Suzi Hayabusa

[Leopard2]

Thanks Randy. Drilling out the rotors is a pain in the you-know-what but well worth the effort.

Joe

 

[bob letterman]

Lookin' good Joe,

I like you choice of colors on the frame, wheels and engine. Very realistic!

Bob

 

[Leopard2]

Thank you very much Bob, but I must admit that the frame is plated.

Joe

 

[Leopard2]

Got the cowling parts painted. Its Tamiya's Metallic Black out of a rattle can. Unfortunately I have a light orange peel effect. does anyone know how to best deal with it? Thanks in advance.

Joe

 

[randy_ditton]

Hi Joe, Nice looking cowling, I am no expert on shiny paint! Hopefully Mike can help you out

Randy

 

[Iron Mike]

Did you try what I suggested, Joe?

 

[Leopard2]

Thanks Randy.

Mike, no I haven't had a chance chance yet.

 

[mlp]

I dont know what Mike did suggest - I would suggest coats of clear with some polishing in between if necessary

 

[Leopard2]

Mike suggested light wet sanding between coats of paint before throwing the clear coat on.

Joe

 

[Iron Mike]

Any progress on this, Joe?

 

[Leopard2]

Update: Suzi Hayabusa

Mike, as a matter of fact I do. I got most of the frame assembled and painted. I hope to have her finished by next weekend.

Joe

 

[Iron Mike]

Re: Update: Suzi Hayabusa

Guess you got your paint issues resolved? Frame is looking good!

 

[jknaus]

Very cool. What did you use to paint the frame. I like it.
James

 

[Leopard2]

The frame came plated like that.

Joe

 

[Leopard2]

DONE: Suzi Hayabusa

Finally done. It isn't one of my best bikes I build but I am happy. HAd a few assembly problems which caused some paint to scratch. But other than that it was a fun build.

Joe

 

[Iron Mike]

Re: DONE: Suzi Hayabusa

Looking good, Joe! I've had one of these kits in my stash since they came out, makes me want to build one!

 

[Tony lee]

Looks real to me

Tony lee

 

[moon puppy]

Re: DONE: Suzi Hayabusa

That's wicked!

 

[Leopard2]

Thanks guys.

Mike, yes you should. :evil: