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On the event happened last weekend, I have put this M1 to the show in the local annual contest. And this M1 managed to get the 2nd runner from the Civilian Vehicle section. I am so glad I can maange to do this on time and I have actually watched a lot of amazing works from my local fellows.



Getting some opinions from friends after they have read the result in details, I have started to fine tune different parts of the ride after the contest.

First of all, the wirings are all repainted with acrylic paints, emphasizing the highlights and shadows.


The metal parts are dry-brushed with Alcad II #105 to strengthen the metalic look.


Dark wash was applied on the chain. This give a lot more realistic look rather than a brand new etching feeling.


Another dark wash was applied on the egnine and radiator.

The same effects were also done on the tail as well.

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After a week of non-stop progress, this M1 is now ready to rock!

I have scratched and workable stand and another low base for display purpose in the coming contest.

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Finally, I have get rid of the chassis and will be doing the final polishing for the cowlings tomorrow. Thank God I am making good progress this week. Haha!

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For these couple of nights, I have managed to go through some better progress as I have got the exhaust completes and hanged to the chassis, got the chain ready on the the swing arms, and most of the wiring works done. Hopefully, I will be able to complete the bike by Friday and be ready for the contest this weekend.

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Tonight, I just get rid of the exhaust pipe. Some weathering was applied and the springs are installed.

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Here is another highly recommanded item from T2M.
The cable tenstioners is of greate details and are applicable on most MotoGP bikes. It would be difficult to scratch build the hex rods into such shape. With this help of metal gradeup, the level of details can be enhenced greatly.


The tensioner is composed of a few parts for such little details. So I would say it is a artcraft to have such item being available on the market.


Composed view.


A quick airbrushing of black black and a light drybrushing of silvery will result in a highly detailed tensioner which would enhence the level of detail of the handle bar greatly!


After completing the cable tensioners, I have kept up the work on the wiring around the chassis.

I guess I will need another night or two to get this done.....

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Having the rear cowling polished, I have started to put on those electronic controls and the wirings on it. There are many more to go with the rest of the chassis though.

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Tonight I was late home but I managed to start a little but of the polishing of the cowlings.
Hopefully I will be working on the fuel tank cover to install some further detail after the polishing is completed for it and further paintings is done.

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Getting close to the date for this year's contest, I am working furiously on this bike.
For tonight, I have get ready for both wheels and braking systems at both ends. Some painting works are also needed to get wiring work started.
For now, I think I can start the actual wiring process the next day and hopefull will get it finish by this weekend.



Fine tuning the clutch cover from the plain silvery tone.


Wiring and sensor will be added on the next step.

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So, here are all the stuffs that were CF-ed. And I have quickly applied clear coat over them to seal the decal. Hopefully, some of these parts would be ready for polishing next week. And in the mean time, I will be working on the wiring starting from tomorrow.

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Another day for CF decal work... It has been so frustrating as the shapes are so irregular and I still have 2 pieces to go before I can let go of these tedious decalling.... not to even thinking about the coming wiring works to be done....

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Some moments for the CF decal work now....

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Having a full day watching races is cerainly the perfect weekend program. Watching the MotoGP season finale at Valancia and the Brazilian GP took me 7 full hours though. In the mean time, to avoid falling asleep during the races, I have worked on the M1 chassis.

The main frame was detailed with some T2m pins and the inner wall was painted silver. Decals were put on previously and primed with Testor flat coat.

The exhaust was painted into silver and weathering still in progress.

Suspension was setup as well as the front folks were also painted and test-fitted. It leaves the carbon fibre works around the details and the wiring works to be done.