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Hey Guys, I started this one a while back and it sat for a while. I just got into a better space so I'm back into it and thought I'd post it up. Engine is done and just finished the blue for the tins. Decals next, I have the tobacco ones from Blue stuff.

Jim

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14 hours ago, afx said:

Was this a MotoGP bike, my MotoGP history is a bit spotty. 

Hey afx, not GP, this one raced in the Bol d'Or which is a 24hour endurance race in France.

Jim

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4 hours ago, SpikeSchumacher said:

Coming along nicely!

Thanks Spike!

I cleared over the decals so pretty happy to get to that point. Did the dash,tail light then the primary pipes in alclad. Fitted headlights and covers, I also painted the frame in a black basecoat, just waiting for it to dry and then try some AK metal on it. I haven't used it before so will be a great experiment ?

Jim

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Got the frame done in AK polished aluminium, it's a bit darker than I think is realistic but still looks good. Then I assembled the rear wheel, swingarm then engine and forks into frame. It's coming along well

Jim

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14 hours ago, afx said:

Turned out great Jim.  How did the bike do in the race?

Thanks JC, I'm really happy with it. Not 100% sure how they finished but they didn't win. Honda got it.

Jim

 

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On 5/17/2023 at 7:55 PM, 1320 said:

Thanks JC, I'm really happy with it. Not 100% sure how they finished but they didn't win. Honda got it.

Jim

 

Did a little research to find out more about the event but didn't come up with much.

Bol d'Or - Wikipedia

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Thanks for the compliments guys! 

The fitting issues are quite minor and only a problem if you're bad at trial fitting or dummy assembly like I am! Being spoilt by Tamiya bike kits is the only reason you'd notice anything but from memory, if you're building this one, trial fit the exhaust and fairings before paint. I could have modified both to fit nicer and more squarely but painted first and missed an opportunity. I hope that's enough info?

Jim

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