Caps!ze (MBBO)

[hamqqea]

View attachment 180955finished up a few more details.
Some red accents inspired by @hamppea.
Sturmy Archer headlight, to go with the 3 speed.
Adjusted up the seat, chrome rear fender etc.
Almost there

Yes, almost there. Have you thought of a multi color stripe together for added depth? E.g. red, black and silver.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

That SA headlight is quite tidy, got any detail pics of it?

 

[GTHOtrod]

That SA headlight is quite tidy, got any detail pics of it?

it's a cool peice, here are some close ups

 

[GTHOtrod]

Trying on some Hot Rod flames

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Trying on some Hot Rod flamesView attachment 181220View attachment 181221

Can't say I'm crazy about the flames, but then again, it's kind of hard to even see them. I liked the red stripes better, personally.

 

[RustySprockets]

Same here. The finished paint needed an accent and the bold red stripe fit the bill.

 

[hamqqea]

Trying on some Hot Rod flames

I like the experimentation. Learning what works and what doesn't makes us better. Listen to the crowd for direction. Go bolder.

Fallback paint job

Love the shifter.

 

[GTHOtrod]

I'll keep fiddling until I come up with something that works. I agree The flames are way too small. But worth the experiment for sure.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

The flames lack contrast over the yellow. Those tiger stripes are WIKKEDD! That's my pick for a bike this wild
Edit: oh snap just realized that was @Hampton's post. Apologies. Carry on.

Also, did the shifter just change?

 

[GTHOtrod]

Yes, I slapped a T bar onto the shifter. More muscle

 

[GTHOtrod]

I do like those tiger stripes, might have to give it a go

 

[SwissGuy]

I do like those tiger stripes, might have to give it a go

Yes PLEASE!!!!

 

[hamqqea]

I do like those tiger stripes, might have to give it a go

Cat stripes were a thing, just never full frame. I'm convinced you'll discover your own pattern/color that will bring it next level. The fallback is there if all else fails.

See what you did there @MattiThundrrr

 

[handyandy1100]

Looking cool. That color brings back memories. Back when I was a kid, a neighbor kid had some kind of store-bought chopper muscle bike in that color scheme, but in metal flake paint.

 

[sdframe]

Any paint scheme would work for me. I feel it's all about the cool, angular frame and that perfect stance. So cool.

 

[GTHOtrod]

bye bye green and yellow
I damaged the paint trying out accent ideas, don't have any more, and the shops are crazy busy.
So time for plan B, which I think will really set it off.
Hint: "We've got a Long way to go, and a short time to get there"

 

[OddJob]

...or that could be an opportunity for 'graphics' or a 'logo' of some kind.
But your Smokey and the Bandit themed hint sounds cool too!

 

[hamqqea]

bye bye green and yellow
I damaged the paint trying out accent ideas, don't have any more, and the shops are crazy busy.
So time for plan B, which I think will really set it off.
Hint: "We've got a Long way to go, and a short time to get there"

Messed up several jobs trying stuff... happens.

Likes the sound of plan B... oishii

 

[GTHOtrod]

Messed up several jobs trying stuff... happens.

Likes the sound of plan B... oishii

That's what it's all about, try, learn, change, fiddle etc. All good fun

 

[horsefarmer]

Nice build! Wish I would of kept a few girls frames I scrapped out.