ENIGMA

[HuffDaddy]

I agree! I'm thinking the same thing for the Lucky Lady.

Those are nice examples!

 

[deven_science]

I thought about the direction I was going in and realized I had too many colors and components competing, adding to visual confusion.

After stripping the bike again to bare metal…I can’t help but like the monochromatic look

One, I agree with you. Two, that is one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen.

 

[kram]

Bike is looking awesome! I'm big fan of bare metal. Usually I get a bike all stripped down and then have a hard time convincing myself to put paint on it. I guess that's why I've done a handful of bare bikes.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Bare metal is alluring... That is why I chose to go in that direction on Little Neutrino, with a softened patina of walnut stain.

Carl.

 

[fordsnake]

Bike is looking awesome! I'm big fan of bare metal. Usually I get a bike all stripped down and then have a hard time convincing myself to put paint on it. I guess that's why I've done a handful of bare bikes.

Bare metal is alluring... That is why I chose to go in that direction on Little Neutrino, with a softened patina of walnut stain.

Carl.

Because of all the different metal colors and aluminum on the bike...I'm painting a faux metal.

 

[CRASH]

There’s something sweet about the color of steel.

And the color of rust. Faded pinstripes on patina'd rust. Just a thought.

FS, I haven't been around much and this is the first time I've looked at any builds for this build off, and I came to your thread first. For the past couple years I've marvled at your work, and have wanted to come up to The City to see them in person. I took a stab at a build off in the Muscle Bike arena over the winter. I did well, but nowhere in the realm of the fantastic and creative work you've done. It's rolling art.

Good luck, and I can't wait to see it when it's done!

 

[deven_science]

And the color of rust. Faded pinstripes on patina'd rust. Just a thought.

FS, I haven't been around much and this is the first time I've looked at any builds for this build off, and I came to your thread first. For the past couple years I've marvled at your work, and have wanted to come up to The City to see them in person. I took a stab at a build off in the Muscle Bike arena over the winter. I did well, but nowhere in the realm of the fantastic and creative work you've done. It's rolling art.

Good luck, and I can't wait to see it when it's done!

Crash! You a Master Chief yet?

 

[CRASH]

Crash! You a Master Chief yet?

Nope, nor will I be. Wife told me she's done with me deploying. So I'll be hanging it up late next year.

 

[deven_science]

Nope, nor will I be. Wife told me she's done with me deploying. So I'll be hanging it up late next year.

Ah. Yeah, I retired last year. I'm so much happier, if also a bit fatter.

 

[junknutz1975]

Killer build man!
I love it

 

[fordsnake]

Killer build man!
I love it

THANKS! I didn't do much today on "e". Instead I volunteered at the co-op bike shop, built and completed twelve tyke bikes for a bunch of kids for our annual town parade this Saturday.

 

[Funkme]

Lookin good Fordsnake, I did like the faux rusty patina,but the bare faux rust metal will look really great as well...Your the expert,I'm sure your vision will come thru...

 

[fordsnake]

I reverted to the bare metal look...actually it's 4 colors of silver and 2 colors of bronze paint. I have one more color to apply, other than that, I'm happy. I may go with this seat...I'm still undecided?

 

[Bike Bum]

YES!! That is amazing!! I like where this is going.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Loving the look of polished metal!

Luke.

 

[2dawgs]

I reverted to the bare metal look...actually it's 4 colors of silver and 2 colors of bronze paint. I have one more color to apply, other than that, I'm happy. I may go with this seat...I'm still undecided?

FS,
Insanely cool look and finish choice.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

YES SIR! That bike is sweet.
An old vintage frame that now looks like an....
Enigma!

Carl.

 

[kingfish254]

That is one heck of a pizza delivery bike! You could use a medium pizza tin for a chainring to go with the four large ones.
Looking super sweet buddy!!! That's a big change in the sprocket from that kiddie one you had. Had you unveiled the bars before?

 

[deven_science]

This is coming out truly awesome.

 

[baldwooky]

Looking awsome though. You'll definately be in my top 5!