AF Suzuki Katana Multiple WIP Thread

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rallymaster

09-11-2010, 04:30 PM

Yes I did, but not much to share yet... :rolleyes:

I put some engine parts together...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/phil67c/Suzuki%20Katana/Katana_003.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/phil67c/Suzuki%20Katana/Katana_001.jpg

...and drilled holes where frame and engine will join together.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/phil67c/Suzuki%20Katana/Katana_002.jpg

I plan to build a new complete frame, but this may be a bit too much ambitious for my first bike... :runaround:
Still not completely sure of what this bike will become BTW... :eek7:

Well, rules say "Katana group build" but also say "no rules" :sly: :biggrin:
so this surely doesn't mean one have to absolutely build a Katana, but something starting from Katana kit...!! :biggrin:
So let see where inspiration send me to :cool:

DOCQUINO

09-14-2010, 01:36 PM

Hi again, a little progress, but slow.
Improvements that were a few, had grown to a endless list, i feel that this will be a long long project.
Pics of previous fit:
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3426.jpg
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3424.jpg
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3423.jpg

List of changes to be done:

Wheels from a NR 750, but wired, I´ll probably keep discs and front fender (but chop it).
Front cowl doesn accept NR´s fork, so I´ll wide it and install a double squared headligth,, and cowl will be one piece with the tank, changing subtly its curves. Change tank tap. A new high style handlebar will be installed.
As fork lowers the overall heigh, a rear suspension frame with added arm and a bit higher. Keep rear suspension.
Copped chassis to admit a shortened seat (like Cratecruncher one). The seat will be one piece with side and knee panels, all in neoprene-fabric style and finished with a 2 round rear ligth
It will be probably no mirrors, turn ligths and rear fender, a real chopper, but.....
Pics are bad and but ....
No new members to the thread?

depinho

09-16-2010, 04:18 AM

A little update,

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu208/pesdeborracha/katana/katana_009.jpg

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu208/pesdeborracha/katana/katana_010.jpg

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu208/pesdeborracha/katana/katana_011.jpg

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu208/pesdeborracha/katana/katana_012.jpg

DOCQUINO

09-23-2010, 01:53 PM

Not much progress, but here´s the new one piece seat primed (needs some minor filled up)
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3427.jpg
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3429.jpg
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3428.jpg

There will be a minimalist mudguard at the end, supporting turn ligths (from NR 750) and rear plñate, not designed yet.

cinqster

09-29-2010, 11:53 AM

gionc

09-30-2010, 03:16 AM

Hey Docq, great job, those is less or more the set up that anyone of us wish...

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3426.jpg (http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3426.jpg)

@Cinq: I try ever to avoid those experiences, despite I'm not a kid... looks strange to see what the human was able to think and do to other brothers, looks comic (ok crazy..) to see that often was the church to do it

Looks like we're quite lucky living in this time uh? Most of us haven't quite easy lifes, but at last if we have a bit of spare time for the stuff we likes.... by our perspective the life don't look so bad :D

I want write "I want to see more" but since I just do a dry fit test.... I can't :D

BTW: one thing, may be I asked yet, anyone tried to seam Hiroboy's soft steel pipes? My idea was to build the 4>1 exaust with burned (really burned, not painted) pipes.... some experience? I seen that they aren't so soft like it is supposed, but I think the job may be done...

cinqster

09-30-2010, 04:54 PM

So true Gio! I only went in because there was some armour near the entrance (I assumed it was a weapons collection?!) Being a metal conservator I have to check these things out! It amazes me just how inventive the human mind can be when it comes to being horrible to each other. So glad we live in modern times too and yes the church has a lot to answer for, but I'm not going down that route on here! LOL! ;-)

nakturk

10-02-2010, 03:36 PM

Count me in pls, will try to execute tamiya's 750 and 11k custom as much as I can. Juıst received them today.

DOCQUINO

10-03-2010, 04:27 AM

Count me in pls, will try to execute tamiya's 750 and 11k custom as much as I can. Juıst received them today.
Wellcome aboard, waiting to see your pics, I´ll perhaps will built 750 too as I have them 2.
I edit 1st post with your name to current joiners.

