Yet another '06 RC211V (Konica)

racer93 · #1 07-21-2009, 05:52 PM

Hey all!

This is my first WIP here on AF. Please be kind! I am not sure how well I can keep updated, but I'll try my best. So, here we go!

I started with the most detailing options I've had for any model yet. I had the TS set, the TS chain set, and the Pitwalk '06 guide (very well worth the purchase). So, on with the pics.

First are several views of the engine. It's not finished yet, but getting close. Much more wiring and plumbing to come.

Next is the chassis. This wiring is tedious! Good Lord! I'm seeing where all of this is coming together. It's really neat in that way. However, looking at the Pitwalk book really overwhelms you with your options. It's pretty much endless as to how detailed you can get! A shot of the fuel tank is in there (the cap is the wrong color, but that will be corrected...), complete with weld lines. This is correct, as per the Pitwalk photos. I made these using 0.3 mm solder crushed with pliers and it looks pretty convincing in person. I hope it does on here.

A shot of the rear brake disk...

Finally the front fork. I used the tamiya turned aluminum forks. I'm impressed. Lots of detail from the TS set. I have yet to finish this section. I need to take someone's advice that I read a while back and finish one section at a time and then (and only then) move on to the next.

Finally you can see how my models are taking over my basement! I just found 4 1/12 F1 kits for an unbelievable bargain ($150 shipped), so my pile will only get bigger!

Any and all comments welcome!

Daniel

John18d · #2 07-21-2009, 08:07 PM

It looks like you're on your way with this build - I also have this kit to build so I'll watch your WIP. Also the welds on the fuel tank look good, but maybe a little too big for scale - John

racer93 · #3 07-21-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by John18d

It looks like you're on your way with this build - I also have this kit to build so I'll watch your WIP. Also the welds on the fuel tank look good, but maybe a little too big for scale - John

Actually, it's pretty close, from what I could tell in the pics. They're pretty large. No delicate welding job there...

Daniel

KevHw · #4 07-22-2009, 02:05 AM

Is the frame still in the kit chrome or did you use alclad? Everything's looking really good. I too have the '06 kit in my stash so I'll be following this closely. I messed up my TS chain kit for a M1 I've half built...those chains are so frustrating! Hope you have more luck than me...£20 down the drain

racer93 · #5 07-22-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by KevHw

Is the frame still in the kit chrome or did you use alclad? Everything's looking really good. I too have the '06 kit in my stash so I'll be following this closely. I messed up my TS chain kit for a M1 I've half built...those chains are so frustrating! Hope you have more luck than me...£20 down the drain

Thanks, Kev. The frame is alclad chrome. About that I'm very conflicted. The pics in the pitwalk show a darker, flat aluminum. But when you look at it in the MotoGP broadcasts, they are VERY polished and shiny. It's weird. It looks like two completely separate things.

I had problems with the chain as well.

kans0002 · #6 07-22-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by racer93

I had problems with the chain as well.

Hey Dan, looking awesome so far...a few questions for ya. Did you use the Tamiya colors for this bike? I used the zero paints set and thought it was awesome! Also, any chance you could give us a detailed review of the chain? I am looking at purchasing one of these but have heard nothing but negative things about them and am wondering if it is worth my money/time to make this investment.

Keep up the good work!

Stuart

p.s. I saw you have a quite a few DTM cars in your stash... I also have the Mercedes D2 DTM car in my stash and am thinking about starting it next.

racer93 · #7 07-22-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kans0002

Hey Dan, looking awesome so far...a few questions for ya. Did you use the Tamiya colors for this bike? I used the zero paints set and thought it was awesome! Also, any chance you could give us a detailed review of the chain? I am looking at purchasing one of these but have heard nothing but negative things about them and am wondering if it is worth my money/time to make this investment.

Keep up the good work!

Stuart

p.s. I saw you have a quite a few DTM cars in your stash... I also have the Mercedes D2 DTM car in my stash and am thinking about starting it next.

Thanks, Stu. The chain looks awesome. Nothing better! However, it is very, very tedious to put together. You have to be very careful in hammering it together, making sure that the connections are flattened enough to hold it together.

