2007 Honda RS250RW Scot team/Dovisioso (Hasegawa)

I am a week or so into this build, my first posting on AF,
so go easy on me... First is the box shot, parts bins, and
Top Studio detail-up set. I am almost complete with the engine,
added PE boltheads, and washes to bring out the detail.
Scratchbuilt wiring and the clutch linkage spring as well.. Enjoy!
Marco

Marco, you have to post your images to another host (imageshack or photobucket...etc). Then using <img>your link</img> to solve your issue

Thanh Nguyen

Still see absent great pix,Marco. Here is the result. :)

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac181/germaniteen_pdaviet/Mobile%20Uploads/image-31.jpg

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac181/germaniteen_pdaviet/Mobile%20Uploads/image-30.jpg

good start marcomoto - I will follow your post
John

Made some progress here... I added welds to the frame and swingarm,
completed my shock in 2 parts, so I could install the sensor later..
Enjoy! Marco

http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w619/MarcoMoto/imagejpg1_zpsb8117c3b.jpg (http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/MarcoMoto/media/imagejpg1_zpsb8117c3b.jpg.html)

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Marco - how did you do the welds on the swingarm ??
Please explain
Thank you
John

Thanks John,
I used a product called Magic Sculpt epoxy putty to lay
Down a narrow bead, then made the weld impressions
With a tiny brass tube cut at a angle at the tip..

great progress so far !!

Are the posts, where the model is fixed to, handmade?

Thanks sportracer! Yes, I machined them on a lathe
When building the stand. 1/4" aluminum bar stock..
Marco

This might be your first post, but you obviously know your way around a moto build! The jig you made for holding the 'in progress' frame looks pretty handy. May have to do one of those the next time I do a moto. Impressive start to this bike.

Love those moto vertical post holders. Can you make me some? I'm willing to pay for them if you can ship them to Florida. PM me if you don't want to post in here a reply. I'm into motos too.

Thanks, Duse and Zonic! Appreciate your comments..
I'll try to post often, as this build is moving rapidly!
@Zonic: Sent you a PM re the building base.

Small update...
I have completed the airbox/carbs assembly, cutting out a large section
of the housing to install the PE mesh. In reply to a few user requests, I'm posting a better view of my building board. Each aluminum post is height adjustable after measuring and drilling for the the axles, and pivot. I use a small hammer and block of wood to tap the post until it is at the right height.
Now the bike can be handled sideways, even upside down if necessary, by holding it only by the base.
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w619/MarcoMoto/buildingboard_zps6e4658dc.jpg (http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/MarcoMoto/media/buildingboard_zps6e4658dc.jpg.html)

Really nice clean work Mark
what type of "washes" are you using??
Thanks
John

Thanks, John!
I'm using a mix of Tamiya X-18 semi gloss black, water, and a drop of clear liquid dish soap, to break the surface tension and allow the wash to flow smoothly. When I'm happy with how it looks, I clearcoat it to protect it with either X-22, or a gloss lacquer. Gravity plays a role here, so I make sure the part is flat so the wash can dry evenly.
Hope that helps, Marco

"... and a drop of clear liquid dish soap"... great idea!!! Will try it on my next model.

Nice job Marco. Just perfect !

Thank you, Zonic and magnetto! I'm experimenting with washes now that
will include a little olive drab color... and other "dull" colors, to see if they can
add some variety to different metallic parts. I'll try to post in a day or two... Marco

Marco - could I ask what your "wash" mix ratio is??
How much X-1 and how much water??
I have never been successful with washes and yours has the correct look on the parts.
Bravo with the washes
Thank you
John

Thanks John,
My (rough) ratio is 1:10:1 for X-18:water:dish soap, so enough water to grey the X-18 and just a touch of the brush in the soap, I mix on a white artists palette, so I can see the result. touch it to the part (just once) and drag the brush along the line and watch it fill in by capillary action. If too heavy, dry the brush and quickly wick away some of the wash. Don't touch it over and over, try to do the wash just once so you don't overwork it. Like painting a watercolor. You can always wipe it off and start again. Below is a photo of the steps... Hope it is useful Marco
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w619/MarcoMoto/chainwash_zps1efa0fca.jpg (http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/MarcoMoto/media/chainwash_zps1efa0fca.jpg.html)

Thanks for the tips on doing the washes - and the pics Marco
I tried to give you a "Thanks" but for some reason the forum is blocking me at this time - I will keep trying until I get it for you
I will have to give this approach a try - I have never been very successful with washes
John

