Yamaha YZR-M1 Valencia Edition

[joelwideqvist]

Such great progress! This is turning out great. How do you feel about the PE set so far?
/Joel

[Ole_L]

Thanks Joel...the PE is fine... almost identical to the PE for the 2004 version. Not sure about the chain though... I will cross that bridge when I get to it.

[geronimo77]

Nice details.
What kind of rivets did you used for the rear swingarm?

[Ole_L]

Thanks, I used RB Motion button head cap screws - .046", part# 1613

[Motorcycleman]

Awsome Job So Far, Are The Top Studio Kits Worth The Money??
Keep Us Updated,
Jordan

[Ole_L]

I have hardly started using the TopStudio parts yet, so too early to tell. From looking at the parts and the resin quality, it seems like a nice set. Time will tell in a few weeks when I really get into detailing. .. and thanks for the heads up about new instructions.. that is really the only part that bugs be about the TopStudio set.

EDIT: I just noticed that there are a much better wiring diagram available on their website now... much, much better..
http://www.topstudiohobby.com/ - click on "download" from the menu.

[Katana1000]

Stunning work

[Motorcycleman]

No Problem, Ole. Lmk how it goes, and keep us updated.

Jordan

[Ole_L]

I got the handlebars together and installed. They were slightly modified and detailed. The decals are from the Rennaissance #46 upgrade sheet.



I also installed the engine with 4 screws and replaced the cables with thinner and more realistic ones.





The instruments and front computer was next. These are resin pieces from the TopStudio set. I drilled holes for the connectors and applied CF decals to the parts and detail painted them. The CF decals were toned down a bit with Tamiya X-19 smoke.







The airbox was also given a CF treatment and I added some PE details to it as well.

[robrex]

Wow! that's looking great!

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by robrex

Wow! that's looking great!

I can only agree with that
Looks great Ole!

[Ole_L]

The tedeous work has begun. There are a lot of wires to add and attach. The wiring instructions that came with the TopStudio set was not the best. Fortunately they realized it and issued a new set of instructions and reference photos. Without them and the 2005 Moto GP Racer's Archive, this would have been impossible to do. CF decals are SMS 1/20 scale, all connectors are resin and a few PE parts used for additional details. There are still lots of wires to add, and the bike will be displayed naked when completed... I'm not covering this up.

[klutz_100]

Damn, there's a bunch of spaghetti in there!!
Coming along well

[sportracer02]

Fantastic !!!

[colbro1973]

lovely detail work, seems a shame to put on a tank cover and fairing really!
look forward to seeing bodywork and exhaust!
Col