John Teresi Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) Hello.......this is a replica of Bob Checchinis Honda chopper......I started with a 1/12 scale Revell chopper kit and a Tamiya 1/12 scale Honda CB900 F2........I modified the engine to become a 1970 honda CB 750 with kick start.......scratch built body, seat, springer front end.......and alot of other stuff.......".Pro Tech " detailing wire, rubber fuel line, spark plug wires, braided line for the brake, clutch, and throttle cables......I used rub on letters and the American decal from the Polar Lights Chi-town Hustler kit and hand painted gold over the lettering........all graphics airbrushed........H.O.K. white, tangerine pearl, true blue pearl.........and Dupont Jarrret red.......if you would like to see how I made the build.......please look in the "Work Bench" section 1st or 2nd page under Bob Checchinis Honda chopper........thank`s Edited October 1, 2010 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTK434 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Another winner John! It was great to watch this come together on the workbench. You have got some skills!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Yup .. another work of art! I haven't seen real bikes that look this good. I just wish I could build at a fraction of your speed ... no matter the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Incredible replica of a killer bike John. Every detail seems so spot on. IMPRESSIVE Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miatamadman Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 OUTSTANDING! Great photography as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I'm glad you made this one John! You did this one true justice and as a big bike fan I love to see a bike like this that frankly, I can learn from. I love all the detail work you managed to put into this. One of these days you need to give us a cool photoshoot of your bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Wow, it was very nice to see your "On The Workbench" topic. Lots of scratch building... This is just amazing and awesome model. Paintjob is very nice and I like that scratchbuilding a lot and detailing is super as always and those exhaust pipes are looking like 1:1!!! AMAZING job on this and keep these coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 The finishes you achieve time and time again, are what make your builds so amazing, the sheen(esp on the chrome ) looks so authentic if I hadnt watched your buildup, I would be thinking this like so many others could be the 1:1. My biggest regret (in the hobby) is that I'll never get stateside to these materpieces of our hobby with my own eyes. Do I wish to build as good as you? in a way yes (I am improving I feel) but in another if I were to bee the "best" who could I aspire to be like? Anyways thank you for sharing not only your great work but your passion to do things right and for showing us how along the way. Cheers Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 , because I can't put it into words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 dang...John this bike is just too darn neat!!! enjoyed following your build of it hopefully will see it in February at the NNLWest thanx for sharing it with us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Wow John....I followed along with your build and if I hadn't seen it come together for myself, I would find it impossible to think that these photo's were not the real thing. Just incredible!!!! Beautifully executed, as usual. i am in awe of the workmanship.....not a flaw anywhere. Congratulations. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Absolutely spectacular work. You should be very proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 John, came out GREAT! love the paintwork and nice touch with the toggle switches. Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thank you all very much for the nice comments........I`m very glad you liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Coupe Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 very nice replica John. Great work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 John you are truly a master of this art keep up the excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdog Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Absolutely WILD!!!!!!!!!!!excellent craftsmanship............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Well, John, I can't say I'm in live with the bodywork design, but your execution of the model is flawless, as always! Incredible workmanship! The blued pipes are a nice realistic touch. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Just amazing John....as usual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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