@chinesegeorge, thank you, George. Indeed, started to work on the front fork.

@brithebuilder, thanks a lot, Brian. Those molded weldings do indeed look very realistic, compliments to Tamiya.

@johnb - if you really feel you need to lighten the frame John, I think your best best will be to do some brush work. If you thin your paints to what is essentially a glaze you should be able to lay down several very thin coats until it's the lightness you're going for. Seems a bit dangerous no matter what but it doesn't seem like masking and spraying is even feasible. If it's thin enough, there won't be any brush marks. I work a lot with Citadel and Vallejo acrylics, and it's a great technique. Seems far more difficult with Tamiya paints. They do thin well with Vallejo airbrush thinner, but the others thin great with just water. I'm not a motorcycle aficionado though, so I never would have noticed. I think it looks great as it is.

@brithebuilder, thanks for the feedback, Brian. I might give this approach a try on a test piece, I'm using Vallejo acrylics as well. However, brush painting is really what I'm good at, so need to think this 'problem' over.

Sounds like a great approach, my friend @johnb!

@chinesegeorge, thank you, George. Quite some parts are alreay glued to the main frame, the radiator for example. So taking everything apart is not doable. Repainting the swing arm might be the most difficult one because of the decals. Need to think about it.

Looking great, my friend @johnb!

Hi @johnb, yes, the Michelin word is on the other side of those stickers, you’re looking at the sticky side that will eventually not be seen. If you haven’t used these stickers before the Tamiya instructions give you an accurate procedure which be followed. I use a small paintbrush to soak them in water once they’re in place, and also use the brush to carefully remove the backing paper as well, then pat them dry with a tissue. Hope this helps.