Those are quite good looking.
☣☢ VerBoten ☠ϟ - Elgin Twin Evanaction Build - Big Butt Strikes Again!!
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I ordered them with the white rim tape, so they will look similar to the photo, but with little white bumps in the squares.
Wow! Those rims are going to really pop on VerBoten...ja wohl! Maybe a dark silver duct tape for your liner color? These will be fun to see with the tires mounted and rolling on das Boten!
Man I dig them rims. I'm surprised you never had a 2 speed kickback. I even have one of them.
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You need to try my tandem with a kickback, especially as a passenger and I'm the driver, TOO much fun!!!!
I have went through a ton of paint schemes in my head. Tried to narrow it down tonight.
I really like the Rustoleum Satin Heritage Red for the frame.
As far as fenders and accent color, it was a toss up.
Tried out some paints on a scrap fender I have.
Smoked Gray (gloss)
Not really feeling this one
Metallic Pearl Mist (gloss)
Photos aren't doing this paint justice. It's like an ivory color with pearlescent fine glitter mixed in.
Textured Metallic Silver
I bought this to use as a base coat for the Pearl Mist and sprayed over the gray so that I could paint the Pearl Mist later. Well, once I saw just how much glitter is loaded up in this one, it really grabbed me. I think this will be the color of my fenders.
I really like the Rustoleum Satin Heritage Red for the frame.
As far as fenders and accent color, it was a toss up.
Tried out some paints on a scrap fender I have.
Smoked Gray (gloss)
Not really feeling this one
Metallic Pearl Mist (gloss)
Photos aren't doing this paint justice. It's like an ivory color with pearlescent fine glitter mixed in.
Textured Metallic Silver
I bought this to use as a base coat for the Pearl Mist and sprayed over the gray so that I could paint the Pearl Mist later. Well, once I saw just how much glitter is loaded up in this one, it really grabbed me. I think this will be the color of my fenders.
Here is a very basic color test I did using Paint.Net just to get an feel for a red frame
Do the pearl over the metallic silver:
The combo will be so wild.
The combo will be so wild.
I agree completely, that is why after looking at it more and picturing the silver glitter covering the large area of the fenders, I have already changed my mind on that part. It just isn't right for this build. Have to come up with another idea.
I am sticking with the satin red though.
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Have you considered olive or olive drab? I for some reason think it blends well with satin red or crimson.
Funkme
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What about satin red it all,and use the silver for pin striping a design or the edges? or the pearl
Here are the choices I am toying with right now. I really don't think I am going to use any of the silver glitter. It's toooo textured.
Red frame - red fenders - Ivory pearl accents
Red frame - Ivory pearl fenders and accents
Red frame - flat gray fenders and accents
The wheels should actually be getting here today (3G East Coast is only 2.5 hours away, so next day delivery). Having the wheels will make the paint selection easier.
Here is rough all red paint.net mockup
Funkme
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Phew ! I'm glad I'm not the only one with shakey hands using paint.
And your ideas for the pearl?
And your ideas for the pearl?
Phew ! I'm glad I'm not the only one with shakey hands using paint.
And your ideas for the pearl?
I also used the Magic Wand feature along with the Paint Bucket to change color of section of the frame. Found a youtube that helped teach me how to use the Intensity control. It works good enough to get an idea on looks once you zoom out a little.
Funkme
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I need to learn the program properly as well...
Played around with a few more colors today and came up with this possibility.
Anodized Red for the frame and flat red for the fenders.
The anodized red would not be textured as shown below. It would actually be a pretty good match to the wheels.
That is the white rim strip that will be showing in the rim checkerboard.
Anodized Red for the frame and flat red for the fenders.
The anodized red would not be textured as shown below. It would actually be a pretty good match to the wheels.
That is the white rim strip that will be showing in the rim checkerboard.
Put the fork back on for the first time since completing the scoop shroud. It really flows nicely with the Evanaction. The shroud grill ridges marry well with the for springs and wing ribs.
You can barely tell because the fenders are black, but I mocked them up on the front as well. There won't be any part of the fender extending into the springer area because I have always felt it takes away from the uniqueness to the fork. Just like the rear fender the duck tail end will be about 2" above the ground.
And I am also pretty sure that I am going to use this chainguard.
You can barely tell because the fenders are black, but I mocked them up on the front as well. There won't be any part of the fender extending into the springer area because I have always felt it takes away from the uniqueness to the fork. Just like the rear fender the duck tail end will be about 2" above the ground.
And I am also pretty sure that I am going to use this chainguard.
