COMPLETE - Tamiya Kawaski Ninja ZX-RR

Good start on that engine.

The upgrade parts look good.  This should be interesting.

I've built a few bikes myself.

Great looking kit, and very nice start! I'll be around watching

Been a while, but I spent some time on the bike this weekend.  These kits are a joy to build - though is it me or are some of the tamiya metalics really not brush friendly....

Little more work.   Front forks are next then body work.  I really love these Tamiya bike kits.

Looking good! I love MotoGP bikes. I'm looking forward to more progress.

All Right! This looks fun. I am a motorcycle guy and modeler. I do have the Tamiya Bimota stashed here somewhere. Anyway, I'll keep an eye on you to see how this goes. It looks good so far.  

Maxie

At 1/12 scale this sucker's already packin' a punch in the detail department and then you go and add all this "fun stuff". This one outta be good.

Looks great! Can't wait to see the finished results. I have never built a bike before but I might try one after seeing this. 

Forks and front wheel on.  Still lots to do

Just checking on you and your build. Cool!

Max

The more I see these kits and how they go together, the more I really want to try one.  Thanks for posting this build log.  

Scott

These 1/12 scale tamiya kits are extremely well engineered. 

Did a bit more work and I think next is body panels :o   Need to paint and polish

Anyhow - more fork detail, handblebar grips etc.  Nice decals providing really cool detail

Got all the plumbing done and the final details.  Here's a shot of her before buttoning up all the panels.  Kinda sad as it hides the details

All buttoned up, ready for decals

As an example of the increadible engineering these 1/12 scale recent moto kits have - the windshield installs with NO glue needed!  Slick.

Got started on the decals.  They are still settling, but wow even the decals are well thought out.

Cool John,

I built a couple back in the 70's and really enjoyed them. I would like to get another someday.

I built a few back then too.  The newer kits are even better!

I'm calling this one done.  If you haven't built one of these recent Tamiya 1/12 motorcycle kits I suggest you do.  They are really a joy to build.  If you are a painter, you'll love these kits.

John,

Wow! It turned out fantastic! 

It's the green that attracted me to the kit.

Thanks Johnny - it's front and center on the new shelves :)

Hogfanfs - thanks for the kind words. 

Good job for sure. Looks real to me!

Max

Thanks Max - You need to petition Tamiya to do a Hodaka

Funny John! I'd have to modifiy it though!

Max

keavdog

I'm calling this one done