NickDG 23 #376 March 13, 2010 I don't get the ambu joke either (oh, those wacky brits) but Nina, or more correctly her license plate will read "9INA" because she's 9-feet long. My last Harley was, "Thirteena" LOL . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #377 March 13, 2010 13 can be a bitch to park....Wheel sticks out in the street!I built a few loooong bikes, and have plans to build one more, (probably my Indian) using my 36 over Harley springer that I bought back in tne 70's! But will probably streech more than rake, drag bars abotu a foot over my head! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #378 March 13, 2010 This Springer...Imagin it hooked up to a streeched 1943 Indian Hardtail....gonna make a hell of a bike! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/skeletonpicture011.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #379 March 13, 2010 Wow, that's a neat looking springer, real old school . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
format 0 #380 March 14, 2010 I guess ambu joke is about ambulance siren Ni-Na "nee naa nee naa"What goes around, comes later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #381 March 14, 2010 Quote I guess ambu joke is about ambulance siren Ni-Na "nee naa nee naa" I lot of brit humor makes no sense to us in the US, amd Mannnm they hate us a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #382 March 16, 2010 Paint Day . . . Finally got a 75 degree day in the garage here in California. I started at 6:AM this morning and shot the last coat at 5:PM. Between the final prep and deciding to quit stalling and go for it (because like welding paint is forever) I finally got Nina's frame painted. She looks sexy . . . I was going to shoot the fatbob tanks too but I noticed a last second ripple (damn swap meet tanks) so I laid on another layer of Bondo. Tomorrow I'll chisel it off. It's easy enough, you just sand off everything that doesn't look like a fatbob. I'll sleep good tonight . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #383 March 16, 2010 What? No powder coat? But seriously, looks good, very black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #384 March 16, 2010 5:30 AM?????????????? I can't get a Pee Hard On Up at that hour... Looookin Gooooooood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #385 March 16, 2010 are you using acrylic or 2 pack? the frame does not look to have a gloss to it, Intentional??You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #386 March 16, 2010 It's Hot Rod Flatz. So no, no gloss. I hate gloss . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #387 March 16, 2010 Quoteare you using acrylic or 2 pack? the frame does not look to have a gloss to it, Intentional?? DFrom what he posted before,(plans) i am gonna say "yes"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #388 March 16, 2010 He beat me hear ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #389 March 16, 2010 Quote It's Hot Rod Flatz. So no, no gloss. I hate gloss . . . NickD As Nina is obviously a girl, you should add some glitter Like a woman, she looks beautiful, even when she is in pieces scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #390 March 16, 2010 Quote Quote It's Hot Rod Flatz. So no, no gloss. I hate gloss . . . NickD As Nina is obviously a girl, you should add some glitter Like a woman, she looks beautiful, even when she is in pieces But like with any REAL woman, it's what's IN in it not ON it that makes her beautiful! Lookin great Nick! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #391 March 17, 2010 Man, I hate painting . . . It's not so much the amount of preparation, sanding, contouring and feeling up to make sure there's no ridges, potholes or divots, it's just so Navy. When I was in the Marine Corps it seemed like every Swab I ran into spent most of his time sanding and laying on paint. I'll be glad when this part of Nina's build is over. The only thing left to be painted is her lower legs and rear fender! NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #392 March 17, 2010 Quote Man, I hate painting . . . It's not so much the amount of preparation, sanding, contouring and feeling up to make sure there's no ridges, potholes or divots, it's just so Navy. When I was in the Marine Corps it seemed like every Swab I ran into spent most of his time sanding and laying on paint. I'll be glad when this part of Nina's build is over. The only thing left to be painted is her lower legs and rear fender! NickD Painting don;'t bother me much, it is all the prep to do it rigth that drives me up th ewall! Especially back in teh 70's wehn we bond-oed every sim and weld.,..Prepe would take a week or more, paint, one night, (depending on how fancy it got, some took 2 weeks) Laquor has to cure before you piant over it, unlike the newer paints! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #393 March 17, 2010 Oh yeah, and clean up afterwords....gets old! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #394 March 17, 2010 Like this simple looking black paint job on my Honda from back in 78, not a single weld or seam on it not ground and molded smooth,,(BTW, I still have this frame and Stainless oil tank I made for it, of anyone wants to build a very baddass Honda chopper) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/myhonda.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #395 March 17, 2010 I'm beginning to smell the end of this project for you...with luck and skill, should be done in 2 months! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #396 March 17, 2010 Quote Oh yeah, and clean up afterwords....gets old! I'm getting ready to paint my bike, just bought the guns water trap etc.. The prep will be a pain but i'm ok with that, it's the cleaning that worries me I'm planning on using 2 pack metal flake paint, and i am certain that i'll have troubles with the clean up.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #397 March 17, 2010 Quote Quote Oh yeah, and clean up afterwords....gets old! I'm getting ready to paint my bike, just bought the guns water trap etc.. The prep will be a pain but i'm ok with that, it's the cleaning that worries me I'm planning on using 2 pack metal flake paint, and i am certain that i'll have troubles with the clean up. Build the Mexican shed Like Nick did, using old sheets or plastic, including cover the floor, then you only real problem is cleaning the tools! PVC or 2x2's work find for building a temporary booth, (don't forget either an exhaust fan, or vent) I used Dryer exhaust hose on my last paint boothand a littel fan, worked fine, and I just threw the fan away when I was finished! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #398 March 17, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Oh yeah, and clean up afterwords....gets old! I'm getting ready to paint my bike, just bought the guns water trap etc.. The prep will be a pain but i'm ok with that, it's the cleaning that worries me I'm planning on using 2 pack metal flake paint, and i am certain that i'll have troubles with the clean up. Build the Mexican shed Like Nick did, using old sheets or plastic, including cover the floor, then you only real problem is cleaning the tools! PVC or 2x2's work find for building a temporary booth, (don't forget either an exhaust fan, or vent) I used Dryer exhaust hose on my last paint boothand a littel fan, worked fine, and I just threw the fan away when I was finished! It's the tools i am worried about, the shed could use a little colour I'm getting some heavey duty PVC to make a booth and i already have an exaust fan from where i used to have my photographic darkroomYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #399 March 17, 2010 Then in my best Jamacan accent," You got it made mon"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #400 March 18, 2010 Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/myhonda.jpg did anyone try to BASEjump your bike ? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
