Freddie Spencer NS500

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treyzx10r

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I just started this 1/12 scale kit I got as a gift from a fellow racer. Here are components after basic painting

finished up the engine and added the throttle cables

next I decided to go with a titanium finish and add some blueing to the pipes some were just painted black but thought that would be a bit boring

after clearing I added some detail to the welds with some bright silver
 
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Fenlander

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Coming on a treat Trey. I see you have seen the one I did, you need Microsol, (or similar) to get the decals to fit. I just left the expansion boxes black, didn't have the nerve to colour them up like you have. Looking forward to seeing more
 
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bikerbart

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Looking very nice indeed, looking forward to seeing it put together, regards Martin :smiling:
 
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garethm

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Hi Trey, its looking good, as Graham has said use micro sol or set the decals will follow the curves and dry in shape. Must see the finished bike.

Cheers Gareth.
 
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treyzx10r

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thanks for the tip and the kind words . The decals in this kit are very old so I''ll give it a try also is 'decal set' the same as microsol?
 
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treyzx10r

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the cooling system ready to mount

triple clamps and controls
 
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Backbreaker

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Superb clean build Trey, got my eyes on this one.

Joolz.
 
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treyzx10r

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got motivated this weekend and mounted up the cooling system

also got the swingarm and rear tire assembly on
 
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treyzx10r

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more progress as the rain kept me from riding today,test fit of the pipes and the front end is almost ready
 
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treyzx10r

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went ahead with the paint unfortunately the older kits decals are somewhat lacking and require more painting than I would like but here goes
 

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Steve
Very nice indeed. I saw Spencer race back in the day,may even have been this bike!

Cheers

Steve
 
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treyzx10r

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thanks Steve! I got the first set of decals on, thanks for the tip about the decal set Graham it worked great!
 
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treyzx10r

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thanks Martin. I shot the clear on and put the finishing touches on it this evening. I do'nt really care for clear body panels but thought it might work with this kit. I did hide the ugly seam on the front with the number plate
 
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m1ks

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Very nice indeed, I especially like the chain, that's very convincing, probably the most realistic looking bike chain on a model i've seen yet, what was your procedure for that?

Re the clear fairing, i'm of the school of thought that painted looks better, I always like the idea of them and being able to see the engine is great but I think they look better with paint.
 
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treyzx10r

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thanks m1ks ,the chain started with a coat of flat back then a light dry brush of silver followed by a clear coat for a 'lubed' look. I have to admit one of the reasons I left the front fairing clear was the bad state the decals were in do to there age, I totally agree painted is better . I'm thinking maybe at a later date I will order a set of decals and wind up painting it .
 
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