John Teresi Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Helllo.......I am building the 2nd Bike out of 3 for my friend Don Granata.......this time it is a: Revell 1964 1/8 Triumph Custom Show Bike......all these bikes that I am buildng for Don are very rare models and you don`t see them anymore.......I have a picture attached of what Don wants the bike to look like......I will be doing some modifications and making some scratch built parts........I have started by stripping all the chrome......I will work on the mock-up today.....thanks for looking Edited December 24, 2015 by John Teresi
krow113 Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Fun kit to get through. I used HOK Ultra Mini flake to good effect on my example. Edited November 20, 2015 by krow113 pic add
cobraman Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Fantastic ! Love you watch your builds come together.
John Teresi Posted November 20, 2015 Author Posted November 20, 2015 Fun kit to get through. I used HOK Ultra Mini flake to good effect on my example. Steve.......very nice build......thank you
krow113 Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) No worries John. The kit suffers from some detail quirks. I love all these old kits though, we wouldn't have as many cool subjects without them. I cant remember any real probs , the forks are completely weird , but you will solve that prolly the same way I did, replicating the sheet metal covers done by the first customizers. I have over 500 pix of my piece , lemme know if ya need help, I'll be perched , watching. Reviewing my pix , I can offer one tip. The rear wheel is a 'sprung huib' , lacking in some detail. To deal with the hub centerline ,a section of an old Humbrol tin works splendidly. The front hub seam can be dealt with using easily available aluminum tubing. Good Luck! Edited November 20, 2015 by krow113 pic add
John Teresi Posted November 21, 2015 Author Posted November 21, 2015 Hello......I glued all the 1/2`s together and glued and sanded seams and injector marks..........I got a quick Mock-up......nothing permanent.......lowered the frame, modified the tank,modified the handle bars ........and I made a new solo seat........going to work on the pies and headlight next.......thanks for looking.
Codi Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Knowing how fast you work John, I just know you did all this while I made a silly pair of chute launchers. Certainly following along and I must say YOU are on quite the tear lately.......loving every minute of it. cheers, tim
Art Laski Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Great start, John! This is going to be sweet.
John Teresi Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 Hello.......Tim,Art..... thank you guys for the kind comments......I sanded mre seams and flash and injector pins.......I modified the rear of the fender and modified the exhaust pipes.......I also made a new seat.......andI made a Suicide Shifter.......thanks for looking
Nytrozilla Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Looks like a blank canvas for another amazing paint job.
Art Laski Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Nice! Jesse James has nuthin' on you! Rear fender looks killer.
Mooneyzs Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 John.... My brother... You are doing an awesome job on this bike so far. The mock up is looking killer. Love what you have done to the seat and rear fender. I can't wait to see what you do next on this.
62pyro Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Looks like a great start.If it's anything like your drag bike,it'll be worth watching.
Mooneyzs Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Looks like a great start.If it's anything like your drag bike,it'll be worth watching.Everyone of John's builds are worth watching.
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Nice stuff. Watchingyou build is is like driving through a small town if you blink you miss it.Another neat project in the works.
John Teresi Posted November 24, 2015 Author Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Hello.......thank you all so very much for the kind comments......I really do appreciate them........I made a new generator and Z Bars ......I changed out the rear brake rod.......and used a parts box headlight and modified that aswell as the tailights with a new brkt.......and I also modified the Battery Box......I think its already to find sand,primer and paint.......thanks for looking Edited November 24, 2015 by John Teresi
John Teresi Posted November 24, 2015 Author Posted November 24, 2015 few more.......WIP pics.......thanks
Mooneyzs Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 John... My brother... That mock up looks great!! I can't believe it is ready for find sanding and paint already. I am totally looking forward to seeing what you do with a paint job. I know you will kill it any ideas on the color?
John Teresi Posted November 24, 2015 Author Posted November 24, 2015 John... My brother... That mock up looks great!! I can't believe it is ready for find sanding and paint already. I am totally looking forward to seeing what you do with a paint job. I know you will kill it any ideas on the color?Don is going to get back to me but, we are looking at a all chrome frame and H.O.K. Kandy green over flakes with maybe a lace pattern?
Mooneyzs Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Oh my.... That is going to be Bad A$$!! I can't wait to see it. I love the ides of the lace pattern.
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