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First coat of black paint for Lamia.

I think I will scrap the coffin taillight for a Crystal Skull Vodka taillight

This is the bike I did with Model Masters. I just broke this down for some parts on Lamia and a refresh for this Hiawatha. It has seen better days. I painted it over 15 years ago

It can typically take several coats of clear to get it smooth. A couple of solid coats, sand and recoat a few times. I think it will get where you want it.

Lamia in primer. I had 1/3 of a can and I think I can make it through without buying another. I have some spots to hit on top and I’m close to the sputtering of then can. I have some other that I can use if needed.

Since my wife has an incredible amount of amazing nail polishes, I have found the paint for the tank and fender. I’m going to have to source another bottle or two. If I can’t I will use it as accent to a similar color. It has a bunch of flake. I have an airbrush that is non adjustable basically...

Did some fill work on the fender with JB Weld and some thin tin stock I had. It will get some sanding and filler soon. I also have a tail light project in the works. Picked up a red LED setup with a switch and 9 volt connection. It will all fit perfectly in the little coffin. Looking to hack up...

Possibly trying to dodge being sued by Schwinn for the cantilever design.

The answer I hate the most is: “It’s worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.” My thoughts: someone may pay $100 for its condition with the seat and racks. Basically a Cantilever which there are so many. It would need a real “service” which costs money, unless it’s a builder/tinkerer...

Thanks. There are many options for lace type materials for painting. Not just grandmas frilly lace. Lamia is now stripped of its old paint and ready for primer. Any paint that was tough to come off, was scuffed smooth and left. A nice frame, but has some support welds near the bb and the seat...

Turning out to be a great day to start stripping the paint from Lamia. A couple of weak layers of paint are coming off easily. A weird coat of primer on top of an oxidized green paint. The frame has very little rust, though it will still get a primer for heavily rusted metal. I like the adhesion...

So I got rained out for my mock up ride last weekend, so I decided to go ahead and tear Lamia down for painting. I have some fender struts and a chain to clean up in an OA bath, then some body work on the fender. I picked up a box of sandpaper rolls that work well when cleaning up tubing...

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Homemade copper brackets. 😎

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Another part from the donor Electra I am using is the front fender, being used as a bob out back. I chopped out 1.75 inches from the bottom and got the duck bill peak where I wanted it. I think it gives a bit of balance to the bike, in conjunction with the tank. I will most likely paint the...

I decided to edit this thread and make it a spot for my bicycle finds. I am always hoping to find those special gems to inspire and transform my builds. I have chosen to follow suit with a few here and I now hunt facebook marketplace. The only reason I go there now. It has been a great source...