DOCQUINO

10-03-2010, 04:29 AM

Hey Docqui,

Made it to Cordoba, but we only had a few hours there, so sorry we couldn't hook up! Really nice place, but the torture museum nearly made me vomit!:eek:

Hoping to get back on the Katana project soon!:smokin:
I haven´t heard about this museum never, I´ll have to look for it but if you didn´t liked, probably i´ll not visit it.

Nobody rates this thread yet?, it must be the most voted and visited, lets wait to the pics...

DOCQUINO

10-06-2010, 03:27 PM

A simple jig to make NR rims to wired wheels (I hope not to be mistaked in holes account)
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3476.jpg
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3475.jpg
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3477.jpg
More progress soon (I hope)

nakturk

10-17-2010, 03:32 AM

Three pictures to move this topic up :)

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/nakturk/Tamiya%20GSX750%20New%20Katana/RIMG0249.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/nakturk/Tamiya%20GSX750%20New%20Katana/RIMG0258.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/nakturk/Tamiya%20GSX750%20New%20Katana/RIMG0259.jpg

nakturk

10-21-2010, 08:25 AM

Three more. I feel it's not interesting since its stock but anyways...

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/nakturk/Tamiya%20GSX750%20New%20Katana/RIMG0290.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/nakturk/Tamiya%20GSX750%20New%20Katana/RIMG0289.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/nakturk/Tamiya%20GSX750%20New%20Katana/RIMG0287.jpg

rotex

10-22-2010, 01:18 PM

What paint did you use for the frame? Looks very realistic, like metal!

DOCQUINO

10-22-2010, 01:34 PM

DOCQUINO

10-24-2010, 03:07 AM

As you see its getting closer to the target
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/6236343561303136.jpg
But gradually some changes were done to do the bike less a saloonbike and more a modern cafe-racer. It was intended to be all black, but I think is better to retain the original colour scheme, keeping it all silver-black, as if would be a reissue of the original katana (same concept than new mini or new beetle, an easy recognize but all new bike). Muffler will be probably a old style cone in right side, and changed idea of high handlebars to downside ones again.
Wired wheels were planned to be aluminium-chromed, but I wonder about keeping them black too, what do you think about wheels and keeping the original colour scheme?.

CrateCruncher

10-24-2010, 08:33 AM

DOCQUINO

10-24-2010, 12:10 PM

Your Kat is coming along nicely. I agree there should be some legacy that ties back to the previous generation or it loses identity; perhaps one reason that Corvette is still around and Rx-7 only a fading memory.

Those wheels turned out quite nice. I especially like the tiny tensioners on the spokes. I'm curious where you came across that brass tubing?

I used this stuff, bougth from ebay, several diameters available. Its easyer to work with than the wire supplied with gunze´s kits (steel) as its brass, but the colour changes so must be painted and cant be used in natural colour unless you want brass colour. Each packet has 80 cm of brass in 6 pieces (4-15 cm and 2-10 cm), so you need aprox one for each wheel. The tensioner were made from brass too (I dont remember exactly if this one) with outer 0,5 diam. and inner 0,33 diam, so they fit exactly. Rigid enougth to keep wheel structure and glued with normal CA glue (best and cleaner if done from outer side)
The stuff http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270549465966&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270549465966&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)
Once tried, i´ll use in future projects, as 2 dukes I have in mind.... a yellow 750 ss and a green-silver 900 perhaps...?

DOCQUINO

10-31-2010, 07:36 AM

Little progress.
New fit in frame for rear shock, once swingarm is shortened and triying to up rear part of the bike.
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3500.jpg
New rear frame, I made two but I like the unprimed one.
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3501.jpg

Rhttp://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3502.jpge
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3503.jpg
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3504.jpg

Real mesh for the carburetors...oh oh I had to make a lot of them...10,15? best not counting.
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3508.jpg
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/docquino/Katana%20progress/IMGP3506.jpg

The-Katman

11-12-2010, 09:24 AM

cinqster

11-12-2010, 10:18 AM

Not quite stock cos you've modified the exhausts!!

