I thought I'd start a thread on my bike.
So far I've got the wheels/tires/brakes finished. I now have the swing arm assembly completed as well. Here are a couple older pics from when I started on it. I will shoot some pics this weekend of the progress on the swing arm assembly. I should also have time to throw some paint on the fairings. Let me know any tips, tricks, comments, critiques... this is my first bike! Thanks,
Erick --

http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/00rossi.jpg
http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF3118.JPG

Looks good so far!

Hi Erick.... can't tell this is your first bike.. you're doing great.

Let me know any tips, tricks, comments, critiques... this is my first bike! Thanks,
Erick --


Doesn't look like you'll need any! This is a good kit, so it should present no problems for a modeller of your calibre. The decals for the seat striping can be tricky, but I built mine about 5 years ago when I didn't have so much experience with slightly more elaborate paint schemes. If I were doing this one again (which I will be) I would trim away some of the grey from the blue faded part of the decal. If I had of done this it would have blended better with the grey paint I used. A minor point really.

Here's mine to laugh at!! :grinno: My first bike kit too.
http://images25.fotki.com/v945/photos/8/823979/3078269/DSCN0528-vi.jpg
http://images31.fotki.com/v1096/photos/8/823979/3078269/DSCN0530-vi.jpg

Good luck and keep us posted. :smokin:

Doesn't look like you'll need any! This is a good kit, so it should present no problems for a modeller of your calibre. The decals for the seat striping can be tricky, but I built mine about 5 years ago when I didn't have so much experience with slightly more elaborate paint schemes. If I were doing this one again (which I will be) I would trim away some of the grey from the blue faded part of the decal. If I had of done this it would have blended better with the grey paint I used. A minor point really.

Here's mine to laugh at!! :grinno: My first bike kit too.
http://images25.fotki.com/v945/photos/8/823979/3078269/DSCN0528-vi.jpg
http://images31.fotki.com/v1096/photos/8/823979/3078269/DSCN0530-vi.jpg

Good luck and keep us posted. :smokin:

:grinyes: If this is what your first bike looks like, I can't wait to see more recent ones - its simply amazing! The exhaust heat staining is phenomenal!

good start

Here's mine to laugh at!! :grinno: My first bike kit too. That's what I'm shooting for!! :grinyes:
Here is a little more... Until the weather cooperates so I can paint outside.
Erick --

http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF4515.JPG
http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF4516.JPG
http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF4518.JPG
http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF4517.JPG

fantastic gloss on your carbon hugger, what clear have you used?

Oh yes, this is shaping up nicely. :) Carbon on the hugger looks great.

Cant wait to see more progress!!

Ro

I agree, carbon work and clear paint is phenomenal!
/Joel

More done!! :popcorn:
http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF4944.JPG
Decals are killing me. I cleared with Tamiya (way too thick, obviously) and they wrinkled like mad. Anyone know where I can find another set??
You can kind of see the wrinkles here.
http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF4985.JPG

Otherwise, it is shaping up pretty well.
http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF4986.JPG
http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF4987.JPG
http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF4988.JPG

Erick --

Looking great!
The exhausts looks amazing!

Looking great!
The exhausts looks amazing!

yup..

agreed!! those exhaust looks great...

how did you do that?

If you tell us more about your CF technique and PM me your address I'll send you a spare decal sheet.
/Joel

Gorgeous work man! Definitely coming out really great. Should post this over on Randy's.

If you tell us more about your CF technique and PM me your address I'll send you a spare decal sheet.
/Joel
That sounds easy!! :lol:
I really just use the "tape" method. Just take a couple pieces of tape, put them on the piece I'm going to cover, then transplant that tape to a sheet of CF. Cut it out, then put it on the part. Add lots of MicroSol and top off with Future when it's all dry and clean.
Here is Ray's FAQ on it:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=145001
I'll PM you my address. :icon16:
Erick --

I'm getting over the decals on this one. Joel was nice enough to send me an extra set. :cool:
I did a little work last night, mostly on the front fork assembly. I tried to go with all metalizers and alclads. Brass, burnt metal, titanium, dark anadonic grey, aluminum, and little bit of chrome. The top piece I ended up going with a mix of brass and burnt metal. I still need to put a flat coat on it though.
I couldn't help but get a little mockup... :naughty:
Erick --

http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF5022.JPG
http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF5023.JPG
http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF5024.JPG

this is becomming an excellent build! Chain, forks and exhaust system is great. Glad to help you out with the decals!
/Joel

awesome....

Beautiful job, sorry to hear about those decals. You inspired me to buy this same kit, so I have a question: did you use Tamiya yellow, or do you have better knowledge, what is the correct color?

-Tervo

I used Tamiya yellow like the instructions called for. It looks good to me, and there is no matching or anything, so I'm cool with it.
Little update... Fender is done, wiring done, I think, and decalling is wrapping up. Just some additional details, then it should be done.
Erick --

http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF5044.JPG
http://www.dlphnfn.com/WIPs/DSCF5048.JPG

Gorgeous, can't wait to see the finished bike.