Project Chris

[The Renaissance Man]

With time quickly running out, I decided that I had better start working on transforming the fiberglass into weatherworn nickel on the TRM Christy Saddle.

Not much to show yet, but the gelcoat is sanded and ready for primer.

 

[kingfish254]

Those drops turned out great!
Can't wait to see the Nickleodeon saddle.

 

[Fv2]

With time quickly running out, I decided that I had better start working on transforming the fiberglass into weatherworn nickel on the TRM Christy Saddle.

Not much to show yet, but the gelcoat is sanded and ready for primer.
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Been waiting to see this part.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Here's a closer look at the engine mounts.

Got them fully welded in place.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

@KEMPRACING and I have had a tradition for several years now of having at least one part of my build-off bikes that he has supplied. This year is no exception!

More on this later!

 

[kingfish254]

Jim does cool work, this should be fun!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Rusty fiberglass! Next step: weathered nickel plating.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

A-maz-ing!


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[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Nice!


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[OddJob]

That seat might win it's own OddJob Award for Ratisfaction!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Flake'n nickle plate'n is done!

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[SwissGuy]

This looks great! How did you achieve this look?

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[The Renaissance Man]

Thanks @SwissGuy! I used Modern Masters Metal Effects for rust, the rest is various layers of rattle can spray paint, some splatter techniques and wet sanding.

Here's the before and after...

 

[OddJob]

" various layers of rattle can spray paint, some splatter techniques.." Haha! the Master never reveals his tricks to the Grasshopper until he can snatch the pebble from his hand....

 

[Chad T]

Looking top notch as usual. You're quite the master of the faux-tina.

The coil in the fuel tank makes me a little nervous.......but the tank is looking amazing.

 

[metalchewy]

New, light, Rusty Art. [emoji106] [emoji106] That seat pan is unreal!

Building..... Riding.....

 

[G-Matt]

Great work Jim now beam me up Scotty this is out of the world .


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[The Renaissance Man]

The coil in the fuel tank makes me a little nervous.......but the tank is looking amazing.

Technically it's behind the fuel tank. There's a divider where the fuel ends and the sparks begin!

 

[gsc]

That seat is fantastic,showing the mad skillz

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[The Renaissance Man]

Haven't got any work done for the past couple of days, but I did throw the parts back on the frame and rolled it out for a look with the new drop outs.