1/12 Motorcycles questions

[Patras]

Hi all,

So my reignited love for modelling has shifted gears, I'm borderline obsessed with all aspects and so am going back onto bikes (after learning airbrushing and dabbling with planes with weathering), specifically Tamiya 1/12 kits. I've part built Abe's YZR and Doohans NSR over 20 years ago, and I now have an RC30, a Roberts RGV and Rossi's NSR to work on. Having watched some vids of what's possible my question is simply:

Where best do I buy add on kits such as chain and grills, brake discs, plating parts etc? Mirror/chrome film, etc?

Many thanks in advance for any tips.

Happy modelling!

 

[TimM63]

https://www.hiroboy.com/112_Motorcycles--category--179.html
https://www.spotmodel.com/index.php?cPath=298_389
https://www.hlj.com/search/?GenreCo...&Page=1&MacroType2=Detailing+Kits/Accessories

Just a few. I am only familiar with HLJ. Never had issue with them. They are in Japan so it takes a little while to get but worth it.

 

[Steve Ski]

Tim, all of these are overseas. Are there any local US based sites you know of? Some of the shipping costs are brutal.

Thanks in advance. Cheers, Ski.

 

[TimM63]

Tim, all of these are overseas. Are there any local US based sites you know of? Some of the shipping costs are brutal.

Thanks in advance. Cheers, Ski.

https://www.megahobby.com/categories/aftermarket-parts.html#/filter:brand:Tamiya

 

[Patras]

https://www.hiroboy.com/112_Motorcycles--category--179.html
https://www.spotmodel.com/index.php?cPath=298_389
https://www.hlj.com/search/?GenreCode2=Cars+&+Bikes&Scale2=12&Page=1&MacroType2=Detailing+Kits/Accessories

Just a few. I am only familiar with HLJ. Never had issue with them. They are in Japan so it takes a little while to get but worth it.

Tim thank you mate! I live in Spain so import costs are a given for certain things.
Cheers and keep smiling!
Brad