Junk Bros. Build LOCO-CYCLE 8/08 DONE! link to pics

[deven_science]

Junk Bros. Build 5-15

Save the whales!

+1

 

[Houndog]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-15

really liking this one!!!

 

[raggedjim]

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Don't listen to those who would harpoon Moby Richard (can't write the real word); that chainguard is really cool. Once everything is painted and that things adds "flow" to the bike, the rest of us will be jealous. Seriously, that chainguard is really cool.

Thanks, I appreciate the vote of confidence. If I can somehow channel some of your painting ability I do have a plan (don't want to give too much away, planning isn't usually a problem, it's execution where I struggle).

Thanks, Rg

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-15

Seriously, I love the chainguard, I'd like to see some kind of channel in it, like a groove down the side of a car.

 

[raggedjim]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-15

Seriously, I love the chainguard, I'd like to see some kind of channel in it, like a groove down the side of a car.

I had thought of doing something like that but another thought kept crowding in... What model did Scwhinn never make that seems like they could have made? Well, they made the Motorbike, the Autocycle, the Aerocycle, the Cycleplane, the Cycle truck. Hmmm, cars, motorcycles, airplanes, trucks, what's missing? Where are the trains? A train-o-cycle? Nope, it has to be a Loco-cycle. I know! People have named bikes the loco cycle before, but I think they were crazy, I'm motivated like a locomotive. So, since the Streamline Aerocycle has one of the best graphics ever made (It's a fact, I just can't prove it) I stared at it for quite a while. Came up with this. It took a bit of effort to get all the thumbprints and bugs in there (to be sanded out and cleared at a latter date.)

The whale is still there, but he is camouflaged, thus safe from the harpooneers.

 

[raggedjim]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-15

Couple of pics of the tank hanger, if any one is interested. The inner bent edge of the tank hangs on the top bar hangers.

Rg

 

[raggedjim]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-15

Used a cheep flashlight, a bezel from a switch and a red lense I had in a box of junk and built a tail light.

No, it's not held together with spit, it's Gorilla Glue, good stuff...

Not sure how I'll mount it, I don't think that far ahead. All for now.

Everyone's builds are looking great, Rg

 

[raggedjim]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-15

Sweet Mother of Pearl! That is smokin'.

Now I understand your train of thought.

Ha! You are my favorite punmaster.

Rg

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-18

Great job, keeps the awesome lines, but with the focus on the train nobody will cry whale anymore.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-18

That's some cool artwork, has a real 'Gotham' look to it.

Keep it coming bro!

cheers,
Dr. T

 

[NewOrleansFlyer]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-18

A+ on that graphic! I've done a few headbadges with the old Zephyr Locomotive on them.....retro, real cool!

 

[raggedjim]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-18

Thanks guys, Good luck on your builds, Rg

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-18

Nice WOW!!!! factor :wink:

 

[raggedjim]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-18

A+ on that graphic! I've done a few headbadges with the old Zephyr Locomotive on them.....retro, real cool!

Yeah, the thread of yours below got me into doing badges. You do great work, I may pm you to talk about techniques...

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=56040&p=530829#p530829

Thanks, Rg

 

[kingfish254]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-18

Great graphics!

 

[big kountry]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-18

Well bro that 40 years of rust is looking pretty cool if I had that petina paint would've never been applied

 

[raggedjim]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-18

Well bro that 40 years of rust is looking pretty cool if I had that petina paint would've never been applied

Yeah, I had it that way for quite a while. Going in a new direction now.

Good luck, Rg

 

[big kountry]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-18

The green on the chain gaurd looks cool

 

[raggedjim]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-18

The green on the chain gaurd looks cool

Rustoleum from Wallyworld. It think "Fern Green", my mother -in-law had her lawn furniture painted that color and I kept thinking I should paint a bike that color.

Rg

 

[kingfish254]

Re: Junk Bros. Build 5-18

Somehow I missed your faux springer and trusses. Nice work. Now lets see that rear one!!!!!!