Topic: Tamiya 1/6 Honda CB 750 F (Read 17423 times)

kpnuts · « **on:** August 12, 2015, 08:24:32 pm »

Hi all well I enjoyed the last build of this, so here is my second bite at it, going to do it slightly different I am going to do it in a dio of a workshop with the engine out on the workbench and the tank and panels in the spray booth having a respray.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2015, 09:42:13 pm »

Cool! I like the weathering on the frame Ken, it definitly needs some TLC in said workshop.

eddiesolo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2015, 10:37:05 pm »

Looking good Ken, like the rusting on the frame, very realistic mate.

Si:)

kpnuts · « **Reply #3 on:** August 13, 2015, 07:40:28 pm »

Hi all thanks for the comments, made a start on the spray booth for the workshop, Dont look like much at the moment but I am going from memory and its been 20 plus years since i worked in a spray booth.

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eddiesolo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 13, 2015, 10:20:22 pm »

Nice work Ken

kpnuts · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2015, 08:16:47 pm »

Hi all here is an update on this one.

eddiesolo · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2015, 11:56:56 pm »

I like this, something different and looks the part.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2015, 07:53:57 am »

Looks excellent KP, tell us more about your painting / spray method.

kpnuts · « **Reply #8 on:** August 15, 2015, 08:32:34 am »

Not sure what to say about it the water on the back of the spraybooth is clear silicon sealant (needs more but I've run out, the missus is getting me some today) the booth is sprayed with a spraycan (Deco spray silver) the bike parts are humbrol 52 met and the other colours to represent other spray jobs are just whatever I had to hand.

kpnuts · « **Reply #9 on:** August 17, 2015, 08:37:18 pm »

Hi all here is an update on this. My first of several problems I can forsee coming up The carb inlet openings are blanked off as they normally wouldn't normally be seen, as they are inside the airbox, os I've had to open them also since the cable are not connected I have to show the inner cables and the nipples on the ends of those, think I've opened a can of worms here, we will have to see what else crops up.

kpnuts · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2015, 07:36:33 pm »

Hi all as I said opened a whole bag of worms, of course with no tank or seat on the wiring loom would be visible, advice please does this look convincing ( obviously there would be loads more wires really but I don't have any thinner wire to hand and I don't want the loom to get too thick)

I realise I need to add the copper connectors to the end of the wires, and I realise the wires should be wrapped in black insulating tape, also the loom would not be tied with string, this I purely to check if its worth using this method.

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mrsgoggins · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2015, 03:25:10 pm »

Very nice. Perhaps If you can decide at what range the diorama will be viewed it could provide guidance on the appropriate level of detail. That is the sort of advice that I ignore of course.
When I had the engine out of my Norton for a while I taped up the inlets and exhaust ports to keep the muck out - might be an option.
Keep the pictures coming.
Keith

kpnuts · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2015, 07:31:36 pm »

Hi all here is another update on this one The second pic show the whole dio to give an idea of what is being viewed

andyram · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2015, 08:40:55 pm »

Cracking subject.Credit too you.A lot can be learned from your pictures. Thanks for sharing.

john44 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 24, 2015, 08:39:13 am »

Hi kp, what paint did you use for the chrome parts? It all looks brilliant

John

eddiesolo · « **Reply #15 on:** August 24, 2015, 10:39:00 am »

I think it looks superb Ken. The oil wash on the engine looks very convincing. As said tape the openings as they would be, problem solved.

As for the wiring loom, spot on in my book, looks effective and how do we know that some hasn't been removed for re-work?

Overall, a cracking setting and great work.

eddiesolo · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2015, 10:40:07 am »

Quote from: john44 on August 24, 2015, 08:39:13 am

Hi kp, what paint did you use for the chrome parts? It all looks brilliant
John

The chrome parts are pre-done I would have thought.

kpnuts · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2015, 12:26:44 pm »

Thanks all yes the chrome is as it came outof the kit.

kpnuts · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2015, 07:58:39 pm »

Hi all here is an update on this one.

eddiesolo · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2015, 12:04:25 am »

Top work again, nice work on the engine the rags look superb. I love the toolbox, may have to get some of the...er...artwork for my shed

kpnuts · « **Reply #20 on:** August 26, 2015, 07:40:41 pm »

Hi all here is tonight's update

and this will end up being my bottle of WD40

eddiesolo · « **Reply #21 on:** August 26, 2015, 10:43:48 pm »

Brilliant Ken, this is coming together very nice indeed. Awesome work mate.

kpnuts · « **Reply #22 on:** August 30, 2015, 08:44:53 pm »

Hi all another update on this one.
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kpnuts · « **Reply #23 on:** August 31, 2015, 05:29:03 pm »

another little update on this one.

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #24 on:** August 31, 2015, 05:42:25 pm »

How did you get the washed out and faded plastic look on the airbox?

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