Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:13 am
Getting there! Think I may use the Gravity 2K on the Honda
It's brilliant stuff!
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Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:40 am
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:23 am
let me know what you think of the gravity 2k as I'm about use it for the first time in the next few days
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 1:40 pm
I used it on my Panigale and it went down great. I found that putting a little bit less thinners in than what it recommended helps.Bdiddy wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:23 am let me know what you think of the gravity 2k as I'm about use it for the first time in the next few days
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2020 11:32 pm
One week later and decals are down and ready for clearcoat....PHEW!!! 
....But there's still loads of carbon decals to do
....But there's still loads of carbon decals to do
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2020 11:47 pm
Very nicely done my man!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:49 am
Looking great mate! Can’t wait to see it assembledGavlaaar wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 1:40 pmI used it on my Panigale and it went down great. I found that putting a little bit less thinners in than what it recommended helps.Bdiddy wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:23 am let me know what you think of the gravity 2k as I'm about use it for the first time in the next few days
Cheers for the tip, interesting about less thinner as others have said add more for final wet coat
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:13 pm
This looks so cool.. I don't think I've seen it done before.
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:07 pm
CAN. NOT. WAIT.Gavlaaar wrote: Sun Jul 05, 2020 11:32 pm One week later and decals are down and ready for clearcoat....PHEW!!!
....But there's still loads of carbon decals to do
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:33 pm
Painted/decalled the exhaust tonight. Came out pretty good. Base colour is Zero Metal titanium silver which is an awesome metallic paint. Didn't want to do anything fancy so just sprayed Alclad hot metal sepia and a hint of blue.
2K will be going down tomorrow as had to do some carbon decalling which needs clear coating too, so that held me back a bit.
2K will be going down tomorrow
as had to do some carbon decalling which needs clear coating too, so that held me back a bit.Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:09 pm
That looks perfect Gavlaar!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:51 pm
This is really well doneGavlaaar wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:33 pm Painted/decalled the exhaust tonight. Came out pretty good. Base colour is Zero Metal titanium silver which is an awesome metallic paint. Didn't want to do anything fancy so just sprayed Alclad hot metal sepia and a hint of blue.
2K will be going down tomorrow
Accented exhaust, but not overdone
Very exciting to see the decals go on the fairings and see the bike come alive
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:06 pm
Love seeing the updates! Looking forward to seeing the 2K down!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:30 pm
The clearcoat is done!
Looks great but not perfect, but is anything lol.
Bit of silvering and couple small reactions with the decals.
I've also learnt I need a spray booth as bits of dust swoop down like little dust ninjas
Will post pics when its dried
Looks great but not perfect, but is anything lol.
Bit of silvering and couple small reactions with the decals.
I've also learnt I need a spray booth as bits of dust swoop down like little dust ninjas
Will post pics when its dried
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:02 pm
Gavlaaar wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:30 pm The clearcoat is done!
Looks great but not perfect, but is anything lol.
Bit of silvering and couple small reactions with the decals.
I've also learnt I need a spray booth as bits of dust swoop down like little dust ninjas
Will post pics when its dried
Oh that is hilarious, and I know the feeling of getting a clear coat done
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:10 pm
LOL.. can't wait to see it.
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:44 pm
Couldn't resist seeing how it looked when photographed
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:28 pm
Oooooo, that's shiny! Love it!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:49 pm
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 3:00 pm
Full pics as promised 
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 3:20 pm
Love it ! ! !
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 3:25 pm
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:10 pm
Masked and painted the main engine block.
It was a lot easier to do than what I initially thought.
It was a lot easier to do than what I initially thought.
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:02 pm
Nicely done! Hated doing that on Honda!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:01 pm
Engine finished (except a couple decals on the clutch)and washed The clutch was a bit of a bugger to paint, even with a circle template.
The clutch was a bit of a bugger to paint, even with a circle template.Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:26 pm
Great job! Is that your secret for detail painting.. a template? That oil filter and nib look like they were masked and sprayed.
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:03 pm
For circular patterns I use this template, which comes in really handy.
The oil filter was a separate part glued on and the hose joint is hand painted.
The oil filter was a separate part glued on and the hose joint is hand painted.
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:33 pm
You have a real steady hand. What paintbrush do you use for that detail painting? I think that is my biggest problem.
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:00 pm
The photo is deceiving and I hate detail paintingjchrisf wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:33 pm You have a real steady hand. What paintbrush do you use for that detail painting? I think that is my biggest problem.
Used a standard 5/0 brush.I've got far from a steady hand too
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:20 pm
I hate it too. I just checked out a 5/0 brush and that is better than what I have so I am going to have to get one. Thanks for the recommendation!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:28 pm
Bit more spam
Now the engines finished
Now the engines finished
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:50 pm
Very nice detailing!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 4:24 am
nice Gav, love the different metallics for the engine
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:53 pm
Some more carbon decals on small parts done tonight. Fiddly is an understatement
Part of the speedo carbon decal slipped out of place, but hey ho
Part of the speedo carbon decal slipped out of place, but hey ho
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:41 pm
You nailed that.. your detail work is impeccable!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:52 pm
Cheers bud! Hoping to get a few parts assembled tomorrow, then it will all start to come together.
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:48 am
PerfectionGavlaaar wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:53 pm Some more carbon decals on small parts done tonight. Fiddly is an understatement
Part of the speedo carbon decal slipped out of place, but hey ho
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2020 1:34 am
The instrument cluster is going to look really nice!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:42 am
sharp detailing 
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:23 pm
Productive weekend with doing the handlebars and other bits of assembly
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:41 pm
As usual.. Perfection!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:29 am
Great job yet again bro
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:47 pm
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2020 1:48 pm
Looks so smooth, well done dude!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:49 am
Mail call! Well not really, eModels is literally 2 minutes away from me
The R1M I was doing next can wait. Will be doing this one black/metallic black, as everyone seems to be doing the red/blue version lol.
The R1M I was doing next can wait. Will be doing this one black/metallic black, as everyone seems to be doing the red/blue version lol.
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 1:59 pm
This kit is so nice! Great choice on the black version, it looks toughGavlaaar wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:49 am Mail call! Well not really, eModels is literally 2 minutes away from me
The R1M I was doing next can wait. Will be doing this one black/metallic black, as everyone seems to be doing the red/blue version lol.
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:44 pm
What a coincidence, hahah!Gavlaaar wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:49 am Mail call! Well not really, eModels is literally 2 minutes away from me
The R1M I was doing next can wait. Will be doing this one black/metallic black, as everyone seems to be doing the red/blue version lol.
I'll be going for the black one too. Maybe a load of Carbon Fiber! Just waiting on the fork set!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:39 pm
Not done much this week. Got a bit deflated as I had to strip the wheels of the Zero Paint. So the new paint job and clearcoat isn't the greatest, but the Blue Stuff tyre decals worked a treat.
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:42 pm
I had a Zero Paints issue with the Honda wheels. Couldn't save 'em like you did though, mine fell to bits!
Those tyre decals amazing though!
Those tyre decals amazing though!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 '09 Yamaha YZR-M1
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:55 pm
I rarely have problems with Zero Paint. But I think with doing wheels, they're quite awkward to paint everywhere without over doing it.LWWales wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:42 pm I had a Zero Paints issue with the Honda wheels. Couldn't save 'em like you did though, mine fell to bits!
Those tyre decals amazing though!
I soaked them in dot4 overnight, but still had to scrub them a bit.
Eventually used Tamiya LP black then 2K.
At least most of the front wheel will be hidden by the brake discs lol.
Really recommend the tyre decals, far easier to apply than those awful Tamiya dry decals lol.