Honda RC211V 2002 V. Rossi
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1 14 September 2019, 06:41
Björn SvedbergA Rossi Honda! This I just have to follow! (MotoGP was just better back then😉😢 Great start on the engine and clutch! 👍
14 October 2019, 04:41
bossy122Ooh....I go through all the trouble to assemble the PE clutch and then it doesn't fit. Bugger.
15 October 2019, 18:27
MunkyslutThat engine is indistinguishable from a top drawer diecast piece, you couldn't improve on the metal effects of those barrels, crankcases & heads.
A beautiful job, I'm in now 😉
15 October 2019, 20:31
bossy122Thanks. I'd really hoped that clutch would really make it all pop but I have to settle for the plastic.
15 October 2019, 22:33
Norbert SteffensMoto GP is dtill good today. In my opinion there are the most thrilling races ever
17 October 2019, 04:18
bossy122Thanks. Had to strip that awful chrome and repaint with Testors silver. The engine is all the various Tamiya colors.
And you are correct, Moto GP is some great racing......I just wish we got it here in the States without having to pay a rather expensive subscription.
17 October 2019, 05:46
bossy122The step I was not looking forward to: the pinstripes on the wheels. Each wheel took 3 decals, all of which had way too much excess film, so getting them in place was tricky. If you look at the pics, you can see which one was the first try. I tried pressing them down with a Qtip and that did not go well, especially when Microsol was applied. What I learned was to get them in place and go along them length wise with a flat brush. I then applied Micrsol and left the things to their own to dry and set. Fun stuff.
19 November 2019, 08:16
MunkyslutFlaws? I couldn't do as good a job putting full size rim transfers on my S1000RR racers haha
19 November 2019, 10:39
Peter HardyLovely job with the carbon decals too Bossy. I reckon they are harder than the wheel pin stripes. Not a Rossi fan but LOVE Moto GP. Best Motorsport in the world today.
19 November 2019, 21:23
MunkyslutAgreed Peter, MotoGP & World SBK racers are the best entertainment on wheels
19 November 2019, 21:27
bossy122I had to do the carbon myself, so thanks. It's funny to me that Studio 27 seems to have only made carbons for the 06 Honda....along with Tamiya making plenty of fork sets for that kit.....which is nowhere to be found. Anyway, I did a screen grab from a YouTube clip and found there are at least 3 different carbon patterns that I tried to match with what I have. Close enough, I figure.
19 November 2019, 23:43
bossy122Found out how old these decals were, it made for a challenge. That and Tamiyas excess film.....love that!
29 November 2019, 01:52
bossy122Finally recieved replacement decalsthat took 2 plus months to get from Japan cuz they apparently haven't reached large envelope technology over there and insist on sending a sheet of decals in a BOX. Anyway, I can finally put the finishing touches on this one.
22 January 2020, 03:09
bossy122Fingers crossed. As long as those tyre markings don't go awry.....I probably should have applied those ealier.....oops.
24 January 2020, 00:19
Peter GriffinBeautiful build, stunning. Love the details. Top Studio ftw! Those clutches are sooo good. Clean!
25 January 2020, 10:17
bossy122Sadly, the clutch didn't fit underneath the guard and I had to use the kit one.
25 January 2020, 18:55
bossy122If you look at my pics, there is one of the PE clutch next to the kit clutch and you can see the PE clutch is thicker. When put into its place on the bike, there is a carbon fibre guard that goes over top of the clutch. Alas, with the PE clutch being as thick as it is, the cover piece won't affix to the engine. Sadly, I couldn't get the ribs on the clutch all to thread through their slits on the top plate.....my eyes just aren't THAT good anymore. So, the PE clutch properly assembled may in fact fit, but mine doesn't.......bugger.
26 January 2020, 09:03
bossy122Thanks. These Tamiya bike kits are a fun build, what with no seat belts to dick with and come out really well. Think I may do some more.
6 February 2020, 19:13
