Belo Bambino

[2dawgs]

Looks like you pulled it out of a desert!

I tried it on the bike frame, it looks rusty & aged.

 

[OddJob]

Definitely have to try that on a future build. Thanks for the details! Like most faux-tina jobs, it is a layering process to get the result you desire. Looks great!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Paint looks awesome! Thanks for sharing the technique! I need to buy a torch and try it on some spare Datsun panels...

Luke.

 

[2dawgs]

Paint looks awesome! Thanks for sharing the technique! I need to buy a torch and try it on some spare Datsun panels...

Luke.

Luke, I also have good results with Min Wax's Wood Sheen Windsor Oak too.

 

[2dawgs]

Scored these lamp arms & trunk for the buggy trailer for added detail.

 

[gowjobs]

 

[2dawgs]

Ran out of gas & primer; progress on the trailer frame.

 

[2dawgs]

Found this iron grate for the footboard (trunk will be in the back).

 

[LukeTheJoker]

That fake rust effect is awesome!
Love the trunk, perfect for this build!

Luke.

 

[2dawgs]

Front strut mock up; the bling will be blacked out, no shiny bits on this build.

 

[kingfish254]

Nice blending of materials.
Love your knack to never be afraid to try this or that!

 

[2dawgs]

Nice blending of materials.
Love your knack to never be afraid to try this or that!

KF, learned it from the best. You always push the boundaries using unique items in your builds.

 

[kingfish254]

Yeehaw to the Geegaw brother!

 

[2dawgs]

Took a defunct solar crystal to act as the headlamp bulb; and took the old bike brake tensioners and repurposed them to be the headlamp brackets.

 

[2dawgs]

Headlamp mounted.

 

[G-Matt]

The steam punk with a trunk is looking great . Love the dual purpose head light [emoji106]


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[2dawgs]

Extended the struts for balance detail.

 

[2dawgs]

Patina applied to the front strut and handle bars.

 

[2dawgs]

Bought these 2 red oak vintage drawers @thrift store. Dismantled the drawers & will cut to fit as the platform for the bike baby seat. Will face out the key holes; and add small leather pad inserts for comfort.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Wow. Just wow.
I let just a little over one week go by and all kinds of cool stuff has been going on! Great idea with the torch and paint, look awesome.