Hi Guys,
Time to get busy competing with you guys on your great builds, so be gentle with me:smile:
I have started to build Melandri's spider bike with Tamiya Yamaha M1 kit, Rennaisance decals & conversion set & also I am attempting to detail with my own ideas & tips which I will pass onto you guys:wink:
So here's the first pics

The frame with my own dash unit made from resin casting blocks
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/fazer1006/Spiderarticle01.jpg
The engine in progress with a lot of detailing to come
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/fazer1006/Spiderarticle02.jpg
The exhaust with my home made springs(which I shall reveal in my next how to!)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/fazer1006/Spiderarticle03.jpg
The rear frame boxed in with electronic boxes & weld detail
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/fazer1006/Spiderarticle04.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/fazer1006/Spiderarticle06.jpg
The wheels & tyres (to photo etch or not to photo etch, that is the question:lol2:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/fazer1006/Spiderarticle07.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/fazer1006/Spiderarticle08.jpg
The chain (which is detailed as per my 'chain on the cheap' article on the main forum page, So check it out), home made electrical connectors & exhaust springs by the dozen that you don't have to sit & coil wire round drill bits, A whole lot easier than that (another 2 how to subjects coming soon!).:naughty:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/fazer1006/Spiderarticle09.jpg
So this is my motorbike introduction, guys, please pass on your comments & let me know what you think!
Mark

Looking great im doing this one at the moment will watch this one keep up the good work

Hi FAZER1006, your work looks really good, its been a wile and I realy want to see more of this proyect, Ill stay tuned.

great start on this project

nice work the swing arm look's very well done.