70s trike

[Vettegasser]

So been rolling this idea around for a bit. Gathering parts and all  1/12 revell torch chopper monogram 1/12 57 Chevy slicks and cragars and mpc shaker trike springer   Lay it on me what u guys think 

[bisc63]

Need to see more! Trikes are getting a lot of attention these days, it seems.

[iBorg]

I like where this is going.....

Scroll down for one of the most famous trikes of the 70's. 

https://selvedgeyard.com/2010/03/25/buddy-miles-the-band-of-gypsys-funky-badass-mother-drummer/

[Vettegasser]

Yea Buddy’s trike is cool  trying to stick with late 60s early 70s look for this 

[Vettegasser]

Been playing around with this between other builds   Decided to go with the bigger front wheel and tire gettin the rear axle sorted and rear brakes setup decided to go with the longer tank   Comments welcomed  some times extra eyes gives better ideas 

[bisc63]

Improved. Very nicely proportioned. I'd like to see more engine in there. Appears to be a lot of space.

[James2]

I like what your doing here. The 21" front wheel looks better, but a smaller tank, like a Sportster style might make things appear better. Exile Motorcycle built by Russel Mitchell.

[Vettegasser]

Ok how bout this tank maybe reduce the height of it a bit

[Vettegasser]

Leaning towards something like this only with a springer

Edited April 27, 2021 by Vettegasser

[Modlbldr]

Yeah, I like the look of the smaller tank. I think lowering the height of the tank would give it a better look. I'm enjoying building the bike kits that I have. I may have to convert one to a trike myself.

Later-

[Vettegasser]

Been playing around with this. Bent up a set of handle bars added some more to engine  on the tank I liked the look of both so I combined them took the short fat one and added the tail piece from the long one 

[Nosferatu]

This is looking really nice. I like the springer front a lot.. Maybe you can drop the front of the tank a little bit.

I've been wanting to build a trike also. 

[Chappy]

did you complete the trike?

[Vettegasser]

Not yet still playin around with it   I moved the rear axle forward and lowered the rear some went back with the smaller front tire just gives it that more 70s vibe I was aiming for 

[afx]

Good looking project.

[ybsluos]

This is amazing!-Mark

[NYLIBUD]

Cool,reminds me of the metal master Ian Roussel’s 70s trike he built on his show,Full Custom Garage…Yours looks great,excellent job.

[Vettegasser]

Thanks all I been picking at it. Nothing noteworthy to post. Been trying to work out some sort of body or just do a king queen seat. Been drawing up stuff and cutting in paper to see if I can come up with something I like