HOW TO BUILD - TAMIYA'S 1-12 MOTORCYCLES, HOW TO BUILD
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//-->Techniques for Motorcycle Model Making and Super-detailingby Keith BristowMOTORCYCLESHOW TOBUILD...TAMIYA’S 1:12INCLUDESTWO COMPLETE BUILDSA detailed look at all the paints,tools, equipment and techniquesrequired to build and super detailmodel motorbikesFrom the publishers of Tamiya ModelMagazine International, Model MilitaryInternational, Model Airplane Internationaland Military Illustrated ModellerPREFACEHow to build...TAMIYA’S 1:12 MOTORCYCLESTechniques for Motorcycle Model Making and Super-detailingWithin these pages, Keith Bristowbrings together a wealth of 1:12motorcycle kit building techniques thatencompass the basics right throughto advanced methods aimed at radically improvingthe detail and level of realism that will be of greatinterest to modellers of all abilities alike.Beginning with the essentials of what tools to useto best get the job done, where and when specificpaints are used at different stages of the build,and the use of different glues and bonding agentsbest suited to the task at hand, we learn whereto source parts for scratch-building and how tosuper-detail using scale wire, neodymium magnets,watch screws, rivets and miniature LED’s to furtherenhance the creative process.With the aid of a clear step-by-step constructionof a typical kit, the build is methodically describedwith thorough explanations from the very startthrough to getting that kit completed with a flawlessfinish. ‘Tech Tips’ are introduced along the way tosimplify the process of obtaining the best qualitybuild for this and any other project. All is illustratedwith plentiful photographs showing how thesetechniques come together and that no detail is toosmall to be overlooked.Specific to this book, detailing is done to abudget with a minimum use of costly aftermarketitems, simply because many kits similar to theone under consideration do not have aftermarketaccessories matched to them in the first place. Inthis instance, super-detailing using readily availableitems is the best way forward and you are invited toapply the same procedures and techniques to yourkit build, as you will find the ideas described withinare just as easily transferrable to other motorcyclekit constructions.This is a must read for any kit enthusiast thatwants to get the best from their motorcyclemodelling project.DisclaimerThis book describes advanced techniques and is intended asreference material for the adult modeller who will exercise alldue care, attention and caution when employing the use ofsharp instruments and hazardous chemicals, including paints,glues and solvents such as those described or similar, in whichpotential adverse effects can occur from immediate and/or longterm exposure if adequate precautions are not observed. Allsafety precautions, advisory notices and instructions providedby the manufacturers of such products must be followed whereexposure to these products is likely, with particular care takenon the use of appropriate skin, eye and respiratory personalprotective equipment which must be used for safety andprotection at all times when proceeding in the same or similarmanner to that described by the author.No liability can be accepted by the author or publisher forloss damage or injury that may occur, either consequential orinconsequential, as a result of reading the descriptions, methodsand information contained within.2PrefaceCONTENTSPage 2Construction,Photographyand Text byKeith BristowPrefaceChapter 1Introduction, Tools and Equipment, PaintsPage 4Page 8Page 10Chapter 2Reference Material and Making a StartChapter 3Engine, Carburettors, Air Filter Box andExhaust SystemPage 16Page 20Page 22Page 26Chapter 4Frame and Lower FairingChapter 5Side-stand and Display Centre-standChapter 6Wheels, Tyres, Disk BrakesChapter 7RRear Swing-arm, Drive-chain, Mono-shock,and Brake RodPage 28Page 30Page 32Chapter 8Seat and Front MudguardChapter 9Front ForkChapter 10Steering Head, Grips, Switchgear and Levers,Wiring and CablesPage 35Page 36Page 44Chapter 11Radiator and Fuel TankChapter 12Partial (Barebones) BuildChapter 13Body Panels - Preparing, Airbrushing,Cutting and PolishingCopyright © 2015 ADH Publishing Ltd.All rights reserved. Reproduction in part orwhole of any text or photographs withoutwritten permission from the publisher is strictlyprohibited. While due care has been taken toensure the contents of this book are accurate,the publisher cannot accept liability for errors.Page 50Page 53Page 54Page 62Chapter 14Clear ComponentsChapter 15Number PlateFirst Published in the United Kingdom by:Chapter 16CompletionADH Publishing Ltd., Doolittle Mill, Doolittle Lane,Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, LU6 1QXTelephone:44 (0) 1525 222573Fax:44 (0) 1525 222574Email:enquiries@adhpublishing.comWebsite:www.adhpublishing.comDesigned by Alex HallAppendicesSummary of Kit Part AlterationsSummary of Scratch-building and