Global Scale Modeller

This is my first bike build, heard so many good things about the Tamiya bike kits.
I bought this one because I was watching Sons of Anachary and fancied trying to make a son's bike on the cheap.

I am going to paint this in differnet black's and metals. I will also give the bike a black and oil stain wash. I will not be stipping the chrome parts as my skills with an airbrush are still a bit suspect. I will change a few of the details and try to make a bike that I would like to ride. Not a weird red and gold one.

I bought this kit and the Tamiya Weathering master (set d) to add details to the exhaust.

Lets have a look at the Box and contents




They were the only spure's the chrome looked really good, but during the build I changed some of the chrome parts, I just sprayed them and hand brushed a different finish. didn't want the whole bike to be like a mirror

The rest of the contents and a couple of shots of the instructions.

The first few bit's glued and primed and all that good stuff. As I have never built a Tamiya before I couldn't believe how easy it went together. I will be buying a few more, that's for sure.

I then glued the engine together and painted it in an aluminium colour



I also added a couple of the chrome bits to the frame.



I then gave the engine it's first wash. I was really happy with the outcome for a first wash.

Again out with primer, I also decided I wanted a satin black finish for the bike so I sprayed the wheels. I am using Wilko's own brand primer and paints and I think they are giving me a great finish. I was also mucking around with the tank but forgot to take pictures.

Kids are back from school i'll finish uploading later. Happy Modelling peeps

Wow that engine looks fantastic! You're doing a great job and I reckon it'll turn out beautifully.

Loving what you are doing here
A great WIP with lots of pics and banter....hey that sounds like my threads
Awesome engine, you did a great wash on it to add realism
I am following along

Sorry I haven't kept this thread up to date I have just been super busy and didn't have time to model let alone keep a thread up to date but I'm back now, so lets finish this build thread.

I left off having just sprayed the wheels satin black. The next thing I think I did (been a long time since I took the photo's) was attach the engine to the frame and add a few more of the chrome parts



I then added the rear wheel and the shock's. I think the bike is looking pretty good.




I then turned my attention to the tank. I filled in the seam gap with a bit of Deluxe materials perfect plastic putty and gave it a good sanding. I am really happy with the finish of the tank. Turned out nice.



various bit's primed and painted.



I then turned my attention to the front end and did the headlight's and forks.



I added the front wheel and the brake discs to the forks



The build was going really well and I was enjoy it. I will definitely do another Tamiya kit in the future.

The front end and seat added to the frame


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I have nearly finished just a few bit and pieces to finish up so the next time you see this bike it will be in the final reveal thread