STBO Lamia ☠️ Finishing Touches☠️Simple Solutions☠️Badge Decisions ☠️

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I have two coats of rose gold down. I’m really happy with the color I found. Krylon Rose Gold. It matches well enough to the rose colored rims I’m using from the donor Electra bike. Had planned to get it a closer match but I’m ready to get things together and don’t want risk mixing the paints and having a poor reaction. I am putting another coat down and then I’ll have the reveal. I hope it turns out ok. I shot a quick test piece that wasn’t laid tight. I’m happy with what came out.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Here it is! My first full, finished lace paint job. This was the challenge to myself in this build off, which is something I have done on all my build off builds. Do something I have never done before. I had an idea of how to attempt a lace paint job, spending a bit of time watching how to’s. I am extremely happy with the results. It has a neat reptilian design coming from the mesh, which Lamia in legend considered a reptile at some point. I have the test piece that I started with, which will get clear coated to make sure no odd reactions occur. Thankfully the lace came out quite symmetrical, which was a tough task. It all removed easily as well. Glad I taped off the backsides of the tank halves and fender. Excited to get it all assembled.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

After clear coating my test piece and much consideration, I have decided not to clear coat at all and leave the nice texture and satin finish. If it scratches, oh well. It was an easy paint job. So I get to start the assembly sooner! It’s getting cool and today and is a borderline painting day. So all signs say to move on. Now it’s time to tend to the little bits like nuts and bolts, and get them all cleaned up for assembly. The frame has cured long enough to put it in my frame stand, to get the build back on wheels.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Does the frame have two holes that line up? Then go for it. Those tags were put into use beginning in 1946, and with that low a serial number would be 1946 as the year. For registration you would have to say it's a 46, otherwise would need a new number stamped somewhere to be legal. Maybe it is a 46. No way to tell.
It doesn't match up to the numbers on my Monark list, they are much higher. Unless there is another digit after the 7 at the end. It would then be a 46 going by my saved Monark list.

So I got the plate in this weekend and it lines up perfectly with the holes on the bb. I didn’t realize how small this plate was. I have a close idea of what the model number is and more confident with the serial number.
Model number 189 8 9A32 (middle 8 may be 3)
Serial number A0248077 hope you can pinpoint some more information on this bike @Wildcat

 

[Wildcat]

That number would be 1946 going by the list I have.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Last minute change. I purchased a crank a few months ago because I liked the design, a spiderweb/snowflake look to it. Didn’t think about using it originally, when I needed to change from my original choice that provided chain alignment issues. It caught my eye today on the build I had it mocked up on and decided it would be better suited for Lamia. Off goes the mag.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Much better.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Lamia is mostly complete, minus the 3 speed set up, grips and skull tail light. I’m working on getting a front light active. She will be ready for a ride soon. Just in time for Halloween.

 

[OddJob]

SHP, your lace paint job came out great! Really like the reptilian look as you say. And you couldn't have gotten any closer to a match to the rims; spot on!

 

[Pondo]

You nailed it on this one, it looks fantastic! I love the lace paint, the stance is killer. Very nicely turned out!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

SHP, your lace paint job came out great! Really like the reptilian look as you say. And you couldn't have gotten any closer to a match to the rims; spot on!

Thank you @OddJob i am very pleased how it came out. And it was relatively simple. I happened to hit up a hobby store and found the Krylon Metallic Rose Gold spray paint. The match is awesome. This bike sat in the elements before I received it so the wheels have a little bit of fade in the paint. The lace moved a slight bit when I painted, which added to the reptile look of the paint. I learned that you need to spray as close to perpendicular to your surface as possible. It will blow the lace “down” and would result in more defined black lines. I was real lucky this time, not having any runs or mistakes to repaint. One of the reasons I backed away from clear coating everything. Didn’t want to ruin the paint job at the last minute.

You nailed it on this one, it looks fantastic! I love the lace paint, the stance is killer. Very nicely turned out!

Thank you @Pondo i had a fun and easy time building this one. My wife really likes this one, so it will probably stay in our collection. I thought about building it to sell but I have a hard time selling something I have created. The lace paint job was fun. It was nice to have a tank for a canvas to be creative with. Painting has to be the toughest part of the builds in my opinion. Deciding what you want, having the right climate to paint, finding the paints that will provide success, prepping for paint and getting through the painting process is a huge challenge. I usually learn a ton each time I paint anything.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

For this build off, I thought that building this step thru bike with a Halloween them would be fun. I started researching witches and came upon Lamia.

 

[OddJob]

Cool history. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I have a couple of these Crystal Skull Vodka mini bottles, I thought they would make a great tail light. I found and LED 9 volt setup with a switch for $7 which lights up pretty well. I like them so much that I bought a set of 5 more with a variety of colors. I had this piece of copper tubing attachment device, and nearly threw it away a few times, not finding a use for it. It happens to fit the neck of the skull bottle well and allows for it to be attached to the seat. Just need to find a small box to hide the battery and the rest of the wiring. It will be get attached to the underneath side of the seat with Velcro.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Some small but simple updates. I got the electrical tied up underneath the seat for the skull taillight. The switch was able to be mounted with very easy access. My wife found some great Velcro “zip ties” that are working out well. I didn’t want to get complicated with it. I blacked out the bottom of the skull to focus the light out and onward more. It was shining a big glare on the fender. It has less glare now and a more dark red than before, which I like. I found a kick stand that will work for now. It is chrome and I was able to cut it down. The black foot rest was pinned on the shaft so I was unable to reuse it. So I hunted around in a mason goodie jar and found a chrome thimble. I will JB Weld that on soon. I have the stand cut down to a nice balance for the bike. I have a few clips to paint black, that will hold the shifter cable to the frame. I also got the grips on the handlebars. They are thick and comfy. They provide a nice rest for the palm. They have neat cross stitching that really sold me in the set. It’s also hard to find many choices for Long/Short grips sets. Just some minor wheel adjusting, some spoke nipple polishing and Lamia will be ready for a ride. We are getting big snow now. Our 3rd round already. Glad I got my painting done early.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Badge decision

Mount the badge as-is/original condition?

Touch up the Black & White and mount?

Change White to Metallic Rose Gold & Black t/u?