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 Click on Thumbnail to see detailed image. These images are 1024 x 768 and should load reasonably quickly, depending on your connection speed. |