Search | Car Forums | Gallery | Articles | Helper | AF 350Z | IgorSushko.com | Corporate |
| Latest | 0 Rplys |
|
WIP - Motorbikes Post topics for any "Works In Progress" motobikes projects in this sub-forum. |
Show Printable Version | Email this Page | Subscribe to this Thread |
|
Thread Tools |
09-23-2006, 11:47 PM | #1 | |
AF Enthusiast
|
1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
OK. Here is my next project. A Tamiya 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana.
Plans are to modify it up to todays standards. The first step was to fix the wheels and tyres. I had an old Honda NR in the parts box so I ripped the wheels and tyres off and started the modifications. Originally I was just going to use the Honda's rims as they are, however, I thought it would look pretty cool if I could retain the Katana's unique look. So, I machined the centre out of the Honda's rims and then machined the Katana rims down until they fit snug. The front wheel received the same treatment Next I started on the bodywork. I wanted to get rid of the pillion seat so I cut a piece of plastic to the contour I wanted and glued it in place to use as a guide for the putty. I plan on adding machined rear lights. I also modified the front guard to fit the wider front wheel and tyre. What do you all think?
__________________
Rob |
|
09-24-2006, 01:02 AM | #2 | |
AF Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Falun
Posts: 1,165
Thanks: 0
Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
So this is the offspring from Joel's bike then? Looking good as always and a very exciting project.
Niclas |
|
09-24-2006, 01:44 AM | #3 | |
AF Regular
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Kenwick.Perth
Posts: 120
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
mmmmm this is going to be cool, thought you may be going to mill some new rims with the new milling machine, ;-)
Keep us pinned to the screen again mate, Rod. |
|
09-24-2006, 01:53 AM | #4 | |
AF Enthusiast
Thread starter
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
Next up I started on the engine:
I wanted the bike to have lots of black, so I stripped all the chrome plating and painted those parts in flat black. All the bolts were removed and replaced with either Sakatsu or Wave parts. I also dumped the airbox in favour of machined trumpets for some nice induction noise! I also removed the kit muffler and machined a replacement. Once done I covered it with SMS high definition CF decal and coated it in flat clear I also finished painting and polishing the tank! More to come soon!
__________________
Rob |
|
09-24-2006, 01:54 AM | #5 | ||
AF Enthusiast
Thread starter
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
Quote:
__________________
Rob |
||
09-24-2006, 03:23 AM | #6 | |
AF Regular
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Kenwick.Perth
Posts: 120
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
hello Rob, hot damn this is just stunning, your black looks so deep when polished. more, more, please
|
|
09-24-2006, 03:25 AM | #7 | |
AF Regular
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Dunedin
Posts: 141
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
Didn't know after market exhaust makers made them that small
What is that colour of the tank and seat? looks cool. Oh yeah heard on them news tonight something had their Katana stolen last week,they reckon it may of been stripped down to be used as parts Shayne |
|
09-24-2006, 03:31 AM | #8 | |
AF Regular
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 120
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
Brilliant Rob. I just finished this kit a few weeks ago modernizing it a tad, but it’s a far cry from the customizing that you’ve done here. I love the new wheels, nice and wide, more inline with today’s standards.
|
|
09-24-2006, 03:51 AM | #9 | |
AF Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: F1...
Posts: 1,410
Thanks: 3
Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
another masterpiece in the making, it looks great Rob!!!
And about the bolts, where did you get these Wave bolts and can you take a close up pic of one? Last edited by Decs0105; 09-24-2006 at 06:41 AM. |
|
09-24-2006, 05:48 AM | #10 | ||
AF Enthusiast
Thread starter
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
Quote:
Anyway, here's the link http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYP-117 Sorry about the confusion!
__________________
Rob |
||
09-24-2006, 10:11 AM | #11 | |
AF Regular
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Posts: 260
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
Fantastic start. After seeing your last build, this one will be interesting to follow.
|
|
09-24-2006, 11:55 AM | #12 | |
AF Enthusiast
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: None
Posts: 652
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
What an awesome parts... it seems a 1/1 bike... If I never try to practise with the lathe or some thing like this i never will be at the same level as you.
Keep your awesome work Rob!! Roca. |
|
09-24-2006, 02:51 PM | #13 | |
AF Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Lisboa
Posts: 96
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
This will definitely be an interesting project to follow...
|
|
09-24-2006, 03:45 PM | #14 | |
Sweet, sweet tiny Hondas.
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 5,718
Thanks: 47
Thanked 89 Times in 65 Posts
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
Awesome! I love the machined muffler. How did you do the angled tip? All the modifications are coming along splendidly. Keep it up!
__________________
It ain't cool 'till your wife hates it. Imagine a world without Alabama Recent builds: Rocket Bunny FR-S and stock BRZ Toyota bB Bro-style Civic K20 powered SiR converted EK WIP I build slowly and poorly. |
|
09-24-2006, 09:16 PM | #15 | |
J.E.T.
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: city
Posts: 1,896
Thanks: 3
Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts
|
Re: 1/12 scale Suzuki Katana - Modified
Amazing!!!
|
|
|
POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD |
Thread Tools | |
|
|