Honda CB750F Custom Tuned

iceracer1

11-09-2008, 02:38 PM

This time I wanted to build a motorcycle before it's 2009.

I have some nice bike kits but I wanted to do something simple.

I think this Honda CB750F from Tamiya is the right bike. It's already a bit of custom tuned and maybe I'll add some new parts or better parts on it.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/doos_001_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/doos_002_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/doos_003_%28Medium%29.jpg

The instructions says it must be silver, but my silver paint is empty so I will paint it Ice Blue from DupliColor.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/doos_004_%28Medium%29.jpg

I think it's a nice bike, and I always love to build bikes.

Kris.

iceracer1

11-17-2008, 07:19 AM

Last days I started on this kit.

I readed the instructions, and saw that many parts needs te same color. So I collected all parts and separate them. Now I could paint all the parts.

First I removed the moldinglines and flash. Some parts were glued together before painting them.

The fueltank and front (mudguard?) are 2 separated parts. So after glued them together I had to fill up the gap with some putty.

The exhaust system also needed some putty. After sanding it I painted it semigloss black.

First I painted all parts semigloss black:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/alles_gespoten_001_%28Medium%29.jpg

Some parts needs to be chromesilver/flat aluminium. So I painted them with semigloss silver which looks like flat chrome (like fujimi wheels etc.) Other parts like the discbrakes are painted with chromespray (motip).

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/alles_gespoten_002_%28Medium%29.jpg

The frameparts needed to be gloss black. But I didn't have any, so I painted it semigloss black and clearcoated it later.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/alles_gespoten_003_%28Medium%29.jpg

The carburators and rearshocks are painted with Mica Silver.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/alles_gespoten_004_%28Medium%29.jpg

The exhaust was painted semigloss after some puttywork.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/alles_gespoten_005_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/alles_gespoten_006_%28Medium%29.jpg

The bodyparts are first painted with primer and after that it got 4 layers of Ice Blue/Silver.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/alles_gespoten_007_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/alles_gespoten_008_%28Medium%29.jpg

Meanwhile I added the decals and clearcoated it, but pics will come later :wink:

Kris.

iceracer1

11-17-2008, 03:30 PM

New update:

I added the decals on the bodyparts and other parts. I also clearcoated the bodyparts 3 times.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/100_0707_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/100_0708_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/100_0710_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/100_0712_%28Medium%29.jpg

Now I will wait a few days before polishing the paint. Meanwhile I can paint some details on the other already painted parts.

Kris.

KevHw

11-18-2008, 06:24 AM

Looking to be another clean build of yours. Bodywork looks good and can't wait to see it all put together.

joelwideqvist

11-18-2008, 02:29 PM

Great start and I must add you are a skilled photographer!
/Joel

iceracer1

11-20-2008, 02:28 PM

iceracer1

11-22-2008, 12:52 PM

mrawl

11-23-2008, 07:00 AM

This looks great. I love that ice blue. How did you do the chrome trim on the wheels - with the side of a brush? Anyway, keep going, I'm liking this build!

iceracer1

11-23-2008, 10:24 AM

This looks great. I love that ice blue. How did you do the chrome trim on the wheels - with the side of a brush? Anyway, keep going, I'm liking this build!

No I didn't use a brush, but a Gundam silver/chrome paint marker. It works great and its very easy :D No masking is needed.

Kris.

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