Honda NR

So it's time to build a bike again :)

I found this nice kit in my pile and after searching on Google for some real pics of it, I made my decesision. It's going to be a factory stock build.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_001_%28Medium%29~11.jpg

It's a very special bike, because of the racing technology from HRC. This bike has an engine that is based on the oval piston engine from 1979 which was used in the racing technology.

Here's what's inside the kit:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_002_%28Medium%29~11.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_003_%28Medium%29~11.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_004_%28Medium%29~11.jpg

I'll follow the instruction like Tamiya says, and also use the shown colors on the box art.

Here are some pics of the real machine:

http://www.nwracing.no/img/film-1-058.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2284/2448467596_14f2da7780.jpg

http://phizo.club.fr/Machines/Honda_NR_moteur.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/Ovalpiston.jpg/800px-Ovalpiston.jpg

Kris.

Great! thankyou for building factory, I wish to find this kit, and love to see your build.

...I would love to have the real NR over a Desmosedici anyday!

Today I started on the bike.

First I painted the seat with my new spraycan from Tenco Proto. This paint is to create rough surfaces on dashboard, seats and also on engines.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/primer_001_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

I also started on the fearings. I primed them after sanding.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/primer_002_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/primer_003_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/primer_004_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/primer_005_%28Medium%29.jpg

And also the wheels:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/primer_006_%28Medium%29.jpg

It's now drying from 3 layers of TS-8 Italian Red.

Kris.

Today I started on the bike.

First I painted the seat with my new spraycan from Tenco Proto. This paint is to create rough surfaces on dashboard, seats and also on engines.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/primer_001_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

I also started on the fearings. I primed them after sanding.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/primer_002_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/primer_003_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/primer_004_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/primer_005_%28Medium%29.jpg

And also the wheels:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/primer_006_%28Medium%29.jpg

It's now drying from 3 layers of TS-8 Italian Red.

Kris.

Great start. Once in this lifetime I will make this model also.

I started with the bodyparts 2 days ago. First I painted them in Italian Red, and the lower cowling was painted semi gloss black.

Than it was time to add Tamiya's carbon decals. It was a hell to add them, because the decals are a bit old and will break very easy. I used a lot of Microsol SOL and a hairdryer for them. All by all it's not bad I think. There are some spots that have some folds but this will be repaired once the clearcoat is on it.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_001_%28Medium%29~1.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_002_%28Medium%29~1.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_003_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_004_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_005_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_006_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_007_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_008_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_009_%28Medium%29.jpg

The wheels are also painted semigloss black, and the rearwheel has his decal in the center. I also sanded the tyres.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_010_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_011_%28Medium%29.jpg

Also added some BMF on the lowering cowling instead of painting it aluminium.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_012_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_013_%28Medium%29.jpg

Now it was time for a clearcoat. I used MR. Hobby Super Clear Gloss for the first time, and I liked it :)

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_014_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_015_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_016_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_017_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_018_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_019_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_020_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_021_%28Medium%29.jpg

Now the carbon decals are clearcoated, I pressed with a soft cloth on the folts and pressed them away. It's now much better than the pictures above.

I also painted the stand in semigloss black. I don't use the sidestand for the bike.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_022_%28Medium%29.jpg

I also started with the brakediscs. First I had to drill out all the holes.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/schijven_001_%28Medium%29.jpg

I painted them in Tamiya Gold, and masked the centers with some masking tape. I cutted them out with my new OLFA circle cutter. Thanks for the tip Aggression10!

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/schijven_002_%28Medium%29.jpg

The outside was handpainted with MR. Hobby metalizer aluminium.
http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/schijven_003_%28Medium%29.jpg

This paint gives you a metal look once you polish it with a cothon cloth.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/schijven_004_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/schijven_005_%28Medium%29.jpg

I also pianted the frame in Silver Leaf, but that's for the next update :)

Kris.

Looking good, but maybe you can polish the bodywork once more. Some pictures show orange peel on it.

Looking good, but maybe you can polish the bodywork once more. Some pictures show orange peel on it.

Hey Ketje,

there is nothing polished yet. I clearcoated the body and 2 hours later I made these pics of it. Next week I'll polish it, so the orange peel will disapear.

The decals which shows some folts, are also tight now. I pressed them away with a soft cloth, and added another layer of clear on it.

Kris.

Interesting project... I made it when I was 7 and I will look this thread very close.

In my opinion the red is a little bit too dark, but you are doing a great job on that kit. Keep the pictures coming!

Roca.

Oh I forgot to say! That paint for the seat is fabulous. I have to take one spray like these

Finally I have the bodyparts polished and made some pics of it.

