krow113 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) An alternative use for Italeri's WW 2 motorcycle kit. May show up at the '12 Nat's... Edited July 10, 2012 by krow113
MikeH Posted December 8, 2011 Report Posted December 8, 2011 Now that one's got cool factor galore. Great work on an old school bike.
krow113 Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) Matt , Fletch , Mike , Jay -Thanks for the comments, I am a little restrictive on the photo display, but here is a few more... Edited July 10, 2012 by krow113
Nortley Posted December 9, 2011 Report Posted December 9, 2011 That is one fine build. Those Ertl-Esci kits are great starting points. I'm guessing the model is of a fresh shop roll-out, as there's no oil under it.
krow113 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) Nort -Thanks and keep guessin' Edited July 10, 2012 by krow113
MikeH Posted December 10, 2011 Report Posted December 10, 2011 That kit will be added to the get list. That's my kind of motorcycle. Love the old-school stuff.
DaveDeLang Posted January 6, 2012 Report Posted January 6, 2012 Are those the kit's spokes? If so, did you thin them at all? If not, how'd you do them? I've got that kit and like any tips you can offer. Thanks Dave
krow113 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) Dave -Thanks - I am compiling a book for these bike kits.Later this year I will offer a resin, p/e set , and instructions on how to build this bobber and others. The rims and hubs I cast and the spokes are .019 brass rod.Look closely at this pic and you will see the progression of the wheels. This bike illustrates the point that m/c models will not get to the trophy round with kit spokes. This model took Best in Show , Best Bike , Best Automotive subject at our IPMS show and takes top honours whenever shown. Edited January 6, 2012 by krow113
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