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FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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Thanks Denis. It's something different. Unfamiliar parts to all of this requires careful study of the paint and decal placement guides. Just for fun, I searched the net for prices of used Ninja H2 bikes. Lowest price I found was just under $18,000 for a 2018 model and as much as $55,000 for a 2021! Can't imagine paying that much for a bike. -
FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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At this juncture, I need to take a detailed look at my Studio 27 carbon fiber decal sheet instructions. I am pretty sure I have carbon fiber decals that must go on some pieces now if not sooner. 🙂 -
FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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Moving ahead with the construction and painting of the swing arm, shock absorber, disk brake, drive chain, rear wheel and tire assemblies. There was quite a bit of detail painting as well as some decal work involved. All went together flawlessly albeit tedious due to the various steps involved in painting everything. All the lightening holes in the brake disks had to be drilled out one by one. Paints used are a combination of Tamiya, AK Extreme Metal, and even some Testors enamel for the chrome silver used on the wheel. Still need to add a couple of small decals in places. -
FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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It will be a while. Not in a rush. Lots to do, need more research first. -
FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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I saw Bill Belichick in the stands watching the Bucs - Packers game this afternoon while Tom Brady lead Tampa Bay to the Super Bowl! -
FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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The transparent green over the silver. There will be some semi gloss black details brush painted unto the frame once the green has cured. -
FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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I am thinking about starting my own YouTube channel for scale modeling. Will need to remake my space for that purpose and need lighting and proper video cameras. If any of you have any experience and suggestions for proper video camera equipment and lighting, I am all ears. 🙂 -
FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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After assembling the two frame halves, the frame is given a black primer base, then a coat of white aluminum. The final frame color will be a transparent green over the silver. Pressing on. -
FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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The young fellow on the right is my son's best friend. They went to school together from elementary through high schools. On the left is his dad. The Volkswagen is their project car and they take it to car shows/Volkswagen gatherings in the southeast USA. The young man practically grew up at my house. He was who I had in mind when I built the Volkswagen kit. I presented it to him today and he was thrilled.
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FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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I use the bottled Mr Surfacer primers and always reduce them with Leveling Thinner. I use Leveling Thinner on all Mr Color and Tamiya paint products to reduce my paint. It dries a bit slower than their standard thinner, which is also of very good quality. The leveling thinner just allows the paint to self level more proficiently. I am not a big fan of spray cans but do use them every now and then on some larger sized projects. Recently used spray cans to paint my grandson's model rockets, the Estes kind. -
FINISHED - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale
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I looked up the Plasmo video. He built the Ninja H2R version, whereas mine is the H2 Carbon. I know they are at least slightly different, not sure how much different. A different set of exhaust/mufflers for sure, maybe more than that. I'm not much interested in the photo etch, but the sets available are made for the H2R, not the H2 Carbon. Again, not exactly certain of the differences, maybe small, maybe larger, I just don't know for sure. Here is the engine block assembled with a coat of gray Mr Surfacer 1500. Covers up the much of the seam lines nicely. Some will need additional filler. -
FINISHED 1940 Ford Standard Coupe - Revell - 1:25 Scale
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