My first bike build... on a smaller scale (cont'd)
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Trying to paint. The weather is too humid right now. Yes there is quite a problem getting the screws to do right, having to drill out most screw holes. All the screws are in one package and it hard to get the right one because they are all so small. Its a challenge and lots of fun.
Outstanding job Buckinfitch! Nice paint! I am currently building the Ultra classic kit of the same ilk! I may do the paint to match my bike but I would have to tear it apart! Nice to see a fellow model builder that is also a rider!
For those interested here is a link to some of my finished projects and you will see the reason for my Forum name!
http://public.fotki.com/ScottABregi/...ling_projects/
For those interested here is a link to some of my finished projects and you will see the reason for my Forum name!
http://public.fotki.com/ScottABregi/...ling_projects/
here's my 68 Firebird 400 along with my bicycle
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I had originaly wanted to build the kit just like my ride, but I had over 50 inprogress kits and decided to just slap it together over the holidays working on the coffee table. After seeing yours I just may rebuild it like my glide. I am about 80% of the way thru it. Only bugaboo I am at now is there is no attachment points on the hand controls for any of the cabling.
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Thanks....there ain't no holes in mine so I will have to drill some!
That 400 is a sweet looking ride. Is the engine still stock?
That 400 is a sweet looking ride. Is the engine still stock?
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http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=73011
Have not checked availability. You may be able to find this on ebay.
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Here's the display case that I have for my Testors FLHR;
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=73011
Have not checked availability. You may be able to find this on ebay.
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=73011
Have not checked availability. You may be able to find this on ebay.
Dayummm ..they ain't cheap, didn't pay nearly that much for the kit ..
thanks...
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Update, getting there...
took a few days break, then got back to it with some more done, also was able to get some LED lighting ready to go, passing lights will be getting clear 3mm bulbs as well as the rear brake/tailight only red, 1.8mm amber bulbs for the rear pancake run/turn signals(non flashing), I'd be running the wiring internally into the frame but it is solid diecast, but routing will be well hidden except for the final heat shrink tubing for casing to plug into a off/on switch and DC power adapter.
