1/9 Italeri Harley WLA 750

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:46 am

One word to describe the outcome..... "SMICK"

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 3:23 pm

digger303 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:46 am One word to describe the outcome..... "SMICK"

Those are fabulous wheels

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 3:46 pm

Thanks guys but was it all worth the effort

I have gone for Tamiya Italian Red Lacquer for the paint, not used it before and sprayed in on the Deck outside in the sun. A Coat of Zero primer first then a few layers of the red followed later by Zero clear lacquer. The red is so bright its hard to get a photo

The tyres were left in hot water for a minute then went over the rims very well and grip to the spoke ends, they should hopefully should bed down after a few hours.
well I think its brass or aluminium next time.
mark

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:46 pm

Even more 'Fabulous' now

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:38 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:46 pm
Even more 'Fabulous' now

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:41 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:46 pm
Even more 'Fabulous' now

reds not your color and maybe go with flats........

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:47 am

digger303 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:41 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:46 pm
Even more 'Fabulous' now

reds not your color and maybe go with flats........

But hey, those heels they make my calfs look AWESOME!!!

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:58 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:47 am
digger303 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:41 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:46 pm
Even more 'Fabulous' now

reds not your color and maybe go with flats........
But hey, those heels they make my calfs look AWESOME!!!

yeah but break the razor out.....please

BigWall · Post by **BigWall** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:42 am

I agree about the razor.

The red shoes look great on your bike though. This build is going to be a stunner!

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:39 am

BigWall wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:42 am I agree about the razor.

The red shoes look great on your bike though. This build is going to be a stunner!

Thank you joe

image reminds me of the streetwalkers album Red Card

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:46 am

while fiddling with the front fork assembly the end hole that supports the front wheel snapped off.
I now have to make two brass ends because you can be sure the other one will also break. I have some 1.5 brass plate that I can drill and hopefully fettle into some sort of end pieces with a 1mm hole for the axle.

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:31 pm

I made two brass ends and glued one into the pre drilled fork then painted it black. cleaned up the small inner hub and touched it up with red paint.
This part has been so fiddley to do

when the forks are attached the bike sits on the front wheel over the edge of the bench and the fixing point for foot rests uses the frame hole for the front bench support so I'm going to leave the forks off for now with the front fork support brass rod in place till some more parts are added and the small amount of wiring is done.

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:33 pm

Hope that last post made sense, even I'm getting confused

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:35 pm

white wall

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:37 pm

mark

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:28 pm

Always happens a critical part is made weak and breaks, always
As for whitewall tires, I give way to an expert…

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:31 am

Always going to get those weak spots because of scale and the plastic medium used,but you did a stirling job of saving the day. Well done.

Mpfiend · Post by **Mpfiend** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:12 am

Nice repair on the front fork legs, and some stunning work on the rest so far.

Kevthemodeller · Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:08 am

Great save of the cantilever front end mate

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 7:37 pm

Thank you guys for your comments, much appreciated

@ scott love that film

we used to have a huge collection of the "Cars" when they first came out, even had a few rare ones with lead paint (army jeep)
@digger thanks matey

deep breath and carry on

@mpfiend thank you matey

still thinking about the colour for the tank

@kev thanks Kev

music for tonight ....j.j.cale the silvertone years

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:02 am

I was originally going to do flames on the tank but after trying four or five times to cut a mask I gave up and decided to use decals instead.
I only used the king and the hearts randomly placed over the matt black, I'm hoping to get a clear coat on later today.

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:04 am

mark

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jul 17, 2021 2:18 pm

Matt black base, decals then zero clear coat
I airbrushed the rear fender edge with what was left of the Alclad chrome then clear coated with zero. Even though the airbrush had what I thought was a thorough clean I noticed while doing the fender there was still flecks of chrome present in the clear, this gave a great sparkly finish when in direct sunlight and disappeared indoor so I carried on and sprayed the tank as well.
Happy accident

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:39 pm

Ya that looks cool with the chrome flakes in there

kpisnuts · Post by **kpisnuts** » Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:08 pm

Have I been deluded all these years, I thought you could only put decals on a gloss surface or you got silvering.
It's looking great BTW loving those decals.

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jul 17, 2021 8:47 pm

kpisnuts wrote: ↑Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:08 pm Have I been deluded all these years, I thought you could only put decals on a gloss surface or you got silvering.
It's looking great BTW loving those decals.

not deluded, I'm just lazy

fine wet sanding and a tac cloth and a I just went for it. My first idea was flames over a matt base but I chose the easy option.

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jul 17, 2021 8:49 pm

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jul 17, 2021 8:52 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:39 pm Ya that looks cool with the chrome flakes in there

it was a pleasant surprise but only shows when light hits it

its happened to me before unintentionally where flecks of metallic paint stayed in the brush, my bad

BigWall · Post by **BigWall** » Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:31 pm

That is a happy little surprise! It's looking great!

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:38 pm

Little bit more done

springs for the seat Loose till the tank is fitted and some basic wiring. Rear fender is dry fit (needs a polish)

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:40 pm

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:41 pm

mark

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:48 am

Nice.

MrBowcat · Post by **MrBowcat** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:56 pm

Awesome effect with the flake in the gloss, I'll be nicking that one.

Kevthemodeller · Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:32 am

Oh yes more top draw stuff Scott

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:50 pm

Tank is on but filler caps to do. I added a strip of stainless steel to the centre folded under at each end. The seat is loose for now so I can get access to the small amount of wiring.

mark

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:54 pm

not sure if I should paint the rear fender straps (silver sides) gloss Black

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:43 pm

Been waiting for that tank shot…looks great

Kevthemodeller · Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 5:10 pm

Lovely paintwork on the tank mate

BigWall · Post by **BigWall** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:23 am

Very nice! It's coming along so well!

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 1:51 am

Terrific work

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:08 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:43 pm Been waiting for that tank shot…looks great

The decals came out pretty good considering they are nail decals pinched from her indoors

a little on the thick side but a couple of extra coats of clear did the trick. I have the handlebars to do next so I can get the front forks on and have her standing bench free, not sure if I should go for a matt black or chrome or steel look.

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:09 pm

digger303 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 1:51 am Terrific work

thank you digger

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:10 pm

Kevthemodeller wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 5:10 pm Lovely paintwork on the tank mate

Thanks Kev

appreciate your comments matey

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:12 pm

MrBowcat wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:56 pm Awesome effect with the flake in the gloss, I'll be nicking that one.

Thanks MrB

a happy accident

you only see it when in strong light but it looks kinda cool around the Kings cards

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:13 pm

BigWall wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:23 am Very nice! It's coming along so well!

thank you joe

much appreciated mate

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 7:21 pm

Forks on at last

I wish I had more time to finish her up but I'm having to grab an hour when I can at the moment, getting ready to start my new job Monday

I have a bunch more small parts to add and of course I will need to think about a chain

The fuel and oil pipes were a pain to fit

and a few choice words filled the air for half an hour

Next up is the handlebars. I gave them a coat of matt black and added gloss and matt clear, I need to add cables next to the front brake lever.
I think that's it for now guys, the rear wheel can stay on for now till I sort out a chain.
mark

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 7:54 pm

Superb pipe work there mate

Good luck on the new job

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Sat Jul 31, 2021 9:24 am

Superb work all over.

and good luck on the new job.

Kevthemodeller · Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:34 am

Loving it