Kawasaki ZZR1400

Hi all

I started off to build the latest Tamiya 1/12 Kawasaki ZZR1400

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2122-2.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2149-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2151-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2154-1.jpg

Pre-build
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2131-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2144-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2147-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2157-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2162-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2164-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2171-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2172-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2174-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2177-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2180-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2181-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2182-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2273-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2362-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2331-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2365-1.jpg

Thank you for visiting. Stay Tune !!

Mikusen

Nice and clean! great start!

Ro

Looks great, I guess I have to pick up a kit

God damn, really crisp and clean built!
Joel

Some more today

Test fitting rivet:-

Got a pack of Hobby Design 0.7mm round rivet, it looks not bad so far.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2406-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2369-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2383-1.jpg

First time I've actually looked at a bike build and I have to say, they look mighty fine.
Might have to get myself some of these.....

Looks like a great kit and a great build. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

Tell us something about the paints you use
Joel

Nice shine, waiting to see the engine.

Roca.

Some more update:-

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2686-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2684-1.jpg

Tell us something about the paints you use
Joel

Finisher's light gun metal

Looks great. I have the kit also and I've bought some candy red paint for it.

Some more tonight :D

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2732-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2722-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2734-1.jpg

Just added up the logo and signal lamps.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2792-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2793-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/ZZR1400/IMG_2802-1.jpg

Just a stunning job on a beautiful bike.

Very beautiful!
I like the shine and the colour, great choice! I hope to see more pictures of the bike finished soon.

Bye
Roca.

looks good..i've been considering buying the 1:1 version of this...

i think i need to try a bike kit soon..

Keep up the good work

Gray