Tamiya 1/12 Yamaha YZR M1 50th Anniversary US Intercoloring Edition - Valentino Rossi

[kimi4623]

Hi guys,

Before I continue posting photos of the Tamiya 1/12 Mclaren MP4/6 (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=929095), I want to post the photos of the latest model I have finished. This kit was finished last June, but now I'll show you the WIP and the completed project.

So let's start with the material that I used:


I used the Studio27 PE kit. It contains some pieces (front and rear brake discs, clutch, LCD panel, some nuts, ...).


I also used the Tabu Design decal for Valentino (I'm sorry Colin! ):


Also some green clear tubing, for the braking systems, and some Scale Motorsport CF decals:




And finally, the Tamiya front fork kit for the Yamaha YZR M1 2005:


So now that I have introduced you everything, and before I continue posting all the WIP photos of this project, I will create the thread for the completed project.

[kimi4623]

You can see the completed photos here:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...32#post5863832

[kimi4623]

Alright guys, so let's start with the engine, the chassis and the exhaust, where I added some putty:








I painted the chassis with Tamiya semi-gloss black in spray, but I didn't like the look it had, because it was too shiny, so I decided to paint it with another type of spray.




And here's the engine and the exhaust:




I added these springs to the exhaust:












I changed the original plastic clutch for the one from the PE parts kit:






That's all for now.

[kimi4623]

More photos!!

Now, let's go to the chassis. I added some putty, as well as some PE parts:








Here you can see the new color I painted the chassis. It is not so bright as the previous one, and its look is better:






I changed the plastic LCD panel for this PE one. It has more details, and with CF decals looks better. Anyway, the plastic one is below it:


Here you can see the airbox, with CF decals:




I started to add connectors and wires at the back part of the LCD panel:




Here you can see the panel with the CF decal. As you can see, I changed the original Tamiya black tube for this clear green one, as the original bike.


I added some more details:


I drilled two holes for the accelerator cables, because the Tamiya tube looked excessively thick. This wire looks more proportional.


And even more details of the chassis:








And finally the radiator:


I hope you like it. More to come soon

[mrawl]

Man, all those details! Looking good bro.

[kimi4623]

More photos!! Here you have the exhaust. I was my first work with an airbrush, and I think that the result is not so bad... Maybe is is too dark (too much Smoke X-19), but I like it anyway!








And more work with the chassis:






Here you have a closer view of the throttle wires:


And the front and rear wheels:




And nearly finished:








I added some wires for the front wheel sensors, and a "hand-made" front fork sensor:


As soon as I upload the last photos, I'll let you know.

[kimi4623]

OK guys, it's time to finish!!

Let's start with the last photo of the engine:


A whole view of the bike:






Here you can see more detail of he front fork sensor I did;




And the bike finished, before applying the decals:










So that's all. If you want, you can see the completed photos here: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=930659

I still have to do some more kits before my next bike project. This will be the model of a unique bike in the world (one of my bikes!!).

See you soon.