Revell chopper UPDATE *Jan-20-07* (machined fork)

[ismaelg]

First a disclaimer: This is Jairus fault.

Second: I am a total ignorant when it comes to motorcycles. I haven't even ridden one (unless you consider a 50cc moped a bike). So I have no clue as to where this is going. All I know is that I'll use the frame, engine and wheels, with everything else a toss up.

Frame went together nicely.

Yes the kit has 2 tanks. But I want my own tank. Extra points if you guess what this started out as...

I want my bike to have a tail light. This means the fender can not go in the original location.

I have many ideas for this. Too bad I'll be out of town next 2 weeks or so. It is nice to build something YOUR way. Even if it makes no sense

Thanks,

[ismaelg]

More progress on the tank:

After all this effort, it looks way to close to the other one included in the kit :roll:

I don't exactly love it. I guess I'll try to do another one and decide later....

Thanks,

[mississippi]

That looking great :shock: .

[Ariel]

Tato

looks really good.

Ariel

[ismaelg]

Gas Tank: Take 2

After finishing my own tank, I was not really in love with it. I made a second one so I could choose. I like the second one better. I'm having fun with this.

Too bad I'm leaving now for a week. 'Till next year!

Thanks,

[Mr. Metallic]

That's a FAT tank, pun intended.

[simonr]

It's being reeeeeeeeallllll good!

Go ahead, keep on the good work.

Simón

[GTmike400]

I like tank #2

[Steve H.]

yeah, Tank #2 looks much better! Its got all those nice curves us guys like looking at.

[bestfreshman]

Great Job so far isma...You are putting this together just right.

[ismaelg]

Hello again!

Back at the workbench after the holidays. It will be a very busy month at work but I was able to do some work on the chopper.

The back fender was hacked by the tail light and the part was relocated to the front. After a lot of filling and sanding here is where I am now. A lot more to go, but you get the idea.

Thanks,

[ismaelg]

Hello,

I threw away the kit's fork assembly and decided to build my own. I increased the rake slightly, without touching the frame. That is sheet styrene and aluminum tubing.

The more I work on this the more I realize how much is still needed But I love it and I'm having FUN!!!!!!

Thanks,

[paul@detaildownunder]

Looking good Izzy ,ever thought about a Corvette Theme bike :?: lol

[ismaelg]

Thanks Paul,

The original idea was to do something "Corvetty", but this project took a life of its own. I would like to do another one but with Corvette cues...

Thanks,

[ismaelg]

Machined fork bottom, shock, whatever the name is

Eventually, 5 minute epoxy and a steady hand will attach them, hopefully in a straight line

The wire wheels are for mockup purposes only. I'll use the other ones. I like the subtle increase in the rake. Noticeable but not radical.

Thanks,

[George Christy]

Looks Great Izzy, Now Im going to have to stock up on some Bike Kits

GeorgeC

[carsntrucks4you]

Great idea! Can't wait for the finshed model!