Well I located the decals, so i figured I may as well throw up some pics of progress so far.
The Frame
With Fairings dry fitted
Engine was given a semi gloss black undercoat and then painted with Alclad aluminium. First time using Alclad, and while I can see I need some practice I definitely like the way it comes out.
Nearing Completion with chrome parts fitted:
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Pave-Hawk
Western Australia, Australia
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Joined: May 05, 2006
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 03:42 PM UTC
Pave-Hawk
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 900 posts
Auto Modeler: 27 posts
Joined: May 05, 2006
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Auto Modeler: 27 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 04:53 PM UTC
Engine mounted in frame
View showing the irritating screws that are used to connect some of the parts.
View showing the irritating screws that are used to connect some of the parts.
Pave-Hawk
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 900 posts
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Joined: May 05, 2006
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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 10:09 PM UTC
Current progress, Forks fitted, handlebars still loose, and running the electrical and fuel lines.
Also screwed up the tail end clear coat so had to sand it back, and still in need of a respray.
Also screwed up the tail end clear coat so had to sand it back, and still in need of a respray.
Pave-Hawk
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 900 posts
Auto Modeler: 27 posts
Joined: May 05, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 07:30 PM UTC
Finished apart from the the front brake lines and painting the windshield rivets silver