discussion Tamiya 1/12 CBR1000RR-R

[Andy T]

For my first bike build I'm happy with how this has turned out. It takes quite a different approach to other genres, but one that I really enjoyed.

No doubt I'll be making more of these, I'm just praying for more luck with the decals next time

 

[flyjoe180]

Lovely result Andy. That's a pristine model, glad you were able to overcome the decal issues.

 

[Neil]

That really is superb, I think I may be converted. Even though I’ve never ridden a motorbike in my life.

 

[Steven000]

Turned out so well I might be tempted to buy a bike kit myself one day, never thought I'd say that lol. You did a wonderful job on this, looks like you can just start it and go for a ride - well done sir

 

[Andy T]

Thanks for the brilliant comments guys.

Neil - I've never owned a bike myself but did ride a couple of my brother's when I was younger. The bug just never bit.

Steven - go for it! I really enjoyed this, apart from the obvious bit, which was hopefully a once in a lifetime issue!

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I would be super happy with that result Andy. Excellent finish.

 

[pjgtech]

Looks really good that, great result.

 

[Andy T]

Thank you both

 

[Tim Marlow]

Beautiful result Andy. It’s got a real convincing vibe about it. I’ve only done a couple of bikes myself, but when I did it felt like building a real one, which I did twice as a kid. As you say, it needs a different approach to other genres because you build and finish the sub assemblies and then add them to the model as you go along.

 

[Andy T]

Thanks Tim. I really enjoyed the process so no doubt I'll build a few more. I'm sure there will come a point when they get a bit samey, so will have to add variety with other genres.

I'd prefer off road bikes, but there doesn't seem to be as wide a variety of that style.

 

[LeytonO]

That looks superb Andy, hard to distinguish it from the real machine.
I have never attempted a motorcycle and after seeing yours don't think I will now.
No way I could attain that sort of realism, i'll stick to older non shiny vehicles

 

[Andy T]

Haha, thank you, but don't let my efforts put you off.

There are some incredible bike builds on here and I thought I'd never be able to get close to that standard. The kit helped a lot. Since you have to paint everything before assembly it allows you to focus on one or two parts at a time.

 

[Jim R]

That's an excellent result.

 

[Andy T]

Thanks Jim

 

[PaulTRose]

Very very nice indeed

Hope you are now hooked on two wheels kits..... There's so much choice

 

[Andy T]

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.

 

[yak face]

Only just seen this andy , been away . Fantastic job mate , it looks totally real . Never done a bike myself but always thought ‘one day’ . As you say bikes and cars are a totally different animal to the military stuff , its a far more precise ,cleaner process but your day job means it will be second nature ! Brilliant work , looking forward to the cb 750