John Teresi Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Few more WIP pics......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Coming along nicely. Wheels look sweet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 After a 2nd look - Dang...those wheels are nice! Started to sport a "stiffy" just looking' at'em... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hello.......Brad, Curt.......thanks guys......I made a gas tank.......and modified a disk and brake from my parts box.......I made a master cylinder and brake pedal......all the details will be added later.....thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Oh goody. The Master is at it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Been a while since I stopped by here and you surely didn't disappoint John. This must be a real fun build for you. I wouldn't know where to start other than the wheels first......just fantastic. Can I ask what tutorial or insight you had on doing them in the first place? So well done. I have to say that following your WIP's are some of the best with all the pictures AND techniques you offer up....great great way to learn something new. Thanks for sharing. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Been a while since I stopped by here and you surely didn't disappoint John. This must be a real fun build for you. I wouldn't know where to start other than the wheels first......just fantastic. Can I ask what tutorial or insight you had on doing them in the first place? So well done. I have to say that following your WIP's are some of the best with all the pictures AND techniques you offer up....great great way to learn something new. Thanks for sharing. cheers, timHi Tim.......thanks Brother.......I always wanted to try and lace a motorcycle wheel......they look so much better than kit wheels.......but,It just seeemed like a lot of work and I was`nt really ready for the challenge...... but, it was pretty easy........just took a lot of time.......I`m sure a smaller wheels would be a lot harder but,I think I could do them too......I have seen how people do some wheels........... but,I tried a different way to do them......an experiment if you will and it worked out pretty good.........the wheels are 1/2 `s ......I left one 1/2 complete with plastic spokes.......and the other 1/2 I re-moved all the plastic spokes and drilled all the holes on the rim and hub for the spokes.......then I made a template spoke for the one side of the hub and one for the other side of the hub.........there is a tad difference in lenghth.......then I white glued the 1/2 hub to the other 1/2 hub t and the 1/2 wheel to the other 1/2 wheel and glued each spoke starting with one side of the 1/2 hub and then removing the 1/2 hub.......turning it up-side down and gluing the rest of the spokes to the other side in the diffierent direction.......then I did the sme thing to the other 1/2 of the wheel.......hope you understood what I was trying to say?.......I`m not very good at exsplaining things.......sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Looking awesome John. Wheels look great!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Wheels are amazing, my friend. Purely amazing. I give them 10 spokes up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Hey JT,, you seem to have taken this bike to a whole new level with those wheels !!!! Just awesome my friend Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Hello.......Kerry,Danno,Randy......thanks guys for the kind comments.......I really do appreciate them........I did some modifications on the Left side of the engine.......I made an Oil Sump, Engine Trans Plate Cover, Clutch , a Clutch Arm and a Clutch Cover, ......I also made a Chain Guard......I will work on the right side of the engine next.....thanksfor looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Few more WIP pics........thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) ...cool! I remember this bike from my earliest days.Motorcycle models need laced wheels to get into the trophy round at model contests. I tried resin casting hubs and rims but too soft for the lacing procedure. Metal casting solved the problem on my Hillclimber wheels: Blog:http://kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=240355&page=1I can see it would be real difficult to try to get one of those hard rubber slicks onto a one piece rim , may hafta be cast in one piece rim and tire. Casting these parts in metal does have areal good advantage creating a heavy stable base for the model , not the usual top heavy bike model falling over and such.Stellar work here , I'll be watching... Edited April 5, 2017 by krow113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Amazing work, as always, John! Those wheels are works of art! This will be a spectacular model when it's finished!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Wow very cool. Amazed at how quickly you work. At the rate you are building it will be done. Interest technique for lacing the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Hello......Steve,Sam,Bob......thanks guys for the kind comments......I really do appreciate them...........I did some work on the right side of the engine......I used parts box stuff ........made some modifications and scartch built things.......I will make a manifold today.......I ordered some valve covers and carbs from TDR 3D printing.......I will need to modify them and the heads as well ......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Wow man your fabucations are out of this world man keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 the whole build is killer but, i'm really blown away with the front of this motor, john. your abilities to scratch are amazing brother!!!!! looks like it started out as a buick!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 More AWESOME scratch building my friend !!!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hello......John,Dave ,Randy.......thanks gtuys for the kind comments ......I really do appreciate them........I got my Carter Carbs and Valve Covers from TDR 3D printing......I modified the Small Block Chevy Valve Covers to resemble Buick Valve Covers.......I had to cut them at an angle and shave off a coulpe of fins.......I also finished some modifications on the Engine Block ......I also made some headers, and I still need to add the flanges......I made a custom manifold for the TDR 3D Printed Carter Carbs.......I also made a new gas tank,the other one I made looked to small......this is just a Mock-up all the fine detail will be added later ......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Few more WIP pics...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 And a few more......thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Ital Mike Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Love your builds, John. Can't wait to see it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Going very well.How did you layout the rear axe plates?Are you going to build all of the iconic bikes of the '60's and '70's? Edited April 5, 2017 by krow113 add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Absolutely amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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