Armed services bike build challenge!

[outskirtscustoms]

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast guard, SAS, RAAF, or any other armed service inspired bike. I am starting on my army bike tomorrow anyway so I thought I'd make a challenge and see who else wants to build one.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Here is my starting point, I just came in from tearing it down, sanding, and getting the first coat down, I'll get some more pics tomorrow.

 

[udallcustombikes]

I was at Wally-World yesterday and saw Duct Tape with the digital camo design on it and thought it would make for a cool military bike.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

I was at Wally-World yesterday and saw Duct Tape with the digital camo design on it and thought it would make for a cool military bike.

Yeah I've seen that too, but the residue it leaves is really nasty.

 

[Sinner4]

I wanted to build a Blue Angel them bike. Ive been idle for about 3 months now. But I need some motivation for sure.
My Pretzel Frame. Was free so I couldn't pass it up.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

I wanted to build a Blue Angel them bike. Ive been idle for about 3 months now. But I need some motivation for sure.
My Pretzel Frame. Was free so I couldn't pass it up.

looks like a start to a cool bike.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

NEW PICS OF MY BIKE!

Sargent First class bars found at the flea market, also have some in black.

chain guard painted

This rack will hold the ammo box storage

Love this color and the coverage is excellent, It is Krylon Ultra flat Camouflage green.

Lettering done and generator and lights installed

The MP-714 doesn't have any special meaning I just like the way the military crosses the 7 and 1 and 4 are the easiest to do freehand. MP is Military Police.

 

[Sinner4]

So we have started then?

 

[outskirtscustoms]

So we have started then?

I have, I normally spend months digging up parts and then put it all together in a few days, and get the finishing touches done in a week or two. I build fast. You can go at your own speed, I was just thinking I'd open it up if anyone wanted to join in.

 

[Sinner4]

Ok, I'll start. I'll move the wifes car out and start. Need to do a bunch of welding on the frame to make it kinda look a Fuselage.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Ok, I'll start. I'll move the wifes car out and start. Need to do a bunch of welding on the frame to make it kinda look a Fuselage.

Cool idea, I also saw this and thought it might be of some inspiration to you
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=31144

 

[Sinner4]

Ok, I'll start. I'll move the wifes car out and start. Need to do a bunch of welding on the frame to make it kinda look a Fuselage.

Cool idea, I also saw this and thought it might be of some inspiration to you
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewto ... =1&t=31144

Saw that. Cool looking bike. I'm just going to bend sheet metal over the top of the cantilever frame, make a couple of controls, cool bars to simulate the air plane controls, fins and a tail hook. quitting early, cant to till 1 am tonight. Post pic's tomorrow.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Ok, I'll start. I'll move the wifes car out and start. Need to do a bunch of welding on the frame to make it kinda look a Fuselage.

Cool idea, I also saw this and thought it might be of some inspiration to you
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=31144

Saw that. Cool looking bike. I'm just going to bend sheet metal over the top of the cantilever frame, make a couple of controls, cool bars to simulate the air plane controls, fins and a tail hook. quitting early, cant to till 1 am tonight. Post pic's tomorrow.

Hey I just thought of something I got that would be perfect for your build, PM me an address and I'll send it to you.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Got my Ammo box storage mounted and test rode it, Still need to hook up the front de-railer so it's a 5 speed right now, and need to hook up the front brakes. But I figured I'd get some pics in front of the tank. Overall rides pretty good but the seat is not comfortable at all. Fits with the army theme....lol.

 

[Sinner4]

Nice Back drop. The closest tanks to me are on the Nat Guard Base here in town. I think they would have me in jail before I even took a picture.

Well here is an update, welding as fast as I can. Sheet metal on the frame, new seat tube in place and the front simulated landing gear.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Sweet, that would be so cool if there was a way to make a functional springer like that. That tank is actually in our park! As a kid I can remember climbing on it, They have the top hatch welded shut so you can't get inside it...........Well unless you know where the emergency escape hatch is on a 1942-1955 M4 Sherman tank..........never-mind I've said too much. :wink:

 

[Sinner4]

I might be able to get to the F-4 Phantom that is out there but by the Base Museum during the day when I get this bike done

 

[canopusxs235]

As an ex serviceman with HM Forces, i really enjoyed this bike. A lot of thought has gone into this. well done mate :wink:

 

[outskirtscustoms]

As an ex serviceman with HM Forces, i really enjoyed this bike. A lot of thought has gone into this. well done mate :wink:

Thanks, I really enjoyed building this one. I have so many friends from high school that are in the armed services and I wanted to build a bike that looked different from anything I had seen rolling around here. (And needed to do something with the cheap junk MTB I had laying around. Eventually I'm going to sell this one and build another one that is 26" the 24" is a bit small.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

I might be able to get to the F-4 Phantom that is out there but by the Base Museum during the day when I get this bike done

That would be awesome. If all else fails there's always photoshop.....lol