Motorbike Scale Models

This is my completed Tamiya 1:12 Ducati Panigale. This is my first bike kit that I customised and I’m pleased with how it looks. I will build more in a similar way.

Les V.

On opening the kit I was amazed at just what was in the box, a truly remarkable multi-media kit from Tamiya. The kit was a dream to assemble, parts almost clicked together, screws held parts of the engine and side panels.

Pipe lines, screws, decals, clear parts and a lot of sprue parts and even a real spring; the quality and state of the art manufacture is noticeable in this kit. The front screen is just held in by a click – no need for glue. The only mod I made was to drill out all the holes in the brake discs.

I thoroughly enjoyed making this kit and can say it’s one of the best kits I’ve made in a long time.
Chris Addis

This is my Tamiya Ducati 888 Superbike Racer.
Used Zero Italian Red with two part clear, and polished.
Fun build, no issues with fit, although regrettably some parts lost, despite trying to ensure when cut from the sprue they didn`t fly across the room.
Used Zero White for frame and mainly Alclad 2 paints for engine etc.
One issue with front white decal, despite cutting and use of Micro Set and Sol decal softening solutions, I just couldn`t get it to sit properly, so gave up and simply used the number 9.
Also first time used carbon fibre decals, on next use need to avoid overlap, less forgiving than kit decals.

Been nailing a 1:5 scale Tamiya Honda CB 750 together. I always wanted a Hesketh, so I adopted the same colour scheme.

I also tried my hand at Alclad2 metallic lacquers – I still need more practice!

Chris A.

The latest build is the completed Tamiya 1:12 Honda Fireblade.

A sublime kit built from the box. Like all bike kits, needs care, and can be tricky in places. It needs to be planned, especially the painting, decal and polishing stages. I’ve not got it right yet but it’s fun to learn.

Les V.

This is my dark grey and metallic green painted Kawasaki Ninja in 1:12 scale – a beautiful kit from Tamiya.

This bike was completed with some small changes to the kit to suit what I liked but otherwise from the box.

You will see one photo of all my recent bike models and one too from Geoff C – his Honda CB 750F – his first motorcycle kit build!

Les V.

Here’s my 1:12 Kawasaki ZZR1400 using the Tamiya kit.
I used Zero Mica blue and Clear; polished with polishing kit and Tamiya compounds; no after parts, straight box kit.
Last time I completed a motorcycle was probably 30 years ago!!
Cheers, David

The Bike started as a Tamiya kit of the Yamaha R1 with the fairing removed and some new handle bars fitted and a new head light.
The paints used for the tank and other panels are Tamiya Silver then sprayed over with Tamiya Clear Orange and Clear Yellow.
The figure is from the Legend range and painted in oils and Humbrol paints.
Neil P.

This is my Tamiya 1:12 Yamaha YZF-R1 out the box.

The variations in the blue colour were achieved by spraying raw Mr Colour SLT over the the finished paint work before it had dried completely.

Les V.