I did use mostly Tamiya colors. On most of the metallic colors, I used Alclad paints. Most of the wires are Top Studio stuff. That set is really good. I recommend it. Easy to use, although I would make sure to have a reference like the Pitwalk to guide you.

I do love the "stock" cars, like WRC, BTCC, DTM, JGTC, etc. They're fun to watch and to build.

Daniel

baldwinc · #8 07-22-2009, 03:01 PM

This is one of my favorite race schemes too, all is looking very good. I find the sometimes the challenge is to decide where to stop the detailing. Some colors do appear drastic when viewed in person or on TV.

Congratulations

Seventyseven · #9 07-23-2009, 12:01 AM

Dude! great looking build! what did you use for the fuel tank welds? I like to use the corner of a small tube to get the '))))))))))' effect on heat stretched plastic. The brakes look awesome!

joeyko2000 · #10 07-23-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by racer93

Thanks, Stu. The chain looks awesome. Nothing better! However, it is very, very tedious to put together. You have to be very careful in hammering it together, making sure that the connections are flattened enough to hold it together.

I did use mostly Tamiya colors. On most of the metallic colors, I used Alclad paints. Most of the wires are Top Studio stuff. That set is really good. I recommend it. Easy to use, although I would make sure to have a reference like the Pitwalk to guide you.

I do love the "stock" cars, like WRC, BTCC, DTM, JGTC, etc. They're fun to watch and to build.

Daniel

The TS chain looks perfect, I have got 2 rings done last year and hopefully I will have more of them in my future builds too.

KevHw · #11 07-23-2009, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by racer93

Thanks, Kev. The frame is alclad chrome. About that I'm very conflicted. The pics in the pitwalk show a darker, flat aluminum. But when you look at it in the MotoGP broadcasts, they are VERY polished and shiny. It's weird. It looks like two completely separate things.

I had problems with the chain as well.

From what I've searched when researching for this bike, I found one member using Alclad Polished Aluminium seemed to give good results. I would have thought chrome would be far too shiny. Maybe because your black base wasn't as glossy, the chrome had more of a matt finish, so yours still looks good

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You have to be very careful in hammering it together, making sure that the connections are flattened enough to hold it together.

So true! Wish I knew that before I started mine. I never expected the small pins to be so hard...I thought they would be more like solder. Assembling the chain is fairly easy, the only problems I had were hammering.

racer93 · #12 07-23-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Seventyseven

Dude! great looking build! what did you use for the fuel tank welds? I like to use the corner of a small tube to get the '))))))))))' effect on heat stretched plastic. The brakes look awesome!

Thanks for the comments, guys! The welds were 0.3mm solder crushed by pliers. It makes a convincing effect.

It's too bad that the pic of the rear brake is a bit fuzzy because I sanded the p/e part to make it look like it's used. It turned out beautifully. I guess you guys are just going to have to come here and see it in person to get the full effect!

A couple of more pics, as I've put in more wiring on the engine. Much, much more wiring and plumbing to come for the engine...yikes!

racer93 · #13 07-23-2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KevHw

From what I've searched when researching for this bike, I found one member using Alclad Polished Aluminium seemed to give good results. I would have thought chrome would be far too shiny. Maybe because your black base wasn't as glossy, the chrome had more of a matt finish, so yours still looks good

The frame turned out very shiny, but matching the pics when it's in natural light. I can't seem to get much of a difference between the Hi-polished aluminum and chrome. Is that everyone else's experience?

kans0002 · #14 07-23-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by racer93

The frame turned out very shiny, but matching the pics when it's in natural light. I can't seem to get much of a difference between the Hi-polished aluminum and chrome. Is that everyone else's experience?

Per Alclad's website...make sure you apply the Chrome over a gloss black enamel base...the aluminum can be applied over any gloss black laquer base (I have used TS-14 with no issues).

racer93 · #15 07-23-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kans0002

Per Alclad's website...make sure you apply the Chrome over a gloss black enamel base...the aluminum can be applied over any gloss black laquer base (I have used TS-14 with no issues).

Yep, I use both over alclad's black base (enamel). Still the same...

Maybe there is an issue with my airbrusing of it...what psi are you using for the enamel? I so infrequenly use enamels, I'm unsure what to set the psi at.

Daniel

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