Super-detailingJargon BustersAcronyms and AbbreviationsHow to Build...Tamiya’s 1:12 Motorcycles3CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENThe completedkits - it's quitean adventure toreach this stage.Let's begin!s with any hobby, theobject of the exercise isto enjoy the activity and,at the end of the process,be proud of the finished result. Thisis no less true for scale motorcyclekit construction where a few hourscan be spend putting a kit togetherneatly, or a great deal more timespent searching for improvements tobe made and completing the projectto a top notch award standard.This book covers the broadspectrum of those and all optionsin between, by first consideringthe essentials of tools, paints andglues necessary for a basic build.Then as the build progressesmore advanced techniques areintroduced which the modellercan decide to include up to thelevel intended for each individualconstruction project.A starting point might be toconsider the build of an earlierkit, issued when they were notnecessarily as sophisticated astoday's examples and requiredslightly more consideration andimagination to obtain impressiveresults. This is the approach takenhere with Tamiya's 1:12 YamahaFZ250 Phazer kit, first issued in1985 (Kit Item No 14047) beingAused as the test subject.There are a number of reasonswhy the Yamaha FZ250 Phazer, orsimilar model, is a good choiceof subject. With most of themechanicals readily on view (evenwith all body panels in place), allwork will be open to inspection forthe observer to enjoy (and hopefullyadmire). And as a relatively early kit,there are a number of interestingdetail challenges that need to belooked at and possibly addressed.A modular method of constructionis adopted here, consisting ofsub-assemblies occurring throughchapters 3 to 11, these beingconsidered mini-models or projectsin their own right, with a partialbarebones assembly comingtogether in chapter 12. Then withglosswork painting considered,completion occurs through theremaining sections. This is verymuch like building a new full sizedmachine or restoring an old one,and it gives us the opportunity toconsider the form and function ofeach part of the motorcycle and therole each sub-assembly plays.From a practical standpoint athorough step-by-step approachof all stages of construction isdescribed in detail and illustratedwith the use of text, tips and amplephotographs. In this way, whetheryou build this particular kit oranother, the procedures will besimilar and the tips and techniquescan be applied equally to yourproject too, whatever machine youchose to build.Why Build a Kit?A good question, and for this let'sconsider what we are doing andwould like to achieve. With manynice quality pre-built 1:12 scalemotorcycles on the market thesedays, it might be prudent to askwhy bother to build a kit at all?There may be many answers to thatquestion depending on your pointof view, but apart from the obvioussatisfaction of producing a scalereplica that creatively exhibits yourskills and talents, I would also list:• There is an opportunity to learnso much more about the formand function of each machine,as you do your research, addadditional detail, and see how themotorcycle builds up componentby component• Each build is a personal oneoff that reflects your individualtastes - you get to choose yourpreferred colour scheme and4Chapter 1 -Introduction, Tools and Equipment, PaintsT, PAINTSoptional extras on the machine• It is an enjoyable process whereeffort is rewarded, the results cometogether over a period of time,and there is pride in somethingyou have made through your owndedication to the project• A kit hand built by the advancedmodeller can always be made toa higher standard than a massproduced itemAlso there is the challenge ofsearching for, and satisfaction offinding, components that can besuccessfully incorporated in thesuper-detailing process. Over theyears in addition to the usual craftand hobby stores that would usuallybe frequented, I have found manyother interesting sources to be ofsignificant advantage in this quest forparts. We will discover more aboutthis during the build of this kit buthere are some ideas to begin with:• Watch makers stores (tools andminiature parts - in particular,screws of all shapes and sizes)• Auto maintenance stores (paints,mirror coated plastic, cutting andpolishing compounds)• Jewellery stores (all sorts ofjewellery items)• Electrical stores or dismantlingbroken electrical equipment(various colours and gaugesof wire, LED's, springs, smallsections of rod)• Fishing stores (clear lines ofvarious thickness')And the list grows ever larger eachday, as you begin to look at everydayobjects with your modeller's eye andsee the potential uses of even thetiniest items and components.Tools and EquipmEnTMy first advice is always buy goodquality tools and equipment asthese will provide a lifetime ofreliable service and there’s nothingworse than ruining a complex builddue to the use of inferior tools.Naturally your supply of tools andequipment will grow with time butto get started it may be possible tofind what you need in the generalhousehold DIY toolbox or othersimilar sources, saving on the needand expense of buying specifictools for the hobby. Next stop is theDIY superstore where generic toolscan be obtained at a reasonableprice, and finally the hobby/ craftstore where custom tools may bemore expensive but are sometimesinvaluable as they are especiallydesigned for a specific task to dowith scale model making.