chopper

[miro2414]

i worship American Chopper and would like to know if there are any chopper models out there thanx

[vwman]

There are not any chopper kits. You have to schratchbuild it!
I am myself schratchbuilding chopper, it will be something like "Mikey Bike".
BTW: American choppers rules!!

[tonioseven]

The AMT 1980 Monte Carlo kit has a custom chopper kit within the box. It's very hard to find though.

[willimo]

There are some 1:18 (I think) diecast chopper models out there. They're West Coast Choppers, but they may be a good starting point (engine, wheels) to make your own machine.

[CADguy]

Originally Posted by tonioseven

The AMT 1980 Monte Carlo kit has a custom chopper kit within the box. It's very hard to find though.

It's a cool little chopper.
It has a HONDA motorcycle motor in it though.

[mike@af]

Most of them are scratchbuilt, and they are usually 1:8 scale. Its very hard to find the motors though.

I plan on scratch building a 1:6 chopper soon!

[Turbo Monster]

I know american chopper just came out with some die cast ones, but if you want to build one, ya have to scratchbuild it!

[Hiroboy]

I am and have been working on a scratch built custom chopper since last september time, The problem I seem to have is I want a wide 18" rear tyre (bike thread not car), I can turn the wheels on the lathe, but till I find this the frame can't be designed correctly.
Mine is 1:12 using the hard to find Harley Davidson engine from the IMIA kits

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by Hiroboy

I am and have been working on a scratch built custom chopper since last september time, The problem I seem to have is I want a wide 18" rear tyre (bike thread not car), I can turn the wheels on the lathe, but till I find this the frame can't be designed correctly.
Mine is 1:12 using the hard to find Harley Davidson engine from the IMIA kits

Hey Steve, maybe I can help? What seems to be your problem?

[nis.k.a.]

Here's an example of what the diecast OOC bikes look like. You can get them at any Target or WalMart. The ones in the orange box are the early generic version. Of course, the one's with the Teutel's on the box are the one's I'm referring too.

BTW, there are 2 sizes. 1:10 and 1:18 OCC diecast.

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by nis.k.a.

Here's an example of what the diecast OOC bikes look like. You can get them at any Target or WalMart. The ones in the orange box are the early generic version. Of course, the one's with the Teutel's on the box are the one's I'm referring too.

BTW, there are 2 sizes. 1:10 and 1:18 OCC diecast.

The 1:18 have such a lack of detail, and the 1:10 are inproperly proportioned. The only useful thing in them would be the engine.

[willimo]

Originally Posted by CADguy

It has a HONDA motorcycle motor in it though.

Motorcycles are what Honda does best.

[nis.k.a.]

Originally Posted by GTmike400

The 1:18 have such a lack of detail, and the 1:10 are inproperly proportioned. The only useful thing in them would be the engine.

I agree with the 1:18 but what do you want for $5?

I disagree with 1:10. The detail is pretty good and is a very good starting point if you want to add detail to the OCC bike.

If he wants an OCC bike why not start out with an OCC bike?

[mel79]

European Revell used to have several in 1:12 I think in the 80:s and 90:s. I believe Aoshima has some mild choppers too.

-Mikko

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by nis.k.a.

I disagree with 1:10. The detail is pretty good and is a very good starting point if you want to add detail to the OCC bike.

Some of the Hot Wheels 1:10's are decent, but the Muscle Machines (I think) are so horribly proportioned. The scale size of the rear tire width would be about 15inches. Just look at some of the Ness and WCC bikes. I will admit the OCC bikes are better proportioned but they still arent perfect.