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Thanks again, LMSC! I forgot to post some pictures of the alternate look fuel tank:
Next up is the gas tank cap and instrument cluster. Here, I faced a minor disaster. Try as I might, a part (C8) that was supposed to form part of the gas tank cover was missing and I could not find it. I had to improvise and make up a part from some remnants (its the horseshoe shaped part). Oh well, hopefully, the part will show up someday in which case it should not be a problem to install it: Cheers! Phil |
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The paint job is incredible. My biggest worry with pre-cut parts you obviously found. :(
Looks good sir.
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Very interesting build and the best of luck with it.
I am having a go at the 1910 Harley designed by Alan Grayer. Most of it is cut out but I'm a bit iffy about the wheels |
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Thanks Phil and Gareth. Yes, the paper quality and the printing quality are both first class. The paper is sturdy enough to withstand significant manipulation and the glossy coating makes clean-up of glue messes a snap with a damp cloth.
Busy today. Could not spend much time building. However, I was able to finish the seat. Here again, a choice is presented. A single seat or a seat with a rear saddle can be installed. Since I chose the classic look, I had to pick the rear saddle style. Shaping the seats and gluing them into position took a bit of finagling, but I'm pleased with the results. The finished seat is then glued on to the frame. Regards, Phil |
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Nice job on the seats Phil. You did a great job in shaping them.
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Thanks, Elliott! I appreciate the feedback.
Now comes my favorite part. The wheel. As with other parts, a choice is presented. A basic spoke wheel or a disk wheel can be chosen. The spoke wheel is a marvel of design and consists of spokes woven around a hub with grey colored thread designed to simulate metallic spokes. The disk wheel is a more simplified design. Who could resist building the more complex wheel? First up is construction of the jig which will help with the wheel formation. It is made up of several small parts that are glued together to form a box-like part: The rod is formed by rolling a thin sheet around a wooden dowel and this along with the circles will eventually form the axle of the wheel: Next up is the rim. This is formed by three notched wheels with numbers around the edges. They are glued together using the red-colored notches as markers. The rim is then fixed onto the jig and starting at position 1, a grey colored thread (provided) is woven around the hub following the numbers printed around the edges. This helps keep the hub centered within the rim. The finished wheel is adjusted so that the hub is centered and two steel-colored rims are glued to the edges: Lastly, the tire walls are attached to the completed hub and rim. Each wall is made up of two layers of tire wall which are glued together. The hub is then centered on the walls and glued in place. That's it for now. Ran out of time. Will attempt attaching the tread and finishing the second tire today if I get a chance. Phil |
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Let me be the first to say "Wow!What a wheel." It is really going to look good once the tread is on. Patience is paying off.
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realmente increible, atento al armado completo de la rueda, saludos
really amazing, attentive to complete assembly of the wheel, Greetings |
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excellent work.
Milan |
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Great job on that wheel.
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