Build The Heller Norton Commando cafe racer
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- čas přidán 22. 03. 2023
- Build The Heller Norton Commando cafe racer
#norton #caferacer #scalemodel
*WAVE Bolt Set
New R-Rivets OP531
O-Bolt1 OP341
O-Bolt2 OP342
*Index
0:01 Prologue
1:14 Wheel Assembly replace spokes
4:57 Engine Assembly
6:33 Carburetor Assembly
08:21 Engine finish work
12:54 Frame Assembly
17:20 Rear suspension, Chain
19:05 Front suspension, Handle bar
22:44 Muffler
23:36 Fuel tank, Seat
29:07 Foot break, Kick start, etc.
32:01 Complete Photo
*About the kit
This kit is an Airfix mold.
It's a very good kit, and I think it's wonderful that there was a model of this quality half a century ago.
There are vinyl cables (This ideas is for beginners, but increasing the difficulty assemble), and there are some differences compared to the actual car (cylinder head, etc.), but the assembly is made of plastic, but bolts are used a lot. This is the only 1/8 big scale Norton commando kit with Keanu Reeves on board.
I could make a normal type with Keanu Reeves in mind, but I made a cafe racer type because I wanted to put the decals of the British motorcycle, ACE CAFE.
*engine
The fin is a separate part. For some reason, the shape of the cylinder head is a little strange, even though I'm so particular about it.
I noticed it after assembling it, so I arranged it for actual feel like it.
*bolts
All bolts with suspicious shapes were replaced with hexagonal plastic bars, brass pipes, and WAVE bolt sets.
*shaft, rods, cables, etc.
shaft and rods will deteriorate over time or break with paint, so use metal wires.
Cables are made of soft vinyl. With this texture, it is impossible to route the cables, so we replaced them all with commercially available cables.
I also added an outlet for the cable.
*cafe racer seat and tank
The Norton Commando's fuel tank is low and elongated, which doesn't really look like a cafe racer.
Moreover, the frame had a thick buttock shape, and it was difficult to make the seat well.
I made about 3 types of sheets with different widths and lengths and fitte to fuel tank.
*handle bar
Speaking of a cafe racer, it's probably a separate handlebar, but it's troublesome to change the top bridge and front light stay, so I chose a low and narrow Continental.
*wheel replace spokes
I assembled the wheel using the jig I made last time.
If you are about to start reupholstering spokes, we recommend using a jig.
*Painting
I used Fine Silver and Chrome Silver from Finishers.
*Finishers silver comparison
chrome silver
The color particles are large.
When painted with a black base, it becomes a black iron color close to silver. It's a deep silver.
However, if you apply it to a tank or something with a large area, the size of the particles will stand out and it will look like a lame paint.
It is recommended for painting thin parts such as mufflers, arms, and handles, as the particles are less noticeable.
If you use a special thinner, the luster (like a top coat) will be stronger.
The coating is strong after drying.
fine silver
The color particles are fine, but it does not become a plating paint.
Fine silver particles can be seen, but when painted, it is a white silver, aluminum-like color.
It is not easily affected by the color of the groundwork.
The coating is strong after drying.
Creos
silver
Easy to use and excellent silver. There is no color graininess at all.
If you use Finishers Fine Silver, you will want to use this, but Finishers seems to have a stronger coating.
shine silver
It feels like the chrome silver particles of the finishers are made even larger.
The advantage of Finishers Silver is that the coating is fairly strong. It is possible, although there is a slight influence of the top coat (especially the matte coat is bad). When applying decals, you will want to coat them.
See you soon!
Thank you all of you!! - Jak na to + styl
The cafe bikes are very nice, fun to watch!
Thank you😊😊
Really nice, my friend. And with the spokes perfectly straight. You said right, a real modeler doesn't use expensive upgrade parts if not really, really, really, needed.
Thank you for your heartfull comment.
Upgrade parts are more expensive than kits.
I want to use that money to buy another kit!
Thank you from your friends in Japan!
That is absolutely outstanding
Thank you so much!!!
Very nice!
Thank you so much!! .... Always Always
This lovely bike is ready to race between 2 café terraces !! Great work ! 👍👍
Wow! ! !
Thank you for your very nice comment! ! !
5～6年前までコマンドに乗ってました。懐かしい🙂プロターのプロダクションレーサーは作りましたがエレールは知りませんでした
オーナーだったんですね！！
キアヌリーブスもこのオートバイのエンジンのオイルの匂いが好きだと言っていました。
エンジン音のデータが欲しいです。
ノートンのマンクスは痺れますね！
お疲れ様です😀
ほぼ、スクラッチビルドですね〜👍
ここまで拘るとまるで実車に見えます🥰
素晴らしいセンスです❤
こんばんは！
上手くスタイリング出来なくて悩んでいましたが、なんとなく形になって良かったです。
ありがとうございます！
As always, another masterpiece created by the master! You always go the extra mile in your builds, and it pays off with the final results! I always look forward to your video builds 💯
Thank you for your always nice comments.
