John Teresi Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Thank you ........ for taking the time to look at my progress of this build......... I don`t think that I say enough how thankful I am for all the kind comments....... .I should be done tomorrow.......I will post finished pictures.........thank`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Well, just tossed my Harley model in the trash after seeing this! That is just totally awesome John!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeeD Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I truly admire ALL of your builds John, you have the talent that all of us wish we had. Watching this progress, the thing that absolutely amazed me was the joints on the frame and how they look heated from welding. Not just one or two, but ALL of them. Did you hand paint every joint to appear this way? And what did you do to the joints to make them appear like a weld and not like they were glued? Because that is a detail you just don't see anyone do and basically no one will see. Thanks for sharing another phenomenal build John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherokeered Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I have no words for this......Amazing work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Hello........I made a collector shield...race # plate and rear body skirts......I also attached the frame fillers.....I put the last coat of clear on today......I should post finished pictures tomorrow......Thank you all very much for the kind comments and following along with this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Haas Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Un flipping belivable!!!!! welds.... I can see the welds......Clutch springs..... :blink and If im reading this right in only 21 days!!!! I have no words my friend...Another one to look forward to seeing up close some day.....If your coming to the Desert scale show next April you have to bring this one......WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Un flipping belivable!!!!! welds.... I can see the welds......Clutch springs..... :blink and If im reading this right in only 21 days!!!! I have no words my friend...Another one to look forward to seeing up close some day.....If your coming to the Desert scale show next April you have to bring this one......WOW Speaking of clutch springs... how did you make those, John? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 John... this is simply amazing. Words can't describe how great this turned out. I agree with Lanny if you are able to make it out to the Desert Scale Classic you will have to bring this. But I should be seeing it at the NNLs in Feburary since I am planning on coming up for it this next year. Looking forward to your completed pics that you will post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Speaking of clutch springs... how did you make those, John? Hi Harry......I bought the springs at a miniature train store by my house.......they come in a little envelope with 10 pill capsules filled with 10 springs in each one......they are copper but,I painted them blue......Thank`s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Thanks, John. Your scratchbuilding skill is just amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 John the Bike is done , and ready to go. now if you need a 1/4 mile driver with experience im ya man they called me "Jackhammer" cause i can tear up some concrete" LOL! job well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 John the Bike is done , and ready to go. now if you need a 1/4 mile driver with experience im ya man they called me "Jackhammer" cause i can tear up some concrete" LOL! job well done. "Jackhammer".......it`s got your name on it when your ready to ride it down the 1/4 mile.......I`m curious what the elapsed time will be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 John "The Phenomenon" Teresi You have done it again. Another skillfully crafted 1 of a kind build. You a true master at scratch building. Cant wait to see the Under Glass glamour shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 amazing john. i was hanging out with my nephew yesterday and had to show him some of the builds on here. when i got to your build, his jaw just dropped. but when he saw your caddy build in the "under glass" section, he actually thought it was a real car at first (cause of your photo taking) i was like nah man, it a model car... looking forward to the finished pics and the next WIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I haven't commented on this build much, but I have to at this point. John, I read the magazine interview about you and saw the Easyrider bike you built and have seen your other work on here. Amazing.... But to watch you start, quite literally, from the ground up and not only build a drag bike, but one of THE most convincing scale replicas I've seen in a while is a gift to us hacks. I give props to the other master builders on here and your name must be included. Rommel, Randy, and yourself are 3 big reasons why all model builders should visit this site on a regular basis for a refresher course in how it's done. I'm still organizing the new house and I do have a dedicated room for my building. By this Fall I'll be building and annoying everyone with my junk. But in the meantime we get master class lessons from you guys. Thank you John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Hello.......I am about to post finished pictures in the "UnderGlass" section of this build,if you would like to see them.......once again thank you all for the kind comments and for following along with this build......I had fun building this bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 You had fun building it. I had fun following the build...nice work! I'll go check the Under Glass thread now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimss1962 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 That is a work of ART John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 WOW! And I mean WOW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING BUILD! Just saw this one John, beautiful Work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Excellent. The more Harley's on model forums the better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I saw this up close and personal at DSC almost two years ago and was completely and utterly blown away. I think I took more picture of it than I did anything else. This is the first I've seen this thread and I just had to comment. Kudos lil' brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISKODEE Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Man, I'm blown away by the detail on this build... This is easily one of my top 3 favorite drag bike/car builds that I've ever come across on this forum... Incredible detail & perfect scale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Thanks for posting this incredible build as inspiration for everyone to drool over.You certainly have the skills my man.It's almost a shame to display it with the body on!The complex frame and body shapes alone are a study in concentration and determination at the highest level.This is truly a beast of a bike built,detailed and finished at expert levels!Well done brother builder,well done indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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