Yamaha XV1000 Virago - 1/12 Tamiya Full Build - Building my first bike! 😱

[@BOABModels]

Well, that was something a bit different! Any recommendations for future bike builds? Or just different genres completely?

[@scottmckinley752]

If you enjoyed the bike, the Tamiya sport bikes are great. The 99 Yamaha YZF R1 is a nice classic one that can often be found for a good price. More recent kits have really stepped up the detail as well but will run a bit more.

[@BOABModels]

Thanks Scott. I think I will definitely get one in the new year

[@ericverpeten8503]

Great build

[@BOABModels]

Thank you, Eric.

[@cyclerevive]

Looks brilliant

[@BOABModels]

Cheers Craig

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

You can't go wrong with a Tamiya kit!!! Nice Build!!!!

[@BOABModels]

Many thanks, Mike!

[@2011indianajones]

That's excellent. The technique is of course, but the passion was transmitted. Thank you very much.

[@BOABModels]

Very kind, thank you very much 👍

[@marekant7776]

Well done, both the bike and the video.

[@BOABModels]

Many thanks. 😁

[@maxkez83]

I seen this kit today in hobby craft for £17 pound. I have not done a bike before. So I left it haha. Like the gem thingy you put in the lights very cleaver idea.

[@BOABModels]

It's a bargain of a kit and it was my first bike as well. I'd recommend it if you want to build something different

[@mohinhcute8006]

your work is patiently, the bike so amazing

[@BOABModels]

Many thanks!

[@edisonAtenuagroup]

thanks you showed me the way.Nice build and Patient

[@davidrawson7414]

Beautiful!

[@BOABModels]

Very kind, thanks

[@FreeMan-JPLK]

Great build! 👌👏👍

[@BOABModels]

Thank you!

[@ModelCarMinion]

Thanks for sharing your build how to for this, I'm doing this kit now and have referred to your video a number of times and have given credit to it on my video.

[@BOABModels]

Thank you! I'll be sure to check out your video when I have the chance

[@unclesweetiesmodelworks]

Nice work! I see a few bike kits in my future.

[@BOABModels]

Many thanks! I've been meaning to pick up another one myself too

[@openexhaustmodels5139]

Very nice mate👍

[@BOABModels]

Many thanks!

[@richardlee1092]

Nice job on the bike Thomas looks like a nice kit.

[@BOABModels]

Thanks, Richard. It was fun doing something so different

[@mightyjjk1298]

Do use the sharpies on the inside or outside of the lights? Awesome job.

[@BOABModels]

It depends but usually the outside as the insides often have lots of ridges. Many thanks

[@KitBuilderChris]

Fantastic first bike build! It looks very good. Enjoyable watching this especially as I have a bike kit coming up. Great choices of colours too.

[@BOABModels]

Cheers Chris. I look forward to seeing your bike too - quite a different experience to making cars

[@threeferrets422]

Great job, thanks 👍

[@TheDoihaveto]

During the lockdown built a POLICE DUCATI by Tamiya. excellent model, just need to take your time and i used Tamiya laquer paints for airbrushing, very pleased with them and overall a very enjoyable model to make.

[@ramanjeet1111]

nice vdo...which is the cheapest tamiya modell in motorbike series...any idea

[@BOABModels]

Thanks. When I bought this, it was this one.

[@Sarah-JaneR32]

I knew you'd like it :) newer Tamiya bike kits come with a small magnetic scewdriver, also the instructions generally have the tubing measurements laid out for you, I've not built that particulear bike though so not sure why it's not in those instructions. The exact length and 1/1 diagram of exact screws needed are generally present on the instructions. Model came out brilliantly, well done for first bike kit

[@BOABModels]

Many thanks, Sarah Jane. No screwdriver in here but at least I have my own. There were measurements for the cable but I found some of them were a bit too precise, especially the one which needed to be tied in a knot.

