DRAG KING

[LukeTheJoker]

I'm making the rules for next years BO: no Fordsnake, and no RM. Haha. Or maybe they'll have their own category.

I like the idea of a "Champions" class!

Of course I never say never, a lot can change in 9 months.

I hope you will be in TRM!

Luke.

 

[ratrodz]

This creation is just to cool!

 

[Funkme]

I'm making the rules for next years BO: no Fordsnake, and no RM. Haha. Or maybe they'll have their own category.

Mmmm Now where would the fun in that be...I love a good challenge.Bring it on boys!!!!

 

[Barkit]

Awesome bike, the overall look reminds me a bit of "art nouveau", yet it looks fast and very fun to ride!

One of the sickest and most beautiful bike I've seen in a while if you ask me. Very impressive and inspiring work.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Thanks again everyone, I really appreciate all of the accolades.

Awesome bike, the overall look reminds me a bit of "art nouveau", yet it looks fast and very fun to ride!

One of the sickest and most beautiful bike I've seen in a while if you ask me. Very impressive and inspiring work.

Thank you Barkit! I had not considered the art nouveau influence, but I do see it now that you mention it. I've always had an affinity for that style, so I suppose that I unwittingly applied it to the bike. One of my favorite artists from early in my life was Roger Dean. I also love that style of architecture.

 

[jd56]

Outstanding tanklight look. Amazing finished product Jim.
Do you mind if I add this pic to my "Tanklights" threads?

It's all about the Tanklights!!

How did I run out of room so fast?

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Thanks John. Being the tanklight and Spaceliner efficinato that you are, getting your approval means that I must have done something right! Feel free to post it where ever you like.

 

[Barkit]

Interesting, I didn't know Roger Dean before, his work is definitly worth a look.

One a side note:

May I ask you how do you make this "real rust finish"? I'm very interested because it looks very natural.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

May I ask you how do you make this "real rust finish"? I'm very interested because it looks very natural.

It's a simple to use product from Modern Masters.

 

[Barkit]

It's a simple to use product from Modern Masters.

Cool thanks for the tip. Did you apply a protective layer after painting or just sprayed the paint?

I am asking this because they recommand "Permacoat Xtreme" as a top layer but I was wondering whether this would make it look shiny (like a clear coat). At the same time, without it the paint may be completely washed out by rain and repeated contacts I guess ...

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I sprayed a light coat of matt clear lacquer on it just because it's what I had. I don't know anything about the product that they sell, but I'm sure it works good. I'm guessing that you don't have to top coat it, but I'm not sure. I can tell you that just like actual rusty metal, the rust will come off on your hands when you handle it.

Keep me posted on what you find out.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Thank you to everyone who voted for Drag King!

Here are all of the prizes that where sent to me for placing 1st...

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Check out the article at 'The Chained' website.

This is a cool new site based in Germany dedicated to all things bicycles!

 

[kingfish254]

VERY COOL!! Congrats!