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02-18-2016, 06:46 AM | #61 | ||
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Hi Elias, yes I had this conversation about the grips on another forum and I cant believe how I overlooked such a simple thing! I was going to redo it but I decided against it because it probably would have done more damage than good to try to replace them at that point of the build. Next time I will be aware of using tiny gauge wire rather than this fat stuff I used
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Very nice work, for me this is impossible... Congratulation
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02-18-2016, 05:16 PM | #65 | ||
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Imster - I use the small silver wire strands that come with the Top Studio electrical connector detail sets. I use just one strand - it has the correct scale to the eye for safety wire. Cheers John |
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yep thats the wire! I think its around 0.17mm thick, I used it to make the clips on the reddish tube going into the tank on my build.
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02-20-2016, 03:54 PM | #67 | |
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Hey man, this looks that you have built a real motorbike. Outstanding work!
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02-20-2016, 06:24 PM | #68 | |
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one of the most incredible bike build I've ever seen...!! wowwowwoww...
i'm just wondering seeing the exhausts on top, where is the fuel tank on this bike ?? |
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02-21-2016, 08:07 AM | #69 | |
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Thanks Mikhail!
Thanks Rallymaster, the fuel tank is the aluminum part at the bottom, the bike is basically upside down in that configuration and this is the main reason I did this build as I really was intrigued by the layout and how it looks. As for performance, it was a terrible bike to race as the weight was too low on the bike which made turning into corners more difficult. |
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thanks for your answer, that's what I was wondering, that big aluminium part...
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I can only say it was more an incredible work of their hands .
Could you tell me how did the Brake braided cables? And those white belts in the front suspension , they seem really plasticas as it has a certain transparency. Sandro |
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The silver wire strands I use for safety wire are the wire strands that come with the electrical connectors made by Top Studio - TD23003 I strip the black insulation off and then use just one of the silver strands - I'll PM you a picture - if I can figure out how. Didn't you have a CBR1000RR that you took to the track? I raced unlimited superbikes here in the USA in AMA National and CCS regional races on a CBR900RR from 94'-98' until I was paralyzed in a street accident. John Hey Imster - I went back through all your pics of the 84' NSR500 build - and YES you are correct - the silver wire strand you used on the pink/red tubing where it connects to the fuel tank on the right side is what I use for the safety wire on the hand grips. A couple of additional questions though - how did you do the numbers "1" and "3" on the front cylinder heads - is that a decal?? Also did you drill the fork legs for all those bolts?? if yes, how did you manage that without the drill bit slipping off or not going through straight?? Cheers John Last edited by John18d; 02-22-2016 at 03:16 AM. Reason: added questions |
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http://www.macsmodeling.com/mysite/BP443.htm The white "tie wraps" were made from Evergreen Styrene Item No: 9005 clear sheet 0.13mm thick. You lightly sand the styrene to give it a cloudy transparent look then you cut it to thickness and fit to where you want it Hope this all helps mate |
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The 1 and the 3 were done freehand with some acrylic white paint and a paintbrush. Painting the 3 was especially difficult! The fork legs were all drilled out. Before I drilled I used a scalpel to cut into where the bolt goes through, then I drilled straight from each side until they met in the middle. When I drill holes I always first use an old airbrush needle to mark and indent where the drill bit will drill into. I then always do my first hole with a 0.2mm drill bit, check to see if its centred, if its not centred then I adjust with my needle and drill with a 0.3mm bit to correct it. Once I am happy that the hole is centred and going in the correct direction I work my way up through the drill bits until I get to the size I require. Takes a lot longer but ensures everytime that the hole is straght and centred. |
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