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11-04-2005, 03:12 AM | #76 | ||
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Re: Re: Eighties Contest Entry: Barry Sheene's 1980 YZR500
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The clear tube is 0.8 mm tube from Model Factory Hiro, here's the link: Clear Tube 0.8mm (50cm) It is quite firm so isn't really suitable for tight bends. The hose clamps are from Model Car Garage, here's the link: VINTAGE HOSE STRAPS For the foot pegs, I turned the body out of aluminium, leaving a recess through the centre to which I glued the RC211V pedals from the S27 set - parts number 37 1/12 Honda RC211V Upgrade Parts The offer is still there if you need any turned parts for your bikes? Thanks
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11-04-2005, 03:19 AM | #77 | |
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Re: Eighties Contest Entry: Barry Sheene's 1980 YZR500
I'm going to have to dust off my Roget's Thesaurus because I am running out of synonyms for Outstanding!, Excellent!, Amazing! etc
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11-04-2005, 03:42 AM | #78 | |
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I was so impressed I went looking for my 1/12 race suit and helmet to have a ride. Mate, my lathe work is getting better as a direct result of you doing this bike. Plus your an Aussie so its gotta be good anyway. When do you test start it, lolol. ROD |
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11-04-2005, 04:53 AM | #79 | |
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Re: Eighties Contest Entry: Barry Sheene's 1980 YZR500
Thanks again for the nice comments! I've said it before, but each time I read the feedback it makes me want to build more! Thankyou!
Here's another update The kit radiator is pretty plain so I set to work! Here's a photo of the real thing The first difference I noticed was the open ends that showed the cooling fins. I decided to drill the holes Next I bought some FineMolds Radiator pattern mesh from HLJ Then using a fine saw, I slowly cut a groove just thin enough for the mesh to slip into And here's the result! It just needs cleaning up before painting and final detailing! Only the weekend left then I'm back to work so this may slow down. Hopefully I'll have another update tomorrow? Thanks again!
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11-04-2005, 05:31 AM | #80 | |
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ahhhhhh the joy to have the right books to refer to. Looks like you have the makings of a model artist Rob.
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11-05-2005, 08:09 AM | #81 | |
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Rob, let me inform you that you currently have the 29th most viewed thread on AF "completed and in progress projects Motorsport" - section. Nice to know... You'll soon be on top 10
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11-05-2005, 03:26 PM | #82 | |
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Re: Eighties Contest Entry: Barry Sheene's 1980 YZR500
Just a quick update this time
I had to figure out a way to get the correct 90 degree fitting for the rear brake line....so, I machined a piece of aluminium rod to 0.7 (to fit the Sakatsu fittings). The left a marginally wider diameter section on the end. Once removed from the lathe, I used a pair of flat end pliers and squeezed the crap out of the wider section. I then sanded this flat end as rounded as I could, drilled a hole for a Sakatsu bolt and it's done. What do you think? Next I moved the the brake fluid reservoir and cut the molded lid of. I then drilled out the centre and turned a piece of plastic to fit (just like I did with the front set up). I have made a new lid but haven't taken a photo yet. Thanks
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11-05-2005, 05:23 PM | #83 | |
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Re: Eighties Contest Entry: Barry Sheene's 1980 YZR500
just amazing, rob....
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11-06-2005, 06:32 AM | #84 | |
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Re: Eighties Contest Entry: Barry Sheene's 1980 YZR500
Fabulous work Rob, I'm really enjoying the updates!
A question for you though...seeing as you're obviously a master on the lathe why are you buying fittings, is it because you don't have a milling machine or are they just too tricky to make at that size? I know the subject was touched on last week with the pin-vise how-to but I'm still keen to get a lathe and can't make my mind up whether I need a milling machine too? To be honest, I really want to avoid measuring up individual fittings and importing them from Japan only to find they're not right for a particular project etc! ;-) John S. |
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11-06-2005, 02:51 PM | #85 | ||
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In answer to your question, to do fittings you would either require hex rod or need a milling machine to get the hex shape. The other option, as you have noted, is to use p9o1r1sche's great method. Here's the link for those of you who haven't seen it tutorial - fabricating hex heads w/lathe
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11-07-2005, 01:58 AM | #86 | |
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Re: Eighties Contest Entry: Barry Sheene's 1980 YZR500
update time
Here's the completed rear brake fluid reservoir. notice the top frame support is not aligned correctly! I dropped the kit on the ground and it broke off. The part needs to be quite firm because it holds the rear cowling in place so I drilled into both ends and inserted a brass rod. The gap won't be seen once the cowling is in place! Here's a test fitment of the cowling! Phew it's OK! I made the servo motor that drives the YPVS valves Also completed are the Radiator and overflow bottle and the steering damper (note the fluid level). Unfortunately the steering damper sits marginally too high but I can live with it Well that's all for now. Thanks for looking and the comments!
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every time I think you have covered all bases you pop up with something else, lolo. Well done and keep surprising us all.
Looking forward to seeing the working tank lid. Rod. |
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11-07-2005, 03:38 AM | #88 | |
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Gob-smacking skill !
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11-07-2005, 07:04 AM | #89 | |
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Re: Eighties Contest Entry: Barry Sheene's 1980 YZR500
It must be a real bike you are building! Awesome details!
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11-07-2005, 08:28 AM | #90 | |
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Re: Eighties Contest Entry: Barry Sheene's 1980 YZR500
Impressive, I would dare to say that you are entering the best Moto models zone, I have seen very good kits and this one is in very top.
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