merseajohn's Tamiya BSA M20 Motorcycle

[panzerace007]

MJ , 

   Sah-Weet lookin Bike !!

[merseajohn]

Thanks so much for the kind words guys, made me feel much better about this kit.

[merseajohn]

Got the rider on!

[Myke]

That is pretty awesome man!

[spud]

Awsome mj I'm sure he would like it very much

[schweinhund227]

    very cool in deed   NICE WORK !


as for your  (NO LONGER TOUCHING) spokes !  It might be too late but you could use a little white glue and a little water to dilute just a tad and with a small toothpick !   bring a small drop and touch the spoke and lead it to the rim....

Not saying it will solve all your problems... but it could bridge the Gap !!!   

if too late. ?   just don't sweat it !   


You did a great job !   and those spokes are much better than what we usually see on 1/35 scale Motorcycle !

keep up the good work !

[merseajohn]

Thanks myke & spud, Norm I think its a little to late, but thanks for the advice...I may still give it a  go. Its a present for my mum soooo I dont have to look at it lol!!  
Got the base done. I'm still waiting for a wooden base to be made that will allow this to be 'sunk' so the pavement will run flush with the wood.


This is the first base that I have made, first off I primered with humbrol acrylic primer from the can. Then a cot of xf-66 light grey went on, hilighted with xf-19 sky grey, washes and drybrushing and some grass from gale force was added. Let me know what you think.  

[Myke]

Looks fantastic. Did you preshade the recesses at all or is that from the washes?

[merseajohn]

Thanks Myke   No preshading, just as you say washes/AK Interactive streaking grime in the puddle & a little AK Black pigments.

[schweinhund227]

Don't sweat it about the spokes.....    the white glue (lightly diluted) would dry Clear anyway....  and you would have to touch the BRIDGE with a tinny amount of paint.... 

but please don't experiment on my account !    You are doing really go on that one and the Base looks Awesome to !

Norm.

[merseajohn]

Cheers dood, might go back in and sort it...just got the falcon parked on the desk now though lol. 

[schweinhund227]

I like how you used the AkI products not as intended....   Pretty cool results !

I'll take note of it and try it..... On my stuff!   Take care my man!

[panzerace007]

MJ , 

   Bike is Fetchin' ! That Base Rox too !! 

     Rock-On !!

[merseajohn]

Thanks mate! Should have the wooden base done by the end of the month, just in time. 

[NecronautDrummer]

Just a different thought.  How about turning the grass in the gutter into some trash or debris?  Maybe add a few leaves, sticks, bits of newspaper, and some wash/rain/grime marks along the step between the sidewalk and the road?  Just a thought.

Very nice build!  And the rider's paint job really gives it a little personality too!