Tamiya Honda 1100 XX

[Belugawrx]

Haven't seen that before, looks like the micro sol took the ink right out of the decal !!!
bummer
Tamiya is pretty good for sending new ones if the kit isn't too old...worth a try

 

[wjbrandel]

Strange. I wonder what caused that.

 

[TimM63]

Nice.
This will be mine.

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This is the closest model I could find that matches my motorcycle. I just ordered the paint from Kawasaki dealer.

 

[Rob]

Great build so far Panther man. Bummer on the decal. I didn't think that Windsor stuff was that hot? Hmm.

 

[Pantherman]

Great build so far Panther man. Bummer on the decal. I didn't think that Windsor stuff was that hot? Hmm.

All the other decals are fine, it's just that one. Very puzzling? Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

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

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So I have sanded down and now going to respray it. I have ordered another set of decals so hopefully it will work second time round.

Done a little bit more of the frame build while I'm waiting. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

So I have sanded down and now going to respray it.

Good on you; dunno how I'd have handled it... not just your sandpaper's got grit!

 

[Pantherman]

Good on you; dunno how I'd have handled it... not just your sandpaper's got grit!

Many thanks, I like a challenge. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

So I have sanded down and now going to respray it. I have ordered another set of decals so hopefully it will work second time round.

Done a little bit more of the frame build while I'm waiting. Pantherman
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On the home straight now. It's coming together nicely. Pantherman

 

[blakeh1]

Excellent!

 

[TimM63]

Well done.

 

[wjbrandel]

Great job

 

[Rob]

I'm impressed. That came out really nice.

 

[Pantherman]

On the home straight now. It's coming together nicely. Pantherman
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The bike is done, just got to build the base now. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

The bike is done, just got to build the base now. Pantherman
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Looks like I can jump right on it and cruise it down the road. Awesome work (as usual). Love the silver paint.

 

[Pantherman]

Looks like I can jump right on it and cruise it down the road. Awesome work (as usual). Love the silver paint.

Yeah, I'm really pleased with it. Getting to love my bikes. PM