Honda CB750F

[Roca46]

Hi mates

After some period without updates I decided to show this project
The bike will be built as a "stock" bike without other modifications because is a present for my uncle.

This is the box





The plate for the chain is painted with alclad chrome but I'm having problems with it... also I thing it needs more coats but at the moment I don't have more paints so I hope to buy it again soon




I have to say that I'm enjoying a lot with this project so next days you will see more updates


PS: I have a lot of ideas and projects to come , and now I'm modifying my website to show to you all that I have in mind

[Lutz-Bikes]

Hi Roca ;
the secret with Alclad Chrome is ....
you need a GLOSSY Black Groundcoat the more the Alclad will shine .
and Alclad only in very THINN Coats ..thats all.
Example:


After that you will get very shiny parts .
Cheers Lutz

[Ole_L]

Nice start...I'm currently building the regular version of this bike.

As for the Alclad Chrome, it's important you use a black enamel paint for the base coat... it must be enamel!

Airbrush at around 10-12 psi and do it in several thin coats.

[Roca46]

Thank's for the tips!

For the next time I know how to do it

Bye!

[tonioseven]

Nice work so far!!

[denman2]

Hi Roca, We will follow this project, because my daughter ( 7 years old ) is building the same bike.
It's her first motorbike. I will post a topic of it as soon as possible.

Good luck with yours.
Denman

[Hiroboy]

Originally Posted by Ole_L

Nice start...I'm currently building the regular version of this bike.

As for the Alclad Chrome, it's important you use a black enamel paint for the base coat... it must be enamel!

Airbrush at around 10-12 psi and do it in several thin coats.

Off to a great start, fuel lins look great

Why do peolpe say it must be enamel ? It doesn't! even Alclads Black base is NOT emamel

[mikemechanic]

Originally Posted by Hiroboy

Why do peolpe say it must be enamel ? It doesn't! even Alclads Black base is NOT emamel

I think because when it first came out the bottle said it had to be enamel. That is what I use, I find the chrome bites into the enamel and is less resistant to rubbing off. I have tried it on top of some lacquers and it did not stand up to handling as well.

Roca, the bike looks excellent so far. Nice clean work.

Mike.

[Roca46]

Thank you guys! Well this weekend unfortunately I don't have pictures, but next weekend yes.
The wheels has taken me 2 hours in paint the fine lines so I hope to give them a clear coat.
When you open this box or older kits you can see how the quality of Tamiya was for those years... and how has been perfected

Originally Posted by denman2

Hi Roca, We will follow this project, because my daughter ( 7 years old ) is building the same bike.
It's her first motorbike. I will post a topic of it as soon as possible.

Good luck with yours.
Denman

Hey Denman good luck for your daughter and I hope to see a thread soon.

Bye !
Roca

[JTRACING]

looking nice !!!

one of my fav bikes
I own its bigger brother the 900

[Roca46]

Well guys at the moment I have the rear wheel added but I have to put the rear suspension system soon



You can see that I have opened the holes in the rear brake


PS: What a nice bike JTRACING!!

[JTRACING]

it taking shape now!! very nice !!

[Roca46]

Thanks James

It seems that some people of this forum don't have time to post replys on my post or simply are troublesome with me for some reason.. maybe the Aprilia project that I promised...

[Raceman]

looking good,what colour are you going to spay it?I also had the 900 then got his bigger brother the 1100,at that time they were powerful but that was years ago.

[slightfan]

keep it coming Roca ,youv got to love the older naked bikes retro style
more pic's please
Shayne