Honda RC213V #93 - 1/12 Tamiya.

Post by **jchrisf** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 9:44 pm

LWWales wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2020 3:13 pm
Hawkmoon wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:26 am Very nice work and she's looking good from here
Thank you!

jchrisf wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:18 pm Oh yeah Luke, it is coming together now and looking great! One of the best liveries on a motorcycle I've seen.
I do like it, though my favourite was the old vibrant '92 GSX-R like these

I'd love to build one!

And very 80s! I love it.

Post by **barryf1fan** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:29 pm

LWWales wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:09 am Well today was a milestone! Got the wheels on and she stands on her own two feet!

Could help but dress her up a bit and take some glamour shots!

I also just love that airbox!

I'm really enjoying seeing this come together. I feel I'm doing better than the last build!

Thanks for looking in!

Luke, this is freakin' beautiful!!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:30 am

The meme game seems to have stepped up a couple notches recently

Awesome

Post by **LWWales** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:49 am

Thanks guys! You all rock!

Post by **digger303** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:45 pm

Post by **jchrisf** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 1:02 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:30 am The meme game seems to have stepped up a couple notches recently
Awesome

Post by **LWWales** » Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:15 pm

Started painting the fairings, inspired by @Gary30

Scary as he'll using the Zero Paints again, but comes out of the Apex lovely!

Post by **jchrisf** » Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:37 pm

Those came out great!

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:32 am

Very nice result on the paintwork and looking good

Post by **Bdiddy** » Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:42 am

Great job Luke, panels looks stunning! How’d you find the zero paints, I’m pretty sure we spoke a while back about your bad experience with them, I’ve just got my first batch of them delivered yesterday, I’ll be using them on my next build and scared is an understatement lol

Post by **Gary30** » Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:57 am

Looking good mate! Careful masking the red now, the side fairings are fiddly, particularly around the air vents

Post by **LWWales** » Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:12 am

jchrisf wrote: Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:37 pm Those came out great!

Hawkmoon wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:32 am Very nice result on the paintwork and looking good

Thanks both got the red to do next!

Bdiddy wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:42 am Great job Luke, panels looks stunning! How’d you find the zero paints, I’m pretty sure we spoke a while back about your bad experience with them, I’ve just got my first batch of them delivered yesterday, I’ll be using them on my next build and scared is an understatement lol

They weren't so bad this time, I did have to do A LOT of coats to get close to the colour I needed, but I was spraying it on very thin. Think I done about 8 passes. It's on top of 4 coats of Ultimate primer and 3 coats of LP2 White.

I haven checked on them today, but there was no issues before bed last night!

I just suggest taking your time!

Gary30 wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:57 am Looking good mate! Careful masking the red now, the side fairings are fiddly, particularly around the air vents

Thanks mate, shall do! I did make a bit of a boo boo and there's ever so slight overspray that came through the back if the vents, being white lacquer on white primer, I may try and get it of with some super fine sandpaper.

Post by **Bdiddy** » Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:29 am

Bdiddy wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:42 am Great job Luke, panels looks stunning! How’d you find the zero paints, I’m pretty sure we spoke a while back about your bad experience with them, I’ve just got my first batch of them delivered yesterday, I’ll be using them on my next build and scared is an understatement lol

LWWales wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:12 am They weren't so bad this time, I did have to do A LOT of coats to get close to the colour I needed, but I was spraying it on very thin. Think I done about 8 passes. It's on top of 4 coats of Ultimate primer and 3 coats of LP2 White.

I haven checked on them today, but there was no issues before bed last night!

I just suggest taking your time!

Sweet mate, thanks for the heads up!

Post by **LWWales** » Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:23 pm

Fairings almost all painted up! Got to do the insides. Should probably be doing that first

Sitting here for the night now. The 2 year has just gone to bed and is always the first up, so out of reach, haha!

The red looks alright in the photo, though in real life looks too pink and fluro imho. But I'll leave as is for now

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:10 pm

The Repsol colours look spot on to me. Nice work

Post by **jchrisf** » Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:29 pm

Nailed it!

