol......... 1981 to 2006......although a lot of it was only available in Japan where it was a cult bike

Only really came in one colour scheme..... Silver with a weird two tone grey seat........ And a limited edition series of red/silver or blue/silver like the kit I'm doing........ But I'm planning on changing that a little to how I would have liked one

This the standard bike.... Silver with black two-into two exhausts

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Mine is going to be red over silver with silver mudguard and red tail body work, with a black seat
 
Engine is looking amazing paul , seeing all these excellent bike builds is really tipping me over the edge , its only a matter of time before I give in and get one !!
 
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