A Big Kat

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ShaunW
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Re: A Big Kat

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Excellent work Darryl. I remember those two-tone big Kat seats and you've done a great job of replicating one there. Overall I think this model looks real enough to jump on and ride away :grin:
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Re: A Big Kat

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Thanks again for the kind comments chaps. They're always appreciated.

Tonight brought an opportunity for a modelling session that I grabbed with both sweaty paws :) .

There were a few bits to finish off, including the rear brake and gear change pedals that slipped my mind :oops: .

Other than these I sorted out the footpegs, screen, number plate, indicators, headlight lens, mirrors and the last few small decals.

And.......

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...it's done :-D

I have to say that it's been a nice journey building the Kat. A journey in which I got my modelling Mojo restored leaving me keen for the next kit.

Time to clean up the bench, I think.
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Re: A Big Kat

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That shiny, unflawed (to me) finish is, well, spectacular ... I am so jealous ...
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Re: A Big Kat

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Looks very good. Well done.

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Re: A Big Kat

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That is a beautiful big Kat Darryl, you've made a really excellent job of that kit. If I didn't know any better I would have thought the first three pics were taken in a Suzuki dealer's showroom back in the 80's (I can see model boxes in the last shot :grin: ), such is the level of realism that you've achieved with this build.
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