Post by **LWWales** » Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:06 pm

Gavlaaar wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:10 pm The Repsol colours look spot on to me. Nice work

Thanks man! Maybe it's just because I've been staring at them all day, haha.

jchrisf wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:29 pm Nailed it!

Thanks dude!

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:34 am

All looking good and nice paint work

Post by **LWWales** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:48 am

Got the fairings painted and decals down! I don't know if it was just my decals, but these did not like any solution anywhere near them. The cracked and gummed up. Lucky I had spares!

There's a few little bits to detail paint, though these will be cleared this evening!

Thanks for looking in guys!

Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:03 am

Looking good

the decals just brings everything to life

Post by **Bdiddy** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:00 am

Wow that’s looking top notch mate! I keep looking at that last pic & thinking what the hell is that tattoo on your hand

Post by **LWWales** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:09 am

Bdiddy wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:00 am Wow that’s looking top notch mate! I keep looking at that last pic & thinking what the hell is that tattoo on your hand

It's from when I was an apprentice tattoo artist. The studio was Port Talbot Tattoo studio and it opened on the 13th. This little PT13 was one of the logos they used often. Staff would have it, if they wanted it on their hand and them close friends or people who were regulars could have it to, like a little family... Or a cult...

Post by **Bdiddy** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:40 am

LWWales wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:09 am
Bdiddy wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:00 am Wow that’s looking top notch mate! I keep looking at that last pic & thinking what the hell is that tattoo on your hand

It's from when I was an apprentice tattoo artist. The studio was Port Talbot Tattoo studio and it opened on the 13th. This little PT13 was one of the logos they used often. Staff would have it, if they wanted it on their hand and them close friends or people who were regulars could have it to, like a little family... Or a cult...

Hahaha that’s an awesome idea!

Post by **LWWales** » Sun Aug 02, 2020 4:57 pm

Well, got the Clear down! I used X22 since 2K is nasty and I don't want to spray it in my spare room, unfortunately.

Got a light sanding and polish, too, so its got a bit if shine!

It's not the best finish, but I was using lacquer thinner and didn't want to go too much since the decals for this kit were brittle. The 93 did start to react and the middle started raising, but I left it sit and it flattened back out

Little mock up of the back end with the exhaust in, too.

Post by **jchrisf** » Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:32 pm

That looks great Luke.. I like how you mocked it up too! If you are a tattoo artist you have real skills.

Post by **LWWales** » Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:41 pm

jchrisf wrote: Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:32 pm That looks great Luke.. I like how you mocked it up too! If you are a tattoo artist you have real skills.

Thanks mate! Was in the local hobby shop and spotted those metal rods I used at the bottom of the tank fairing, 15 for 30p, I knew I'd use them for something!

I was briefly, though it sucked the fun out of drawing for me. I no longer drew as something a fancied, it was something I had to do, so I knocked it on the head!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:48 pm

Oh that’s some dancing bananas worth

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:03 pm

Looking forward to seeing this one complete

Post by **LWWales** » Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:16 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:48 pm Oh that’s some dancing bananas worth

Crikey there's some 'nanas!

Thanks man!

Gavlaaar wrote: Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:03 pm Looking forward to seeing this one complete

All that's left is painting the electricals, a little CF decalling and loads and loads of wiring!

Thanks for looking in!

Post by **Bdiddy** » Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:16 am

Looking great mate!

Post by **Gary30** » Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:10 am

Looking sweet Luke! I got my decals down too, they're a decent test aren't they!

Considering there isn't really THAT many of them, took me ages to get them all down and lined up properly, the blue stripes are tough.

Looking at yours makes me wish I'd got some detail up sets now

I just can't justify the additional costs when I can get whole new kits for the same price, I need a lottery win

This will come together quickly now you've got all the fairings done, looking forward to seeing it

Post by **LWWales** » Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:30 am

Bdiddy wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:16 am Looking great mate!

Thanks dude!

