TAMIYA KTM250MX: Hi, I'm new here.

[MDHaughton]

Hello, everyone. I haven't done any scale modeling since 1989. I'm a pen and ink artist primarily. After searching for some good reference photos, I came to the conclusion that my best bet is to build my own reference. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions I'll want to ask as I go, but I'll try to read the forum as much as I can before I do so.

I can't believe I've allowed my drafting table to be taken over by a different hobby. Lol

 

[Pantherman]

Hello, everyone. I haven't done any scale modeling since 1989. I'm a pen and ink artist primarily. After searching for some good reference photos, I came to the conclusion that my best bet is to build my own reference. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions I'll want to ask as I go, but I'll try to read the forum as much as I can before I do so.

I can't believe I've allowed my drafting table to be taken over by a different hobby. Lol

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Hi and welcome to the forum. Pantherman

 

[BattleScale Collectica]

Hello, everyone. I haven't done any scale modeling since 1989. I'm a pen and ink artist primarily. After searching for some good reference photos, I came to the conclusion that my best bet is to build my own reference. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions I'll want to ask as I go, but I'll try to read the forum as much as I can before I do so.

I can't believe I've allowed my drafting table to be taken over by a different hobby. Lol

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Welcome from another "Newbie".

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

Welcome but posted in wrong thread. Introduction thread is where that is to introduce yourself. Welcome anyway…

 

[wjbrandel]

Welcome to the forums.

 

[MDHaughton]

Welcome but posted in wrong thread. Introduction thread is where that is to introduce yourself. Welcome anyway…

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I did plan on using this thread to catalog my build, so hopefully dirtbikes fall under the 'everything else' category.

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

Dirt bikes… haven't done any since the 70s when Revell had a few great dirt bike kits.

 

[wjbrandel]

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I did plan on using this thread to catalog my build, so hopefully dirtbikes fall under the 'everything else' category.

Me personally when I built a motorcycle I put it in the automotive section.

Just my 2 cents

 

[Down Time]

Hello and welcome!!!!
I'll not question the artist as to how or why
Keep posting pictures as you go, looking good so far.

 

[the Baron]

Welcome to the Herd, MD! No worries about posting photos of your build here. If that's the worst thing anyone has to worry about, then his life is pretty good.
I look forward to following that build and seeing your finished model!
Best regards,
Brad

 

[MDHaughton]

Thank you everyone for the welcome.

I don't have any metallic gold paint. So I used some Tamiya XF-16 aluminum, and mixed up a gold wash on top. Seems to be decent. I'm probably getting a bit too granular on the chain, but what the hell. You only live once.

Does anyone have any recommendations on how to wash all the metallic flakes out of my brush from this Tamiya Aluminum paint? Water, Acetone, Rubbing Alcohol and Mineral Spirits don't seem to cut it.

I'm also wondering, should I clear coat some of these sub-assemblies before putting it together? For instance, should I clear coat the motor before I put it in the frame? Seems like it might be hard to get good coverage if it were all assembled.

 

[TimM63]

Welcome to the madness. Lots of good folks here with a lot of experience. Ask away and someone will have an answer.
Post pics of your progress.

 

[Dminor9]

I use Tamiya 20A thinner for Tamiya acrylic paint. After cleaning with their thinner, I then wash the brush in soap and water and have never had metal flake stay in the brush. I have built 4 Tamiya motorcycle kits and have not clear coated anything until after final assembly. Not sure why you would want to clear coat the engine before attaching to the frame.