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03-04-2008, 08:25 PM | #1 | |
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Racing chopper
I was looking at one of the RM choppers I had in my stash and at the same time had some racing bikes out as well. I noticed there were some extra parts in these kits and thought, I wonder what it would look like to combine them?
Started by cutting off the RM forks and fitting in the forks from a Yamaha. Had to modify the left fork to make it work. Unfortunately, the rims are much too small, so I have to keep the RM rims. I'm probably going to forgo the spoked rims for a different project and work with these for now. Might try my hand at some custom rims. It is extremely crude right now, but hopefully I can get something mocked up soon. The rear will have a brembo brake as well if I can figure out how to mount it. Still trying to figure out colors. I was thinking white rims, semigloss black frame and a bright blue tank/fender. Any suggestions? |
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03-06-2008, 12:21 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Racing chopper
Well, I wonder what those brembo caliper would do to legs using that angle... Don't matter though, interesting project! Paint choice sounds promising!
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This is my first experiment with decanting spray paint, and I'm hooked!!! Good buy cans hello great finishes with no polishing! This is straight from the AB, and good enough for me. Color is intense blue pearl with T-125 clear (also duplicolor). The rims are duplicolor bright white and frame is their semi-gloss black. Here are some updates, although I don't think there's much interest: Trying to add a little more realism to this one. I don't think it's wired properly, but I like the effect. My home made valve stems: |
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03-09-2008, 09:18 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Racing chopper
Really good build so far. Nice color choice and application too. I like the idea of fitting sports bike components on a chopper. It's actually my kind of chopper
The Revell kits are a good starting point for customization. Keep the images coming... |
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03-11-2008, 05:01 AM | #5 | |
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Re: Racing chopper
V. NICE! Love that paint - I might have to try the old Duplicolor soon. And how did you do that chain?
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03-14-2008, 02:47 PM | #6 | |
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Re: Racing chopper
Whoooaa!!! Nice bike!!
I'll to build chooper bike!! |
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03-15-2008, 06:17 AM | #9 | |
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Re: Racing chopper
Looks pretty slick... I like the color combo.
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05-12-2008, 02:13 PM | #11 | |
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looking good.
no chrome on a bike thats not flat black... huh.
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Re: Racing chopper
why not paint the forks cooper+silver scheme? like Moto GP's! i think it would look great with some sponsor decals, just my opinion
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Re: Racing chopper
Looks great man!! street fighter look!!
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