Hooked up the front brake today, but more importantly started on the tank.
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I vote other.
As in natural patina.
It's looking good in all the pics. That og fender patina can't be faked. Bits and details in copper and brass would set this thing OFF. I like it as is....
Carl.
As in natural patina.
It's looking good in all the pics. That og fender patina can't be faked. Bits and details in copper and brass would set this thing OFF. I like it as is....
Carl.
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I agree that the fenders and fork look great as is. It would be hard for me to paint them. The challenge would be to make everything else harmonize with them.
I just realized there's no fork struts.
On a motorized build?
Carl.
On a motorized build?
Carl.
Great work on that tank and drop stand! 
They look awesome!
They look awesome!
Haven't got that far yet. Going to make some heavy duty ones.
I'm with Guitarlcarl on this one. A few cream-colored highlights around the head tube and top tube to match the fenders, a wet sanding of same to weather them, maybe a 'wash' of wood stain, coffee or tea...then rust the frame to match. After that, a light scrub with cleanser to make the old and the new blend better, clear coat the whole thing and then add some brass bits (also lightly wet sanded and tarnished then coated.
It would be AMAZING.
My #415 chain came today. Next is to make a chain tensioner.
all of this motorized bike stuff is way over my head
but...I sure am enjoying watching the progress on this build
great stuff.
what a cool looking bike, and..yeah, I third the natural patina
but...I sure am enjoying watching the progress on this build
great stuff.
what a cool looking bike, and..yeah, I third the natural patina
What's up with this bike?
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Ive been trying to catch-up on homework. Haven't done much. I'm going to make my chain tensioner this weekend.
Cool looking ride..
