Yamaha YZF R1

[mickbench]

Another project. This time, Yamaha YZF R1. Will be a simple build, well what I mean is all I’m ordering in terms of aftermarket is a P/E chain and gear set, and if I can get some. Some Crazy Modeler heat stain decals.

This is the kit



Box contents. Should keep me busy, lots of parts, screws and piping /tubing etc..



This is the chrome tree. Really good chrome. I see no reason to strip it off actually. It’s nice and flat, not too shinny. Very nice in fact. I like it.



And these are the front brakes, that I intend to drill out. I could have got some P/E ones, but in the end decided against the additional costs, and put the money towards kits that do need P/E etc.. This one doesn’t need it. Just the chian will be upgraded.





That’s all for now.

[s15rb26]

that chain must be a pain to put together

[WasteGas]

Damn! One link at a time. Well anywhoo, looking forward to another great final product.

[Mr. Me.]

good luck with chain.

[joelwideqvist]

As I like bikes I'll probably like this one. Will be interesting with the chain project. I've given it a thought for my own R1 build but skipped it. Would be nice to see some in depth review of that one during the build.
/Joel

[laurelflying]

Nice kit.
The chain part will be a great challenge .
Cannot wait to see the progress!

[mickbench]

OK. This is the bike I shall try and replicate. YZF R1 Blueish white cocktail, and I’ll be using TS-8 and TS-26, followed by Mr Hobby Super clear coat. The exhaust is chrome on this one, never been used. I’ll be looking to use a Crazy Modeller titanium heat stain decal.

As can be seen, the kit frame is a good match to the real bike, therefore I’ll keep to the idea of not stripping the chrome. I’ll be using various shades of Alclad II, such as the brake discs will not be X11 as per the build guide, but Alclad II magnesium, as they are in no way as shinny as X11 would be. Also, X11 will give the wrong grain, or flake. The discs do have holes, so these have been drilled out.

Tamiya guide misses the blue bolts on the front forks, and rear brake, so I’ll be adding this with blue paint. I’ll post up some more pictures soon, I’ve only just started, so not a lot to show at the moment.

[Lurchio]

More bikes eh!

Good luck with that chain, you are a braver man than me!
Looking forward to seeing more!

[D_LaMz]

looking good mike and welcome to the new forum!

[Dreamwork]

This is one kit that I will have to after later.
I bought this Acustion PE set long time ago ,but felt it a nightmare to assemble the chain parts .
It needs a VERY strong persistence to finish the chain.I admire you very much,man!
I will keep reading this thread,and learn things from you,Mick.

[91p10nizmo]

Good luck with the chain. I know this model will be another masterpiece.

[Nobbys Nuts]

Your a glutten for punishment Mick! I can send you my bikes to build if your that bored. Happy modelling. Will follow with interest. Is this the base kit for the Taira Racing R1? I think I have one of those somewhere at home.
cheers
Tony

[mickbench]

Some small progress over the last few days. Started to assemble the tank, the exhaust and the bike stand frame. I’ve glued them using plastic cement, getting a small amount of glue over the seam. To bond them stronger. I learnt from my last bike build, the cement can crack once painted, so trying to get a stronger bond this time. Applied putty to the seam, will sand smooth once fully cured.



I’ve also drilled all the holes out in the brake discs. I fully recommend anyone who attempts this to have a few spare drill bits, and a push down pin vise, not the one you turn by hand. The one you turn by hand takes too long, and it snaps drill bits too easy. The push down one is easy, as there is already a guide hole, just put the drill bit in the recess already there, and push down a few times, and bingo, one hole. But I did snap two bits.



And I’ve also cleaned up many parts. I try and remove as MUCH as I can from the sprue, test fit, build up with plastic cement if I can, to get a good strong bond. I noted that the front cowling light fit isn’t perfect. I guess once the glass is in place it might line up better. And I’ve also noted that the indicators, and rear brake lights have no silver backing.. Is this right?

I thought about backing them with BMF..

[laurelflying]

so far ,soooo good!

[MPWR]

Cool, another fun build to watch. Damn you, Mick- you're going to make me want to build a bike....

As for the blue bolts on the brake calipers, on most bikes I've seen these have been blue anodized fittings. If you spray the bolts in silver, and then in clear blue, they'll look spot on.