Eighties Contest Entry: Barry Sheene's 1980 YZR500

[joelwideqvist]

Great work on that chain and those brake discs Rob!
I took a look at the fork set up in the brake disc picture, which paint is used for the calipers? They look truely stunning!
Keep it up!
/Joel

[robrex]

Originally Posted by joelwideqvist

Great work on that chain and those brake discs Rob!
I took a look at the fork set up in the brake disc picture, which paint is used for the calipers? They look truely stunning!
Keep it up!
/Joel

Thanks Joel!
I used Tamiya enamel paint X-10, Gun Metal. The Tamiya enamels spray really nice and I use them for most metalic finishes. The exception is when a part needs to be handled frequently then I use Alclad.

[joelwideqvist]

Just X-10 huh? Couldn't imagine that.
Thanks
Joel

[joelwideqvist]

Haha, did I make one big fool out of myself today when I went into a cosmetic store and asked for "liquid nails" to try out your weld seam technique!? haha, best one today
/Joel

[robrex]

Originally Posted by joelwideqvist

Haha, did I make one big fool out of myself today when I went into a cosmetic store and asked for "liquid nails" to try out your weld seam technique!? haha, best one today
/Joel

Ooops!

Liquid nails is a builders adhesive. I actually tried this method with the Tamiya Putty and it worked even better!

Originally Posted by joelwideqvist

Just X-10 huh? Couldn't imagine that.
Thanks
Joel

Another thing I didn't mention before about the brake calipers, I spray most parts with a VERY thinned out mixture of Tamiya acrylic flat black. I mix about 80-90% thinners to 10% paint. Once dry the paint collects in all the corners.

[robrex]

Ok, some more updates







I got on a roll and forgot to take progress pictures of the pedals and linkages, but I cut all the components apart and remade them.



Here's the rear brake assembly almost completed other than the brake line and fittings



I also made the tank base using plastic card and the weld technique described earlier. All thats left is the fuel pump.





More updates soon!

[ef302]

Looking Good Rob! Im also gunna have to check out the GT-P ! AWESOME

[MidMazar]

wow your work always amazes me, the weld marks look so real, ecpecially the frame. Im defenitly keeping an eye on this one!

[Eric Cole]

I just look at the pictures and try to think of the right words to say. I can never really find the words to describe how amazing your work is.

It looks fantastic.......

[PRIVATEER]

Gee..How on earth did I miss this build....Guess I was gone longer than I thought. Absolutely stunning work!! It's gonna be hard for you to top this one!!

[Murray Kish]

Unbelievable.

Murray

[klutz_100]

all of the above

[gpz900ra7]

Indeed we are not worthy

[robrex]

More updates:
Time to fit the main shock to the frame. Before I could complete that task I had to tidy up all the wiring and plum the fuel lines into two for attachment to the fuel pump. Once complete the shock slipped into place



I also made the rear mud flap out of masking tape and coloured it with a Matt Black Tamiya marking pen. Once in place I drilled through into the rear swing arm and secured it with Sakatsu bolts.


Some more news for the motorcycle fans out there, it looks like Tamiya are releasing a version of this bike! Here's the link to HLJ
Hobby Link Japan pre-order

More updates soon and thanks again for the comments!

[joelwideqvist]

Great update Rob. I really think you've done a fantastic job on the engine. Color choice and detailing is perfect. The shock went into place like a dream, that lathe work lifts it!
Can I ask what kind of clear tube you are using? Looks perfect for the 1/12 bike kits. And the hose clamps, did you answer where they come from?
When I'm in "ask mode", how have you treated the foot pegs, scratch or some PE parts?
Last but not least, keep it up! I'll be back with more coments
/Joel