cobraman Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Going to work on this next while the paint dries on my car. In keeping with my want to build different subjects I decided to go with this kit. It's a 1/16 scale 1912 Henderson Model A by Aoshima. Looks like there is way too much chrome in the kit but I will do some research and see what photo's I can come up with. Edited May 25, 2015 by cobraman
Crazy Ed Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 I doubt there was any chrome on a 1912 Henderson... Yep, a tad early for Chrome. Nickel was the Plating used back then.
cobraman Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 Photos I find show some shiny bits be they nickle or whatever. How would I show a difference between chrome and nickle say on the handle bars ? Lots of parts like the wheels will be stripped and painted black. I so want to paint this thing red but all photo's I find show it as black so...... black it shall be.
Crazy Ed Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Nickel Plating found on the Older Vehicles has a grey tone and is not as shiny as Chrome.
cobraman Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 What if I tone the chrome down with dullcote ?
cobraman Posted May 25, 2015 Author Posted May 25, 2015 Finished this one up a bit ago. Not a great kit but not terrible either. Had problems with the decals probably due to the age of the kit. I should have coated them first. Had a few problems during the build but they could have been due to me and not the kit. Far from perfect but good enough to earn a place in a cabinet. Comments welcome pro or con.
Crazy Ed Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Ray, That came out Nice! I also like the simple wood display base.
wayne swayze Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Looks great Ray! You're setting a fine example for all of us that can't seem to get going....you're doing it ALL!! I also like the wooden base. Nice contrast to the bike.
cobraman Posted May 26, 2015 Author Posted May 26, 2015 Ed and Wayne, thanks so much. Some facts about the real motorcycle. 7 hp 40 mph top speed 965 cc air cooled inline 4 weight 300 lbs. cost 325.00 ..... much more now : )
Brudda Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 Oh Yeah! That is really cool! 325 dollars was alot of money then. I have several 357 mags that are polished nickel and it is really hard to tell the difference between chrome and polished nickel.
cobraman Posted May 27, 2015 Author Posted May 27, 2015 Thank you very much ! Short story, I was moving it to one of my cabinets and I dropped it. Only two pieces broke off and it was easy to fix.
AzTom Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 Looks great Ray. Sounds like you built it tough as well.
cobraman Posted June 6, 2015 Author Posted June 6, 2015 Thanks Harry. Time to go Mustang shopping yet ? BIL just got a new 2015 Mustang convertible black on black. What a nice car. He opted for the six.
OldsMObile Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Very nice looking motorcycle. Looks like you worked the decals and finishes out super. I have this kit, and without looking at the box I believe there are 2-3 other kits in the Vintage series. I know there is a Harley-Davidson kit. Again great job. Jeff
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