gasser59 Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 I'm drooling all over my keyboard and this isn't even done. John - that is a real thing of beauty. Just plain gorgeous!!
Mooneyzs Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 John... that there is some incredible work you got going. It looks so good. and with the engine and trans in, Man it's freaking awesome. Killer work as usual, I expect nothing less from you.
Codi Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Been too long since I checked in John on your progress here. Oh...........My.................Goodness!! The entire trike is fantastic but I'm going to admit once and for all that I think your painting talents are otherwordldly.................yes, that's my description and I'm sticking with it. I just love those colors and how you executed it.One question for you, where you showed the painting of the "raindrops" on the car, it looks as though you have an attachment to your airbrush to achieve it, are my eyes deceiving me or is that something you came up with to achieve the effect?? Love it all dude! cheers, tim
Brizio Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 It looks so real that the real one looks a model kit!
John Teresi Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 Been too long since I checked in John on your progress here. Oh...........My.................Goodness!! The entire trike is fantastic but I'm going to admit once and for all that I think your painting talents are otherwordldly.................yes, that's my description and I'm sticking with it. I just love those colors and how you executed it.One question for you, where you showed the painting of the "raindrops" on the car, it looks as though you have an attachment to your airbrush to achieve it, are my eyes deceiving me or is that something you came up with to achieve the effect?? Love it all dude! cheers, timHi Tim.......No,it`s not attached to the airbrush.......just the way I was holding it while I was taking the picture......it`s a round eyeball that I bought at Michaels Craft store......they come in different sizes......I drilled a small hole on the round end and glued a piece of wire to hold it while I airbrushed around the edge of the flat side that I layed onto the body........thanks Brother
John Teresi Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Hello.......thanks guys for the kind comments......I really do appreciate them........I got the other engine in.......and started on the drive train.......the trans is attached with chains and the engine are driven with belt drives.......I also attached part of the exhaust system that I made and painted Alclad and will finish that up tomorrow.......I modified a trans cooler from my parts box and painted Alclad.......I also made a power booster and will attach that tomorrow........thanks for looking Edited January 31, 2017 by John Teresi
gasser59 Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 That is some friggin' awesomeness right there John. You're killin' it!!
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Killer update. That paint is stunning.
Codi Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Ahhhh, thanks for the explanation John. Now I know I have NO hope of ever painting anything close to that. Where did you learn to paint like that??? You truly are an artist with an airbrush. Cheers
John Teresi Posted February 1, 2017 Author Posted February 1, 2017 Ahhhh, thanks for the explanation John. Now I know I have NO hope of ever painting anything close to that. Where did you learn to paint like that??? You truly are an artist with an airbrush. Cheers Hi Tim.......when I was kid......I worked for my father on the weekends cleaning his shop and polishing the Choppers in the 60`s.........and I was lucky enought to watch the custom painters do there tricks on the paint jobs.......and I just started practicing on my motorcycle gas tanks and helmets......then started doing it on models.......it`s the same thing just in a very small scale......you have the talent too Tim......I know you could do it.......airbrushing is pretty easy I think......just practice with it and before long you will get the hang of it just like anything else
Mooneyzs Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 John... Nice work on everything so far. The paint looks great and nice and deep with that clear on it. Having the engines in makes everything pop. Keep up the great work
Art Laski Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Looks killer, John! The paint really pops. Spectacular work!!!!
Danno Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 UnF'ingbelievable! Stunning. Just beyond comprehension. You've outdone yerseff, John!
Darren B Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 UnF'ingbelievable! Stunning. Just beyond comprehension. You've outdone yerseff, John!could have NOT said it any better, this thing is above a work of art. your scratch building skills are off the charts....KEEP IT UP!!!
John Teresi Posted February 3, 2017 Author Posted February 3, 2017 Hello.......thank you all so very much for the kind comments.......I really do appreciate them.......I got the exhaust system made and attached ......and I also attached the power booster.........I made an electrical box and got that attched ......I made a master cylinder and hooked that up........ and also made a battery ,battery tray and cables and also got those attached .......I used "Pro Tech" nut and bolt ends,and the insulation from the Braided Oil Line for the brake cable.......I will paint the rear wheels next......thanks for looking.
Mooneyzs Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 Look at all of that Crafty Goodness Right there. That's what I am talking about. What a Steller Update Brother. Love the very fist pic seeing all of that detail just pop. Keep up the great work!
Art Laski Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 So good, my friend. Can't wait to see wheels on this baby!
Krazy Rick Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Nice job on this so far John, I can appreciate all the work you've put into this. Edited February 10, 2017 by Krazy Rick wrong info
Randy D Posted February 11, 2017 Posted February 11, 2017 Well Brother, Once again you have left me searching for the right words to describe your modeling efforts. It is very obvious that you are a rare talent when it comes to painting but to me what stands out on this one is your ability to craft this trike out of styrene stock and a few bits from the parts box. Just stunning work !!!!! Randy
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