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Yesterday was uneventful…I spent the entire day mocking up front ends, only to retire the day with fruitless results!
I did add a second chainring...I'm not sure about it right now? The bikes esthetics has been challenging; too much of a good thing is a distraction, and too little; nulls the visual interest.
I’m perplexed with the options. I’m going to step away from it and spend the weekend with family...hopefully, it’ll come to me?
I did add a second chainring...I'm not sure about it right now? The bikes esthetics has been challenging; too much of a good thing is a distraction, and too little; nulls the visual interest.
I’m perplexed with the options. I’m going to step away from it and spend the weekend with family...hopefully, it’ll come to me?
If you call thise two ideas failure, I don't know if my mind is ready for your successful ideas!!!! :shock:
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Very steampunk. I like it. 8)
Very nice flow so far :mrgreen:
Remix might just be a Re-Peat!
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Just keeps getting better :shock:
absolutely love the the springer and the flow of the ride
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Your creative fork give the bike a mean rake 8)
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A Steampunk Bike?
Thanks guys for the encouragement...it certainly wasn’t on my radar to build a steampunk bike…but I guess the creative journey takes on you on many different roads to explore?
Last year's objective was to build a science fiction ROCKET bike; a ride that Buck Roger or Flash Gordon would shuttle between their voyages to different planets. Many members saw the influences of Jules Verne in the build and beckoned me to pursue a steampunk’s time-traveling fantasy world. But I restrained myself from building it because it’s not an easy task to pull off - it’s a unique art form a mixture gears, pipes and cogs working seemingly together as opposed to a concoction of parts randomly bolted on for no rhyme or reason?
But since there’s strong consensus from you guys that I’m off to a good start, plus my grand children really likes the direction…I guess I'm up to the challenge to see if I can turn up the steam?
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Thanks guys for the encouragement...it certainly wasn’t on my radar to build a steampunk bike…but I guess the creative journey takes on you on many different roads to explore?
Last year's objective was to build a science fiction ROCKET bike; a ride that Buck Roger or Flash Gordon would shuttle between their voyages to different planets. Many members saw the influences of Jules Verne in the build and beckoned me to pursue a steampunk’s time-traveling fantasy world. But I restrained myself from building it because it’s not an easy task to pull off - it’s a unique art form a mixture gears, pipes and cogs working seemingly together as opposed to a concoction of parts randomly bolted on for no rhyme or reason?
But since there’s strong consensus from you guys that I’m off to a good start, plus my grand children really likes the direction…I guess I'm up to the challenge to see if I can turn up the steam?
I love the Abe Lincoln - Time Slayer photo.
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fordsnake said:
You're kidding, right?
If not, then what were you going for? :shock:
I'm looking forward to seeing what's next!
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The Renaissance Man said:
Initially I was going for an eclectic streamline line look, more of an art deco style. I love the designs of that period; airstream, airflow, the Chysler & Empire State building etc. The aesthetics back then encapsulated long flowing and fluid lines...very geometric! But the more I pulled from my parts for the build, the more mechanical it felt...hence the steampunk influences.
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It would be hard to go wrong with any of those design queues.
As an artist, you are definitely speaking my language!
As an artist, you are definitely speaking my language!
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Lookin good!
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It being Mother's Day and all...I didn't devote much time on the build today. However I found several light parts from my scrap bin that I think I could make a few cool things with?
I'm considering using this for a speedo housing...the top half is the bezel from a vintage light, and the bottom half from a Schwinn Autocycle rear fender reflector.
I'm considering using this for a speedo housing...the top half is the bezel from a vintage light, and the bottom half from a Schwinn Autocycle rear fender reflector.
I would love looking through your parts bin!!!
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Maybe I can take peek at your part bin, I'm heading back to Cumming, GA.kingfish254 said:
Yesterday I stopped by my storage and picked up a load of parts from my Mustang restoration... I forgot I had some rather nifty things, perfect for this build! I'll share photos when I return in a few days.
I like the combination of parts in the light!!
Better keep it close cus these guys could use it, and they could finally fly at night!!! :lol: :lol:
Better keep it close cus these guys could use it, and they could finally fly at night!!! :lol: :lol:
fordsnake said:Maybe I can take peek at your part bin, I'm heading back to Cumming, GA.kingfish254 said:
Make a detour to Savannah and you got a deal. You can even ride Flexy and Fugsley.
