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Post by Mence on Jan 26, 2014 1:47:34 GMT -5
Hello chaps.
Wow, very pleased you like my efforts and a sincere thanks for taking the time to comment, it means a lot to me.
I'm sorry, no update today as I have a fairly hectic social schedule to keep up with.
I have done a few more bits, applying a number of small decals such as warning labels, engine numbers etc. as well as tidying up some paint that I felt I could do a touch better.
Will post again early next week, hopefully with her complete which will be a great shame as I have loved doing this one, a real treat.
Never mind, all good things come to an end but hey, I have Mengs new Bradley, a 1/6 Honda Cx500 Turbo, a 1/12 Caterham 7 and a 1/32 Phantom all calling to me so I'm sure there will be something there to keep me occupied!
Thanks again guys.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2014 8:36:00 GMT -5
Awesome! Looks 1:1!
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Post by Mence on Jan 26, 2014 11:44:05 GMT -5
Chaps, thank you both.  Al, enjoy the build buddy, it's a joy to put together. I was going to use the detail set but on reflection I'm quite glad I didn't, it's very expensive and for what you pay, it ads very little really. Maybe if the price drops a lot, I might retrofit the detail parts. Back soon. |
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Post by MOOSE. on Jan 26, 2014 12:04:00 GMT -5
Coming in Super late on this one Prof but WOW! I was tempted with one of these kits. I was thinking about getting the Road King because my father in law has the real one lol.
This kit looks amazing and you're doing a flawless build of it. Harley would be proud ;D
I'm here for the rest... Great work buddy!
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Post by Mence on Jan 27, 2014 3:53:57 GMT -5
Hi Moose, thank you matey.
Unfortunately there's not a lot more to follow really, nearly there but still great to have you along.
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Post by Mence on Jan 27, 2014 9:32:35 GMT -5
Hi Al. Yep, no doubt it's a great kit although the purists among us might just view the screws and bolts as a departure too far from traditional model building. Anyways, I love it.  Here we go. Fuel tank bolted on and sundry cables and tubes attached. Left hand engine cover painted in enamel and then the bolt heads carefully stripped of paint to reveal the alloy colour underneath, I prefer doing it that way than using the kit supplied decals for the bolt heads. Soft vinyl seats attached, each with a socket head bolt, a bit of touching up of the paint here and there and tadaaaah!  Will post some more images in the Gallery when I get some spare time. Well, I can safely say it's going to be a very long time before I experience the modeling pleasure that I have over the past six weeks, this has been a joy for me and is unlikely to be repeated. Just leaves me to say a huge thank you to all who are kind and supportive enough to both follow and comment. |
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Post by bullardino on Jan 27, 2014 9:38:22 GMT -5
Clap, clap, clap, clap... That's my standing ovation, mate. With the right backdrop it can be mistaken for a 1:1 bike.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 27, 2014 9:39:07 GMT -5
Damn! It just look like the freakin' real thing!!!! Loving it...
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Post by Mence on Jan 27, 2014 10:09:02 GMT -5
Luigi, DP, cheers guys, fairly pleased with the end result.
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Post by Mence on Jan 27, 2014 10:31:18 GMT -5
Cheers Al, enjoy yours...
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Post by losboz on Jan 27, 2014 12:00:11 GMT -5
Feckin awesome, stunning build, you should be very proud matey
Los
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Post by Mence on Jan 27, 2014 12:03:32 GMT -5
Cheers Los, appreciate it mate.
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Post by imatanker on Jan 27, 2014 17:38:24 GMT -5
  I know yours isn't a Bagger but you get the idea. I gotta say Mence out of all your builds that I've had the pleasure to follow here, I like this one the best. It is one SWEET ride Sir. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2014 17:39:12 GMT -5
Fat Boy........... my favorite!
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 27, 2014 21:36:05 GMT -5
Came out a stunner Mence! No need to worry about purists here...it's not like you didn't have to put in a lot of work on this one to get it to this state in terms of painting, detailing, assembling, etc. Definitely enjoyed watching it all come together!
