Making of YAMAHA YZF-R1

Hello,
Building Tamiya 1/12 YAMAHA YZF-R1 Taira Racing Version.

I removed all chrome plated paint. I hate it.:)
after that, painted gray primer.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/01.jpg

Put polyester putty on back of swing arm as always.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/02.jpg

This is stock part of tail fender. I made it fenderless look.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/03.jpg

Painted frame Finisher's Fine Silver and applied clear coat.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/04.jpg

Modified tail section.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/05.jpg

Finished swing arm section.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/06.jpg

Painted tank and cowl parts Finisher's Fine Silver/Pure Black.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/07.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/08.jpg

Engine.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/09.jpg

Mounted engine and swing arm on frame.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/10.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/11.jpg

Very Nice!

looking very good! i cant wait to look at the finished product. May i know wat color did u use for the exhaust?

Ro

I really like that silver!

Good work on the bike, but I have to say that I'm not a fan of the collor combination of the heat staining. But other that that again a great build.

looking very good! i cant wait to look at the finished product. May i know wat color did u use for the exhaust?

Ro

Thanks. mixed silver with gold for a silencer paint.

thanks for the great pix of your wip. how did you cut the tail fender to look so even?

You're awesome, Kunta: the Batman's stand... LOL

This silver's shades are interesting, suberb finishing too. IMHO green shade on exaust is a bit strange, but overall the look is "raced" ;) great!

thanks for the great pix of your wip. how did you cut the tail fender to look so even?

I'm guessing with a single blow of his samurai sword ... while blindfolded and hanging by his right leg from the ceiling. Yes, Kunta is that good!:uhoh:

I'm guessing with a single blow of his samurai sword ... while blindfolded and hanging by his right leg from the ceiling. Yes, Kunta is that good!:uhoh:

hehe, actually I used router saw. in modern society, it's illegal to use katana(samurai sword) for modeling.:icon16:

gionc,
it's not BATMAN. she's BATGIRL!:wink:

anyway, thanks for the comments.

I'm guessing with a single blow of his samurai sword ... while blindfolded and hanging by his right leg from the ceiling. Yes, Kunta is that good!:uhoh:09-10-2007 02:25 PM
he, he. that would be fun to watch. Thanks for the advice and the great pix.

Assembled front section.

http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/12.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/13.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/06_YZF/14.jpg

looking good Kunta. Keep it coming! runaround