I like it, don't worry about it being stock, mine will be too! Sorry for no updates but I've been researching another project and also have a new arrival coming next week - bolt down the model parts!:eek::smile:

nakturk

12-07-2010, 03:22 PM

A single picture of where I'm after dealing with the kit after a long while. I broke the upper cowl (correct ?) after that shot since moving headlight house didn't fit into. I'll add some streyne in between to make it fit there.
Seat also will be an issue :frown:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn94/nakturk/Tamiya%20GSX750%20New%20Katana/RIMG0070_1024x768.jpg

CrateCruncher

12-07-2010, 09:41 PM

Your bike is looking nice Nakturk. Way to get it done!

nakturk

01-16-2011, 06:39 AM

Finally done. Decals cracked many times due to their age. Seat and front cowl tried to stop me many times :)

Moved (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=6860030) to Completed section

The-Katman

01-16-2011, 06:54 AM

Very nice clean build of one of the nicest looking bikes ever made.

It's actually cleaner then my pop up out in the garage :biggrin:

locesto

01-16-2011, 07:30 AM

gionc

02-03-2012, 03:38 PM

Pushhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh up! Time to resume this workshop!

Well I canged my plans. In the ITA forum we're doing a shared thread also, around cafè racers: I didn't imagine a better thing than... to do a cafè katana..... so I'll join to both the group with half efforts LOL!!!!

So following all updates of my 刀紅茶

Mmm, my english never been decent, but seems rust now... I need spell's polish! Pay patient, hopefully images would be self-explanatory, and ask in case...

Before all, I needed a plan... I got something in mind, but I needed to rend my ideas without lost much time... So I tried with clay...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/varie/DSC_0849.jpg

Idea was not bad to me: complex shapes flushing free over the 3 dimensions without limitations

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/varie/DSC_0850.jpg

Problem was......switch from clay to something strong enough to be painted...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/varie/DSC_0851.jpg

Great: I decided for the "old school modeling", annoyed enough by the 3D digital works ;)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0271.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0270.jpg

Ladies and gentlemen: I'll introduce you the jurassic katana....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0273.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0272.jpg

and so, after some putty...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0279.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0277.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0276.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0278.jpg

For the tail I wanted to try something cool and new (at least for me) : the die-clay modeling.....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0274.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0275.jpg

once a time, after some (different-and smelly-) putty...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0283.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0280.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0281.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0282.jpg

OKI: the machining shop didin't sleep also... sunspensions are almost coocked...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0285.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0286.jpg

Engine is also ready to be painted and to receive some good magnesium mikunis, as well as decent bolts ;)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0284.jpg

DOCQUINO

02-03-2012, 03:48 PM

Since a year that this post was started, and parked. A divorce, a new home, a new more hobby (mtb, I know, I´m too old for this but I feel better and ralax.... in the mountain, alone). Too much changes in my life and NO MODELLING at all in this time. I´ve finished to build my new working space just today and I find a new entry of this post in my mail, ummmm coincidence?, probably not.
I´m here again, and i´ll try to recover this months, I feel happy and warm here, so ....

And this post was not died....

Gionc, what a wonderful fork...

gionc

02-03-2012, 03:54 PM

DOCQUINO (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=605318) I haven't broken with the woman, I have ever the same home but..... I feel better myself with the ass on a MTB.... this is the baby :-)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/varie/DSC_0246.jpg

dirty baby perhaps :-)

DOCQUINO

02-03-2012, 04:01 PM

I remember I told you once that we had the same tastes (talking about a triumph bonneville perhaps), and I say you again, this spec stump is my next bike, sure... ha ha ha

rallymaster

02-03-2012, 04:54 PM

Urgh... will have to look for some Katana kit box in the coming days... I wanted to be part of this party...
Ruined my first engine and frame trying to modifying it (have enough difficulties with cars, why should I build a bike ?! :screwy:) but I bought a second kit in sales-off bargains...
what did I want to do with that exactly...?! :sly: :runaround: :naughty:

gionc

03-11-2012, 12:21 PM

A few news: deadline of the ita cafè racers contest is coming so.....neeed to rush...

