I think I know the type of conversion you want to make - the final version I saw was a 1999 YZR250 with Chesterfield markings in grey and bright yellow wheels. I have the TZ250 kit and want to do a this conversion, mostly because I like the colour scheme. There are some step by step descriptions (in Japanese) and pictures at http://tokyo.cool.ne.jp/ks_workshop/reportindex.html
Your plan looks good. My thinking was to do the following:
- use styrene sheet and a two part epoxy putty to modify the tail. Because there are a lot of compound curves, quite a lot of putty will be needed. The epoxy putty won't shrink like other air drying putty
- add the side scoops on both sides of the fairing using a similar technique
- get brake disks from a donor kit (don't know what will work best)
- modify or scratchbuild new front brake calipers and hangers
- custom make the sponsor decals and either paint the striping or make decals for them
I was going to leave the wheels, top part of the fairing, tank and frame the same as the TZ kit. Although not 100% accurate, it won't really matter to me. This will be a project I won't get to for quite a while. If you want pictures of this conversion, just let me know and I'll get them to you. Your '94 to '96 conversion is a bit easier than what I plan to do.
I've done a similar conversion of a street bike to a superbike racer, although not as much bodywork changes needed. You can see the results (and a downloadable PDF build notes) at http://www.eajonesgue.com/scalemodels/HondaVF750InterceptorSuperbike.html
Keep us posted on your progress.
Evan Jones
Evan Jones
www.eajonesgue.com/scalemodels