Okay, so, I’ve always been a huge fan of racing, right? Cars, motorcycles, you name it. There’s just something about the speed and the competition that gets me pumped. Lately, I’ve been diving deep into the world of motorcycle racing, and I decided to take on a little project: building a model motorcycle race car with the number 32. Here is the story about it.
First, I had to do some digging to learn more about motorcycle racing itself. I spent hours online, just soaking up information about different types of races, famous racers, and the history of the sport. I found out that there are all kinds of motorcycle racing, like MotoGP, Supercross, and MotoAmerica, each with its own unique style and challenges. There was even something called the “Best Damn” race at Daytona that took place on a beach!
Then came the planning phase for my model. I figured number 32 had to have some significance, so I went down a rabbit hole trying to find out about any famous racers who used that number. I found some famous auto racers with the number 32, like one guy who won four NASCAR races and another one from Indy 500, but not so much about motorcycle racing, so I just thought, “Screw it, 32 it is!”
With my newfound knowledge and a number picked out, I started gathering materials. I hit up a bunch of hobby stores, picking up a model motorcycle kit, some paints, glue, and tools. I also decided to add some extra details, like tiny sponsor logos and maybe even a little figurine of a rider, just to make it more realistic.
The actual building process was a real test of patience. Putting together those tiny parts, making sure everything aligned perfectly, and then the painting! Man, getting the colors just right and adding those little details was tough. I messed up a few times, had to repaint some parts, and even glued my fingers together once or twice. It was a mess, but a fun mess.
Here is what I did step by step.
- Bought a model kit and all the supplies.
- Assembled the main body of the motorcycle, following the kit instructions.
- Painted the body with the main color, let it dry.
- Carefully added the number 32 decals to the body.
- Painted and attached smaller details like the wheels, exhaust pipes, etc.
- Added some weathering effects to make it look like it’s been in a race.
After a few weeks of work, it was finally done. My little number 32 motorcycle race car was sitting there on my shelf, looking pretty damn good if I do say so myself. It might not be perfect, but it’s a cool reminder of my deep dive into the world of motorcycle racing and a fun little project I took on. Who knows, maybe it’s the start of a whole new hobby for me! I already feel the itch to build more.
