Making of Honda CB1100R

Hi,
Started Tamiya 1/12 Honda CB1100R.
modifing this kit using CBR1100XX kit and others.

Going to use CBR1100XX's 17inch wheels and tyres.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/01.jpg

Also using CBR1100XX's front fork but stock wheels are front:19inch / rear 18inch,
so I extended forks 5mm.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/02.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/03.jpg

Swing arm is junk parts.
put polyester putty on back of it and adjusted width of frame joint.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/04.jpg

Early pre-assembled.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/05.jpg

Update soon!:)

Coolness! I see you've taken a fancy to bikes! Great stuff! :)

Update pics.

Painted wheels and swing arm.
wheel paint is Finisher's Red Gold.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/06.jpg

Modified CBR1100XX's front fender.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/07.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/08.jpg

Modified rear cowl. made narrow the tailend and put taillamp in tail cowl.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/09.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/10.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/11.jpg

Separeted the seat.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/12.jpg

Painted tank Finisher's Pure White and metallic red.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/13.jpg

Frame is metallic red.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/14.jpg

2nd pre-assembling.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/15.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/16.jpg

looking great Kunta :lol2:

I like the custom work!

Kunta,

I look forward to more pics! Youre one of the cleanest builders/customizers I've seen! Wow!:eek:

Update pics for 2 months. slow progress....:screwy:

Mounted engine on frame and painted F/R calipers, rotors and sprocket.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/17.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/18.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/19.jpg

Used Studio27 air funnels.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/20.jpg

Going to use Tamiya YZF-R1 muffler. I'll use this for another bike model,
so going to make cast of it.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/21.jpg

Really nice build - I love it!

I like this alot!! great style!:sunglasse

Wow! This looks great!

Update pics for 2 months. slow progress....:screwy:

Used Studio27 air funnels.

http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/20.jpg




Hey Kunta, for what kit are these airfunnels made by Studio 27?
Do you have the number of the set?

Hey Kunta, for what kit are these airfunnels made by Studio 27?
Do you have the number of the set?

ketje>
Sorry, that's not S27 parts. that is Museum collection parts for Tamiya RC211V(MC-MT006).
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/90.jpg


*Copying muffler
made clay mold and copied 10 pieces.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/22.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/23.jpg

Put mesh brake hose to calipers and built rear shock absorbers.
springs are made with aluminum wire.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/24.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/25.jpg

Painted seat cowl.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/26.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/27.jpg

Beautiful!:iceslolan

Assembled steering, steps, oilcooler and exhaust.
used CBR1100XX's steering and steps are based on stock parts.
added Sakatsu's flanges on oilcooler(same as brake hoses).
used Model Factory HIRO's muffler springs.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/28.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/29.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/30.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/31.jpg

great work Kunta. This is something special. Like the exhaust. :grinyes:

How did you do that exhaust staining? Great work all over!
Joel

Thanks:)

How did you do that exhaust staining?

Joel,
I used clear blue, clear yellow, clear orange and clear red.
thinned paints with thinner in a ratio of 1:3 then sprayed them by low air pressure(0.1MPa).

I assumed the staining was made out of decal but as it was you building the kit I thought I'd better ask... :-) The staining is out of this world. Couldn't imagine you were able to achieve that glossy metallic heat stain with paint.
/Joel

Here are final update pics.
made front cowl and mirrors. those are based on CBR1100XX parts.
decals are selfmade.

http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/32.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/33.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/34.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/08_CB1100R/35.jpg

Your paintjobs are outstanding. As is everything else. :worshippy

Really like the color combination on this bike.

I'm not too keen on this style of bike, as the bodywork feels too boxy, but the paint is beautiful.

Please can you explain in more detail how you created the springs for the rear shock absorbers? Did you just prime and paint the metal wire or am I seeing insulation? If you painted them, did you wind them before or after they were painted?

Thanks

I'm not too keen on this style of bike, as the bodywork feels too boxy, but the paint is beautiful.

Please can you explain in more detail how you created the springs for the rear shock absorbers? Did you just prime and paint the metal wire or am I seeing insulation? If you painted them, did you wind them before or after they were painted?

Thanks

Yes, I just primed and painted the wire after winded them.