Nitrozilla Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Looking forward to following along John. You never cease to amaze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Wow, John, I want to hear how you plant to cut the glass off that bulb? Another round of great eye candy headed our way. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Wow, John, I want to hear how you plant to cut the glass off that bulb? Another round of great eye candy headed our way. Thanks. Dr. ......the light bulb is just a mock-up to get the feel of the look......I have a friend that is making me a resin bubble top.......thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Oh man, that's even better. I wonder how he does it, the bubble top? Anyway, I can't wait to see more of this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hello.......I made a Girder front end......I still need to make the shock absorber and pivot brackets for it.......I also made a seat......I will make the frame headlight and oil tank tonight.....thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 few more progress photos......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Nice work, John, and I see you got the resin bubble made. I'm curious to find out how your friend made it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Dr.....that is not the resin top......it is the top of a container for a toy.......when I get the resin bubble I will ask him How he made it.......thanks,John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Looking good John. Great start. Will be watching this one for sure. Bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Starting to take shape and looking real good so far John,cant wait to see the next update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks for letting me know, John. That one looks pretty good so I understand why you are using it to help you mock up the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hello......I made a hex 60`s style oil tank.......mocked-up the front wheel......I made a rear wheel mag insert......I will make the other mag insert tonight and the rear taillights........thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 few more progress photos.......thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Looking beautiful already, John. I've been curious about your bench and the tools you use to work your magic with all this wonderful scratch-building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Hello.......I made the other mag wheel insert......I made a frame headlight and rear taillights.....I used the inner half of a pair of wheels and styrene strips to make the taillights..........the taillights will have a center insert as well........I will work on the inside and bottom of the sidecar tonight......thanks for looking Edited February 3, 2012 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 few more progress photos.......thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 thats a pretty cool techique for the light surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Amazing, John, when I weigh myself every morning and realize I'm putting on weight, I am going to blame you. It's all that eye candy and all the popcorn I am consuming watching you build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Amazing, John, when I weigh myself every morning and realize I'm putting on weight, I am going to blame you. It's all that eye candy and all the popcorn I am consuming watching you build! Oh my gosh Dr. .........I love popcorn too!........especially kettle corn .......I got to have popcorn at least once a week........thanks for you kind comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 This build isn't just cool.....its SUB ZERO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drago Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Outstanding work so far. You got the skills man!!!! Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymack Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Wow that is an incredible model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Great Stuff John! Love the Girder Forks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Oh goodness, another epic from the man! Hey John remember the old bike place, AMEN. If I remember right they built a series of really nice Choppers with Japanese inline 4 engines. This reminds me of those bikes and those long ago days. Keep going brother. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Oh goodness, another epic from the man! Hey John remember the old bike place, AMEN. If I remember right they built a series of really nice Choppers with Japanese inline 4 engines. This reminds me of those bikes and those long ago days. Keep going brother. G Oh yes,......I grew up all around those kind of choppers......I really like that old school stuff........thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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