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Elrod4u3

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Okay guys, as promised I'm going to start a series of threads showing my progress on my new chopper motorcycle model built from scratch. This photo is showing the first materials I will use to build the frame. I hope you guys have a lot of patience because it usually takes me at least 3 weeks or more, depending on how complex the model is to complete it. As you can see, I'm starting with small wooden dowel rods and a sturdy piece of wire.
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Great stuff! I've been looking for such a thread for a long time. Thank you very much for posting. Don't worry about the time. There are several builds here which take years till completion, so a few weeks are short compared to them. This hobby should mainly be fun, it's no race. :)
 
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! :)
 
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! :)
I use a combination of glues. I first use a generous amount of E6000 glue to start adhering the pieces together, and after a few minutes I use the old super glue/baking soda trick to permanently adhere the pieces together. In case you're not familiar with that, baking soda is a super glue activator. When you mix the two together it forms at very strong tight bond. If you've never used that try it, it works really good in situations where you need a super tight bond.
 
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Great stuff! I've been looking for such a thread for a long time. Thank you very much for posting. Don't worry about the time. There are several builds here which take years till completion, so a few weeks are short compared to them. This hobby should mainly be fun, it's no race. :)
Okay thanks. You've got the right idea on keeping track since you know this is going to take awhile. Thanks for wanting to check it out.
 
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