Tamiya Yamaha YZF-R1

Mr Bowcat

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Morning guys,

Just finished this one up at the weekend.

Overall a very enjoyable build, although I did run into issues at the end with the front cowling not fitting properly. I ended up stripping and repainting it, even then although better it still doesn't fit properly. Not sure if it's me or the kit??

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I understand you being fussy about that fit but honestly it doesn't take anything away from what's another great looking bike :thumb2:
 

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Looks fantastic to me. I bet the fit is better than a full sized one!
 

Mr Bowcat

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Cheers guys. :smiling3:

Mark, yep I'm probably being over-critical, things like that just bug me.
 

adt70hk

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Very well done indeed.

ATB

Andrew
 

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I think it looks great , the bike is just representing heavy front braking !!
 

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Hi Bob
Looks great. Detail is excellent. I would never have seen a problem with the front cowling.
I'm probably being over-critical, things like that just bug me.
I reckon it's one of those situations where you see it 'cause you made it but others just see a great model. :thinking:
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Cheers Jim. :smiling3:

You are no doubt correct, to me it sticks out like a sore thumb because I know it's there.
 
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