My idea about the fuel tank was about a polished alluminium artigianal tank: after some attempt usign BMF and other ways, and after million steps of primer>paper I get it just polishing at die the grey primer until the 12K mesh and spraying a couple thin layers of chrome: I'm curious to see the result on glossy white also... but would be on the next custom....
Frame is updated with new shocks and pedals mounts, engine is just dryfitted: since I revolutioned the mounting steps in order to achieve a full frame I have to glue the engine later...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/varie/DSC_0399.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/varie/DSC_0401-1.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/varie/DSC_0406-1.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/varie/DSC_0405-1.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/varie/DSC_0404-1.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/varie/DSC_0402-1.jpg

And than I gift myself a custom PE set.... few stuff... but fun... ;)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/varie/DSC_0407.jpg

The-Katman

03-11-2012, 03:34 PM

What's the PE set from? Looks very nice

gionc

03-21-2012, 12:38 PM

What's the PE set from? Looks very nice
PE are self-etched ;)

Few updates, the fork in front is almost done. I have to machine the tyre valve before mount the other disc......

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0409.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0410.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0408.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0411.jpg

It don't looks so much a katana... at least without engine uh??? :-)
Well... just my tastes :-)

gionc

03-22-2012, 01:18 PM

This bike has finally a rear end...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0412.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0413.jpg

robrex

03-22-2012, 04:36 PM

Hi Gio,
This is looking great! I love the finish on the tank..and that photo-etch looks superb!
Keep building please :smile:

cinqster

03-22-2012, 05:59 PM

Katana & Manx Norton's love child! Looks fab Gio! ;-)

gionc

03-23-2012, 02:25 AM

Thanks a lot guys!!!!!!
You add muuuuch motivation! Things are easy now but the "95%stage" is coming, and those is my worst nightmare, with the imagination and whole dreams involved in new stuff.... well we know enough of it :D
I'll ask igor to switch my nick on "unfinished_things_pro" LOL ciao and thanks

miguel s

03-23-2012, 01:58 PM

And than I gift myself a custom PE set.... few stuff... but fun... ;)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/varie/DSC_0407.jpg
these PE are spectacular!!!

sjelic

03-23-2012, 03:48 PM

gio, you must finish this one, I love it, John made perfect comparison...Manx Katana... don't give up!!!! :))) I will give you nice bottle of red vine...very special one if you finish it :)))

gionc

03-24-2012, 02:47 AM

Sigggg... looks like I must finish this time! LOL!
Thanks a lot guys!

gionc

04-07-2012, 05:10 PM

cinqster

04-07-2012, 05:35 PM

Wow Gio...it just gets better and better! Seeing your Alpine Renault WIP pop up again this week shows just how your lathe skills have jumped 1000% in a few years. Your photo-etch set is also amazing - must pull my finger out and have a go at this process soon! ;-)

gionc

04-13-2012, 02:49 PM

To do custom PE is tedious, quite tediosu: if you will find something ready you'll sure buy (and it would million times be cheaper) but when the result is good... well all efforts are paid.

Bad news: after some week I felt something strange in my katty's fuel tank: some of the plastic rib used to shape up the 2K putty started to be slightly recognizable... I started to imagine how it would looks one year later..... time for drastic solutions...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0453.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0461.jpg

But good news also.... back end is almost finished

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0455.jpg

With the engine mounted I'll start to look around for find a decent exaust solution: the original idea was about a 4-in-1 with racing end... but I wanted to walk on the cafè racer path so...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0465.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0464.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0463.jpg

I'm feeling troubles with the resin clone: cast is perfect but may be the weather or the old resin... wel I have a couple little points where the primer wouldn't stich to the resin (all washed with toluene and sanded everywhere...) ... hopefully I'll find a solution...

