Motorcycle rider...now modeler?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 18, 2004 11:52 PM

Hello and Welcome Aboard! Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 18, 2004 6:06 PM

QUOTE: (Would you believe I built my Harley from spare styrene and Tamiya acrylics?)

Sure...you haven't lied to me yet. LOL

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 18, 2004 5:37 PM

QUOTE: If you use a brush might I suggest adding a retarder to the thinner

I need to review painting 101. After shaking/mixing the acrylics for a few minutes, the paint was already extremley thin. It's almost like a wash when it goes on, As for the AB...I'm thinking it would just be a nice toy to have. Laugh [(-D]

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therriman

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January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Sunday, January 18, 2004 5:29 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by mcgreggor57

Nice Glide!

Thanks!

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 18, 2004 5:28 PM

mcgreggor57.

You should be ok with either a brush-paint job or rattle-cans, no real need for an AB
on 1/12 scale Bikes.
Unless of course you want to add your own custom paint scheme and get a flawless clean metallic look on some parts. Wink [;)]

If you use a brush might I suggest adding a retarder to the thinner, many airbrush
thinners got that already in. Also sold under the name of "levelling thinner".

The Retarder delays the drying time and also helps smooth out brushstrokes, hit it afterwards with a good polishing compound, add your decals and polish with a modelling wax and you should be ok.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 18, 2004 4:38 PM

Nice Glide!

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therriman

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January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:14 PM

I guess I'll just have to throw photo's of mine into the fray.

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:18 AM

Thanks FreedomEagle1953. I just picked up my first model and now have to decide on the paint and application. (So many choices...so little $$). I'll probably just go the brush route on this one and maybe look into getting into ABing a little later. Since I'm starting w/ 0 supplies, tools etc, my overhead will be a little higher on this build.

Brookfield huh? I spent 10 yrs in the South End area (Cal City and Hammond)

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FreedomEagle1953

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December 2012

Posted by FreedomEagle1953 on Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:44 AM

Hi ya mcgreggor57 ...

It looks like the FSM Community has given you a proper warm welcome ... I just wanted to add my My 2 cents [2c]

... So ... Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

Good luck with your scale motorcycle project(s) ... keep in touch ... and post some pics of your results ... Big Smile [:D]

FreedomEagle1953

Chicago, IL area

"keep on building 'em ... but don't glue your fingers together"

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 18, 2004 7:25 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by mcgreggor57
A friend (and fellow rider) has a HS in North Carolina.He carries several of the Aoshima Steed Models. I'm hoping he has one of the choppers in stock, along w/ the Springer. Are they 1/12 scale?

Yes, they are in 1/12 scale. Nice Models not as high quality as Tamiya though, but very easy to do conversions on.
Some of the Kits come with a LOT of spares that are not needed in the build.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 18, 2004 7:17 AM

Good eye. It is indeed the Steed (in your neck of the woods) It's the VLX. Too bad we can't get the springer front end here. That would be at the top of my wish list.

A friend (and fellow rider) has a HS in North Carolina.He carries several of the Aoshima Steed Models. I'm hoping he has one of the choppers in stock, along w/ the Springer. Are they 1/12 scale?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 18, 2004 5:54 AM

mcgregor57.

That's a Honda Steed isn't it?? If it is a Steed which Model is it? VLS, VLX??

I got a few of the Aoshima Steed Models sitting on the Shelf(400cc, 600cc, VLS, Springer and a few custom ones too.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 18, 2004 5:37 AM

I just picked up the Tamiya XV 1600 Roadstar for my first foray into this hobby. We'll see how it goes. LOL

As for rides, this is mine, except for a recently added Memphis Shades.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 17, 2004 8:10 PM

If we are comparing rides here goes:

Heavily modified CB750C, long list of stuff. Toughest was the widened Rear rim in a Katana swingarm, took 2 rear rims to make it.

My Commuting Bike, stock except for the paint job and the 2in1 exhaust.

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thevinman

Member since
December 2003
From: CT - USA

Posted by thevinman on Saturday, January 17, 2004 7:58 PM

Awesome!

Another Outlaw Biker Modeler!!

(Would you believe I built my Harley from spare styrene and Tamiya acrylics?) Wink [;)]

-Vinny

My Website Macross Group Build

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 17, 2004 9:33 AM

QUOTE: I even have a P40 Warhawk coming out of the ceiling as a fan

I bet that's wild! You did just give me an idea.....hmmmmmmm

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 10:28 PM

Cool. Our spare room has been a magnet for bike related stuff. I figured it was about time to put some scale stuff in there as well. Keep the rubber side down.

My spare bedroom is on the same level only with airplane stuff (I even have a P40 Warhawk coming out of the ceiling as a fan) LOL Welcome Mcgreggor, you'll fit in here perfectly!!!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 11:58 AM

QUOTE: It's fine (expensive) brass sheets

Thanks for the lesson. I don't see it as something I'll be using right away. Laugh [(-D]

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Friday, January 16, 2004 9:00 AM

Hope you enjoy the forum!! WELCOME!!

therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Friday, January 16, 2004 8:46 AM

PE or P/E stands for Photo-etch Brass. It's fine (expensive) brass sheets used for small details, like handholds, ladders, railing, screens, etc.

J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, January 16, 2004 8:03 AM

Welcome to FSM!

~Brian

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 7:43 AM

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I'm quite active as a moderator on several of the Delphi platform forums and warm welcomes are always appreciated Big Smile [:D]

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I'm also a big believer in supporting the local economy and, as such, will try to get plugged into some of the local hobby stores in the area. (Plus, I want to begin playing right now and not wait on the shipping.) I've noticed the letters PE being used in several posts. What does that stand for? Thanks

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allan

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June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Friday, January 16, 2004 6:59 AM

Welcome, Mcgreggor! Theres plenty of talent here that can help you. Glad you joined us.

Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

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Keyworth

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January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Friday, January 16, 2004 6:30 AM

Welcome to FSM and the forums. Hope you'll drop in often.

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Thursday, January 15, 2004 10:51 PM

Welcome to the forums, mcgreggor57! Don't worry about the old dog/new trick thing... everyone is real helpful here. and there's loads of stuff to learn! If you have any questions, just ask! Smile [:)]

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

mark956

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February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Thursday, January 15, 2004 10:50 PM

to FSM mcgreggor57.
mark956

Dwight Ta-ala

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July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, January 15, 2004 6:50 PM

Welcome to FSM, Mc. Hope you like it here.

Good luck.

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 15, 2004 4:31 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by mcgreggor57

QUOTE: another fellow Biker here

Neat. Have you put any of Yamaha's paper models together yet?

No, sorry only did a Harley FLH Classic.

If you want to build custom Bikes, have a look at the Aoshima range. They are mostly older models and more roadbikes but an easily be converted.

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cassibill

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February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Thursday, January 15, 2004 4:24 PM

welcome

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Motorcycle rider...now modeler?