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Post by busaash on Jun 28, 2015 11:46:42 GMT
Glad your still on with the build looks fine to me , your bike your way  |
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Post by panda on Jun 28, 2015 15:24:37 GMT
i,m not a massive chop fan but this i like, especially the retro style coffin tank, keep up the good work  |
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Post by beef on Jun 30, 2015 16:46:43 GMT
the tank is about as low as it can and will be going. it has been chopped about to get it to sit as is. tried it sat lower and it looked wrong to me.
rear guard needs tweeking after test and a few other bits will be changed like chain guard will be getting drilled to match sprocket cover and bits like that.
need to find a painter now....
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Post by zooma on Jun 30, 2015 17:14:00 GMT
the tank is about as low as it can and will be going. it has been chopped about to get it to sit as is. tried it sat lower and it looked wrong to me. I meant low tunnel fella ... low tunnel tank = sits high, high tunnel tank = sits low  |
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Post by caferacerdan on Jul 1, 2015 1:13:15 GMT
not usually a fan of this style of bike but i can honestly say i like the blocky tank, makes it stand out. personally Id run flat bars bu thats me i like the looks of ape style hangs just thing they would be weird riding with. tis a cool bike so far fella so keep it up! got a mockup of paint at all? or an idea of colour?
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Post by zooma on Jul 1, 2015 2:04:59 GMT
Oh for fooks sake... why has everyone taken my comments completely the wrong way.... jeezus, I like the tank too ok!!!! Fookin 'ell, just prefer to see tanks on chops mounted a different way, that's all... you lot might too but we'll never know will we because:- a) most of you by yer own admission, don't even like chops b) you understand very little about 'em... styling wise c) yer all too busy tryin' to make me look like a cunt  Beef seems like a stand up guy who has obviously put a lot of work into his bike... spend more time givin' him yer thumbs up rather than zoomin' in on somethin' I said that was nuthin' more than a personal opinion smiley-rolleyes008 |
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Post by gixanator on Jul 1, 2015 7:40:24 GMT
"c) yer all too busy tryin' to make me look like a cunt"
Err, you need help with that Zooma, thought you were doing fine all by your lonesome, LOL?
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Post by beef on Jul 1, 2015 11:03:33 GMT
inazooma i wasnt havin a go.
was saying i tried it at difdwrwnt heights and this is where it ended up.
same with the bars. tried a few different types but like the feel and look of these so they staying for now.
the bike has been built to fit me. hence the bars and tank and location of pegs.
as for colour.. not sure was thinking black but now thinking i .ay go a bit mad with a 70's inspired paint scheme.
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Post by zooma on Jul 1, 2015 11:08:53 GMT
"c) yer all too busy tryin' to make me look like a cunt"Well then I guess you don't understand that ... like I don't understand this Err, you need help with that Zooma, thought you were doing fine all by your lonesome, LOL?
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Post by zooma on Jul 1, 2015 11:10:46 GMT
inazooma i wasnt havin a go. was saying i tried it at difdwrwnt heights and this is where it ended up. same with the bars. tried a few different types but like the feel and look of these so they staying for now. the bike has been built to fit me. hence the bars and tank and location of pegs. as for colour.. not sure was thinking black but now thinking i .ay go a bit mad with a 70's inspired paint scheme. I know you weren't fella A 70's inspired paint scheme... how about to include a small mural with Gong's 'Flying Teapot' |
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Post by zooma on Jul 1, 2015 13:14:56 GMT
as for colour.. not sure was thinking black but now thinking i .ay go a bit mad with a 70's inspired paint scheme. The 60's & 70's were a really innovative time for custom paint.. some very creative people around back then. Was one of those roads that I wanted to got down when I was much younger but life kinda got in the way. Tons of paint techniques to choose from if ya wanna try somethin' from that era.. flames have been done to death but can still look good if you think outside the box. There's some great effects that can be had using the weirdest of things and are not that difficult to do. A piece of cling film held between two people and allowed to rest on a freshly painted area.. looks killer if don't right. Another technique not seen so often these days is created using oxy-acetylene torch turned right down... the sooty smoke makes contact with the paint and can create some interestin' wispy effects. Many 70's paint jobs use a combination of two or more effects... some look a bit over-the-top, some look tasteful and classy. acetylene torchcling filmnot yer usual flamesthick scalloping... and thinfish scalespsychedelic!Just a few pics to whet yer appetite and hopefully inspire.... or you could just go with plain old black... always looks good bikes  |
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Post by beef on Jul 1, 2015 21:29:20 GMT
have had a think about it.
am happy to spray it myself with cans. have done loads of bits. just want a good finish and a decent level of glossy shine.
will have to get the felt tips out and have a bitof a colouring session to knock up some ideas.
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Post by caferacerdan on Jul 1, 2015 22:11:45 GMT
i didnt take your comment the wrong way  i was saying to the owner that i actually like the tank becuase it stands out |
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Post by zooma on Jul 1, 2015 22:32:52 GMT
i didnt take your comment the wrong way i was saying to the owner that i actually like the tank becuase it stands out My apologies Dan  |
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Post by zooma on Jul 1, 2015 22:38:32 GMT
have had a think about it. am happy to spray it myself with cans. have done loads of bits. just want a good finish and a decent level of glossy shine. will have to get the felt tips out and have a bitof a colouring session to knock up some ideas. Main thing with gettin' a mile deep shine is to cut through the inevitable "orange peel" after the final coat of clear... use at least 2000 grade wet/dry paper (used wet) and watch ya don't rub through to the paint!. Finish with a good T-cutting and polish and jobs a good 'un. Just shout if ya need any help with anythin'. |
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i was saying to the owner that i actually like the tank becuase it stands out