gionc

04-15-2012, 03:32 PM

Updates!!! I'm also converting the old fuel tank in a leather cover ;)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0466.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0467.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0468.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0469.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0470.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0471.jpg

CrateCruncher

04-16-2012, 03:47 PM

Great work Gio! I just discovered this thread is active again. I love what you're doing to that Kat. Can't wait to see what else you plan to do.

sjelic

04-16-2012, 04:02 PM

Nice work Gio, leather tank could really look nice, I was just thinking and looking at some caffe racers pictures, usualy they are twin cylinder machines, with many solutions for exhaust. I don't know what you have in mind for that under seat triangal, but I am just thinking, would it be possible to raise the pipes to something like this
http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/the-bomb-runner-by-rough-crafts/BombRunner_02.jpg
maybe not, but it was my first idea when I saw that triangal hole...any how, great work, can't wait for more

gionc

04-18-2012, 02:46 AM

Thanks guys. Sasa this is a cool idea for chopper/bobbers/board trackers etc but it born by the V design of the Harley twin. I have a 4L aircooled engine.... the exaust layout is a bit forced by its design.... by the begin I ever thought I would usa a 4-in-1 sporty exaust.... but it is a "iconic" thing for the old school cafè racers (triumph as well as honda cb) shows a good couple of old school silencers... I tried to redesign 'em a bit ;)

Let me introduce Mr. Lightweight Lic. Plate Mount and Mrs. Tailight. Cable would be replaced.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0472.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0473.jpg

Clear at work

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0474.jpg

cinqster

04-18-2012, 04:40 AM

That number plate looks very cool G!

Regarding the exhaust, an old school trick was to turn the cylinders around, so that the carbs were at the front and the exhausts at the back. It would look neat, but you need rake on the front forks to clear the carbs...fine on a stretched chopper!

gionc

04-19-2012, 02:33 AM

Nice idea those of turn around cylinders....

First dress for Katty:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0484.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0483.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0482.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0486.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0485.jpg

gionc

05-01-2012, 08:20 AM

THE END!!!! Finished: before the last photo set, a quick thought: the katty dressed with slim fuel tank.... to me it works, with different body parts

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0498.jpg

And finished pictures:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0501.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0502.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0503.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0504.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0505.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/DSC_0506.jpg

proosen

05-01-2012, 01:40 PM

Wouldn't mind taking that one for a ride, if the size was compatible with me.
One heck of a build and a stunning design you pulled off! Love all the details, overall look and stance.

Niclas

Katana1000

07-06-2012, 05:18 PM

Fantastic work here, too late for me to join the build part, but I recently finished Tamiya's 1/6 and 1/12 Suzuki Katana's.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w13/Hunter777_photos/DSCF0459.jpg

Starting on their 1/6 Kawasaki Z1300 in the background then I have their 1/6 CB1100R to do and I'll probably get the 1/12 one to do side by side as I have with the Kats :naughty:

gambit81

07-15-2012, 01:55 PM

Hi, guys

I'm not sure if it make sence to join, after gionc get this unbelivable Katana done...

But heres something new from me. I took a little work to the holydays and the weather was so bad that I did much more than I wanted... :sunglasse

So heres the beginn of my Katana Streetfighter, hope you like it.

http://s7.directupload.net/images/120709/fhlsws73.jpg (http://www.directupload.net)
http://s1.directupload.net/images/120709/il3ngwqw.jpg (http://www.directupload.net)
http://s14.directupload.net/images/120709/qupmacqy.jpg (http://www.directupload.net)

Katana1000

07-15-2012, 02:23 PM

That looks very inspiring.

I have the 1/12 Tamiya Katana custom tuned and also a Yam R1 donor bike that I will be using for wheels, forks swing arm, will be keeping the front part of the seat like you as well as fairing and petrol tank but changing the tail part.

I like the look of the exhausts, was going to use the Custom tuned 4 into 1 with a different end can, but I like the look of stubby twin exhausts.

Keep us posted on your progress please, great work so far.

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