Oh I just saw now the "thanks" went thru
John

Slow but steady progress... I completed my wheels, including the large gear from the TS chain kit. Test fit to the frame on the stand with the hollow axles. Went smoothly, now for the chain kit! I have revised my design for the building base, and will be using this design now, fully adjustable for any bike in my stash.. Hope you like it. Comments, criticism, etc welcome.. Marco
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w619/MarcoMoto/2007%20RS250RW%20%20Dovizioso/wheels_zps5cccf4e3.jpg (http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/MarcoMoto/media/2007%20RS250RW%20%20Dovizioso/wheels_zps5cccf4e3.jpg.html)
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That jig is amazing!!!

I got the adjustable jig and the product is amazing! Thanks Marco... great job. Will use it in my next moto build.

I'm a long time lurker but just got to respond:-) Wow at your build and wow at that jig! I builded alot of bikes and busy on some right now (still afraid to post it up here;). That jig will make the live of an bikebuilder a lot easier! Can I buy one from you?

Let me know!

I'm a long time lurker but just got to respond:-) Wow at your build and wow at that jig! I builded alot of bikes and busy on some right now (still afraid to post it up here;). That jig will make the live of an bikebuilder a lot easier! Can I buy one from you?

Let me know!


Send Marco a PM thru here.

Thanks, guys... You can PM me if interested in a building base...

Another quick update.. I've completed the rear wiring, installed the chain and shock, followed by the exhaust system and cooling system. I used BMF to simulate the heat wrap, pressing a small flat tapered file into it, to create the texture. Then added a light wash to kill the shine. Radiator gets foil as well down the center, where track debris would damage the fragile structure.
You can see the right side piping is not a good fit to the radiator, so I'll fill it with a weld line later... I am enjoying this build! Marco
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w619/MarcoMoto/2007%20RS250RW%20%20Dovizioso/exhaustsystem_zpsc6f565f4.jpg (http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/MarcoMoto/media/2007%20RS250RW%20%20Dovizioso/exhaustsystem_zpsc6f565f4.jpg.html)
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Wouah ! great job, i love it

what you used for the tail pipes boxes? Are those decals?

Hi Zonic, yes the cannisters themselves are metal, came with the TopStudio detail kit, and the yellow carbon/kevlar decals were from the kit.

Is your part organizer a Home Depot Stanley 17 Compartment Small Parts Organizer?

Yes, Zonic, I believe it is.. I have 4 of them so I can build 4 bikes at one time without confusion. Also got some smaller organizers for just the detail-up parts:
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w619/MarcoMoto/2007%20RS250RW%20%20Dovizioso/boxshotsm_zps9f367f12.jpg (http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/MarcoMoto/media/2007%20RS250RW%20%20Dovizioso/boxshotsm_zps9f367f12.jpg.html)

More progress here.. Completed the fork, after modifying it for the detail parts.
Then did all the bodywork and decals. Still around 55 parts left, and alot of wiring up front. Enjoy! Marco
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w619/MarcoMoto/2007%20RS250RW%20%20Dovizioso/91814progress_zps6192fc5b.jpg (http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/MarcoMoto/media/2007%20RS250RW%20%20Dovizioso/91814progress_zps6192fc5b.jpg.html)

Sounding like a broken record here but, Wow! Excellent build.

Might I ask how much you found this kit for? I stopped by my LHS yesterday motivated by your build and this kit was going for a whopping $70! Couldn't pull the trigger...

Jim

Thanks, Jim! My LHS shop had it priced at $70 also, but he gave me 30% off
Because I'm a repeat customer, so around $50. I then added the $65 detail kit, and $30 for the decals (Ebay)... around $145, plus paint, etc.

This stuff adds up doesn't it?! I'm as guilty as any: Tons of kits and detail up parts. Drives my wife crazy. I've accumulated a critical mass of supplies so I am focusing on getting builds, mainly OOB, done.

Looking forward to all updates, Marco! Go Man Go!

