Stitch -aka (Spaceliner Newbie) Done- Another Lesson Learned

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Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done!

Good one ! :lol:
 
Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done! Add MM

GREAT IDEA BUT I HOPE YOU CHECKED THE PRICES OF THEM.YOU COULD BE SITTING ON SOME MONEY.
 
Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done! Add MM

Jake Sensi said:
GREAT IDEA BUT I HOPE YOU CHECKED THE PRICES OF THEM.YOU COULD BE SITTING ON SOME MONEY.
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He got you Jake!
That aint the real deal. :p
 
Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done! Add MM

I'm Crazy! but not crazy enough that I would use a Mickey Mantle rookie card in the spokes of a bike. Muhahahaha :D :D :D
 
Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done!

Came together very well.

I can predict you having a heap of fun here with that standard of building and eye for something different too.
 
Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done!-Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned by a Newbie!
1. Test fit everything.
2. Mock up a rolling/riding bike before paint.
3. Don't assume new parts will fit onto old parts (see #1)
4. Don't paint everything. Painting bolts, nuts and washers is tiresome.
5. Never use an old broomstick to hold up your bike when painting. (page 4)
6. Never rush painting.
7. $$$ - Spend what you are comfortable with spending. Cheap is okay.
8. Use anything -You can use your wifes finger nail polish or a gatorade bottle.
9. Never rush to assemble. Bad things happen when you drop, scratch or break parts.

10 ????
Am I missing anything?
 
Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done!-Lessons Learned

Rule Number One
HAVE FUN!!!!!
 
Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done! Add MM

MrLeghorn said:
I'm Crazy! but not crazy enough that I would use a Mickey Mantle rookie card in the spokes of a bike. Muhahahaha :D :D :D
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HEY YOU NEVER CAN TELL. STRANGER THINGS HAVE HAPPENED. YOU COULD'VE BEEN BRUCE WAYNE ERGO YOU DIDN'T CARE ABOUT MONEY BUT CREATE RAT BIKES!! YEAH. THAT'S THE TICKET.
 
Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done! Add MM

Jake Sensi said:
MrLeghorn said:
I'm Crazy! but not crazy enough that I would use a Mickey Mantle rookie card in the spokes of a bike. Muhahahaha :D :D :D
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HEY YOU NEVER CAN TELL. STRANGER THINGS HAVE HAPPENED. YOU COULD'VE BEEN BRUCE WAYNE ERGO YOU DIDN'T CARE ABOUT MONEY BUT CREATE RAT BIKES!! YEAH. THAT'S THE TICKET.
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I true collector can always tell, for one the picture is way too vibrant and clear to be original, also the corners being crisp like that without a single crease is always a BIG red flag.
 
Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done!-Lessons Learned

Gotta love is when a self-professed "newbie" jumps into the mix and does something never seen on a Spaceliner and then proceeds to hold his own in the top ten during the voting!!! Congrats and good luck!!!
 
Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done!-Lessons Learned

kingfish254 said:
Gotta love is when a self-professed "newbie" jumps into the mix and does something never seen on a Spaceliner and then proceeds to hold his own in the top ten during the voting!!! Congrats and good luck!!!
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Newbie to the site doesn't necessarily mean new to bike building. I know I have only been on the site a few years but I have built bikes for over 20 years. I still feel like a newbie at times especially during the build off.
 
Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done!-Lessons Learned

outskirtscustoms said:
kingfish254 said:
Gotta love is when a self-professed "newbie" jumps into the mix and does something never seen on a Spaceliner and then proceeds to hold his own in the top ten during the voting!!! Congrats and good luck!!!
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Newbie to the site doesn't necessarily mean new to bike building. I know I have only been on the site a few years but I have built bikes for over 20 years. I still feel like a newbie at times especially during the build off.
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I agree and was just using his own term. Foghorn's skills are self evident. It's more of a case of an unknown wildcard joining the fun. There was a lot of new blood this year, which is awesome in my opinion.
 
Re: Stitch - aka (Spaceliner Newbie!) Done!-Lessons Learned

Another lesson I have learned from this build is the importance of the final photography.
 
I may have overlooked it, but what paint and or technique did you use for the copper paint? The bike looks great...everything ties together, innovative and very tastefully done.
 
WillisFL said:
I may have overlooked it, but what paint and or technique did you use for the copper paint? The bike looks great...everything ties together, innovative and very tastefully done.
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Thank you! With the handlebars or anything that was originally chrome, I used a fine sanding sponge first then steel wool (#000). I then used self etching primer on everything I was painting. Back again to the steel wool, then several coats of Copper spray paint that I purchased from an Ace hardware. I tried Rust Oleum but was unhappy with the spray nozzle, I then followed with couple coats of clear. I like how the bike turned out but painting everything was a pain. Also the Spaceliner frame is not a easy frame to paint, too many tough areas to shoot paint into without getting runs everywhere. I was planning on adding more pinstriping, some white and maybe some red, but changed my mind in the last couple of weeks. My next bike will perhaps go in a different direction, maybe lots of patina.

FL
 

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