M. Melandri's Spiderman M1

I know you've guys have seen a million of these, but hopefully you won't mind one more.:)

Tamiya kit with Studio 27 photo etch upgrade used in places, and Tamiya fork upgrade. Decals are a combination of Scale Motorsport, MSM Creations, and kit pieces. Paint is House of Kolor flo red, and Tamiya Mica Blue. Carbon fiber is all from Studio 27. For in progress shots, check here.

http://public.fotki.com/clayk/spidermanfortuna_m1/

And here's the completed bike........

http://images24.fotki.com/v767/photos/1/174078/3532276/P4058504-vi.jpg

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http://images23.fotki.com/v765/photos/1/174078/3532276/P4058506-vi.jpg

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WOW! Really cool!

A masterpiece! WOW!

the best heatstaining I've seen... It's way more subtile than most I've seen here... Great work! But I've got 1 complaint.... that seam on the rear tyre..... You really should try to sand it down...

Superb work! I really like it

Wow really nice work you done on that bike!!
Can you give me tips on how to install the Carbon Fiber on the rear fender.
I tried on the bike I'm doing and it didn't work.
Thanks!

I've seen a few but I don't recall seeing many as good as that! Outsatnding job :thumbsup:

Awesome work Clay. The entire bike looks great but that heat stained exhaust is incredible. Sweet!

wow, very good job :grinyes:

Superb, this one is immaculate!

All I can say is what was already said. :thumbsup:

I love this livery! You have done an excellent job!!

That's not a model, that's real!:eek:

Fantastic!

Perfect job on a wonderful bike! Heat staining is great and decalling is fantastic. Besides the tire seem I would drill out the ventilating holes in the rear disc.
Thanks for showing your work!
/Joel

The rear rotor is drilled, it's from the Studio 27 PE sheet.

Thanks for the comments guys!

ClayK

But I've got 1 complaint.... that seam on the rear tyre..... You really should try to sand it down...

Some of the AMA bikes I've seen have seams down the middle of the tire from the molds. I think it adds a sense of realism.

Awesome work Clay. I can only echo what the others have said.

Fantastic detailing!

Some of the AMA bikes I've seen have seams down the middle of the tire from the molds. I think it adds a sense of realism.

Awesome work Clay. I can only echo what the others have said.

As you say, most tires actually have the seam in the middle when new. On these model kits I find them a bit unrealistic though as you want the slightly worn look with the heat stained pipes and wheathered engine and chain. Of coarse it's all in the eye of the beholder and builder owns the decision.

About the disc I thought it looked undrilled. I appologize as it wasn't my intention to complain. I just wanted to make some constructive remarks.

My best again
Joel

Not much of a bike man myself but seeing this makes me want to go and build one! This is perfect..well done.