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Start this last night. First thing was to try and scratch build the exsaust can. This is what I got done last night   More pics to follow soon. James
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That's neat, It will be in carbon fibre decal, I pressume?
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No Progress this week as I have been working late all week. Hope to get my desk back from the evil clutches of the dreaded spread sheets. Quote: That's neat, It will be in carbon fibre decal, I pressume?Filip Hi Filip, I'm going to try and spray the CF effect on this. I still have not plucked up the courage to cut the kit one off yet, so if I mess up I can still use the kit part and decals supplied. James
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Quick update, after a nasty accident over the weekend I have not done much This is where I'm at  James
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Update time. This is where I'm at the moment Sprockets from scalemotorsport.com.  One problem with these is the lack of instructions. Next up - the engine with a coat of Alclad.    And lastly  This was done earlier this week, I was trying out the carbon fibre effect. Not bad for a first attempt. if I do say so myself. The finished article will be a bit better. James
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Those sprockets are neat, should look nice. I've seen that a lot of people are using carbon decals on their models.
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Very Very nice work!
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Neat carbon fibre effect. Maybe an ink wash over the top will act as a filter and blend the dark/silver in a bit? I've been toying with a similar idea for a silk/lace sleeve on a figurine I'm working on but haven't tried it yet. Good to see how the technique works out.
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Nice idea on how to replicate Carbon Fibre but would you not consider buying a sheet of carbon fibre decal and using that instead? I've been looking at a few myself recently and they give an excellent realistic finish. You might want to check out the February edition of Tamiya Model Magazine International as there is a nice build article on these bikes. The guy models three different schemes and uses the carbon fibre decal with fantastic results. I've attached a couple of screenshots I took below. Vinny  
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Hi Vinny,
I have the print copy of that mag and it crossed my mind to just get the decals
but I wanted to try and learn a new technique with the A/B, sure if it all goes horribly wrong
I can strip the parts back and get the decals.
James
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