1/9 Bobber WIP pic`s

Hello,

I just started this Bobber with as base the Italeri 1/9 world war II bike

At this moment I respoke one wheel with copper wire and made two pulley`s for the beltdrive.

Here are some pic`s of it.

Ron

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/1109/dsc2523yx4.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/273/dsc2536sn6.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/2865/dsc2533te5.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4144/dsc2539ms2.jpg

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/6329/dsc2542nr4.jpg

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/4249/75658544bu1.jpg

Interesting subject, love the front forks, they dont make them like that anymore :) I want to try some vintage Bikes in time.

Just noticed your spoke work .... amazing!

You picked the right bike for a bobber. Those WW II knuckleheads were the original choppers. I'll be watching this one closely. You are off to a great start with those spoke wheels and pullies. Did you actually wire those spokes yourself?

You picked the right bike for a bobber. Those WW II knuckleheads were the original choppers. I'll be watching this one closely. You are off to a great start with those spoke wheels and pullies. Did you actually wire those spokes yourself?

Tajoe indeed the grandfather of all choppers :grinyes:

And yes I have spokes that wheel myself after readig a litle "how to" from Sennake here on the forum (its in the topic of the CB 750)

Ron

This will be interesting !
I just love to see something different here on AF..
Amazed at what you did with the spokes !

You picked the right bike for a bobber. Those WW II knuckleheads were the original choppers. I'll be watching this one closely. You are off to a great start with those spoke wheels and pullies. Did you actually wire those spokes yourself?
It is a Flathead!
Nice to see what is coming in the future .

BR,vellu

It is a Flathead!
Nice to see what is coming in the future .

BR,vellu
OH SH#T!!! I stand corrected, it's not a knuck. How emarrassing! :slap: Either way it's a cool idea.

Just finnished the last wheel with the new spokes in it and made a Apehanger for the Bobber.

And as usual I put everything together with tape and study what I have at the moment and what else I must change or made new parts for it.

Its looks good and now up for the details

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5492/libbyfv0.jpg

Ron
the Netherlands

Looks great,is there possibly coming
warbird theme paint on bike?


BR,vellu

Hmmm the paint question :-)

Really no idea at this moment ok mayby black and red but that can chance every day off course.

Ron

This is coming along beautifully with those classic apes. They look about as high as the ones on my Harley. Gotta love it! I'd love to know how you respoked those wheels. Keep up the good work.

I'd love to see how the spoked wheels are done as well.

I'm more of a sportsbike fan, but in my old age can see the attraction of a chopper as a diversion, would like to build a chopper soon.

This build is looking really good.

Thnx guys,

Today I have made some new parts, Handles, steps and a Aircleaner.
I think I have scratchbuild the most parts for now :-)

Ron

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/8098/dsc2565uc3.jpg

Just a litle further with the bobber.

I have finnished the Apehanger (steer)
Made a fendersupport from copperwire.
Replaced the sadlle backwards and added two springs under it from a ballpoint.

For the rest I have made some parts ready for painting.

Ron

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1430/dsc2603kj7.jpg

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1865/dsc2601yv4.jpg

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3536/dsc2602yi5.jpg

Ron

This is so great. I love the small changes you are doing. Will be cool to see it all painted up. Guess there are a lot of schemes to choose from. Do you know if there are some kits like this avaliable in 1/12 scale?
/Joel

This is so great. I love the small changes you are doing. Will be cool to see it all painted up. Guess there are a lot of schemes to choose from. Do you know if there are some kits like this avaliable in 1/12 scale?
/Joel

Joe I realy doint know if there are kits like this one in 1/12, I normally doint build motorbikes.

I hope you find some.

Ron

Hello just a other update on the Bobber.

I have done a testfit of the engine and gearbox in the frame.
All the parts are painted a dark bleu color and have recieved a few coats of clear.
Also I have painted the wheels a black undercoat for the Aclad Chroom.
For me this is the first time that I going to work with Aclad Chroom and I hope thats it turned out good :-/

Ron

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4050/63293181dz1.jpg

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1879/17247290fr0.jpg

This just gets better everytime I see it. That is a very authentic looking motor.

