discussion Tamiya Yamaha YZR-M1 2004

[Hecky]

My first go at a bike. I'm fairly happy with how it went and I've learned loads about how I'd do the next one differently.

 

[PaulTRose]

Very nice

Whats next?

 

[Hecky]

Thanks, I think I like the look of the Tamiya Kawasaki ZX-RR. Anything to get a bit more practice really.

 

[scottie3158]

George that's a good looking build.

 

[Hecky]

Thanks Paul. There's loads of mistakes, but it looks ok from a distance!

 

[Hecky]

I'm happy with the way the carbon fibre decals brightened up things like the rear mud guard and heat shield. I'll be using that stuff again.

 

[Hecky]

Not so happy with my attempt at heat treating the exhaust. But I have an idea how I'll try to get that right next time.

 

[Hecky]

Another thing I want to try and improve is the Brembo lettering on the brake calipers. I've been doing some trial and error along with getting some good advice on here.

 

[pjgtech]

Cool very nice....

 

[Nicko]

That's really nice, I don't recognise the scheme at all..

Nick

 

[scottie3158]

Very nice job.

 

[Hecky]

I had a go at some forced perspective. It's nearly there.

 

[Hecky]

Cheers Peter, and thanks for your advice on the calipers

 

[Hecky]

Thanks Nick, it's the 2004 MotoGP livery, the Spain's No1 replaced the tobacco advertising when it was banned

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Top marks from me. You should be proud of that build.

 

[Hecky]

Thanks Steve. I am proud of it. It's better than I thought I'd be able to do but the process has shown me so many things that I could do better with a bit more knowledge

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Very nice George. Glad to see the calliper lettering went well for you.

 

[Hecky]

Thanks Bob