Brazen 🔥 (Finished)

[Son of Kradus]

was quite clever how you squared up those forks, I havnt seen that method.... I was actually drooling over the old parts in the background! the chrome BMX frame had killer curves and that twin disc thing with V brake too, Awwwww man!
back to the paint n patina, looks fantstic, I found it can be a really annoying thing if you dont get the pic of your bike at the right time of day as in sun, angles etc, it can make a huge difference! the crank set, sprocket and pedals really do it for on this machine! as well the seat n grips , has to be a top contender even having not seen over half the field! great work!

 

[metalchewy]

Another couple rounds of clear after adding some leaf to the center mesh.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

With the lattice?
I see what you did there. Great pun

 

[metalchewy]

With the lattice?
I see what you did there. Great pun

A bit confused hung it rom a ook by the lattice, but if it's funny laugh away. hehehe

 

[metalchewy]

Drilled it, then used the set punch to bend back the mesh to a hole.

Need more work with the mounting. Matches well...

 

[Son of Kradus]

Ahhhhh I it see now! was picturing it in my head how it was gonna look! very clever! fantastic .... surprised me ha ha !

 

[MattiThundrrr]

A bit confused hung it rom a ook by the lattice, but if it's funny laugh away. hehehe

It's probably only me. Just laughing at an unintended visual pun, the diamond mesh with the lattice.
Not all my jokes are hits, I guess. Carry on

 

[metalchewy]

It's probably only me. Just laughing at an unintended visual pun, the diamond mesh with the lattice.
Not all my jokes are hits, I guess. Carry on

Ah, I get it. Sometimes im a little dense too! Heheheh. Carry On...

 

[metalchewy]

Ahhhhh I it see now! was picturing it in my head how it was gonna look! very clever! fantastic .... surprised me ha ha !

The last time I did this I did it on an off road bomber. It's colors were a little different.

 

[metalchewy]

For cable ties and tank mounts I am having difficulty picking the color of the wire. I have this 20 Guage un-tarnished brass colored wire, or some 16 Guage tarnish colored. I picked the thinner wire and started because it is close, but have been second-guessing that decision.

Any thoughts and input is appreciated.

 

[BobbyStillz]

For cable ties and tank mounts I am having difficulty picking the color of the wire. I have this 20 Guage un-tarnished brass colored wire, or some 16 Guage tarnish colored. I picked the thinner wire and started because it is close, but have been second-guessing that decision.
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Any thoughts and input is appreciated.

This is nit-picking an already awesome detail. Seeing the 20 gauge next to the 16 makes the 16 look like a temp repair more than a purposeful attachment. I would go larger guage. This is only after seeing it side by side. Don't get me wrong, had you not compared the 2, I was fully onboard with the 16.

 

[metalchewy]

This is nit-picking an already awesome detail. Seeing the 20 gauge next to the 16 makes the 16 look like a temp repair more than a purposeful attachment. I would go larger guage. This is only after seeing it side by side. Don't get me wrong, had you not compared the 2, I was fully onboard with the 16.

I didn't think of it from that perspective. Purposeful vs Rigged. Thanks Bobby!

 

[metalchewy]

This is nit-picking an already awesome detail. Seeing the 20 gauge next to the 16 makes the 16 look like a temp repair more than a purposeful attachment. I would go larger guage. This is only after seeing it side by side. Don't get me wrong, had you not compared the 2, I was fully onboard with the 16.

To add confusion or clarity in the decision, found some "vintage bronze" 16g wire at hobby lobby while I was out. The Bigger Guage and even closer to the tarnished brass on the frame.

 

[Pondo]

I think the wire looks good. Would vinegar tarnish it a bit for a little brown and green patina?

 

[metalchewy]

I think the wire looks good. Would vinegar tarnish it a bit for a little brown and green patina?

Thats a good idea. I tried. It's tarnish resistant wire. Vinegar, brass ager, phosphoric acid, nothing seems to phase it.

I did mount the tank with the new wire. Looks waay better IMO.

Will work on tying in the cables today at some point after chores.

 

[BobbyStillz]

Thats a good idea. I tried. It's tarnish resistant wire. Vinegar, brass ager, phosphoric acid, nothing seems to phase it.

I did mount the tank with the new wire. Looks waay better IMO.
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Will work on tying in the cables today at some point after chores.

Most excellent! I would even go a step further and pinch the loops together a bit so they are touching in parallel the way the wire sits on the roll.

 

[OddJob]

Thats a good idea. I tried. It's tarnish resistant wire. Vinegar, brass ager, phosphoric acid, nothing seems to phase it.

I did mount the tank with the new wire. Looks waay better IMO.
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Will work on tying in the cables today at some point after chores.

Wire 'disappears' in this photo!

And in this one, your 'Brazen' is blazin' ! A more color consistent background with the bike in the sun like here,and that's a winner in my book.

 

[metalchewy]

Most excellent! I would even go a step further and pinch the loops together a bit so they are touching in parallel the way the wire sits on the roll.

I was planning to put a few wines just on the frame in between the wires holding the tank on.

Wire 'disappears' in this photo!

And in this one, your 'Brazen' is blazin' ! A more color consistent background with the bike in the sun like here,and that's a winner in my book.

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I missed that detail. Will take a pic of the larger wire at 7pm or so and see if the same happens. It matches the frame pretty well in sun.

'Brazen' is blazin' !

 

[metalchewy]

 

[metalchewy]

Thinking I want at least a front fender on this bike. Keep the icky gutter water out of the face.

I used this fender on my BO11 bike. Still crusty underneath. Originally when I got the fender it was bent in half.

Will see if it will fit in once stripped.