discussion Suzuki GSX1100S Katana

[PaulTRose]

my entry for the bike GB


ive done this kit before a long time ago so i know it goes together with no drama, as per normal for a Tamiya kit


but im not going to do it as it should be............these only ever came in a metallic silver (apart from some later ones in a red/white scheme) and im not keen on it, so it will get done in a colour as yet undecided


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[Guest]

Welcome a board Samurai!!!


Nice choice. I will be waiting for your option color

 

[Dave W]

Nice kit .I built this one in the 1980's.One of my biking mates had the real thing.

 

[peterairfix]

I have got this one in my stash so i am looking some insparation so i will watch this one

 

[Guest]

Subscribed!

 

[papa 695]

I'm watching Paul

 

[PaulTRose]

first apologies for lack of updates


been painting all the little bits and now its time to start assembly....also been having paint problems with the tank/fairing etc. was going to be a nice shade of purple but its been stripped.....now deciding on a second colour


frame and engine gone together


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[Guest]

coming along nicely, did you shade the carbs at all or is that just the lighting? they look real.

 

[PaulTRose]

coming along nicely, did you shade the carbs at all or is that just the lighting? they look real.

i did give them a dark wash just to try and make them highlighted a bit

 

[PaulTRose]

bit more done......hope to make a lot of progress this weekend


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[PaulTRose]

all come together quite quickly so apologies for a sudden lack of wip pics


more pics in the finished thread


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