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1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2024 8:01 am
by cor
Hi all. Im in full bike mode it seems. This is a nice kit by Tamiya and I went all out and got the Hobby design super detail up set.
Been coating the swing arm and frame in alu foil. They come in a slighty matt chrome, Gleamy Metal the box says..., but its a bit too shiny.
The chain is very fiddly, but looks just like a real chain, really nice stuff.

Heres some pics.

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Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2024 11:34 am
by Kevthemodeller
Oh yes got this in my stash :pop: :cheers2:

Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2024 8:42 am
by cor
Finished the swing arm

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Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2024 1:53 pm
by digger303
Come out of the gates at a truly fast pace totally owning the track ( kit ).
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Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2024 6:51 am
by Stokesy44
Amazing work :jd:

Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2024 10:15 am
by cor
Stokesy44 wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 6:51 am Amazing work :jd:
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digger303 wrote: Thu Nov 28, 2024 1:53 pm Come out of the gates at a truly fast pace totally owning the track ( kit ).
:thumb1:

:th: :th: :th:
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some wire detailing



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Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2024 5:04 am
by cor
added lots of wiring plus lots of bits for the detail up set

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Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2024 7:41 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Oh man Loving this build!! :banana:

Sweet detail add ons :th:

Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2024 7:48 pm
by chops1sc
WOW! That detail is amazing!

Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2024 11:00 am
by cor
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Dec 04, 2024 7:41 pm Oh man Loving this build!! :banana:

Sweet detail add ons :th:
chops1sc wrote: Wed Dec 04, 2024 7:48 pm WOW! That detail is amazing!

Thanks guys. Its my first time with a comprehensive detail up set like this, and am finding it very fiddly. But, yeah, it really kicks it up a notch. All the wires are scratch added, from my experience with the big pocher ducati. I also added lots of weld lines to the radiators, some gundum decals to the elecrical boxes, and some heat shrink tube to the radiator pipes.


Got the exhausts painted and attached. They really add some wow factor. Photos dont do the thing justice.
Im going to display it with the rear cowl / seat and petrol tank on, but not the main fairing. Would be a shame to cover up all the detail work.


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Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:08 pm
by Kevthemodeller
Top draw work going on here :pop: :thumb1:

Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2024 5:37 am
by cor
Kevthemodeller wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:08 pm Top draw work going on here :pop: :thumb1:
Thanks Kev. I could probably do a better job of the detail up set though...I seem to be rushing through it and globbing up the super glue here and there



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Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2024 7:56 am
by cor
The bike is done
Finished pics here


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Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2024 10:29 am
by digger303
Very cool.
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:cheers2:

Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:52 pm
by Kevthemodeller
:bow:: superb build :bow:: :banana:

Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2024 6:14 am
by cor
Kevthemodeller wrote: Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:52 pm :bow:: superb build :bow:: :banana:
Thank you. A good kit and the detail up set made it good before I even started. Still lots of room for improvement...

Re: 1/12 Suzuki RGV-T racing bike - Tamiya with super detail set

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2024 6:30 am
by Stokesy44
Not really a bike fan but have watched this because of the skill on show. Superb work and finish :clap: :clap: :clap: