Suzuki Katana GSX1100S - 1983
The second release of the Katana was changed slightly from the original.  The wheels used a six spoke design and the bodywork
sported additional striping in either blue or red.

Base Kit(s):   Tamiya Suzuki Katana GSX1100S (kit number 14015)   

Finished:        Feb 2025

Modifications/Additions:
- photoetch brake disks (from Hasegawa Suzuki RG400 detail set) onto machined kit parts
- Separated rear brake caliper from disk and then joined parts of two disks together
- Wheels and tires from Hasegawa Suzuki GSXR7R0, with machined hubs
- 3D printed chain, from Falcon Scale Models
- Most frame bolt heads replaced with Meng versions
- Modified sidestand and added springs to both sidestand and centerstand

- Small fins added to cam covers
- UV resin added to instrument panel

- Top Studio throttle cable
- Custom printed license plate
- Paint
      - bodywork paint is Tamiya TS-17 gloss aluminum, decanted and airbrushed
      - stripes are TS-23 light blue, LP-6 pure blue and TS-55 dark blue, all airbrushed
      - wheels and exhaust are Tamiya TS-14 gloss black, decanted and airbrushed, followed by AK aluminum marker pen
      - Tamiya semi-gloss black acrylic, airbrushed

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