Yamaha YZR-M1 '05 Test bike

[geronimo77]

Some progress:

[joelwideqvist]

Can I call you when it's time to put the wall paper up in my new house?! This is astonishing. So, so great. Top cowl is just wow.
/Joel

[The Sheene Machine]

Some of the best carbon work I've ever seen. Stunning stuff. Is there any sort of clear over the carbon decal??

[ketje]

Looks awsome. Keep up the good work.

By the way, did you paint the parts black first?

[geronimo77]

Originally Posted by The Sheene Machine

Some of the best carbon work I've ever seen. Stunning stuff. Is there any sort of clear over the carbon decal??

Thanks

Yes before the logo decals i applied one coat of MrHobby clear.

By the way, did you paint the parts black first?
Yes one coat of Tamiya TS-14

[geronimo77]

Some more progress:

[joelwideqvist]

I've not been using this smily very often but here it comes...



For me this is so unbelievable. How you manage to make that decal conform to all of those irregular curves on the seat cowl is hard to figure. When pinning down one end you have to grab that side to get the other one to conform. I don't get why the very fragile decal doesn't rip from the handling. On top of that you seem to lay down the team markings with the same attention. Truly great.
/Joel

[geronimo77]

Originally Posted by joelwideqvist

For me this is so unbelievable. How you manage to make that decal conform to all of those irregular curves on the seat cowl is hard to figure. When pinning down one end you have to grab that side to get the other one to conform. I don't get why the very fragile decal doesn't rip from the handling. On top of that you seem to lay down the team markings with the same attention. Truly great.
/Joel

Thanks Joel,

It is a pity that my english is not so perfect that i could describe how i do it. But basicaly what is important to use a lot of softer. And while conforming one part of the decal do not allow to dry out the other end.
It takes around an hour or two (depending on the shape) to apply CF to one part.
Also what i experienced that it is better use wet finger than any kind of flat brush.
Before logos i spray one coat of clear to get smoother surface.

hope this helps

[Ole_L]

Absolutely stunning work... looking forward to seeing more.

[SkylineFan]

This is spectacular... I Have the kit, and modelers carbon.. but you beat me to it!!! beautiful work sir!!

DaveT

[geronimo77]

just a little update:
engine block is installed, front suspention and wheel is assembled.
Now i work on the handle bar. i was hesitating to cut out the end of the brake but i think the result is quite good
I used p/e disk brake first time but i think the result is very impressive. i hardly belive that such metal effect can be reached with any kind of paint.

[SpoonMan Dos]

Very good detailing!

[joelwideqvist]

Perfect job on the brake lever! What did you use to cover the brake fluid container? Looks spot on. Brake discs are awesome and I love details like the oil plug clip and the throttle fittings!
/Joel

[geronimo77]

Originally Posted by joelwideqvist

Perfect job on the brake lever! What did you use to cover the brake fluid container? Looks spot on. Brake discs are awesome and I love details like the oil plug clip and the throttle fittings!
/Joel

Thanks
i used mouse pad for the brake fluid container as usually. Today i will try to finish the handle bar section

[willster127]

UNBELIEVABLE, Nothing else to say!