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Post by James Duff on Jan 28, 2014 1:50:19 GMT -5
What a great build from start to finish! Well worth the "ride"! |
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Post by Mence on Jan 28, 2014 6:26:14 GMT -5
Hello everyone, thank you so much for the kind words.
Have now uploaded a few mor images to the gallery.
I will spend a few hours touching in details which the camera has highlighted as being seriously substandard then I will call it properly done.
The end of this build has left a big modeling hole and I really don't know how to fill it!
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Post by bullardino on Jan 28, 2014 7:03:30 GMT -5
Haven't you got an exquisite M2A3 in your stash?  |
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Post by Mence on Jan 28, 2014 7:23:15 GMT -5
I have mate, dunno why I bought it really, I'm rubbish at Military modeling!
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Post by thenylongag on Jan 28, 2014 8:07:41 GMT -5
This is a great piece of work sir, everything is so clean
Fantastic stuff, well done mate
Gag
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Post by bullardino on Jan 28, 2014 8:55:10 GMT -5
I have mate, dunno why I bought it really, I'm rubbish at Military modeling! Are you trying to be hilarious? I still remember all your military builds and I can't remember one that wasn't awesome. |
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Post by Mence on Jan 28, 2014 9:18:06 GMT -5
Gag, thanks buddy, glad you like. Luigi, seriously fella, I know nothing, don't know when to apply a clear coat before weathering or decals and weathering! Wtf! I really don't have a clue especially with all these fantastic products around. It truly is a dark art which I struggle to get my head round hence my reluctance to build too much Military stuff. I can stick it together as well as the next person but beyond that, I really am clueless, properly daft. I like doing a bit of Military but for every one ok ish build that you see, there is also a massive stockpile of failed attempts. There we go, it's out in the open, feel better for that!  |
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Post by Keith Christie on Jan 28, 2014 12:25:24 GMT -5
Superb finish Mence,
This really is a stunner, when you post the photo's can you put in a reference object so I can better judge the size of this fine piece.
When is the Lansing show? that's near my neck of the woods, perhaps I may be able to bring the Porsche down.
Best Regards
Keith
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Post by Mence on Jan 28, 2014 12:52:52 GMT -5
Thanks very much Keith, glad you like it. I will take a picture tomorrow with a jar of paint or something in front to give you an idea. As for Lancing, here's a link... LMS |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 28, 2014 12:59:50 GMT -5
Bloody splendid work Mence! I swear im lookin at the real thing. Gorgeous brother......simply GORGEOUS!! |
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Post by Mence on Jan 28, 2014 13:24:23 GMT -5
Superb finish Mence, This really is a stunner, when you post the photo's can you put in a reference object so I can better judge the size of this fine piece. When is the Lansing show? that's near my neck of the woods, perhaps I may be able to bring the Porsche down. Best Regards Keith There you go fella, apologies for the quality...  Brother Gary, thank you my friend, it's come out ok, I'm fairly pleased with the result. |
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Post by Mence on Jan 28, 2014 13:52:07 GMT -5
Cheers Dicky.
Just looking in the Bradley box is scaring the bejesus out of me I can tell you!
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Post by Mence on Feb 2, 2014 17:09:32 GMT -5
Hello Mark, glad you like her, thank you.
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Post by thug626 on Feb 4, 2014 20:10:26 GMT -5
Mence, Your Fat Boy is spot on! I am sure the kit is fantastic but, it is your work that pulled it all together. I love the color you chose for it. Flawless.
Dave
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Post by Mence on Feb 5, 2014 2:01:33 GMT -5
Hi Dave, thank you my friend, I'm fairly pleased with the outcome.
The silver I really like, you can thank Jeff for that, his suggestion and I think it really suits it.
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I know yours isn't a Bagger but you get the idea. I gotta say Mence out of all your builds that I've had the pleasure to follow here, I like this one the best. It is one SWEET ride Sir.