Gary30 wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:10 am Looking sweet Luke! I got my decals down too, they're a decent test aren't they! Considering there isn't really THAT many of them, took me ages to get them all down and lined up properly, the blue stripes are tough.

Looking at yours makes me wish I'd got some detail up sets now I just can't justify the additional costs when I can get whole new kits for the same price, I need a lottery win

This will come together quickly now you've got all the fairings done, looking forward to seeing it

Yeah those decals were not fun, as you can tell by looking, I have a few issues, hopefully I can sort them later...

I'm just far too impulsive for my own good! I see a detail set for a kit I have and I'm like.. Well.. If I must!

Post by **LWWales** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:42 pm

Been plugging away at the wiring and electronics. (Pun definitely intended!)

Been slow since I've been working silly shifts and playing a bit too much COD Warzone before or after work

Post by **jchrisf** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:06 pm

Looking awesome Luke! I used to love COD but haven't played in a while. I've got a nice gaming pc so I need to try it again sometime. Do you play on PC?

Post by **LWWales** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:20 pm

jchrisf wrote: Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:06 pm Looking awesome Luke! I used to love COD but haven't played in a while. I've got a nice gaming pc so I need to try it again sometime. Do you play on PC?

Thanks mate!

I play on Xbox, but the next COD is corssplay enabled so Xbox, PlayStation and PC can all play together!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:18 pm

I have seen a picture of her with her fairings on

Just sayin

Post by **LWWales** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:40 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:18 pm I have seen a picture of her with her fairings on
Just sayin

You mean this little mock up?

Post by **BigWall** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:51 am

It's looking great! I love your exhaust pipes.

Post by **Bdiddy** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:37 am

LWWales wrote: Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:40 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:18 pm I have seen a picture of her with her fairings on
Just sayin
You mean this little mock up?

Post by **LWWales** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:21 pm

Thanks guys! Doing the wiring bit by bit so I don't lose my head, hahah!

One thing I will say, if you followed my previous build, I was having issues with the wiring. I would need to bend it and test fit over and over to get the right shape, because the CA wouldn't hold well.

I've upped my CA game this build, I spent 9 quid on a tube of Rocket CA gel and it HOLDS. I can glue one end in and fine tune the bends without the wire coming off the other end and it's made it 10 times quicker, easier and enjoyable!

Post by **LWWales** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 10:10 am

Been a little while. I got a little annoyed with it and I was going to leave it and start another kit, so I put the fairings on, took some photos and popped it on the shelf.

Buuut I had a day off and we had a big thunderstorm and I think it 'sparked' something in me and I really wanted to crack on, so I'm now almost done!

A little further on than in the photos now, too! Just have to build and pop on the foot pegs and go around with PE bolts and what not. Should be finished by this evening!

Post by **jchrisf** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:00 pm

Awesome Luke!

Post by **LWWales** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:48 pm

jchrisf wrote: Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:00 pm Awesome Luke!

Thanks mate!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 4:22 pm

Fantastic work
Such great details

Post by **BigWall** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:28 pm

Absolutely sweet! The wiring is amazing.

Post by **LWWales** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:32 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Aug 15, 2020 4:22 pm Fantastic work
Such great details

Thanks man!

BigWall wrote: Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:28 pm Absolutely sweet! The wiring is amazing.

Thank you! It was a little overwhelming

Post by **Bdiddy** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:57 pm

Awesome job Luke, you’re killing it bro! You’ve got some patience managing all that wiring lol

Post by **LWWales** » Sun Aug 16, 2020 12:17 am

I'm calling this one done!

I just need to make a stand for the fairings, nothing fancy, just some bendy metal.

Tomorrow I'll be getting the good camera out, taking some nice photos and getting a reveal thread up!

Thanks for looking in guys!

Post by **LWWales** » Sun Aug 16, 2020 12:17 am

Bdiddy wrote: Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:57 pm Awesome job Luke, you’re killing it bro! You’ve got some patience managing all that wiring lol

Thanks dude! I did have to have a day off

Post by **jchrisf** » Sun Aug 16, 2020 4:18 pm

Oh yeah, that looks awesome Luke!