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Post by RatRod on Dec 30, 2006 20:29:19 GMT -6
Well, to start this story, awhile back on the old board Brandon offered all the leftover parts from his bike build to the first person to reply to the post. I was the lucky one!!! So I figured that I would try to build a bike the said HOTROD all over it, one that Brandon would really dig. The frame was the softail frame so a lot of modifcation was nessasary to get that long, low, lean & mean look I was after. The whole front section of frame was cut apart, and a single downtube was fabricated & drilled. I also re-raked it, and used the longer forks. The forks had even more rake, so I cut the forks apart to use aluminum tubing, and reworked the lower triple tree to take the rake out. The tank was repositioned, and shortened in height, the front lowered, and the rear raised. I also used the rear fender from a Crusader kit as it hugs the tire better. The seat is a drilled sheet w/ rear support to keep your butt from sliding off (not to comfortable, but goes with the look) Nothing says HOTROD better than red & black, so that's what I did, and I also made an 8 ball shift knob!!! I hope ya like it Brandon, and everyone else!!! Enjoy.....      
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Post by johnverkerk on Dec 30, 2006 22:06:51 GMT -6
That without a doubt is pure hot rod!!!,,I for one ,,absolutely,,DIG IT!!!!,,GREAT JOB!!!!
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Post by A.J. on Dec 30, 2006 22:21:17 GMT -6
Wow, that is nice!
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Post by Ralph Henderson on Dec 31, 2006 0:33:05 GMT -6
That works GREAT!!!
Nice build..
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Post by Honest Charlie on Dec 31, 2006 6:22:52 GMT -6
The only reason Brandon would not like it is it only has 1 motor. ;D
I think it looks just perfect though.
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Post by chief on Dec 31, 2006 9:18:25 GMT -6
That is ONE SWEET HOTROD bike there ;D ;D LOVE the color scheme and the longer forks,Kep them coming, if they LOOK like that!!!!! TOO SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by mrmetallic on Dec 31, 2006 10:13:41 GMT -6
Very clean build, I love your choppers! Aren't these great kits?
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Post by vwcamperman on Dec 31, 2006 13:26:38 GMT -6
Very Cool  |
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Post by gwangiboy on Dec 31, 2006 23:19:04 GMT -6
OK, thats one of the best yet that I've seen of these choppers! They just keep getting better! wow!
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Jan 1, 2007 5:56:44 GMT -6
good thing you let us know it's a model, because it sher looks real!
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Post by Brandon on Jan 2, 2007 15:11:36 GMT -6
Wow, that turned out great! Glad to see they went to a good home. That paint work is flawless, and I really like the drilled frame tube and pedal arms. Awesome!
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Post by Tim Nolan on Jan 3, 2007 8:46:46 GMT -6
Wow. Pure art man. How about giving us some "how-to" tips? what are you making your plug boots from? Also, how did you mount the handlebars? Any more suggestions for upcoming chopper builders? Keep em' coming. I really enjoy your work!
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Post by davea on Jan 4, 2007 0:33:05 GMT -6
Cool ride! Great build!
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Post by RatRod on Jan 5, 2007 13:10:38 GMT -6
Thanks for all the great compliments!!! This was a fun build for me, especialy for the fact that I set out with a goal, and it worked!!! We all have our own unique style of building, and mine has mainly stayed with scale realizm. I focus on making a model look as real as possible, and keeping every little detail as "in scale" as I can. I'll try to do a few How to's when I get more time, and you guys give me some ideas on what you'd like to know. I would like to get 3 more bikes done for this years contest season, but for now I need to get cars done for clients. I always said I would never turn my hobby into a buisness, and now after almost 5 years of building models professionaly I'm really regreting it!!! Oh well, such is life....lol.
The plug boots are made using 1/25 heater hose, I cut a 45 degree "V" a little off center, and when the wire is inserted & bent at a 45....instant boot!!! The bars on this bike are held in place with two U bolts made from larger diameter strait pins and a little CA. If you look at the top picture you can see them!!!
Let me know what how-to's you like to see!!!
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Post by rustybill1960 on Jan 6, 2007 18:46:45 GMT -6
SWEET DUDE!!!!
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Post by Tim Nolan on May 8, 2007 15:06:19 GMT -6
I keep going back lookin' at these bikes. This is some top-notch stuff man....
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on May 8, 2007 16:12:56 GMT -6
Nice looking two wheel hot rod.
oneyed
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Post by ramone on May 11, 2007 7:14:52 GMT -6
It really looks like a 1/1 bike!!!!! Awesome model.
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Post by Bert on May 11, 2007 9:19:59 GMT -6
Yes, It's a Hot Rod! Super build!
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Post by modelmaster1958 on May 12, 2007 14:13:07 GMT -6
Excellent..............
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Post by badnews on May 12, 2007 14:45:17 GMT -6
Even better than the real thing...
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Post by RatRod on May 12, 2007 15:34:59 GMT -6
Man, you guys are awesome!!! I can't believe this post got pulled back up from the archives!!!
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Post by Keith Shively on May 12, 2007 16:20:17 GMT -6
Are these kit's cool or what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love your build RatRod!
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Post by detroithammer on May 14, 2007 8:31:17 GMT -6
Rat, You are blowing my mind. This is truley an awesome bike you built here, along with your other bad ass bikes. You have a passion for bies, nd it comes out in your work. I'm reallly impressed. Great build my brother. Keep em comming
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Post by detroithammer on May 14, 2007 8:33:08 GMT -6
That's Bikes and! Need to spell check before I post!
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Post by hobbybobby on May 16, 2007 4:23:32 GMT -6
WOW! This is a amaizing build, looks like a real one!  Very good work! ;D |
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Post by detroithammer on May 26, 2007 9:08:33 GMT -6
This still blows my mind, evey time I look at it. Just fantastic!
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Post by Steve Hilby on May 27, 2007 22:52:30 GMT -6
How did you get the rims painted while leaving the spokes chrome? Did you use a brush, or mask and spray? And if you masked, what did you use?
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Very good work! ;D