[@Cerbera82]

I just finished this kit. One thing to note is the metalised sprue and parts on it should be handled with gloves. I had finger prints on the parts and if you wipe it with anything at all the finish will be damaged. I used to operate a plastic metaliser so should have known better. Ah well, ill just say i added some weathering to it if anyone asks! Edit- nice build by the way. looks better than mine.

[@marclamar1905]

I'd love it if you took on Revells Routemaster. Would keep you busy for a while.

[@BOABModels]

Haha that's true. The issue of where to put it once finished has stopped me from getting one but I do like the look of it.

[@paulwoods7857]

I'm nearly halfway through building my routemaster after 2 months, a labour of love, but coming together nicely!

[@paulwoods7857]

@@BOABModels Sora shop specialise in display cases, I have a couple of their stock cases for my 1/24 cars, and will buy a tailor made one for the routemaster

[@BOABModels]

Oh wow. I can imagine it takes a long time - I saw a fully built one at Scale Model world last month. A custom case makes sense.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice ................ 👍👍👍

[@BOABModels]

Thanks Tim

[@BarricaG]

That's not a bad first bike build, Thomas. You've got it spot on. I like the way you handled the gold accents. The Ducati 916 from Tamiya is also a great build if you can get one.

[@BOABModels]

Many thanks, Gustavo. I've had a few recommendations about bikes since making this so I will probably pick one up in the new year.

[@paulwoods7857]

Lovely build Thomas for a first bike! I applaud you👏 looked a bit easier than the Aoshima Honda 400/F that I built last year. (Used to own one in my youth!)

[@BOABModels]

Thanks a lot, Paul. Nice that you were able to recreate something you had owned. I'd heard Tamiya bike kits were considered the best and I was very happy with how this went together.

[@marvinalvarezacosta3353]

Que linda esa Moto a Escala me gustaria conseguir una Yamaha Maxim xj750 modelo 86.

[@BOABModels]

Many thanks! I should make another sometime

[@davea8060]

Put a very small amount of washing up liquid on your finger, and rub it around the tire and it will be easy to fit the hub/spokes.:)

[@BOABModels]

Thanks for the tip! I'll remember it for next time

[@ianvaughan9028]

I'm a year late to the party but anyway, the 'bike looks amazing.

[@BOABModels]

Better late than never! Thanks very much, Ian.

[@anthonyricco5522]

Looks so good - what did you think of the bike build, I really enjoyed it and want to get more. The Virago was a great entry, you did yours beautifully. I also struggled with those 2 parts that go between the engines.

[@BOABModels]

Many thanks - did enjoy it but I found it quite different and some bits needed a lot of time to get right, like the bit between the engine.

[@allanlowe9346]

Great build Thomas and most enjoyable to follow you through the process. You've wetted my appetite to also have a go at a bike, and have just received the Tamiya Kawasaki Ninja H2R kit to try my first bike also. Fiddly bits and such fine painting are a bit daunting. I think it was a 3/0 brush you used for the very fine paint work?

[@BOABModels]

I think you're right about the brush. I showed the number, didn't I? 😅 Good luck with the Kawasaki. I like sports bikes but I went with this one as I knew there would be fewer paints and decals needed!

[@autostradamacchina]

Looks great mate, is this setting you up for more bike builds in the future? What did you think? You should also try one of the Ducati 1199 versions or the R1M bike, very enjoyable builds too

[@BOABModels]

Thanks, mate. I think so - certainly more than previously as I hadn't had any interest at all! Thanks for the suggestion - I've had a few racing bikes suggested by people.

[@missluckytans]

It has a beautiful finish. Looks so fiddly though, aaargh...

[@BOABModels]

Thank you 😁 yes, it was!

[@ogardiga6240]

how do you deal with the smell from glues?

[@BOABModels]

Usually where I build is pretty well ventilated. I don't usually find they cause me too much trouble.

[@13MRbigMOE]

"they went together very awkwardly and then didnt fit in between"...hahaha trust me its exactly the same with the real counterpart. ive done a lot of them in my time