(CA “Superglue”), clear dryingPVA glue, and liquid cement forplastics• Mini-clamps (to hold cementedcomponents together as thebond cures)• Cutting mat or similar protectedwork surfaceEssEntials for a MorEadvancEd Build• Scalpel blades and cutting mat(lots of precise cutting andtrimming to be done)• Handheld rechargeable electricaldrill with extra power pack• Microbox twist drill bits set0.3mm-1.6mm (lots of precisedrilling to be done)• Pin vices (to hold the microboxtwist drill bits either by hand or inthe chuck of a power drill)• Selection of rotary burrs (forenlarging and shaping holes)• Set of needle files (lots of precisefiling to be done)• Set of jewellers screwdrivers (flatblades and cross-heads)• Selection of pliers - flat, tapernose, and round (for bending andshaping metal components)• Small empty jars or pod canisters(to blend and store custom paintmixes)• Good quality airbrush andcompressor (to obtain a superiorfinish than from a spray can)Last but by no means least, Iinclude an arm mounted ring tubemagnifier lamp on this list. For yearsI worked without one but I wouldn’tbe without it now. Daylight matchedoutput lamps are quite commonthese days, and this is the type tolook out for.EssEntials for a Basic Build• Side cutters (to remove partsfrom the “sprue” [also knownas the “parts tree” or “runner”]without causing damage)• Tweezers of the following type- needle, flat blade, and reverseopening (for handling small plasticcomponents, especially whenattaching them to the main build)• Sharp scissors - small andmedium size (cutting arounddecals or cutting flat material intoshapes)• Set of sanding sticks andabrasive paper (from course 400grit to finer abrasions)• Paints (see Section 3.0 for a moredetailed discussion)• Set of good quality paint brushes(preferably sable)• Selection of glues - cyanoacrylateA typical selection of tools.A ring tube magnifier lamp in use.How to Build...Tamiya’s 1:12 Motorcycles5 [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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//-->Techniques for Motorcycle Model Making and Super-detailingby Keith BristowMOTORCYCLESHOW TOBUILD...TAMIYA’S 1:12INCLUDESTWO COMPLETE BUILDSA detailed look at all the paints,tools, equipment and techniquesrequired to build and super detailmodel motorbikesFrom the publishers of Tamiya ModelMagazine International, Model MilitaryInternational, Model Airplane Internationaland Military Illustrated ModellerPREFACEHow to build...TAMIYA’S 1:12 MOTORCYCLESTechniques for Motorcycle Model Making and Super-detailingWithin these pages, Keith Bristowbrings together a wealth of 1:12motorcycle kit building techniques thatencompass the basics right throughto advanced methods aimed at radically improvingthe detail and level of realism that will be of greatinterest to modellers of all abilities alike.Beginning with the essentials of what tools to useto best get the job done, where and when specificpaints are used at different stages of the build,and the use of different glues and bonding agentsbest suited to the task at hand, we learn whereto source parts for scratch-building and how tosuper-detail using scale wire, neodymium magnets,watch screws, rivets and miniature LED’s to furtherenhance the creative process.With the aid of a clear step-by-step constructionof a typical kit, the build is methodically describedwith thorough explanations from the very startthrough to getting that kit completed with a flawlessfinish. ‘Tech Tips’ are introduced along the way tosimplify the process of obtaining the best qualitybuild for this and any other project. All is illustratedwith plentiful photographs showing how thesetechniques come together and that no detail is toosmall to be overlooked.Specific to this book, detailing is done to abudget with a minimum use of costly aftermarketitems, simply because many kits similar to theone under consideration do not have aftermarketaccessories matched to them in the first place. Inthis instance, super-detailing using readily availableitems is the best way forward and you are invited toapply the same procedures and techniques to yourkit build, as you will find the ideas described withinare just as easily transferrable to other motorcyclekit constructions.This is a must read for any kit enthusiast thatwants to get the best from their motorcyclemodelling project.DisclaimerThis book describes advanced techniques and is intended asreference material for the adult