discussion Yamaha YZF-R1

[LloydRey]

Have just started this, stuck now as im waiting for paints to arrive

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lloyd
Nice choice of kit. Tamiya are usually nice to put together without too many complications. Although I've never built a large scale motorbike myself I have seen a few built on the forum.
Jim

 

[Tim Marlow]

Fine choice. There are a few bike builders on here if you need inspiration or advice :thumb2:

 

[LloydRey]

Not used to this

 

[LloydRey]

Progress update, finding the painting rather hard, glass of wine is for size comparison and to steady the shaky hands

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lloyd
Great progress. You seem to have got a lot done. Wine is always good.
Jim

 

[Guest]

Looks fine to me as well Lloyd.

 

[outrunner]

Coming along nicely.

Andy.

 

[tigersteve]

A lovely bike in, I think the best colour scheme! I was fortunate to ride one of these in France when I was much younger and not so sensible - it went as fast as it looks like it does
Looking forward to the build have fun ( and not too much ice in the wine ! )

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Nice kit. Watch out for the fit of the front fairing/cowling, it can be problematic.

 

[LloydRey]

Thanks guys, @tigersteve wife and I love loads of ice in the wine, we come from a very hot place, aka 30 degrees most days, so more ice the merrier!!

 

[LloydRey]

Update: not all that happy with the paint work to be honest, maybe I should be looking into purchasing an airbrushing kit

 

[Tim Marlow]

Build is looking pretty good Lloyd, but if you want paint advice, here we go. Tamiya isn’t the best off the brush Lloyd. For the metallics try Vallejo metal colour. It brush paints like a boss! Darkstar metals are also pretty good.

 

[outrunner]

The paitwork does not look too bad in the pictures and with the fairings fitted most of the frame/engine will not be seen. If you do not want to go to the expense of an airbrush then Tamiya rattle cans are OK, I have used them on one or two models.

Andy.

 

[tigersteve]

Coming on nicely !

 

[LloydRey]

Just an update on progress so far, will do touch ups at the end

 

[LloydRey]

All - when do you apply your decals, during or after the build?

 

[LloydRey]

 

[tigersteve]

She's getting there ! Maybe a very light sanding on the saddles would get the right effect?

 

[LloydRey]

@tigersteve - I can do, 1st build in 30+ years so dont know all the tricks, will give it a go, thanks