Hello, everyone, I am new here (not new to the hobby though...lol) and this will be my first WIP in this great forum. However, I have an ambitious plan to make 2 WIP simultaneously:

The first one to make 09' YZR-M1 by using: 1/12 Tamiya 2009 YZR-M1 + Top Studio MD29012 + Chain set + self made CNC machined metal parts + self made photo etch sets.

The second one to make 03' RC211V by using: 1/12 Tamiya 2003 RC211V (Rossi sunflower) + Top Studio MD29004 + Chain set + self made CNC machined metal parts + self made photo etch sets.

I cut the unwanted sections to be replaced with CNC machined parts.

Please be noted that: swing arm axle holder sections have been completely removed and added with metal parts (you can never achieve that metal shinning with plastic);

Rear swing arm pivot on the left body has been removed for later CNC parts;

Both front and rear axles will be replaced with CNC parts, they will be hollow just like the real beauty. Getting rid of these ugly Tamiya screws was my initial motivation to acquire CNC and PE machines.

Filled the Tamiya parts with AB putty to add weight, please be noted that both of the side body fairings were filled with AB putty to bury the big holes reserved for Tamiya screws.

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Sorry, didn't quite get your point?

But I will carbon decal all the internal and external surface where ever the real YZR-M1 has.

This looks like quite a project! I'll definitely follow this one, maybe learn a thing or two along the way!

I've just built an M1 but straight out of the box. I thought the surfaces which required the carbon fibre looked like it would be difficult to line up the weave so just painted them gloss black. In retrospect though I wish I'd gave it a shot, I've used the studio 27 decals before and they are fantastic! However it makes life easier if they have the specific template for the chosen kit, which I couldn't find for the M1.

Halvar,
I had the CNC machine for over two years, and yes I write the program and make the chain tension adjuster myself, and yes, from 6061 aluminum and brass, otherwise you won't achieve that metal shine.

For PE machine, I just bought it 2 weeks ago. Still draw the CAD files to make new PE set myself. Top studio PE set doesn't satisfy me. Also, I need some PE parts to accommodate my machined axles.

I would like to see some progress too 🙂