John Teresi Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) Hello.....this started out as a Revell 1/12 scale Chopper kit........I converted the Evolution engine into a water cooled ShovelHead engine.....scratch built frame and body.....alot of scratch built stuff to many to mention.......wired and plumbed with "Pro Tech" parts: braided line,rubber fuel line,t`fittings,gauges,detailing wire,nut`s and bolt`s,body fasteners ......H.O.K. white base coat with sunset pearl and Tamiya light green......Slixx decals combined with Revell chopper kit decals........"Flashpoint Resins" rear slick......if you would like to see how I built this bike you can see it in the "workbench" section.......thank you for looking. Edited July 23, 2011 by John Teresi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Few more photo`s with the body on......thank`s again for looking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Doesn't look like there's much left of that Revell chopper! I'd ride that thing on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) Another fantastic treat from your work bench and another reminder that the rest of us need to try harder. unbelievably detailed and realistic, and your photographic skills make it all the sweeter. I hate to think how lost we'll all be if you decide to take a break Looking anxiously forward to the next one. Edited July 23, 2011 by Alyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Very impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 AWESOME build as usual John!! Your quality,attention to detail,cleanliness and just shear speed at which you build is unmatched. You are the master!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) OUTSTANDINGLY EXCELLENTLY BRILLIANT Edited July 23, 2011 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 john, all i can say is awesome. it looks fantastic. great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Once again, OFF THE CHIZZZAIN!!! Excellente' John. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 John, I forgot if you already mentioned this or not... but is that a model of a real bike or one you "made up?" Either way, it's fantastic. Totally off the charts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Abso-flippin-lootly Amazing! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I kept scrolling through the pictures wondering when I was going to get to the model. AMAZING!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) John, I forgot if you already mentioned this or not... but is that a model of a real bike or one you "made up?" Either way, it's fantastic. Totally off the charts! Harry........just a "made up" bike from a couple dozen pictures off the web.......my idea for the paint.......thank`s. Edited July 23, 2011 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Harry........just a "made up" bike from a couple dozen pictures off the web.......my idea for the paint.......thank`s. Your eye for detail is amazing. This could have been a "Real or Model" subject. One more question... you used Alclad for all the "chrome," right? What do you use as a base under the Alclad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Another work of art from you John! I wanna be just like you when I grow up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Coupe Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 nice work John. Turned out great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Your eye for detail is amazing. This could have been a "Real or Model" subject. One more question... you used Alclad for all the "chrome," right? What do you use as a base under the Alclad? Harry.....the base is "Osh" brand black enamel spray paint......with RM 3 part clear coat........then the Alclad......thank`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 AWESOME John!!!!! Geez, I feel off of my chair!! Hey man, how the heck did ya do the drive belt??? that looks real!!! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Harry.....the base is "Osh" brand black enamel spray paint......with RM 3 part clear coat........then the Alclad......thank`s Cool, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 AWESOME John!!!!! Geez, I feel off of my chair!! Hey man, how the heck did ya do the drive belt??? that looks real!!! Sixx Derrik......I used medical bandage wrap........i cut a piece...... folded it in 1/2 to the size i needed.......then painted one side with "Folk Art" black acrylic water based paint......then on other side.......I painted light grey "FolkArt" ............. from Michaels crafts store......cost around 89 cents a bottle...... then on the grey side I drew with a fine black ink pen lines that would appear to be groves in the belt.......I kinda messed that up though .......i drew the lines on it after I had .glued it to the pulleys ......i should have drawn the lines on it before I glued it down......they would have looked straighter.......I could fix it but......when the shield cover is on you can`t see the crooked lines......thank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 That's a work of art John. Fantastic job! What really makes your build even more impressive is the speed. Do you sleep,eat,work....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokentail58 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 You are the "JEDI master " of model building. Awesome work. Can't wait to see what you do next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 What can be said that hasnt already? not much I dont think so just to reiterate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Wow John, another gorgeous build!!!!!!!!! How did you make the header wrap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 John, If I hadn't followed this build in the workbench section, I would never believe it was a model and not a real bike! Simply amazing work! None better anywhere! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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