Tamiya Honda 1100 XX

[Pantherman]

I decided to build another bike as really enjoyed the first one end of last year. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I decided to build another bike as really enjoyed the first one end of last year. Pantherman

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Progress so far. I'm going for high gloss chrome finish with black frame and engine, aluminium for most of the other parts. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Progress so far. I'm going for high gloss chrome finish with black frame and engine, aluminium for most of the other parts. Pantherman
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Moving on nicely now. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Moving on nicely now. Pantherman
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And I think that's enough for tonight. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

I dunno, but so far, for me, the whole thing just revolves around that red spring!

"Just too good to be true,
can't take my eyes off of you!"

 

[Pantherman]

I dunno, but so far, for me, the whole thing just revolves around that red spring!

Sadly it will hardly be seen once the bodywork goes on, same with the engine. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

And I think that's enough for tonight. Pantherman
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Starting to look like a motorcycle. Very nice work. Looks like I will have to start the Kawasaki build soon.

 

[Pantherman]

Starting to look like a motorcycle. Very nice work. Looks like I will have to start the Kawasaki build soon.

GB on the way......... Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

I need to clear a spot on my bench.

 

[Pantherman]

I need to clear a spot on my bench.

Same here. Leaving the start date with you. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

Okay. I am in the middle of a tank and a trans-am build. I seem to be spending more time on the tank. My automotive builds seem to be taking a backseat to everything else.

 

[Pantherman]

Okay. I am in the middle of a tank and a trans-am build. I seem to be spending more time on the tank. My automotive builds seem to be taking a backseat to everything else.

I'm the same with the trans Am. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I'm the same with the trans Am. Pantherman

Hi Tim, this is what I'm thinking for the GB. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

Nice.
This will be mine.

 

[Pantherman]

Nice.
This will be mine.

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I like it, it's on my wishlist. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

And I think that's enough for tonight. Pantherman
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Got a little bit more done. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

See if you can't optimize it to squeeze out a bit of performance...

I mean, 178.5 miles per hour (287.3 kilometers per hour) off the assembly line, just a tad sluggish don't you think?

I had to look it up, but small wonder that when you catch a glimpse of these bikes in the rear view, they've passed you before you are 'eyes forward' again.
Looking great!

 

[Pantherman]

Got a little bit more done. Pantherman
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So I decided to use a rattle can of Winsor Newton gloss varnish for the bodywork. Not a great result and can't explain why one decal silvered when the other was fine? All done at the same time using the same materials? Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

... wow, never had it that bad. Looks like more than just silvering. Hope someone has a clue how to save it!
Did you lay them on a gloss surface, and/or use any of those decal prep products?

 

[Pantherman]

... wow, never had it that bad. Looks like more than just silvering. Hope someone has a clue how to save it!
Did you lay them on a gloss surface, and/or use any of those decal prep products?

Laid on gloss with sol and set. Pantherman

 

[Belugawrx]

Haven't seen that before, looks like the micro sol took the ink right out of the decal !!!
bummer
Tamiya is pretty good for sending new ones if the kit isn't too old...worth a try

 

[wjbrandel]

Strange. I wonder what caused that.

 

[TimM63]

Nice.
This will be mine.

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This is the closest model I could find that matches my motorcycle. I just ordered the paint from Kawasaki dealer.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Great build so far Panther man. Bummer on the decal. I didn't think that Windsor stuff was that hot? Hmm.

 

[Pantherman]

Great build so far Panther man. Bummer on the decal. I didn't think that Windsor stuff was that hot? Hmm.

All the other decals are fine, it's just that one. Very puzzling? Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

So I decided to use a rattle can of Winsor Newton gloss varnish for the bodywork. Not a great result and can't explain why one decal silvered when the other was fine? All done at the same time using the same materials? Pantherman

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So I have sanded down and now going to respray it. I have ordered another set of decals so hopefully it will work second time round.

Done a little bit more of the frame build while I'm waiting. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

So I have sanded down and now going to respray it.

Good on you; dunno how I'd have handled it... not just your sandpaper's got grit!

 

[Pantherman]

Good on you; dunno how I'd have handled it... not just your sandpaper's got grit!

Many thanks, I like a challenge. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

So I have sanded down and now going to respray it. I have ordered another set of decals so hopefully it will work second time round.

Done a little bit more of the frame build while I'm waiting. Pantherman
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On the home straight now. It's coming together nicely. Pantherman

 

[blakeh1]

Excellent!