@bushpig: i don't know if this could help any further, but here u go

edit: (tq joel for reminding me!) according to the site where i got them, these 2 pics supposed to came from 2 different year. but i think they're a good help as a ref.pics (for the 06.ver)

engines:





i'm sure u had plenty of this, but can't resist to post it, she's too beautiful whole bike:



and while i'm here, does anyone had ref.pics of the 99' NSR500? any pics would help, considering i won't do any superdetail work or anything -just to give me a picture of what am i doing here... most of my ref pics are someone else's kits (joel has done a lot of NSR500 and u're site has been a major help so far, thanks man )

So after hours of research, comparisson, reading entire treads on the topic, etc....I think the best option for my needs and budget is the Iwata Revolution CR and the Iwata Studio Sprint Jet compressor.

This forum is a gold mine of resources and knowledge! I found so much info on the airbrush topic it's ridiculous! I'm almost an expert in the matter and I don't even have an airbrush...I even held a conversation with an airbrush expert/salesman and I was fine.... God bless the internet!

Anyway, while I wait for the goodies to arrive I need to finish my work area....

I'll keep you posted,

 

Thanks a million!

 

racer155

 

 

Sano thanks, the pics are great (already printed out and stuck on the cupboard above my work bench!). I am not one of those "rivet counters" who has to have every bolt and nut detail correct for a particular year, as long as the bikes looks sort of right but more importantly as long as I am happy all is good. I hope I can do justice to the full bike pic you posted as this will be the one I am doing, but will do the Camel branding.

Racer good on you Bro, making the decision is half the battle won. Now, once the bits arrive I would suggest a lot of practice before you attempt your first kit to avoid frustration creeping in. It takes a while to get used to pressure settings, dilution of paint to thinners, spraying distance from the model, spray volume etc etc Any advice you need just shout. I played around for ages when I got my first one just to get the basics right. There are some good general resources on the subject on the net as well. I assume you will have some sort of extraction device or well ventilated room, when you spray and especially when spraying thinners etc through the brush to clean it you generate a lot of toxic fumes. Somewhere in this build I have shared my home made extraction fan which works well for me.

 Must run to watch Holland Moto GP, always takes me by surprise by being on a Saturday!

Joel. I had a look around your site again after a while, you are making nice progress on the YZR builds (the kawa seems to have takken a back seat!). I like your exhaust method, will have to give it a try myself at some stage. Will you add some heat staining or leave them as they are now? Maybe just a bit of x19 smoke to weather them off a bit.

I like the brake discs, what paint did you use. You have replicated the speckled carbon look very well. I always feel the X10 tamiya recommends looks a bit glossy and artificial.

Sano: No sweat, my friend. Glad to be at service.

Bushpig; Thanks for coming back, I know that the site has been slow for the last year but I'll do better. The exhausts will definately be weathered further. Most likely with the Tamiya weathering box.

I did the brake discs with the recommended paints but sprayed a bit further away than ususal giving a slight more texture.

/Joel

Looking good Joel, I tend to agree with you that the wire needs to be a bit finer. I love the idea with the fishing line, now why have I never thought of that! I assume you fix it in place with superglue? This is why I love this build, always something to learn.

Thanks. Fishing line is great. Available in many dimensions, just cut off the part pin, drill a hole and fix it with super glue. Back side is that the larger dimensions (e.g .4-.6 mm) don't bend to well att the fixing point.

Regarding cf on the hoses I saw a ref pic of a 99 yzr with a lot more structure than the ones I've seen before, the Hi Def fibre was perfect for the purpose.

/J

Well blow mee  down  have finally remebered my password ,and solved SOME oof my commputer problems .

Not been around for a weeeeeeeeeee while with a combination of work ,com and not having anywhere to build

But have still been following you guys and the builds,there has been some pretty dandy handi work.

While of line I have stocked up on some kits - one that took some wheelin and dealin is a Protar

1/9 500 BMW sidecar a very old model , and another protar 1/9 yamaha YZR500 1988 metal kit with the baccy decals cool.

Hopefully I can find some time to make a portable workbench so that I can continue.

 

PS Joel congrats on your new addition to the family

100% with you there, Bush! Somebody actually had a review a while ago - there actually 3 different makes of motorcycle chain link build-ups available now. I get so little time, painting the included plastic one is a mission!

Hey guys,

Haven't been very active - either in the build or the forums! But the #56 Kawa is done. Stock box, plus a couple of CF decals.

Typical of newer Tamiyas, the thing practically assembled itself. Only thing worth noting was the decal glue that seems to take a long time in very hot water to soften/dissolve, so you can't slide it off very easily. But that was the same on the Stoner LCR Honda decals as well...

Love the colour, really stands out from the rest on the shelf! Unfortunately, the camera's battery went flat after one pic! Will post some pics later.

The only bike I have left is the 04 M1, but with Top Studio detail set. So will take a bit of a break from bikes untill I've finished my DBR9 and then start on that slightly intimidating-looking bit of detail set. Unless they bring out a new bike (800!!!!) before then...