So I decided to go in way over my head and attempt a top studio build (actually two, bought the YZR-M1 Kit, that's next).
For those that don't know, Top Studio makes a Super Detail Up kit for the base model. Basically it makes it very realistic and its quite the build. The base model only has 3 Sprues worth of parts so the detail kit replaces most of it, and adds a ton more. I couldn't find any builds on youtube or the web so I thought id document it here. I'm taking pictures along the way to point out most of the major steps. Expect lots of pics. Ill do my best to explain how I did the more difficult parts.
I'm using Tamiya #89719 and Top Studio #MD29011
Here is my last order of stuff for these next two builds. I think I have enough colors?
Here is the model in box stock form:
This first set of pics is lacking on before pictures because I wasn't sure if I was going to document it or not so I apologize. I will be more thorough going forward.
First step is to modify the stock parts. These parts are all parts that needed something cut off of them. Either replaced by resin parts or photo etch. Some wont be used till later, but I want to mod everything before I get into the top studio parts.
Clear Light cut down. It had a post on the back that has to be cut off and sanded flat
In order to sand it flat I put it in my pin vise. Next I need to drill a hole in the back when I get my bits tomorrow.
Intercoolers. Here I cut the end tanks off one side. Top studio includes new ones. I used an exacto and then sanded them flat.
Exterior panels need to be cut on panel line. The part with detail is replaced by PE parts
Suspension piece needs to be cut into 3 pieces, It was a full triangle to begin with.
Where to cut the top
Where to cut bottom, I cut right in the center of the circle so there is enough material to drill later
This is where the ecu was molded into the cockpit. it had to be cut out and sanded flat
Engine
There was a tall hood on each side on the front. it had to be removed (sorry no pics of before)
On the valve cover there was a bracket that protruded out. Had to be removed. Basically I turned it over and cut it with exacto from the back and then sanded it level.
That's it for now. When I get my drill bits tomorrow ill drill all the holes. I have to modify the cockpit still by filling some spots with styrene and putty. Im waiting on some more supplies to get here but I will update soon.
Thanks for looking
For those that don't know, Top Studio makes a Super Detail Up kit for the base model. Basically it makes it very realistic and its quite the build. The base model only has 3 Sprues worth of parts so the detail kit replaces most of it, and adds a ton more. I couldn't find any builds on youtube or the web so I thought id document it here. I'm taking pictures along the way to point out most of the major steps. Expect lots of pics. Ill do my best to explain how I did the more difficult parts.
I'm using Tamiya #89719 and Top Studio #MD29011
Here is my last order of stuff for these next two builds. I think I have enough colors?
Here is the model in box stock form:
This first set of pics is lacking on before pictures because I wasn't sure if I was going to document it or not so I apologize. I will be more thorough going forward.
First step is to modify the stock parts. These parts are all parts that needed something cut off of them. Either replaced by resin parts or photo etch. Some wont be used till later, but I want to mod everything before I get into the top studio parts.
Clear Light cut down. It had a post on the back that has to be cut off and sanded flat
In order to sand it flat I put it in my pin vise. Next I need to drill a hole in the back when I get my bits tomorrow.
Intercoolers. Here I cut the end tanks off one side. Top studio includes new ones. I used an exacto and then sanded them flat.
Exterior panels need to be cut on panel line. The part with detail is replaced by PE parts
Suspension piece needs to be cut into 3 pieces, It was a full triangle to begin with.
Where to cut the top
Where to cut bottom, I cut right in the center of the circle so there is enough material to drill later
This is where the ecu was molded into the cockpit. it had to be cut out and sanded flat
Engine
There was a tall hood on each side on the front. it had to be removed (sorry no pics of before)
On the valve cover there was a bracket that protruded out. Had to be removed. Basically I turned it over and cut it with exacto from the back and then sanded it level.
That's it for now. When I get my drill bits tomorrow ill drill all the holes. I have to modify the cockpit still by filling some spots with styrene and putty. Im waiting on some more supplies to get here but I will update soon.
Thanks for looking
