Ajay Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 This one's based on the "Torch" kit . As my previous chopper was old school style I thought I'd try something a bit more up to date. I recently built a Vertex Ridge Silvia in Orange with a c/f hood and liked the colour combination so I thought why not a "tuner" chopper ?. The frame is Peugeot Seville Orange and the tank, tins, belt cover & grips have been treated to some Scale Motorsport twill weave CF decal. The seat was narrowed & covered in Model Factory Hiro self adhesive leather cloth. I had a go at adding the various fuel, oil, brake lines etc which were made from various bits of braided hose etc that I had lying around. The Carb came from Replicas & Minatures and the aircleaner is a machined aluminium one. Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Haven't seen a lot of "high tech" choppers built from these kits yet, but with a build like that you may set a trend. Not nit picking, but can carbon fiber really be used to make a gas tank? I'm not really familiar with the limitations of this material, so I'm trying to learn here. Nice bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajay Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 Haven't seen a lot of "high tech" choppers built from these kits yet, but with a build like that you may set a trend. Not nit picking, but can carbon fiber really be used to make a gas tank? I'm not really familiar with the limitations of this material, so I'm trying to learn here. Nice bike! Hi Craig Thanks for the comments. I must admit the cf tank was something I hadn't considered :oops: . I've had a quick search and it appears that in the 1:1 world cf tanks do exist - apparently they need to have an epoxy fuel proofer applied to the inside of the tank. Cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Peterson Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Beautiful work! These goofy motorcycle kits are inspiring some of the most creative work I have ever seen! Anybody else think the 2-wheelers are candidates for kit of the year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildrice Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 What a fine chopper. That is a cool build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Very interesting idea, Finished up nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 WOW! I love the color and the Carbon Fiber. I like the whole look of it. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvin Arter Jr. Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 WOW love it! good idea on the carbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertw Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Carbon, chrome & orange. That makes a beautiful combination. One of the most creative uses of these chopper kits that I've seen. robw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajay Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 Thanks for the feedback - much appreciated Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I gotta agree..you guys are coming up with some of the coolest builds on these "Chopper" kits...great lookin' build!! ....B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Ayala Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Beautiful work! These goofy motorcycle kits are inspiring some of the most creative work I have ever seen! Anybody else think the 2-wheelers are candidates for kit of the year? Great job Ajay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Agree with Daniel, my friends here at the Island are building more bikes than cars... :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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