Valentino Rossi's 2000 Honda - Nastro Azzurro

dlphnfn · 03-21-2008, 09:59 AM

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 --

slk320 · 03-21-2008, 10:03 AM

Looks good so far!

Ole_L · 03-21-2008, 01:13 PM

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

The Sheene Machine · 03-22-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dlphnfn

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!!

My first bike kit too.

Good luck and keep us posted.

slk320 · 03-22-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sheene Machine

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!!

My first bike kit too.

Good luck and keep us posted.

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!

ketje · 03-24-2008, 06:22 AM

good start

dlphnfn · 03-25-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sheene Machine

Here's mine to laugh at!!

My first bike kit too.

That's what I'm shooting for!!

Here is a little more... Until the weather cooperates so I can paint outside.
Erick --

colbro1973 · 03-25-2008, 11:11 AM

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

The Sheene Machine · 03-26-2008, 03:00 PM

Oh yes, this is shaping up nicely.

Carbon on the hugger looks great.

vrossi85 · 03-30-2008, 04:37 AM

Cant wait to see more progress!!

Ro

joelwideqvist · 03-30-2008, 09:27 AM

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

dlphnfn · 10-09-2008, 12:34 PM

More done!!

opcorn:

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.

Otherwise, it is shaping up pretty well.

Erick --

Nacho91 · 10-09-2008, 03:35 PM

Looking great!
The exhausts looks amazing!

ben_gsr2s · 10-11-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nacho91

Looking great!
The exhausts looks amazing!

yup..

agreed!! those exhaust looks great...

how did you do that?

joelwideqvist · 10-11-2008, 12:41 PM

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

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