modeller who will exercise alldue care, attention and caution when employing the use ofsharp instruments and hazardous chemicals, including paints,glues and solvents such as those described or similar, in whichpotential adverse effects can occur from immediate and/or longterm exposure if adequate precautions are not observed. Allsafety precautions, advisory notices and instructions providedby the manufacturers of such products must be followed whereexposure to these products is likely, with particular care takenon the use of appropriate skin, eye and respiratory personalprotective equipment which must be used for safety andprotection at all times when proceeding in the same or similarmanner to that described by the author.No liability can be accepted by the author or publisher forloss damage or injury that may occur, either consequential orinconsequential, as a result of reading the descriptions, methodsand information contained within.2PrefaceCONTENTSPage 2Construction,Photographyand Text byKeith BristowPrefaceChapter 1Introduction, Tools and Equipment, PaintsPage 4Page 8Page 10Chapter 2Reference Material and Making a StartChapter 3Engine, Carburettors, Air Filter Box andExhaust SystemPage 16Page 20Page 22Page 26Chapter 4Frame and Lower FairingChapter 5Side-stand and Display Centre-standChapter 6Wheels, Tyres, Disk BrakesChapter 7RRear Swing-arm, Drive-chain, Mono-shock,and Brake RodPage 28Page 30Page 32Chapter 8Seat and Front MudguardChapter 9Front ForkChapter 10Steering Head, Grips, Switchgear and Levers,Wiring and CablesPage 35Page 36Page 44Chapter 11Radiator and Fuel TankChapter 12Partial (Barebones) BuildChapter 13Body Panels - Preparing, Airbrushing,Cutting and PolishingCopyright © 2015 ADH Publishing Ltd.All rights reserved. Reproduction in part orwhole of any text or photographs withoutwritten permission from the publisher is strictlyprohibited. While due care has been taken toensure the contents of this book are accurate,the publisher cannot accept liability for errors.Page 50Page 53Page 54Page 62Chapter 14Clear ComponentsChapter 15Number PlateFirst Published in the United Kingdom by:Chapter 16CompletionADH Publishing Ltd., Doolittle Mill, Doolittle Lane,Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, LU6 1QXTelephone:44 (0) 1525 222573Fax:44 (0) 1525 222574Email:enquiries@adhpublishing.comWebsite:www.adhpublishing.comDesigned by Alex HallAppendicesSummary of Kit Part AlterationsSummary of Scratch-building and Super-detailingJargon BustersAcronyms and AbbreviationsHow to Build...Tamiya’s 1:12 Motorcycles3CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENThe completedkits - it's quitean adventure toreach this stage.Let's begin!s with any hobby, theobject of the exercise isto enjoy the activity and,at the end of the process,be proud of the finished result. Thisis no less true for scale motorcyclekit construction where a few hourscan be spend putting a kit togetherneatly, or a great deal more timespent searching for improvements tobe made and completing the projectto a top notch award standard.This book covers the broadspectrum of those and all optionsin between, by first consideringthe essentials of tools, paints andglues necessary for a basic build.Then as the build progressesmore advanced techniques areintroduced which the modellercan decide to include up to thelevel intended for each individualconstruction project.A starting point might be toconsider the build of an earlierkit, issued when they were notnecessarily as sophisticated astoday's examples and requiredslightly more consideration andimagination to obtain impressiveresults. This is the approach takenhere with Tamiya's 1:12 YamahaFZ250 Phazer kit, first issued in1985 (Kit Item No 14047) beingAused as the test subject.There are a number of reasonswhy the Yamaha FZ250 Phazer, orsimilar model, is a good choiceof subject. With most of themechanicals readily on view (evenwith all body panels in place), allwork will be open to inspection forthe observer to enjoy (and hopefullyadmire). And as a relatively early kit,there are a number of interestingdetail challenges that need to belooked at and possibly addressed.A modular method of constructionis adopted here, consisting ofsub-assemblies occurring throughchapters 3 to 11, these beingconsidered mini-models or projectsin their own right, with a partialbarebones assembly comingtogether in chapter 12. Then withglosswork painting considered,completion occurs through theremaining sections. This is verymuch like building a new full sizedmachine or restoring an old one,and it gives us the opportunity toconsider the form and function ofeach part of the motorcycle and therole each sub-assembly plays.From a practical standpoint athorough step-by-step approachof all stages of construction isdescribed in detail and illustratedwith the use of text, tips and amplephotographs. In this way, whetheryou build this particular kit oranother, the procedures will besimilar and the tips and techniquescan