Sheene Machine's - YZR500 & RG500

I'm gunna post up some progress on my ill fated "commissioned builds" so you all don't think I've given up building - these bikes are taking up all my bench time at present seeing as I need them finished (only had 'em 18months ).........

Here's some old pix, along with a current update pic












...more soon.

Hi Paul, nice job on those pipes

Thanks Geoff.


...some more pix,

I decided to machine some of my own foot pegs as after cleaning up the kit versions they kinda looked like crap due to the horrible seam that didn't want to disappear, these look much better


..and here's a closer shot of the finished motor



..I also made a start on the Tamiya YZR500 and I've gotta say it a much nicer kit that the crappy old Revell bike, I decided the only mod on this bike will be correcting the tank to resemble the set up Barry had which was different to the factory bikes.

looking good can you show us the difference it the tanks as I'm just curious?

From what I've found out, Barry's bike had the fuel filler in the standard location and the Factory race bike had it on the left hand side further back with the original filler hole blanked off.

looking good so far

Love the foot pegs paul, there the ducks nuts.......The Tamiya bikes are good just like there cars.

Nice work mate. Now hurry up and finish 'em off so you can move on to something more enjoyable!

I know and don't worry I'm trying to knock 'em over but this bloody weather is making painting quite painfull