Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird

ketje · #1 05-31-2007, 10:32 AM

This moment I 'm working on the CBR1100XX. The engine, wheels and some other parts are in primer. Some parts of the cowling are painted and had a few coats of clear. Just need to be polished and waxed.

Some parts still have to be painted semi gloss black

joelwideqvist · #2 05-31-2007, 10:33 AM

Superb paint job, that tank looks great. What paint have you been using?
/Joel

ketje · #3 05-31-2007, 10:36 AM

Thanks Joel,

it's TAMIYA TS42 light gun metal. This is cleared with a few coats of Mr HOBBY 501 gloss .

joelwideqvist · #4 05-31-2007, 10:50 AM

The metal flakes are really even. You've done a great job applying that paint.
/Joel

JTRACING · #5 05-31-2007, 11:18 AM

Great paint job!!

ketje · #6 06-06-2007, 03:08 PM

This moment I've set the decals and clearcoated the cowl. There's also a lot to be painted if I only had the time

The shine in the middle isn't a mistake. It is a reflection of the camera. It is hard to take a photo of such a color.

I will try again later.

cinqster · #7 06-06-2007, 04:55 PM

The paint looks faberoony! Is it from the can or airbrushed?

JTRACING · #8 06-06-2007, 11:12 PM

lookiing Great!!

ketje · #9 06-06-2007, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinqster

The paint looks faberoony! Is it from the can or airbrushed?

Thanks. I used an airbrush. I decanted the paint into a can and thinned it using white spirit.

stevenoble · #10 06-08-2007, 05:17 PM

Hi Ketje,

Beautiful paintwork.Very nice job so far.I built this model for a friend once who had the real bike.I remember I had a slight fit problem when I attached the main fairing parts together.Yours may not have the same problem but I just thought I would let you know in case it does.Looking forward to seeing your model progress.

ketje · #11 06-09-2007, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenoble

Hi Ketje,

Beautiful paintwork.Very nice job so far.I built this model for a friend once who had the real bike.I remember I had a slight fit problem when I attached the main fairing parts together.Yours may not have the same problem but I just thought I would let you know in case it does.Looking forward to seeing your model progress.

Hey, thanks for the warning but I've dryfitted all parts and I did'nt have any problems .

ketje · #12 09-19-2007, 06:04 AM

Due to other projects scale 1/1 and time spending with my little daghter this project is a bit behind schedule.
Here some progress on the exhaust system wich I've been modifying.

Springs are from HIROBOY, the exhaust-tips are from Topstudio. The end can will be done using carbon decals.

hogs29 · #13 09-19-2007, 09:51 PM

NICE!!! The exhaust looks awesome!
I just got some of those springs and I can't wait to put them to use.

Ole_L · #14 09-20-2007, 05:24 PM

You're doing a great job on this one... looking forward to seeing more.

ketje · #15 11-12-2007, 02:48 PM

Some pictures of the progres. Still needs to be done a lot, like washes and further details.

Frame sprayed semi-gloss black and the rest is handpainted Testor Metalizer

Carbs still need a wash.

Muffler sprayed gloss black and is waiting for the Alclad II and carbon decals

Still need some detail painting

I've used some aluminium rivets with flange from HIROBOY.
Waiting for the turning lights. But I have a little problem with painting them.
Does anyone know the best method for doing this?

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