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Post by 2whl on Mar 23, 2020 11:05:45 GMT -8
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Post by robhart on Mar 23, 2020 11:53:46 GMT -8
That looks like a daunting project. What are all those little figure 8 shaped pieces of photo etch?
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Post by arcticwolf on Mar 23, 2020 12:10:40 GMT -8
That's certainly a piece of history.
Are you saying I should build another bike?
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Post by tatocorvette on Mar 23, 2020 12:25:00 GMT -8
That looks like a daunting project. What are all those little figure 8 shaped pieces of photo etch? I would guess that's the chain links. |
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Post by 2whl on Mar 23, 2020 12:34:46 GMT -8
That looks like a daunting project. What are all those little figure 8 shaped pieces of photo etch? Rob, Ismael guessed it. Side plates for the chain.  That's certainly a piece of history. Are you saying I should build another bike? It would be great, but only if you want to. After seeing what Adrian did for the circle track section, I thought I'd give it a try here. |
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Mar 24, 2020 5:42:48 GMT -8
This is an awesome kit that builds quite nicely. A couple of builders I know have done this one, one used some light lathe work on the wheels and assorted parts to enhance them, just beautiful though. They say the chain is a involved bit of work but will come out very well. Keep us posted on this build , the Vincent Shadow is the coolest of the cool when it comes to Vintage bikes..Chris
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 24, 2020 7:18:34 GMT -8
Man.....this look intense!!! Will be watching this one.
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Post by 2whl on Mar 24, 2020 12:50:28 GMT -8
This is an awesome kit that builds quite nicely. A couple of builders I know have done this one, one used some light lathe work on the wheels and assorted parts to enhance them, just beautiful though. They say the chain is a involved bit of work but will come out very well. Keep us posted on this build , the Vincent Shadow is the coolest of the cool when it comes to Vintage bikes..Chris Thanks Chris. I've seen several build-ups of this bike and if I can get it half as nice as theirs, I'll be very happy. All of the major engines pieces.  I got the engine block assembled and am slowly getting all of the holes drilled.    I couldn't resist stacking up the fins and putting the heads on to see how it looks.  85 |
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Post by tatocorvette on Mar 24, 2020 13:03:12 GMT -8
Love those separate cooling fins!
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Post by 2whl on Mar 25, 2020 17:41:44 GMT -8
Like Chris said this bike was very cool. One of the things which made it so was this piece, which is the frame. The engine is bolted to it and the rear suspension is bolted to the engine.    I assembled the heads so I could get the engine mounting lined up.  Engine mounted into frame.   119 |
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Post by 2whl on Mar 25, 2020 19:19:07 GMT -8
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Post by 2whl on Mar 26, 2020 15:53:21 GMT -8
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Post by afx on Mar 27, 2020 2:44:21 GMT -8
Great work so far. This song is about the Black Lightning in lieu of the Black Shadow but thought I would share it anyway.
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Post by 2whl on Mar 28, 2020 6:27:28 GMT -8
Thanks JC I shifted to working on the hubs and rims to start building the wheels.     181 |
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Post by 4wheels on Mar 28, 2020 8:17:55 GMT -8
I'm channeling Hunter Thompson on this one! Looks great so far!
Brian
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