project: Spitfire
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rockcitycafe
I make things.
Re: project: overboard
well, worked all day today getting orders done, and fit some time in to finish up this exhaust, didn't have to do much other than fit a coupler for the rear to front section, and stick on the "muffler" along with welding on a bracket to hold things in place
well, worked all day today getting orders done, and fit some time in to finish up this exhaust, didn't have to do much other than fit a coupler for the rear to front section, and stick on the "muffler" along with welding on a bracket to hold things in place
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: project: overboard
Absolutely amazing work, as usual. I can really see this bad-ass bike in my mind based on your concept. Top dollar says the actual finished product will be 10x as amazing.
I crave more details about the aesthetics. Polish, sandblast, patina? I'd like to see it looking like it just won a dog fight. Cannot wait to see where you go with this.
Absolutely amazing work, as usual. I can really see this bad-ass bike in my mind based on your concept. Top dollar says the actual finished product will be 10x as amazing.
I crave more details about the aesthetics. Polish, sandblast, patina? I'd like to see it looking like it just won a dog fight. Cannot wait to see where you go with this.
rockcitycafe
I make things.
Re: project: overboard
well, I'm toying with the idea of calling this bike the Spitfire, interesting that you mentioned dogfight... but that name kinda lead me into a few ideas, namely a brushed finish on all the alloy, and I was thinking of doing a Normandy "racing stripe" in polished finish, so it would have the 3 bands running down the seat and tank off to one side. still up in the air about a lot of it, shop's a lot busier than I thought it would be this winter, so I've gotta catch up on some stuff before I can really sink a lot of time into this one... or maybe I'll just move a couch into the shop haha
CresentSon said:
well, I'm toying with the idea of calling this bike the Spitfire, interesting that you mentioned dogfight... but that name kinda lead me into a few ideas, namely a brushed finish on all the alloy, and I was thinking of doing a Normandy "racing stripe" in polished finish, so it would have the 3 bands running down the seat and tank off to one side. still up in the air about a lot of it, shop's a lot busier than I thought it would be this winter, so I've gotta catch up on some stuff before I can really sink a lot of time into this one... or maybe I'll just move a couch into the shop haha
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: project: overboard
Couch, bed, kitchen, whatever it takes. You can't throw a thread like this one out there and say stay tuned... Tease.
As far as spitfire goes, I'd print the dog tags. I think that's dead on .
Couch, bed, kitchen, whatever it takes. You can't throw a thread like this one out there and say stay tuned... Tease.
As far as spitfire goes, I'd print the dog tags. I think that's dead on .
rockcitycafe
I make things.
Re: project: Spitfire 
got the tank how I like it... we're going to stick with a brush finish on the alloy for this bike, got the seat shape mocked up, I'm waiting on some input before I start beating metal, but I think it will be a keeper....
also, whilst working on the tank I for some reason wanted to add hatches to it, like you'd see on old fighter planes, and probably new ones too, so I built one in with a compartment that holds a coil, one for the other side too... I think it gives the tank a real cool look
got the tank how I like it... we're going to stick with a brush finish on the alloy for this bike, got the seat shape mocked up, I'm waiting on some input before I start beating metal, but I think it will be a keeper....
also, whilst working on the tank I for some reason wanted to add hatches to it, like you'd see on old fighter planes, and probably new ones too, so I built one in with a compartment that holds a coil, one for the other side too... I think it gives the tank a real cool look
rockcitycafe
I make things.
not sure about the headlight, think it might be too big, but I want to get the speedo in there... the finished one will be aluminum
I think I like the fender, it looks airplane-ish, but not sure if it goes too far or takes away from the bike... thoughts?
...looking at mini speedos online... found this instead
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250566951595&fromMakeTrack=true#ht_500wt_1182
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
The fender's perfectly flat bottom is kinda distracting. Might give it a slight curve to fit with the rest of the lines. The shape of the light is great but, you're right might be a little big. 20% reduction and mini speedo? Mini clocks look more aeronautical IMO.
Beautiful work as always. Gonna be a classy build for sure.
Beautiful work as always. Gonna be a classy build for sure.
forcefanajd
Over 1,000 Posts
i like the fender with the flat part cuz it matches the tank.....id probably cut holes in it that follow the fender lines to make it look less bulky though
loudest143
Insert sense of humor here---->
First of all this is a first rate build. Very talented, and artistic, love it all. Are you gonna mount the gauges in headlight? There is a stock front fender that flares out around the forks a bit..... I'm thinkin' a katana fender.... Might flow with the lines? Just ideas.....
Don't view my ideas as criticism in any way..... This is a beautiful bike. Stick to your instincts, they have served you well thus far.
loudest143
Don't view my ideas as criticism in any way..... This is a beautiful bike. Stick to your instincts, they have served you well thus far.
loudest143
metalmike13
New Member
cut the bucket and bring the headlight in a lil' not to big as it is long looking, but it kicks ass tho. the fender looks cool.rockcitycafe said:
not sure about the headlight, think it might be too big, but I want to get the speedo in there... the finished one will be aluminum
I think I like the fender, it looks airplane-ish, but not sure if it goes too far or takes away from the bike... thoughts?
...looking at mini speedos online... found this instead
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250566951595&fromMakeTrack=true#ht_500wt_1182
