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  1. zathros

    Chopper motorcycle build progress

    Oh, your threads are on my permanent radar. I like the way you fabricate things. I hope maybe I can share another aspect. I have made many pats for people. I just need parameter dimensions to work within. If that ever interests you let me know. For instance, I could make you a V-Twin...
  2. zathros

    Chopper motorcycle build progress

    There are virtually no Hobby shops in Connecticut. The couple that are left only sell R/C stuff, and the other is new, I don't think he will last. He has no raw stock, none of them do. The first shop used to have a huge display with it. I don't know why when the young guy purchased it, he...
  3. zathros

    Chopper motorcycle build progress

    It used to be you could get a lot of the materials to do this kind of fabrication at Hobby Shops, it seems that all of them (in this state, CT) just do R/C and a couple of models. They have no raw materials for ma \king anything. The forks look excellent! The tanks foundation is right on. :)
  4. zathros

    Chopper motorcycle build progress

    Yes, groves a bit to beat, but it depends, are you making a "Picasso" representation of a bike, more artistic, or a replica of what could be a real motorcycle, not the impression of one.' Both have their place, and are different objects. They are different, neither better than the other. I...
  5. zathros

    Chopper motorcycle build progress

    If you know how to make wheels using conical semi circles strips, you an paint them with Liquid Electrical Tape, by adding very fine pieces of paper, imitate wheel treads, the tires end up looking real. ;)
  6. zathros

    Chopper motorcycle build progress

    That was a long time ago, and by Federal law they are not allowed to contact me. :)
  7. zathros

    Construction Matchbox Oblivion Bubble Ship

    I knew you would get that. Is there anything you don't know? A dumb question on my part, how would you know that! Your Oblivious ship is fantastic!! It's always a pleasure to read your build threads. I've learned so much from how you fabricate and repurpose objects to suit your needs...
  8. zathros

    Chopper motorcycle build progress

    O.K., now that is the very first time I've seen tires done like that. They came out great! I can't wait to see the whole wheel. I worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons for a couple of years. The "Jailhouse Art" produced there is amazing. Mostly what I've seen are motorcycles being...
  9. zathros

    Elbit Hermes 450 (Zik) in 1:33 scale

    That's a nice model. I'd like to make a bigger one that glides and bomb my jerk neighbor with firecrackers. Best as I don''t though, that's how it all starts. Firecracker here, Zircon Hypersonic missile in response, (with no aiming), It would get out of hand in 15 minutes. Very nice model...
  10. zathros

    Tiger I PzKpfw VI

    Is this the finished model? It looks great. A bit at a loss here as to it's status,(my old age). :)
  11. zathros

    Construction Matchbox Oblivion Bubble Ship

    Please post in English! I can read this, but many others can't. You post an excellent amount of photos, so words almost aren't necessary, but the same rules applies to everyone. Suppose I made a post like this(below), can you read it? (I wouldn't be surprised at all if you could), but it's...
  12. zathros

    Chopper motorcycle build progress

    Your models remind me of some that I saw when I worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Some where made of nuts and pipe pieces, all metal, and others where made of whatever they could get. These were often given to their young ones at home, or bartered and used as currency. Prison life...
  13. zathros

    Chopper motorcycle build progress

    Nice and shiny!! :)
  14. zathros

    Tiger I PzKpfw VI

    Some track work and a bit of greebling, and you will have an awesome armored division. ;)
  15. zathros

    Chopper motorcycle build progress

    I'd suggest trying some U.V Activated adhesives. You user very little, you can build it up, but on initial use, the "Glue" is applied to the piece, enough so you touch the mating piece. You hold them together and hit them with the U.V Light on the other end f the tube (it comes with the light)...
  16. zathros

    Chopper motorcycle build progress

    Get a round file, to get the cross members ti fit the frame rails tight, less adhesive is needed. . Just out of curiosity, are you using 2 part epoxy or glue" Looking good! :)
  17. zathros

    HMS Fearless

    Story wise, it's not that old of a story. I read a synopsis of it, it was very interesting. It would make a great movie franchise. :)
  18. zathros

    HMS Fearless

    I've only seem this model built once before. It's a great looking ship. Great choice. This one is huge, some skinny person might be able to get inside!! :)
  19. zathros

    Chopper cardstock motorcycle 2026

    I agree, A build thread on a bike made from scratch could teach all very much. ;)
  20. zathros

    Chopper cardstock motorcycle 2026

    Have you see LouDogg's chopper in the "Resource" section, you could do wonders with that. Nice job on your latest work. :) https://www.zealotmodels.com/resources/millemiglia-original-model-by-loudog.287/ On the lower right hand side is a list of different colors the bike comes in, it is a...