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Post by Mence on Dec 1, 2011 15:52:26 GMT -5
Appreciate it Wouts! It's a slow process painting as you go but we're getting there.
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Post by TRM on Dec 1, 2011 16:48:09 GMT -5
WOW, that motor looks great Mence!!! You guys are killing me with all this awesome shinny stuff!!! Looking forward to the next update!!
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Post by armorguy on Dec 2, 2011 1:46:41 GMT -5
The same here Prof, nasty motor ! Good to see you do very small steps at a time, that's the way to do it !
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Post by Mence on Dec 2, 2011 14:18:09 GMT -5
Appreciate it chaps, I'm enjoying it so far. Another update tomorrow....
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Post by Mence on Dec 3, 2011 14:23:52 GMT -5
Ta everso old boy, more to follow as soon as I get some decent light to take pics.
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Post by robbo on Dec 3, 2011 15:54:40 GMT -5
What's better than one bike blog on the go?  TWO bike blogs  |
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Post by Mence on Dec 3, 2011 15:55:29 GMT -5
Evening Robmeister, welcome buddy!
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Post by Mence on Dec 5, 2011 9:50:53 GMT -5
Chaps. Here's the frame, I appreciate it's not much but it's all you get as the engine also serves to provide rigidity. It's multi part including four small captive nuts. Looks tatty because I have laid some filler primer on to fill the small join seams, needs a touch more rubbing back before the colour coat goes on.  |
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Post by Mence on Dec 5, 2011 11:32:38 GMT -5
Thanks Chris. To be honest, its a bit slow at the moment, I'm waiting on paint, hope that once it arrives I can make some serious progress.
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Post by robbo on Dec 5, 2011 12:33:34 GMT -5
Nice frame you've got there Prof |
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Post by Mence on Dec 6, 2011 11:00:00 GMT -5
Ta chaps. At last I managed to get some paint on it, attach it to the engine and fit the remainder of the air intake so we are (albeit slowly) making progress!  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 6, 2011 12:33:17 GMT -5
I'm liking this progress...keep it coming.
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Post by Mence on Dec 6, 2011 12:54:32 GMT -5
Very kind guys. Work is underway on the pipework as well, all of them come as two parts so a fair degree of join seam removal is necessary. especially the ends.  A coat of Chrome Silver makes them look about right although as you can see, the smallest pipe requires some further work. |
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Post by Mence on Dec 6, 2011 14:01:51 GMT -5
Thanks Dicky, looking at them in the pic I wasn't happy so I'm rubbing them all down at the mo.
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Post by Mence on Dec 6, 2011 14:42:09 GMT -5
Thanks Chris, getting there slowly, getting there...
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Post by Mence on Dec 6, 2011 15:35:43 GMT -5
Not happy with them mate, all sanded back now, new coat of Chrome in the morning. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2011 15:52:54 GMT -5
Prof...the pot you rested the frame and donkey on,was that the colour you used for the frame,and if so whick red is it? When I built the ole Protar kits I used the Fiat Racing red from Halfords....worked for me!!!!  ,although I know the newer Dukes are a bit more 'orangy' now. |
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Post by Mence on Dec 6, 2011 16:08:00 GMT -5
Hi CB, no, that was the first pot that came to hand.
For the frame and body parts I used Tamiya Rattle Can TS-8 Italian Red although the instructions call for TS-49? Bright Red.
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Post by robbo on Dec 6, 2011 16:47:21 GMT -5
Love the colour prof, what number is that one mate
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Post by TRM on Dec 6, 2011 17:28:01 GMT -5
Looking great Mence!!! Love those Pipes!!! Slow and steady wins the race buddy!!! Love the detail painting your guys put into these bikes!!!!
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Post by Mence on Dec 7, 2011 11:03:04 GMT -5
Chaps
Robmeister, TS-8 Italian Red, straight from the rattle can.
T, thanks geez, bit of a hold up again but hopefully not for too long as I want this nailed in the next couple of weeks.
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Post by Mence on Dec 10, 2011 9:33:36 GMT -5
Hello chaps Progress! Remainder of the cooling system has been installed and the seat and tank painted Nato Black underneath before being installed as well. The captive nuts in the frame are a touch loose making it very difficult to tighted the four screws retaining the seat and tank, done what I can so it won't fall to pieces!    Now it's together, I can press on with some of the finer detail painting... Thanks or looking guys. |
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Post by robbo on Dec 10, 2011 10:57:33 GMT -5
Superb update Prof, love the shine on the red mate "Robmeister, TS-8 Italian Red, straight from the rattle can." Well done mate your a star. That's the one I want for the yamy |
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Post by Mence on Dec 10, 2011 11:20:49 GMT -5
Thanks fella! Look forward to seeing the Yam at some time |
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Post by robbo on Dec 10, 2011 11:38:42 GMT -5
He's a clever fella ain't he jackwagon
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Post by armorguy on Dec 10, 2011 11:52:49 GMT -5
This is definately going to be a piece of art ! Man this build looks so cool!!!
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Post by `Boots` on Dec 10, 2011 16:33:19 GMT -5
Absolutely sensational stuff there fella, top notch first class work........love it very much mucka ;D
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 10, 2011 17:19:15 GMT -5
saaaaaweet....won't be long and the wheels will be on.
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Post by Paul P. on Dec 10, 2011 19:19:26 GMT -5
Prof that red is the smoothest, brilliant so far
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Post by TRM on Dec 10, 2011 19:28:30 GMT -5
Wow Mence....Extra Shinny!!!! Insane Red too!! Keep it going over there!!
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TWO bike blogs 
,although I know the newer Dukes are a bit more 'orangy' now.