Jim

Marco - I realize you're busy but please more detailed pics on the front end (forks) etc and wiring-brakes.
Paintwork looks good but can't tell from the pics - not close enough - decals look good too.
Did you clear the painted/decaled body parts? which kind? any polishing?
John

Thanks Jim, and John! Sorry I've been away 4 days on a road trip, including an IPMS contest. I'll post closeups as soon as the fork is wired up, and brake cables are installed! Thanks for watching! Marco

I liked this kit so much I just ordered the '07 Repsol version!
I've completed the handlebar assembly, plenty of PE, detail painting, tiny decals, and washes. The bodywork is far from done, as it has only 2 coats of lacquer. I created a weld around the fuel cap before priming, as on the real 1:1 machine. Enjoy! Comments/criticism welcomed
Marco
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w619/MarcoMoto/2007%20RS250RW%20%20Dovizioso/forkhandlebardamper_zps4f3dda20.jpg (http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/MarcoMoto/media/2007%20RS250RW%20%20Dovizioso/forkhandlebardamper_zps4f3dda20.jpg.html)
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really nice work Marco
your welds are excellent
what are you using for reference photos?
John

Thanks, John.. I was looking at this site, pictures taken at a "thank you" exhibit in the Honda museum in Japan:

http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/skylinezero/diary/201006120002/

Marco... did you participate at the IPMS?

Hi Zonic, Yes, I was awarded First Place in the motorcycle category for a
2005 YZR-M1 #24 Toni Elias/ Fortuna bike I built earlier this year.
Took third place as well. Quite pleased.
Made a great 4 day road trip out of it on the Oregon coast!
There were tons of high quality models there, learned a lot.
Thanks, for asking... Marco

Another chunk of progress, I completed the front end wiring, installed the instrument cluster permanently,
added the fairing supports, and a few miscellaneous pieces of wiring and tubing.. getting close now, just the
footpegs, brake and clutch levers, and more lacquer on the body panels... Enjoy! Marco
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w619/MarcoMoto/2007%20RS250RW%20%20Dovizioso/wiring12_zps7360c7de.jpg (http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/MarcoMoto/media/2007%20RS250RW%20%20Dovizioso/wiring12_zps7360c7de.jpg.html)

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Marco -what brand and color did you use for the Frame and swing-arm?? also the brand and colors for the body work panels ??
Thanks Marco
John

Hi John, Thanks for looking in!
The frame and swingarm are Tamiya TS-17 gloss aluminum.
The body panels are Tamiya TS-14 black and TS-16 yellow, a
perfect match for the yellow in the decals.
One other quick note: I used .015" lead wire from a fly-tying shop
painted flat black, for some of the wiring. A local friend suggested
it, and it's great for complex wiring that needs to look natural.
(the thin "plastic wire" from TopStudio does not lay down nicely, imo)
All cables/brake lines are either TS .5mm wire, or stretched heated shrink tube. Love that stuff;) Zip ties on the breather reserve are 1/64 Chartpak tape.
Hope that is useful
Marco

Hi John, Thanks for looking in!
The frame and swingarm are Tamiya TS-17 gloss aluminum.
The body panels are Tamiya TS-14 black and TS-16 yellow, a
perfect match for the yellow in the decals.
One other quick note: I used .015" lead wire from a fly-tying shop
painted flat black, for some of the wiring. A local friend suggested
it, and it's great for complex wiring that needs to look natural.
(the thin "plastic wire" from TopStudio does not lay down nicely, imo)
All cables/brake lines are either TS .5mm wire, or stretched heated shrink tube. Love that stuff;) Zip ties on the breather reserve are 1/64 Chartpak tape.
Hope that is useful
Marco



Excellent info Marco
Thanks for all the details - I will have to look for that "lead wire" you used. I have the Top Studio detail set - still have to order the chain - I plan on doing the 2009 "Scot" team black and silver bike - I still have to get my build jig design scanned so I can send it to you - and find someone to machine the bits
I hate those TS chains - I've got two in production, but every time I get one side completed and go to flip the chain jig over to do the links on the other side, the side plates all fall off and make a mess of things because the A&B links get mixed up - A real pain in the a** if you know what I mean - you said you used X-22 acrylic painted on to hold every thing together and I will give your method a try when I get back to the chains again. They definitely are tedious to build - but they do look the part better than the plastic chain and sprockets. And the chains are necessary for any build here in the Forum because you and Sandro threw down the gauntlet using them so any build without one is "sub-standard" if the chains are available for the kits - lol
Thanks again for the details
John

John, we should talk re the chain building at some point...
I finish one side, add ALL the jig layers to it, then clamp it
with 2 pair of tweezers, one at each end, before turning it over
and beginning the other side... Hope that helps.. I do not always
follow the TS instructions literally :¬)