Suzi Hayabusa

[Leopard2]

No, its not the name of my GF. This is another project of mine I will be working on. It will be straight OOB with just a different paint job. I am leaning towards Arctic Blue Metallic or a very dark Metallic Red.

Joe

 

[moon puppy]

Neat!

 

[Sharkmouth]

I was thinking Japanese fashion... but it is a beautiful model.


Regards,

 

[Iron Mike]

That's a really nice box, Joe! :dance

 

[Leopard2]

Well Mike, the Box actually got some parts in it too.

I started to glue the parts together that need some putty and sanding. I started to put the engine together as well.

Joe

 

[Leopard2]

UPDATE 6/5/11 Suzi Hayabusa

Today I painted the engine, the wheels and the different engine covers so I can go ahead with the engine assembly.

Joe

 

[MrT]

Re: UPDATE 6/5/11 Suzi Hayabusa

Looks like you have a great start going.

Terry

 

[jknaus]

Cool, a bike. Not enough of these.
Good start.
James

 

[mlp]

Cool - yes! I had the honor to ride a Haya a while back - nice little rocket

 

[randy_ditton]

Hi Joe, Good to see more bikes here! Looking good, what paint did you use on the engine?


Randy

 

[Leopard2]

Thanks guys. Those little Tamiya Bikes are are a fun build.

Martin, I must admit that I am scared to hell to ride on a Bike.

Randy, I used Tamiya Xf-16 Flat Aluminum on the Engine.

 

[Leopard2]

UPDATE 6/7/11: Suzi Hayabusa

I did some more work on the bike. I had to flat coat the engine block since the paint was rubbing off and all the black parts got a light metal sheen to it. I had to repaint those. I think with the flat the engine looks even better. I also started to put the frame together and the wheels. And last but not least I drilled out all the cooling holes in the brake rotors.

Joe

 

[Leopard2]

I got the engine finished and mounted to the frame.

Joe

 

[moon puppy]

Looking fine Joe, sorry I missed your update last week. really nice looking work. Those weldlines, are they molded on or are you adding them?

 

[Leopard2]

Thanks Bob. Those weld lines are molded on.

Joe

 

[Sherman 18]

Those bike kits are nice.

You are doing a great job with it!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mlp]

Ah no Joe don't be scared bikes are just an engine between two tires It's just a nice feeling ... but I'm getting to old for those kind of bikes I'm afraid.


The last pic a little oily and I would take it as a real one - looks great!

 

[Leopard2]

Thanks Martin.

Joe

 

[Leopard2]

Slowly making progress on the bike. I got the front shocks painted, the front wheels and brake rotors assembled and started working on the handle bars.

Joe

 

[randy_ditton]

Hi Joe, Great detail painting on the bike!! Big improvement on the rotors

Look forward to more!

Randy