Tamiya Honda 1100 XX

[Pantherman]

I decided to build another bike as really enjoyed the first one end of last year. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I decided to build another bike as really enjoyed the first one end of last year. Pantherman

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Progress so far. I'm going for high gloss chrome finish with black frame and engine, aluminium for most of the other parts. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Progress so far. I'm going for high gloss chrome finish with black frame and engine, aluminium for most of the other parts. Pantherman
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Moving on nicely now. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Moving on nicely now. Pantherman
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And I think that's enough for tonight. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

I dunno, but so far, for me, the whole thing just revolves around that red spring!

"Just too good to be true,
can't take my eyes off of you!"

 

[Pantherman]

I dunno, but so far, for me, the whole thing just revolves around that red spring!

Sadly it will hardly be seen once the bodywork goes on, same with the engine. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

And I think that's enough for tonight. Pantherman
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Starting to look like a motorcycle. Very nice work. Looks like I will have to start the Kawasaki build soon.

 

[Pantherman]

Starting to look like a motorcycle. Very nice work. Looks like I will have to start the Kawasaki build soon.

GB on the way......... Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

I need to clear a spot on my bench.

 

[Pantherman]

I need to clear a spot on my bench.

Same here. Leaving the start date with you. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

Okay. I am in the middle of a tank and a trans-am build. I seem to be spending more time on the tank. My automotive builds seem to be taking a backseat to everything else.

 

[Pantherman]

Okay. I am in the middle of a tank and a trans-am build. I seem to be spending more time on the tank. My automotive builds seem to be taking a backseat to everything else.

I'm the same with the trans Am. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I'm the same with the trans Am. Pantherman

Hi Tim, this is what I'm thinking for the GB. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

Nice.
This will be mine.

 

[Pantherman]

Nice.
This will be mine.

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I like it, it's on my wishlist. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

And I think that's enough for tonight. Pantherman
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Got a little bit more done. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

See if you can't optimize it to squeeze out a bit of performance...

I mean, 178.5 miles per hour (287.3 kilometers per hour) off the assembly line, just a tad sluggish don't you think?

I had to look it up, but small wonder that when you catch a glimpse of these bikes in the rear view, they've passed you before you are 'eyes forward' again.
Looking great!

 

[Pantherman]

Got a little bit more done. Pantherman
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So I decided to use a rattle can of Winsor Newton gloss varnish for the bodywork. Not a great result and can't explain why one decal silvered when the other was fine? All done at the same time using the same materials? Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

... wow, never had it that bad. Looks like more than just silvering. Hope someone has a clue how to save it!
Did you lay them on a gloss surface, and/or use any of those decal prep products?