SUZUKI GSX1300R HAYABUSA - Tamiya 1/12

Hello!
This is my first post on this forum :) My name is Tomasz and I'm from Poznan, Poland. I build cars and bikes from about 3 years.

Now I'm working on Tamiya's Hayabusa. I'm going to add some extras to the kit:
- Crazy Modeler photoethed set (disk brakes, radiator mesh, chain with sporcktes etc.)
- aluminium valves
- screws and nuts from T2M
- silver/blue Zero Paints (box art picture)

Kit:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz003.jpg

I'm waiting for extras I bought from Hiroboy :)

I started with "chrome" and body parts:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz005.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz009-1.jpg

Engine. I glued and sanded the main parts. I also remodeled the starter using 6mm aluminium tube and thin round profiles. Now it looks more reality. Also I drilled some holes for T2M screws.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki004.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki006.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki008.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/IMG_0632.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/IMG_0633.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/IMG_0638.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/IMG_0644.jpg

I cuted plastic hoses from a water pump to replace them made from soldering wire.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/IMG_0641.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/IMG_0642.jpg

I grinded front of the frame to add new polistyrene parts to the head tube.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/mp2u028224-2007-suzuki-hayabusa-motorcycle-frame-6.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki011.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki016.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki017.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki019.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki021.jpg

I filled the swingarm inside:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki022.jpg

To be continued...

Sorry for my poor English...

A little update...

This is a paint and PE set I use with this kit:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki042.jpg


I made the swingarm. It's ready to paint:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki056.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki055.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki057.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki058.jpg

I also rebuilt rear suspension...

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki047.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki049.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki051.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki053.jpg

The main engine parts, wheels and frame covered with grey primer.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki028.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki030.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki031.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki032.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz013-2.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz015-1.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki027.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz011-1.jpg

Disc brakes are almost ready. I glued them and put on Tamiya's handy drill and wear a little...

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz017-1.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz024-2.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz022.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz031-2.jpg

That's very nice work so far. I look forward to seeing more....

excellent work - keep the pictures coming - John

Little progress.
The wheels are done. I add valves from Top Studio.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki077.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki079.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki078.jpg

awesome start!

Looks promising, any progress?

Looks promising, any progress?

Yes, but a little :)

I started working with fairings and cowlings. First I applied grey primer (Guzne Surfacer - 2 coats). Then I painted gloss black (Gaia) overall as a base for silver (Zero). After that the rear fairing and fender I coverd with blue - also Zero.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz077.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz079.jpg

After paints dried I covered all parts with gloss lacquer (Gaia of coure :)). I pasted masks and applied blue again.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz088-1.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz089-1.jpg

I separated radiators and add some potoetched mesh and hangers/brackets? :uhoh: made by myself.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz086.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz125-2.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz122-1.jpg

Replaced rear suspension spring - with correct coils - made from 0,7mm wire.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz.jpg

A little upgraded throttle body...

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz131-2.jpg

... now is put on the engine... I added some hoses and wires and replaced all the screws/nuts (T2M).

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki085.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki084.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki086.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki087.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki088.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki090.jpg

...and engine to the frame :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki092.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki095.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki096.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki097.jpg

To be continued...

Fantastic work! Thanks for the updates.

Very nice build!:cool:

Wow, just gorgeous!

Coming along beautifully, nice work throughout..!!

Here's a little update :smile:

I made a license plate holder from a 0,2mm brass sheet:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki102.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki104.jpg

I'll replace these screws by T2M with allen trapered rivets.

I've also decided to add lights to the bike - front, rear and turn lights. I'm gonna use this stuff:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz091.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz093-1.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz092.jpg

For turnlights I use SMD diodes (the middle one).

So I prepared parts for it:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz138.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz141-1.jpg

I'm also working with chain and sprockets... there're a lot of work to do... many (I think over 120) links to remove from PE spure and then put on the chian :crying:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz137-1.jpg

I've almost finished fairings and cowls.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz158.jpg

I have to sand them with 4000/6000 Micromesh paper and then overcoat once again.

