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  1. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 Honda CB750F

    Thanks guys, it seems to be coming together well so far. Sorry if I've upset the apple cart for you Neil. I was warned that bikes were addictive, and they are 😂
  2. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 Honda CB750F

    The engine & airbox are now finished And fitted into the frame. I'm hoping it's in the correct place as it didn't seem to sit naturally. I must have messed something up 🤔 Thankfully the decals were a breeze
  3. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 Honda CB750F

    Thanks Peter. Tricky to photograph 😂 The sealer has made the chrome a little cloudy, reflections aren't quite as sharp, but I'm still happy with it. A bit more practice might show improvement. There's a huge improvement in durability though! Anyone that's used a chrome paint will know...
  4. Andy T

    Forum going very slow?

    I've been around here for 7 years under different guises. I can count the number of unplanned outages on one hand, and the number of sluggish periods using the other, which I think is a very good record. I think it's always worth reporting just to ensure that John is aware but I don't believe...
  5. Andy T

    1/48 ESCI Henschel hs 129

    Looking the business Tony.
  6. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 CBR1000RR-R

    Not two in a row! Surely the decal Gods aren't that cruel? 😂
  7. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 Honda CB750F

    I'll get some pictures in the morning for you. I've only sealed it so far but will be trying some clear on a test piece.
  8. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 Honda CB750F

    Thanks all. The chrome has lost a bit of an edge after applying the sealer, but at least it won't rub off now! My first test piece was a bit disappointing but a few words of advice from Scott Taylor himself (Mr SMS) has given me a much better outcome. Basically the minimum number of light...
  9. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 CBR1000RR-R

    Thanks very much Bob. Yes, I've never had anything like that with decals and hope I never do again 😂
  10. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 Honda CB750F

    Thanks Steven. Like all chrome paints it rubs off really easily, I dare not touch it yet! I've had success sealing it in with a water based clear, but since SMS have released a dedicated sealer I thought I'd give that a go on these.
  11. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 Honda CB750F

    After giving the gloss black a day to dry I've been dusting on the SMS Hyperchrome. This is the cold tone that I haven't used before and I like how it looks. I always find it hard to photograph Chrome but I've given it a go. Another overnight drying session and I'll try out their new...
  12. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 CBR1000RR-R

    Thanks Tony. Something new but very enjoyable. Hope you had a great jolly!
  13. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 Honda CB750F

    That's good to hear Paul. I'm looking for the earlier CB750 Four, from the late 60's, early 70's. Kits seem rare or expensive so far.
  14. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 CBR1000RR-R

    Thanks Paul. I'll definitely be making more but as I'm not a biker most of them look pretty much the same to me, apart from colours 😂 There are a few I'm looking for though, bikes from the history of my friends and I, so there'll certainly be a few to follow.
  15. Andy T

    Model clubs, what exactly do you do?

    I keep considering joining a (physical) club but tend to get all I need from this one to be honest. Since I'm far from the sociable type 😂 it suits me that I can hide away easily when it gets a bit much. I always thought they would be hard to find but following a recent chat on a Farcebook...
  16. Andy T

    Chota Sahib City of London Yeomanry 54mm

    Love that Neil, very nicely done!
  17. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 Honda CB750F

    Straight on to another bike kit, although a very different style It's a newer version of a pair of real bikes that I'm painting for a customer. I've since found out that I can get the exact model so this may be more of a practice run. The 1/6 scale Tamiya is £££ though. Even the 1/12 from...
  18. Andy T

    Latest Acquisitions (2026)

    That's a nice kit, although different to most vehicle kits as the body is in separate parts, rather than the more usual complete shell.
  19. Andy T

    Airbrushing Chrome Liquid

    I'm a fan of Alclad chrome, or SMS hyperchrome, which is available in different tints. I've just started another bike build which has quite a bit of chrome and I'll be starting that first as it's quite a long process.
  20. Andy T

    Tamiya 1/12 CBR1000RR-R

    Thanks Jim

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