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Post by bullardino on Sept 19, 2013 13:31:02 GMT -5
Did anyone see my jaw? It fell, broke the pavement and it has disappeared... OMG Mence, that's a real bike, it can't be a model...
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 19, 2013 13:38:38 GMT -5
Looking pretty sweet there Prof! As to the fact that speedometers go beyond the vehicle's performance, that has more to do with US regulatory requirements vs. trying to impress or give the idea that the vehicle can actually go the speeds indicated by the dial.  |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 19, 2013 16:23:47 GMT -5
Like I said earlier Mence, don't sweat the decs. I see them every day with out them. Some how you can just tell it's a Harley. Did I mention this thing looks out of sight? |
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Post by Keith Christie on Sept 19, 2013 16:46:57 GMT -5
Stunning progress Mence,
ATB
Keith.
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Post by Mence on Sept 20, 2013 13:34:39 GMT -5
Hey guys, cheers, you're very kind comments keep me well motivated.
Another delay now due to completely running out of AB cleaner as well as certain paints, normal service will be resumed soon...
Boo, did ya get my latest PM?
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Post by `Boots` on Sept 20, 2013 13:51:02 GMT -5
Absolutely A1 ferkin` stunning mate.....need i say more!!!  |
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Post by Mence on Sept 21, 2013 12:39:41 GMT -5
Cheers Matey, glad you approve!
Paint arrived today but not the AB cleaner so I will have to rely on the few drops I have left.
Now the paint is here, I should have a small update tomorrow...
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Post by imatanker on Sept 21, 2013 14:33:44 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2013 14:52:12 GMT -5
Looking better and better every update Prof  Love the colour, it really sets the chrome off |
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Post by Mence on Sept 21, 2013 15:01:09 GMT -5
No worries mate, here it is again.... link |
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Post by Mence on Sept 22, 2013 13:13:30 GMT -5
Chaps. Steve, sorry buddy, you slipped under my radar again. Yes, quite pleased with the colour, certainly better than the beige it originally came in! Small update. Front end now installed using two pivot pins held in place with poly caps. Front wheel attaches to the fork legs in a very similar way to the real thing. The headlight shrouds also have the mounts for the extra lighting as well as doubling as mounts for the screen. Handlebar controls are tricky, they are moulded in three parts in soft vinyl which flatly refuses to react to any of my huge arsenal of glue.  They're on, but for how long is anyone's guess... Apart from that, the left hand silencer is loosely fitted to check if the down pipe fits ok, early indications suggest it doesn't. Pics.   Thanks guys. |
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Post by Keith Christie on Sept 22, 2013 13:53:53 GMT -5
Very nice Mence, this is really coming together now.
Keith
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Post by Mence on Sept 22, 2013 14:16:44 GMT -5
Cheers Keith, it's all farting about with little bits and pieces for a while, wish my AB cleaner would hurry up and arrive!
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 22, 2013 19:36:39 GMT -5
Looking good with all that hardware in place Mence, very nice!
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Post by Mence on Sept 23, 2013 5:52:13 GMT -5
Thank you gents, wrestling with the exhaust, this may take a while...
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Post by robbo on Sept 23, 2013 6:09:38 GMT -5
Cripes, this has moved on since my last visit, stunning work Mr bike builder
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Post by Mence on Sept 23, 2013 10:43:31 GMT -5
Cheers Robbo, this will be my last build until December so no rush.
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Post by bullardino on Sept 24, 2013 0:38:27 GMT -5
Another masterpiece in progress, Mence I really love the clean and spotless finish you're achieving |
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Post by Mence on Sept 24, 2013 2:53:46 GMT -5
Cheers Luigi, very kind of you.
I hope to have a very small update later.
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Post by thug626 on Sept 24, 2013 10:57:14 GMT -5
Good Morning Mence,
This is looking quite like a Harley now. Keep the faith brother. If anyone can get those pesky parts to fit, it'll be you.
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Post by bbd468 on Sept 24, 2013 11:01:11 GMT -5
Good Morning Mence, This is looking quite like a Harley now. Keep the faith brother. If anyone can get those pesky parts to fit, it'll be you. Dave I know thats right!!! Mence has her by tha Ying-Yang fer sure. |
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Post by Mence on Sept 24, 2013 14:42:16 GMT -5
Chaps. Dave, brother Gary, thank you kind sirs for continuing to follow my ramblings, your company is most welcomed.  Update time. I know, similar pic to before but I have made a lot of progress. Exhausts are on, some fiddling and cursing but they're in place and held with four screws. Engine covers are on, foot boards, pillion foot rests, auxiliary gauges and lastly, indicators / spot lights dry fitted. Paint touch up time but apart from that, all is good.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2013 14:46:28 GMT -5
As I'm sure I've said before,I'm not a huge fan of these monsters,but your turning out a darn fine model,there Prof!!!!As usual |
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Post by Mence on Sept 24, 2013 14:48:59 GMT -5
Love you CeeBee, thanks buddy!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2013 14:51:47 GMT -5
When I said "monsters",I meant the bikes themselves,not the kits....I love the big bike kits! |
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Post by Mence on Sept 24, 2013 15:14:40 GMT -5
When I said "monsters",I meant the bikes themselves,not the kits....I love the big bike kits! Oh hell CeeBee, ya gonna hate the next one! |
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Post by Mence on Sept 24, 2013 15:15:46 GMT -5
Cheers Dicky chap, fairly pleased with the outcome, I reckon it might qualify as a 3 foot build.
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Post by bullardino on Sept 24, 2013 15:42:04 GMT -5
Man, tht bike looks heavy... It sits so realistically that it's hard to tell it's in scale.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2013 16:41:29 GMT -5
'3 foot build'  lol I wouldn't wanna get closer than that - I'd be scared the thing could fall off it's sidestand and crush me!!! Excellent work fella YOU'RE WORRIED!!!!!  |
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Love the colour, it really sets the chrome off 
They're on, but for how long is anyone's guess...
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