Thanks, John @johnb, no need to apologise, I hope you had a good weekend away. I seem to remember that there were a couple of interesting model shops in Barcelona last time I was there, but that was a few years ago.

Good afternoon, @johnb, @rory, @fiveten, @gblair, @bikequeen, @anthonyricco, it’s freezing outside, time to do some modelling, but I’m in a similar situation to Anthony, I’m waiting for some paint for the rear swing arm and main frames, the paint is stuck somewhere in a delivery depot that’s in lockdown.

So I’ll have a go at something else- the rear cowling.

I joined the two halves together and after a bit of sanding, I smoothed off the moulded rivets, three on each side, and drilled holes for the replacements.

I gave it a couple of coats of white, and then applied the transfers, a little touching up needed, but not too bad.

It’s only three weeks until Christmas, I’ve asked Santa for one of these:

Not sure if I’ll be lucky though.

That’s it for now, thanks for looking and happy modelling.

The Suzuki is looking great George! Hopefully you sent your letter to Santa early enough... 🙂

Hi Cricket @bikequeen, I use my favourite little finger to smooth out those wrinkles. Your African Twin looks awesome as you Americans say. I was wondering about which colour scheme to have, that red looks pretty cool, but maybe I’ll go for the blue. Did you get the flexible chain detail-up kit as well?

Excellent Africa, my friend @bikequeen!

Good morning everyone, @fiveten, @johnb, @bikequeen, @gblair, @anthonyricco, @ij001. I have a question about the rear shock absorber. All the components are to be painted silver, but there is no colour call out for the spring. Fujimi has supplied a metal coil spring which is black. Rory @rory explained the different colours used for these springs recently, but I’m not sure if this spring should be yellow. What do you think?

Once the model is completed the spring is barely visible anyway.

Thanks for your help and happy modelling.

@chinesegeorge, found a video on YT of one of Kevin's XR-74s with the fairings removed. It appears the spring on that bike was red, only assuming original. Will send you message with a screen shot.