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  1. Another willing victim on the bench tonight, the Hasegawa 1/12 nsr500 from 1989. The quality of the kit looks great so far, I'm just getting sub assemblies together to start with. I have ordered the 'Rothmans' tobacco fill in decals from Europe, hopefully I continue to be impressed by the kit, I have a few more of them to do. Thanks for tuning in again Jim
  2. I'm back into this one for a while, I started assembling the forks and continued painting and weathering the engine and rear shock. Sometimes I think I weather too much, sometimes it looks VERY old and dirty. Its great to get back into one for me again, I do enjoy building for others but it is good to be able to change along the way. I'm just looking at the ECUs on this one, I could drill the ends and run a heap of wiring. It could be a straight forward addition! Jim
  3. Thanks, it's come up great! Thanks everyone for following along, these are the last pics for this one. No rider is being displayed to fit in with other models so it's all done. Jim
  4. Thanks! It's coming along great. I've fitted up the forks, fairing dash and remaining bits and pieces, it's progressing well. The bike now is about done, back into Kenny the rider figure! Jim
  5. Thanks again Roy, yes I love decaling too - there's been plenty in my last builds. I got some 2k clear on the tins and sealed in the decals. Then fitted the tank, seat and tail. Have also been doing some work on Kenny the rider, his helmet has come up well so far.
  6. Hahahaha nice curves Thanks Zippi, I like the Mark 4 shape as well, they look fast even when parked. Gift delivered! My friend Mark loved it! He sent me this picture next to his 1/10 Tamiya R/C version. Jim
  7. That's looking like a boat! Keep it up Jim
  8. Great work Roy, that's some great results! I've been taking my time with these 40 year old decals but they are going on alright. I've also started on the Kenny riders body and helmet. Jim
  9. Thank you, they took a long time to get right, probably 45 minutes each wheel! Don't let decals spook you too much, the more you do, the easier they get, if you avoid them, you're missing out on valuable experience time! Hahahaha get into it! Jim
  10. I painted exhaust parts, mufflers and other small parts and fitted the radiator and hoses. I then started painting and decals on the tank, tail and fairing. Tamiya chrome yellow and some 'appliance' white. Been a bit busy since my last visit, thanks for following along. Jim
  11. How was the contest Roy? I have been moving along, painted wheels, carbs and other bits, then assembled engine into frame and swingarm in. Jim
  12. Like so many others, I have a partly build Dumas wooden boat as well! Keep going with it, you never know, you might just inspire the rest of us to do the same! Jim
  13. Hey Brock, Splatty who then went on to start dragway wheels (Rachelle's dad Ian) made those back in the day I think. I don't reckon you'll find something exact but maybe an American kit had something close. Looking forward to your progress, at least there's plenty of reference pics now since they restored it. Jim
  14. Thanks Roy, I did like the Rossi rider they did a little while ago. Finding one that doesn't cost drug money is impossible now! I've been filling and sanding the joins on the main fairing and tail and roughing out a few other bits. I also got a start on the engine and swingarm assembly and painting. Jim
  15. A new project started! Although this version is the 26th 1/12 bike kit that Tamiya produced, the bike kit itself was the first. Kit 14001 is the bike only and kit 14026 was the bike with Kenny riding it. This one is from 1983. I had sold this kit a few years ago, but was recently asked to build it up so I will be doing it as a commission. Due to it being so early, the parts count is low so it makes for a straight forward build if done out of the box. I'll add a little here and there without going too crazy. I started by getting the main sub assemblies together so I can get some primer flying over the next few days. Jim
  16. More decals, a little touching up will be needed in between the black ones, then some clear to seal them in. Jim
  17. Cool as! I'll enjoy following along. Love the colours. Jim
  18. And more decals! The panel on the right side has 6 separate parts to the decal. Also more fab work and prep for further painting. Jim
  19. Onward with this build, I've been modifying it to run 2mm aluminium tube instead of screws in the axles and pivots, painted all the green stuff in Tamiya TS22 green and started laying on some decals. Not enough pics but you get the idea
  20. All done! I'm sure my friend will love it. Now to pack it so the postal gorillas can't break it.? Thanks for following along everyone. Jim
  21. Thanks for the compliment, it's a great kit but no opening parts or engine detail is a bit of a downer. Jim
  22. I've got further along with the Chassis and suspension assemblies. Great to see the wheels are on! Jim
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