gowjobs Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I bought the Crusader this afternoon and immediately started kitbashing with AMT's old MPC Shaker Trike with what I feel are favorable results. To increase the rake, I shortened the top tube of the frame approx 1/8" ahead of the motor mount, requiring the short tank to be utilized, though I moved it back until it nearly will touch the front of the seat. The back of that seat will rest right up against the severely bobbed rear fender. I'm not sure yet, but I may go ahead and scratchbuild a new tank. This has taken on such a "Choppers, Inc." look that I may try a Billy Lane trademark angular tank as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray69 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 :shock: This should be killer! Great work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Slammer Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Great job. The motor looks a little close to the frame up front. . . Or, is it loose? Nice. 8) 8) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowjobs Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Motor is close, but doesn't touch, and the pipes clear. I like my choppers and hotrods tightly packaged, so the closer everything fits together, the happier I am. I'm really tempted to scratch-build an old-school kick-start (with the spiral spring visible and all) and ditch the starter and battery altogether for a little more hardcore feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal.au Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Nice job With regard to the Billy lane tank does that mean you are going to bend plastic over your knee like Billy bends steel over his knee, I couldn't believe how he builds the tanks for his bikes, he is a true hands on craftsman or should that be Knees on craftsman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Hey Dave, if you make a Billy Lane tank make sure it doesn't leak gasoline. Wouldn't want yours to wind up like his last hubless :shock: :!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Actually it was a Ron Covell tank! He happens to be one of the best known metal fabricators alive. I guess everyone has a bad day..... And as for the model's tank, I think maybe slide it forward a bit. Too much frame showing between the yoke & edge of tank. Otherwise your bike looks great. I just bought both of these kits and I can't wait to build one. Imagine if the aftermarket pops out a few resin & metal pieces for these? Wow...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowjobs Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Yeah - if I actually end up using this little peanut tank, I'll slide it forward so that it JUST misses the triple trees when you lay the forks over. I think I may still scratchbuild one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildrice Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Nice HD. Looks like something you would see on Discovery Channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowjobs Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Started some paint - check out the slightly altered version of the "long" tank from the kit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray69 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 The long tank looks much better, with the rake you got there the small looked too small. Revell should of included the springer as an option! Nice paint as well 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRec Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Nic work there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Love the color!David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Nice looking build so far!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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