Thnx Tajoe its all coming nice together, today I have for the first time work with Aclad Chroom on some of the parts and I must say its looks good not great but hey for a first time ;-)

I think the next update is from a a complete Bobber

Ron

At this stage I have added som wirring, replaced the black plastic tube style from the Italeri kit for small solide wire and made some extra wirring that was not in the kit.

Also a made a test fit with springer, ok I was just curries hows its looks when it was in place :o

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3162/dsc2631ql8.jpg

It's looking good !
What did you use to paint the springs?

Hello Martin, I have used Aclad Chroom for the springs its give a nice result for immitating chroom.

Ron

De Bobber is done.

I have a lot of fun converting the WWII Liberator into a Bobber wit some minor modern touches

Ron

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6382/dsc2667mi2.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6411/dsc2666hi4.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2182/dsc2665bm3.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6539/dsc2674du0.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/5950/dsc2673lh7.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8739/dsc2672bx3.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3879/dsc2671oc9.jpg

La Frog
http://imageshack.us/img/imageshack.png (http://imageshack.us)

I'm speachless. This is one of the most beautiful builds I have seen on this site. You really nailed an old school bobber right down to the internal throttle cable. The leather seat adds a nice touch. The attention to detail is excellent. I like the suicide shift and open primary. It's very clean and simple. I could keep going on with the compliments. One thing I need to point out is that you have the brake lever on the wrong side of the handlebars making it a little hard to downshift and brake at the same time. Other than that it's spectacular. Want to sell it?

Than you for the compliments on the Bobber Tahoe.

About the brake lever :banghead:

Youre right, by the origenal versie its the right place off course but know you mentioned the suicide shift hmmmmmmmmm its not the best place there.

Ron
The Netherlands

Great Ron! Detailing is very nice. Love the ape hanger and the leather seat. Any hints on how to make the latter? Engine and rear fender is other parts that I really like.
/Joel

Great Ron! Detailing is very nice. Love the ape hanger and the leather seat. Any hints on how to make the latter? Engine and rear fender is other parts that I really like.
/Joel

Hi Joel,
I think how I did the leather on the sadle?.

First painted it a yellow color ( I used Tamiya acryl deser yelow) and then aply a layer of oilpaint and remove the most it and stopped when I`m happy with the result.

Ron

very nice and detailed build !

I tell you one thing. If it wasn't for the chain it would be impossible to tell if it's a kit or the real thing....wow!
Very nice bike and a stunning effort to turn it into the bobber.


Thank's for sharing.
Niclas


Edit:
I think this one deserves more attention so I took the liberty to post a link and a picture here; Scaleracers (http://scaleracers.inventforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=14789#14789) a site in Sweden.
If you disapprove I'll take it away, please let me know.

looks amazing. Great work.

I tell you one thing. If it wasn't for the chain it would be impossible to tell if it's a kit or the real thing....wow!
Very nice bike and a stunning effort to turn it into the bobber.


Thank's for sharing.
Niclas


Edit:
I think this one deserves more attention so I took the liberty to post a link and a picture here; Scaleracers (http://scaleracers.inventforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=14789#14789) a site in Sweden.
If you disapprove I'll take it away, please let me know.


First thank you all for the responses on this build.

Niclas its fine with me dat you post a picture of the Bobber on a Swedish site, I always said this hobby is for sharing photos, tips thru the internet.

Aboutthe chain, yes thats the weakest ponit of the kit, I now thinking how I can build a realistic chain for future projecs.

btw you may used all the pictures if you want.

Ron
The Netherlands

Looks great! Real bobber style!
And brake lever is there where it boust to be,i have
one in 1/1 scale and i tested lever in bouth sides .
I found it easier on left side and there factory but it too.

br.vellu