Two Wheeled Vehicle Group Build

[TimM63]

I got a start on my Kawasaki today. Engine is together.

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Got the frame and engine married. I'm done for today.

 

[TimM63]

I got the swing arm done and connected to the frame.

 

[Pantherman]

I got a start on my Kawasaki today. Engine is together.

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I decided to follow your lead and built the engine first. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I got the swing arm done and connected to the frame.

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Nice, coming together really well. PM

 

[TimM63]

I decided to follow your lead and built the engine first. Pantherman
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Nice. Did those plug wires come with the kit or did you make them? Engine looks great. Can't wait to see your progress.

 

[Pantherman]

Nice. Did those plug wires come with the kit or did you make them? Engine looks great. Can't wait to see your progress.

All included. PM

 

[TimM63]

Nice, coming together really well. PM

Thank you. I really like these Tamiya bike kits.

 

[TimM63]

I got the seat frame and exhaust on. I am to the point where I need to start painting cowlings. Probably tomorrow.

 

[wjbrandel]

Got started on my Suzuki yesterday. Didn't get a lot done, real life keep interfering darn it.










I do like Tamiya kits. They go together beautifully.

 

[Pantherman]

Got started on my Suzuki yesterday. Didn't get a lot done, real life keep interfering darn it.
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I do like Tamiya kits. They go together beautifully.

Looking good. Tamiya bikes are brilliant. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I decided to follow your lead and built the engine first. Pantherman
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So made a start on the bodywork. Glued, cleaned, sanded (a very long time) and finally polished them tonight. Very happy with the results although the decals will cover most of it........Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

So made a start on the bodywork. Glued, cleaned, sanded (a very long time) and finally polished them tonight. Very happy with the results although the decals will cover most of it........Pantherman
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Those pieces look really good.

 

[Pantherman]

Those pieces look really good.

Thanks. My problem will be after I apply the decals I need to spray a gloss but so far my attempts to get a really shiny finish haven't been great. I just bought the vallego polyurethane clear gloss but it was only just shiny much the same as all the others which promised so much.

I might give the humbrol gloss in a rattle can a try. Has anyone used it ?

Does anyone have a "go to" ultra shiny gloss that they use? I'm running out of ideas.
Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

Thanks. My problem will be after I apply the decals I need to spray a gloss but so far my attempts to get a really shiny finish haven't been great. I just bought the vallego polyurethane clear gloss but it was only just shiny much the same as all the others which promised so much.

I might give the humbrol gloss in a rattle can a try. Has anyone used it ?

Does anyone have a "go to" ultra shiny gloss that they use? I'm running out of ideas.
Pantherman

I read some very good reviews on the SMS Ultra Clear Coat 2K. I bought some but haven't used it yet. I am saving it for El Camino build.
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/pr...M5BJaWOIutlJAgJQtBCoR-lN51Gfkhda9aY5A6Q-bDC4T

 

[Pantherman]

Thanks. My problem will be after I apply the decals I need to spray a gloss but so far my attempts to get a really shiny finish haven't been great. I just bought the vallego polyurethane clear gloss but it was only just shiny much the same as all the others which promised so much.

I might give the humbrol gloss in a rattle can a try. Has anyone used it ?

Does anyone have a "go to" ultra shiny gloss that they use? I'm running out of ideas.
Pantherman

Tempted to go for this little baby.... Pantherman

 

[Calico Jack]

Thanks. My problem will be after I apply the decals I need to spray a gloss but so far my attempts to get a really shiny finish haven't been great. I just bought the vallego polyurethane clear gloss but it was only just shiny much the same as all the others which promised so much.

I might give the humbrol gloss in a rattle can a try. Has anyone used it ?

Does anyone have a "go to" ultra shiny gloss that they use? I'm running out of ideas.
Pantherman

Pretty much all the gloss finishes that are safe for plastic are about the same when it comes to the sheen. If you are wanting a more gloss or wet look, it basically comes down to applying several coats, wet sanding between to remove imperfections. Once you have a good build up, it's wet sanding up to 3,000 grit or higher than polishing that gets you there. A lot of auto paints and lacquer paints can be too "hot" for styrene. Back in the day, there use to be a sanding filler clear that you could use to build up a good base before putting on clear so you didn't sand through the gloss coats and could really polish it to a wet look. It's just something that takes a little more time to get right.

 

[Pantherman]

I read some very good reviews on the SMS Ultra Clear Coat 2K. I bought some but haven't used it yet. I am saving it for El Camino build.
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/pr...M5BJaWOIutlJAgJQtBCoR-lN51Gfkhda9aY5A6Q-bDC4T

It seems great minds think alike. PM

 

[TimM63]

Tempted to go for this little baby.... Pantherman

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We posted that at the same time. That's funny. What do they say? Great minds etc

 

[Pantherman]

Pretty much all the gloss finishes that are safe for plastic are about the same when it comes to the sheen. If you are wanting a more gloss or wet look, it basically comes down to applying several coats, wet sanding between to remove imperfections. Once you have a good build up, it's wet sanding up to 3,000 grit or higher than polishing that gets you there. A lot of auto paints and lacquer paints can be too "hot" for styrene. Back in the day, there use to be a sanding filler clear that you could use to build up a goon base before putting on clear so you didn't sand through the gloss coats and could really polish it to a wet look. It's just something that takes a little more time to get right.

Thanks for the advice. PM