La Mille Maglia Porsche Hardcore motorcycle design 1/6 scale
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Thank you all for your complimentary comments.
I'm going to have to put the rest of the build on hold for a few weeks because I've just been diagnosed with a corticonuclear cataract, and I'm going to have surgery on my left eye tomorrow, followed by my right eye a few days later.
I'm adding my latest module, the rear tire, which is huge compared to the front tire.
The model is available in motorcycle resources and comes in 8 different colors.
When I get back, I'll give you a tutorial on how to mount the tire and the entire wheel.
à bientôt...
see you soon...
I'm going to have to put the rest of the build on hold for a few weeks because I've just been diagnosed with a corticonuclear cataract, and I'm going to have surgery on my left eye tomorrow, followed by my right eye a few days later.
I'm adding my latest module, the rear tire, which is huge compared to the front tire.
The model is available in motorcycle resources and comes in 8 different colors.
When I get back, I'll give you a tutorial on how to mount the tire and the entire wheel.
à bientôt...
see you soon...
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We wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. Take care and have faith. 
WOW! This is looking fantastic!
And you're doing it with cataracts to boot. 
Will certainly pray for you and your surgery.
A very interesting build, I do hope all goes well for your operation, and hopefully will give you the vision to carry on
Hi everyone,
The eye surgeries went well.
My distance vision is perfect, but for near vision, I have to wait for new glasses so I can build again, not before the end of June.
The eye surgeries went well.
My distance vision is perfect, but for near vision, I have to wait for new glasses so I can build again, not before the end of June.
I am glad to hear that the surgery went well. I hope that you make a strong and speedy recovery.
That's par for the course glad to hear that all went well!
Looking forward to seeing you finish this project.
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I'm facing both lens replacement due to cataracts, and I tell you it scares the sh*t out of me.
I'm so very happy you are doing well.
I'm so very happy you are doing well.
CONGRATUATIONS!!! 
Kidding aside, I know many people who say that they gained a whole new quality of life after the replacement. They are able to see the colours as they are supposed to be seen and details like single leaves on a tree or bricks on a wall. The first weeks require some special care but they will tackle only one eye at a time.
Don't be afraid. All wrinkles you will see after surgery have aready been there before.I'm facing both lens replacement due to cataracts, and I tell you it scares the sh*t out of me.
I'm so very happy you are doing well.
Kidding aside, I know many people who say that they gained a whole new quality of life after the replacement. They are able to see the colours as they are supposed to be seen and details like single leaves on a tree or bricks on a wall. The first weeks require some special care but they will tackle only one eye at a time.
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Ironically, I still have 20/20 vision with glasses on, it's only at night I see a little stars instead of round headlights. Not a lot, but enough to know I do need the surgery. 
Hi everyone,
All the checks went well and I finally have new glasses.
After a well-deserved vacation, the purchase of a new computer (Thanks Microsoft) and a standard exchange of the motherboard which failed after 2 weeks, here I am again for the next part and as promised, I offer you a tutorial on the construction of the front and rear wheels of the motorcycle, of which I intentionally left the edges uncolored (reconstruction for the tutorial). Let's start with the front wheel tire. This is the easiest one.
Front wheel assembly instructions and the template
(a page is missing from the photo)
My new magnifying glass with integrated lighting and interchangeable magnification
First cut with my scissors which allow me to have better cutting precision
the tire
the other rooms
The fold line is made on the back of the part
The inner rims - the parts removed and the tool used
The connecting sections
the outer parts of the rim
The brake discs
The disk supports
All the pieces have been cut out.
In the next post, I'll start the assembly.
All the checks went well and I finally have new glasses.
After a well-deserved vacation, the purchase of a new computer (Thanks Microsoft) and a standard exchange of the motherboard which failed after 2 weeks, here I am again for the next part and as promised, I offer you a tutorial on the construction of the front and rear wheels of the motorcycle, of which I intentionally left the edges uncolored (reconstruction for the tutorial). Let's start with the front wheel tire. This is the easiest one.
Front wheel assembly instructions and the template
(a page is missing from the photo)
My new magnifying glass with integrated lighting and interchangeable magnification
First cut with my scissors which allow me to have better cutting precision
the tire
the other rooms
The fold line is made on the back of the part
The inner rims - the parts removed and the tool used
The connecting sections
the outer parts of the rim
The brake discs
The disk supports
All the pieces have been cut out.
In the next post, I'll start the assembly.
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It's good to hear you are doing well. The motorcycle continues to look great.
I have a suggestion, and it's something that could re moved and tried in different colors or textures. The space on the gas tanks that show the pipe, well, to me it seems that a well made cover could slip in there without any glue, and cover that tank and provide a seamless gas tank, only with lines which would add well needed lines, and cover the Grand Canyon gorge in the tank. This could be done with the part being painted with HiTemp aluminum paint, then clear coated, (that clear coat over the aluminum paint gives a "Silver" looking cover) or a Black Gloss paint, whatever you choose would make the model look more finished. Just a bit of a customization suggestion. See pic below. Color, texture, are all other options. My 2 cents worth. One could add angled temperature, Ammeter, and Oil pressure gauges on such a surface.
I have a suggestion, and it's something that could re moved and tried in different colors or textures. The space on the gas tanks that show the pipe, well, to me it seems that a well made cover could slip in there without any glue, and cover that tank and provide a seamless gas tank, only with lines which would add well needed lines, and cover the Grand Canyon gorge in the tank. This could be done with the part being painted with HiTemp aluminum paint, then clear coated, (that clear coat over the aluminum paint gives a "Silver" looking cover) or a Black Gloss paint, whatever you choose would make the model look more finished. Just a bit of a customization suggestion. See pic below. Color, texture, are all other options. My 2 cents worth. One could add angled temperature, Ammeter, and Oil pressure gauges on such a surface.
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Zathros
I found them on AMAZON. There are two wearing options: glasses style or headband style and a fabric pouch for transport
I found them on AMAZON. There are two wearing options: glasses style or headband style and a fabric pouch for transport