Which one should I choose???

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz170-1.jpg

Which one should I choose???

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz170-1.jpg

The blue one! The blue one!

Super job so far, I am loving this build!

Stuart

The blue one! The blue one!

Super job so far, I am loving this build!

Stuart

What he said!

Bleu!!

smoke :nono:

Very nice build so far.

Grtz.
Kees

Nice job! Hey, I sent you another PM

I made the mufflers.

First, I prepared original parts to add photoetched and some screws:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki120.jpg

Then I sprayed primer (Gunze's surfacer):
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz156.jpg

...and gloss black as a base for CF and Alclad:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz163.jpg

Now, the mufflers are almost ready. I'm gonna also use some extra exhaust logos (T2M) - I'm waiting for them from Hiroboy :)
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz175-1.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz176-1.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz177-1.jpg

Finished rear damper:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz167-1.jpg

Finally, I have finished with chain and sprocket...
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz185-1.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz186-1.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz191-1.jpg

...and put some parts together :smile:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki139z.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki142z.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki144z.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki145z.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki146z.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki147z.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki152z.jpg

Looking fabulous, really nice work on those exhausts..!!

Looking fabulous, really nice work on those exhausts..!!

I agree! They look great!

amazing craftsmanship and photography!

Thanks!!! I do the best I can! :rolleyes:

Meanwhile...
I finished the mufflers:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz249-1.jpg

I thought, that I upgrade a Tamiya's display case a little... I've bought a thin carbon sheet in R/C shop. Than I cut it to a suitable size and glued into display stand.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz243-1.jpg

I think the model will be look cool standing on that surface :rolleyes:

Veri,veri nice !!! :smooch:

[quote=Mr. Jekyll;6869950]Thanks!!! I do the best I can! :rolleyes:

Nothing like a bit of understatement, :rofl::rofl:.

Absolutely awesome build, and attention to detail, been well worth watching this thread.



gpz900ra7.

this is a great w-i-p..

your masking and painting are flawless
two thumbs-up

Now, I'm working on the exhaust...

Here's some pictures:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz256.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz260.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz262.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz265.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz268.jpg

Now, I have to add some weld lines...

I made the weld lines. I used a Gunze's Mr. Dissolved Putty for it. I layed a narrow lines by a edged toothpick.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz272-1.jpg

In the evening I'll paint it black. When dry, I'll try to put some ''dusty'' wash on it.

Nicely detailed

Simply awesome! Nice photography too!

WOW! :eek:

It's awesome!

Little progress...

I made water hoses...
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz274.jpg

... and paint with semigloss/matt black.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz289.jpg

I fitted exhaust to the engine. Now, I have to paint it with matt black and put some dusty wash on it.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz295.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz294-1.jpg

Rebuild top tree and handlebars...
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz179-1.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz320-1.jpg

... and almost ready. I use some T2M small screws. I'll add brake and throttle cables as soon as I put in into model :)
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki170.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki169.jpg

Removed tamiya's ''chrome effect'' and painted with black gloss enamel and Alclad.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz322.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki171.jpg

Almost ready cowlings:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz328.jpg

Front with mirrors, lamps, windshield and speedometer:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki164-1.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki166.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/Obraz328.jpg


what brand of paint do you use? is great!!!

I use Zero Paints (Telefnica) and Zero 2Pack clear cote.

Finished turn lights:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki175.jpg (http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki175.jpg)
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki178.jpg (http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki178.jpg)

So far I do a ''dry assembly''
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki181.jpghttp://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki182.jpghttp://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki183.jpghttp://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki184.jpghttp://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki186.jpg

One of water hoses was broken during assembly :crying:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki187z.jpg

More updates soon.

I use Zero Paints (Telefnica) and Zero 2Pack clear cote.

Finished turn lights:



So far I do a ''dry assembly''


One of water hoses was broken during assembly :crying:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/cannondaler/fotki187z.jpg

More updates soon.
do not worry, we forgive you :smile:
could be worse, for example in a more visible part

I love your bike and photos. Every part is so clean... so unreal.

Miodziowy! Odpal diody, będzie szał :-)