Reading your comment makes me want to make more models.
@Easy modeler's room please keep them coming! You are such an inspiration, and I really appreciate how you showed us the process of each modification you do! You're welcome, my friend 😊
Great 👍
Thank you so much!!
really getting into those cafe racers. nice bike again
It was difficult to change to the cafe racer style, but I am very happy to read your comment!
Wow another great build from your hands just love it, great build. Thank you
you're welcome! I am very happy with your comment!
Meraviglioso!
Grazie! !
On the last photos, please give overhead views as well as front to back and back to front. You do amazing work.
I took a picture of the top view and the front and back, but I didn't post it because it was very thin.
But after reading your comment, I will post such pictures in the future.
thank you!
この作品もまたまた素晴らしいですが、特にシート製作がエグすぎますよ～
こういったきめ細やかなディテールアップがあってこそ、
より一層ノートンがカッコよく見えるようになるのですね！
ナックルヘッドも楽しみにしております！！
こんにちは！
タンクを作り替えようかと思ったくらいにシートに悩みました。
ディテールアップはグレードアップパーツを駆使するとより良いのですが、コストはかけない方がフレンドリーですよね！
ナックルハーレーはひどいキットですが、楽しんで作ります！
いつも、ありがとうございます！
Absolutely cool Norton Cafe Racer 🙂
thank you!
Norton is a great motorcycle!
I want to run while listening to the sound of the engine!
Another amazing piece of art !
thank you.
I want you to see all of my models!
¡Maravilloso trabajo! ¡Enhorabuena! :)
¡gracias!
¡Puedo usar mi gratitud hacia ti desde Japón!
Brilliant. Your attention to detail is stunning. The modifications and enhancing parts is breathtaking yet logical. I use Alclad for my chrome and also the heat staining on my bike models, what do you use?
Is it chrome painted?
I'm using Gaia Notes Mirror Chrome.
If I want to strengthen the paint film, I use Finishers Chrome Silver.
Thank you for your comment!
This is great build. 👍
Thank you so much!!!
tell me something by building such gr8 model kits of moor bikes , has it ever helped uin rectifying the mechanical problems faced in a real motor bike in real life by building such great motorbike kits
Superbe ! Waouh ! Magnifique technique ! Mais avec un tel talent, pourquoi ne pas avoir rallongé le réservoir et fait une selle à dosseret positionnée plus en arrière ? Avec des guidons bracelets...je parle en tant que connaisseur qui a vécu les café racers dans les années 60.....
Merci pour votre commentaire.
J'ai eu beaucoup de mal à créer le réservoir et le siège pour ce modèle.
Vos conseils seront très utiles pour la réalisation de futurs modèles.
J'aurais aimé te connaître plus tôt !
C'est du très très beau travail ! Fantastique !!!
Parabéns, muito bem executado.
obrigado!
Estou muito honrado!
J'adore ce que vous avez fait super travail
Ton commentaire me motive à faire un modèle.
Merci toujours beaucoup.
Nice work especially the re-chroming and intricate detailing, imo the colours used on the handlebars,
forks and clocks make no sense at all and look as if you've stuck the back end on the front.
Do you have the Heller Honda CB750 or Laverda SFC 750?
I have a Tamiya 1/6 CB750.
I'm thinking of making a cafe racer type one day.
Thank you for your advice.
alot of work in those pedals
Pedals have a lot of linkage, so they are fun to build! thank you!
Excellent work on this model! What did you use to strip chrome from the sprues?
Thank you for your comment.
Separating parts?
Maybe an ultrasonic cutter?
自分の場合バイクモデルは守備範囲外で、尚且つ『実はエアフィックス製品』と聞くと(大昔のチョー手強い時代に出会ってるから)いつごろ開発されたキットだろうかと身構えてしまうんですが(笑）全身にくまなく手が入ってて素晴らしい作品に仕上がっていますね。
今回もスポーク用の治具が大活躍ですが商品として通用するくらい便利そうなので
(W●VEとかス●ボリ堂あたりに)パクられる前にこちらから売り込んでも良さそうに思います🙂
一言、本当に手強いキットでした。
取り付けがプラ素材のボルトなんで、仮組も難しくてこっちを付けるとあっちが付かないみたいな感じです。
ただ、出来上がってみると半世紀前にこのクオリティはちょっと感動しました。
今、同スケールのレベルのこれも40年前のハーレー作っているのですが、レベルと比べるとレベルはオモチャ、こっちは模型って言う感じです。
バイク模型は私も日が浅いのですが、作ってみるとハマる面白いさがありました。
ぜひ、一度手を付けてみるのも話のタネにいいかと思います。
ありがとうございます！
how many of the italeri models had the parts numbered
I think ......200 to 300 I？？？
does imai still make motorcycle kits
I will be uploading my Harley Chopper today.