Helo_Dud Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 (edited) Here’s a small project I started over the weekend. Its Revell’s 1/12th scale Motorcycle Chopper. I decided it needed to be raked so I had to cut the forks and extend them. I wanted a new rear fender and I penciled in a design and proceeded to cut away. The kit’s seat was to large and thick so I made a new seat pan and cover it in Poly-Clay. It (seat) was baked for 12mins., cooled and sanded. New Drag Bar handle bars were made and the belt was cut from the pulleys. They were sanded round and new face plates were added on. Paint…first it was painted in Model Masters Metalizer aluminum plate, once dry it was buffed out followed by 3 coats of Tamiya X-25 Clear Green. The engine, forks and such were all de-chromed. They will be finished in Alclad chrome and other shades. Enjoy, Joe Here's the progress photo link... Photos Edited November 3, 2008 by Helo_Dud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 wow, like watching OCC :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 ^ Sure is! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iron Man Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Oh dear lord, the mans abilitys are unbeilavable. I'm a good friend of Helo and trust me this is nothing compared to some of his work. Hands and fingers of gold!!! Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HomagerMan Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Joe, The paint job looks flawless. What type of paint did you use? Great Job. James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Thanks guys I hope to start adding in the spark plugs and wires, clutch and brake lines and fuel line this afternoon. @ James...Paint…first it was painted in Model Masters Metalizer aluminum plate, once dry it was buffed out followed by 3 coats of Tamiya X-25 Clear Green. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Components dry fitted, nothing glued. Unfortunately I broke the handle bar oh well build a new one. I hope to have it finished this weekend. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAR Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Great work Joe, customizing it was a nice touch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iron Man Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 When can I ride it. I mean really taking pictures of a real chopper!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Here she is all finished up. I used an old bracelet my daughter had. I had to cut it in half and polished it. It made a great air cleaner. More can be seen in the above link. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HWR MKII Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 That looks bloody fantastic. Very rarely do you see a nice clean chopper build. Definite fresh air compared to all the crotch rockets i see people build Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Great looking Chopper!! any more planned for the future? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jugjunkie Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 That is extremely nice - fantastic paint job - well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Very nice. Green pj came out great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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