The carbondecals are very smooth now, and also very shiny so you won't see anything of faults anymore.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_001_%28Medium%29~5.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_002_%28Medium%29~5.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_003_%28Medium%29~5.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_004_%28Medium%29~5.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_005_%28Medium%29~4.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_006_%28Medium%29~5.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_007_%28Medium%29~4.jpg

I also painted the rearlink TS-30 instead of semigloss black.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_008_%28Medium%29~1.jpg

I painted the engine with a mix of black, grey metallic and silver. The upscripts are bmf'ed before painting, so I only had to remove the paint for a nice chrome upscript.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_009_%28Medium%29~1.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_010_%28Medium%29~1.jpg

Kris.

Wow now that the body is polished have won a lot of shiny.
I never put on practise the polishing part and I should do it soon.

Hope to see more pictures soon.

Roca.

I have a big update for you guys.

First I added the wiring and tubing on the engine. Than I could place the engine into the framework. First I painted this frame with TS-30 Silver Leaf.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_001_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_002_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_003_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_004_%28Medium%29.jpg

The discbrakes could be placed on the frontwheel also.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_005_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_006_%28Medium%29.jpg

The rearlink was again painted and the chain and chainprotector also. So I only had to assemble it.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_007_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_008_%28Medium%29.jpg

The exhausts were first painted Silver Leaf. Than I used Tamiya's wheateringset to make the heatstains on them. After that I clearcoated the exhausts.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_009_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_010_%28Medium%29.jpg

The radiator was also painted Silver Leaf. After that I sprayed it with TS-70 Smoke for some dept. After this was dry I painted the sides of the radiator with flat aluminium.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_011_%28Medium%29.jpg

The cockpit was also started. I had used a lot of MicroScale SOL to add the decals but it looks oke now.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_012_%28Medium%29.jpg

The steeringsystem was also painted, and also the details on the handlebars.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_013_%28Medium%29.jpg

The frontfork was painted Silver Leaf also. The upper part was painted Titanium Silver and the cilinder has some BMF on it. The brake calipers are painted metallic grey.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_014_%28Medium%29.jpg

The rearlink could be placed on the frame now.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_015_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_016_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_017_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_018_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_019_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_020_%28Medium%29.jpg

The underseat of the bike was also painted red. Than I masked it of to paint some Semigloss Black on it. After this was dry I was able to add the indicatorlights and numberplate etc.
I also painted the honda logo by hand with a tiny brush.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_021_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_022_%28Medium%29.jpg

The sidemirrors are painted and BMF was added

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_023_%28Medium%29.jpg

The upperbody part was also finished now. The seat was added, the fuelcap was painted and placed and also some mesh behind the intakes was placed.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_024_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_025_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_026_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_027_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_028_%28Medium%29.jpg

The frontfearing was also finished. I added the ligths in them and also the mesh.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_029_%28Medium%29.jpg

The cockpit was added on the frame. The same for the radiator.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_030_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_031_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_032_%28Medium%29.jpg

The upperbodypart was added on the body for a dryfit.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_033_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_034_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_035_%28Medium%29.jpg

Now with the frontfearing for a dryfit.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_036_%28Medium%29.jpg

And a dryfit with the rear wheel.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_037_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_038_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_039_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_040_%28Medium%29.jpg

This is how it stands right now.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/frame%2Bmotor_041_%28Medium%29.jpg

Kris.

Good job Kris!

I cant believe how good the CF on the tank turned out! :thumbsup:

Keep up the good work!

Emil

Wow!

This is what I call a BIG update!!
Fantastic! The bike is coming really nice!

This one deserves a fantastic photos once it is finished :iceslolan

Roca.

So it was time to do some more work about this bike.

First I assembled the frontfork. The frontwheel is placed and also the mudguard.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%281%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

The fearings are also placed. I used no glue but only the screws from the kit.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%282%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%283%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%284%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

The upperfearing was also assembled with these screws.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%285%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%286%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%287%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%288%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%289%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

The rearwheel was installed. Tamiya used a very nice nuts for placing the wheel.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%2810%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%2811%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

The footsteps are also placed.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%2812%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%2813%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

Glued the sidemirrors on the frontfearing.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%2815%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

And than it was ready...

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_%2816%29_%28Medium%29.jpg

It's now ready so I made a photoshoot and you can see it in the completed forum.

Thanks for watching.

Kris.

Quick build with an interesting bike. I saw one irl once at an art exhibition. Truely amazing.
I think you've done a great job with it!
So, what's next???????
/Joel

Quick build with an interesting bike. I saw one irl once at an art exhibition. Truely amazing.
I think you've done a great job with it!
So, what's next???????
/Joel

Thanks Joel,

i've an Volkswagen T3 transportor which is half started, I have 2 24 hours build projects that needs some little work, and I started on a A-team van for someone else. And I also gonna start a Porsche Boxster for a summer cabrio groupbuild on a dutch forum. So no bikes at this moment. Next bike I'm gonna build is the Hayabusa or the Yamaha YZR 500 gp racer.

Kris.

Happy to know you finally finished it.

My reply goes to your completed post.

Roca.