be applied equally to yourproject too, whatever machine youchose to build.Why Build a Kit?A good question, and for this let'sconsider what we are doing andwould like to achieve. With manynice quality pre-built 1:12 scalemotorcycles on the market thesedays, it might be prudent to askwhy bother to build a kit at all?There may be many answers to thatquestion depending on your pointof view, but apart from the obvioussatisfaction of producing a scalereplica that creatively exhibits yourskills and talents, I would also list:• There is an opportunity to learnso much more about the formand function of each machine,as you do your research, addadditional detail, and see how themotorcycle builds up componentby component• Each build is a personal oneoff that reflects your individualtastes - you get to choose yourpreferred colour scheme and4Chapter 1 -Introduction, Tools and Equipment, PaintsT, PAINTSoptional extras on the machine• It is an enjoyable process whereeffort is rewarded, the results cometogether over a period of time,and there is pride in somethingyou have made through your owndedication to the project• A kit hand built by the advancedmodeller can always be made toa higher standard than a massproduced itemAlso there is the challenge ofsearching for, and satisfaction offinding, components that can besuccessfully incorporated in thesuper-detailing process. Over theyears in addition to the usual craftand hobby stores that would usuallybe frequented, I have found manyother interesting sources to be ofsignificant advantage in this quest forparts. We will discover more aboutthis during the build of this kit buthere are some ideas to begin with:• Watch makers stores (tools andminiature parts - in particular,screws of all shapes and sizes)• Auto maintenance stores (paints,mirror coated plastic, cutting andpolishing compounds)• Jewellery stores (all sorts ofjewellery items)• Electrical stores or dismantlingbroken electrical equipment(various colours and gaugesof wire, LED's, springs, smallsections of rod)• Fishing stores (clear lines ofvarious thickness')And the list grows ever larger eachday, as you begin to look at everydayobjects with your modeller's eye andsee the potential uses of even thetiniest items and components.Tools and EquipmEnTMy first advice is always buy goodquality tools and equipment asthese will provide a lifetime ofreliable service and there’s nothingworse than ruining a complex builddue to the use of inferior tools.Naturally your supply of tools andequipment will grow with time butto get started it may be possible tofind what you need in the generalhousehold DIY toolbox or othersimilar sources, saving on the needand expense of buying specifictools for the hobby. Next stop is theDIY superstore where generic toolscan be obtained at a reasonableprice, and finally the hobby/ craftstore where custom tools may bemore expensive but are sometimesinvaluable as they are especiallydesigned for a specific task to dowith scale model making.(CA “Superglue”), clear dryingPVA glue, and liquid cement forplastics• Mini-clamps (to hold cementedcomponents together as thebond cures)• Cutting mat or similar protectedwork surfaceEssEntials for a MorEadvancEd Build• Scalpel blades and cutting mat(lots of precise cutting andtrimming to be done)• Handheld rechargeable electricaldrill with extra power pack• Microbox twist drill bits set0.3mm-1.6mm (lots of precisedrilling to be done)• Pin vices (to hold the microboxtwist drill bits either by hand or inthe chuck of a power drill)• Selection of rotary burrs (forenlarging and shaping holes)• Set of needle files (lots of precisefiling to be done)• Set of jewellers screwdrivers (flatblades and cross-heads)• Selection of pliers - flat, tapernose, and round (for bending andshaping metal components)• Small empty jars or pod canisters(to blend and store custom paintmixes)• Good quality airbrush andcompressor (to obtain a superiorfinish than from a spray can)Last but by no means least, Iinclude an arm mounted ring tubemagnifier lamp on this list. For yearsI worked without one but I wouldn’tbe without it now. Daylight matchedoutput lamps are quite commonthese days, and this is the type tolook out for.EssEntials for a Basic Build• Side cutters (to remove partsfrom the “sprue” [also knownas the “parts tree” or “runner”]without causing damage)• Tweezers of the following type- needle, flat blade, and reverseopening (for handling small plasticcomponents, especially whenattaching them to the main build)• Sharp scissors - small andmedium size (cutting arounddecals or cutting flat material intoshapes)• Set of sanding sticks andabrasive paper (from course 400grit to finer abrasions)• Paints (see Section 3.0 for a moredetailed discussion)• Set of good quality paint brushes(preferably sable)• Selection of glues - cyanoacrylateA typical selection of tools.A ring tube magnifier lamp in use.How to Build...Tamiya’s 1:12 Motorcycles5 [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]