The Build-Off 8 HIGHLIGHT THREAD

[outskirtscustoms]

Thanks Kingfish, I knew my build would be almost done in the first week since I'm not really planning anything really radical so I planned to take a bit of time off to look at some of the other builds and get ideas for mine and then adjust my strategy accordingly. And what better way to enjoy the creativity and talent here than with a nice brewed beverage.

 

[Critter1]

Thank Outskirtcustoms for pointing out this necessary step for any of the 170+ builds going on. I thought it deserved a highlight nod.

Phase 6: Drink beer and assess the competition

(Substitute beverage of your choice).

There is so much coolness and wicked talent being dispayed in the build off. It's a must to take a look at the other builds and not just the highlight reel.

Haha! I like it!

 

[kingfish254]

Can't wait to see how Missingspokes works this into his build
Manfred's Chop Shop Cycle Truck

 

[kingfish254]

Machine Age Victim is taking his bike to the woodshed
Simplistic Speed

 

[kingfish254]

Check out the ridgeline and flake that Ichotop is laying down!!!
Lemon Lime Stardust Fascination

 

[kingfish254]

Luke the Joker has made some very cool progress on his "bicycle" wheels while travelling all over Oz.
Ese Loco Joker

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Sprung nanna seats anyone?

Dracothered's Mega Pixie Ray:

KingFish's FireWing:

Luke.

 

[Toeslider]

Even though I use it, I always felt like Rust-Oleum spray paint is for suckers, but if NATE can use it, I don't feel so bad:

Fleetwood Special: viewtopic.php?f=75&t=72842

 

[npence]

Even though I use it, I always felt like Rust-Oleum spray paint is for suckers, but if NATE can use it, I don't feel so bad:

Fleetwood Special: viewtopic.php?f=75&t=72842

I'm only using spray paint on this bike because more then likely I'm going to be restoring to factory specs. And don't want to spend a bunch of money on paint when in a couple yrs will be stripped off for factory paint work with base coat clear coat. But I'm sure this paint will look good for what it is. The key is making sure what is under the paint is smooth as possible.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Yep, to do a nice paint job the prep work is key.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Check out this paint work by milbums on ****The Better Half****
Amazing!

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=72090

 

[kingsting]

Check out Kingsting and his close to completed Schwinn!! What a beauty!!!
Simpleton

I just saw this... Wow! Thanks for the mention kingfish!!! 8)

 

[dragnusa]

Yep, to do a nice paint job the prep work is key.

I agree taking your time and prep is the key to any paint job. I have done spray bomb jobs in the past that people had to ask if it was spray bombed or painted with a gun. Years ago I worked in a body shop where we repaired import cars before they went to the dealer and we had our fair share of rattle cans around the shop. That was the first place I ever used a refillable rattle can.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

1boomtruck's Lucky # 7 is going to be a force to be reckoned with in anything goes!

Awesome frame and custom made forks, even made the bolts for the forks from aluminium stock!
Link:http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=72353&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

Luke.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Some tricky fabrication going on with FireWing by KingFish. Notice the skirt guard reinforcement panels and mounting technique.

 

[kingfish254]

Thanks for the post MF

Check out what Irzouts has planned!
Forkless trike

 

[kingfish254]

Thedude laid down some killer metal flake candy
Burnout Dragster

 

[Critter1]

 

[kingfish254]

Check out the slick paint skills laid down by River City Speed
My Fair Lady

 

[Aquilex]