PROPELLER Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Well, after a small break (!), almost one year, I'm coming back to the bench. The basis is a 1/6 Guiloy diecast model, and honestly I'm really impressed by the quality! The great ingenuity deployed for manufacturing, a real industrial challenge is incredible. Only two screws at all and no glue! The other parts (many) are clipped, and the result is quite beautiful and imposant... The challenge, get more accuracy to approach the real of that wonderful motorbike. My point of departure: The bare Guiloy's frame: The genuine Indian Chief frame... Many improvements are needed: More soon, may be... Dan. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Great to see you back with such an interesting project Dan...count me in Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Count me in too 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) Why a great idea. Didn’t these have left hand throttles? Edited January 29, 2022 by veg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 Thanks guys, you are welcome! To Veg, on the Guiloy model it's a left hand throttle, strange idea isn't? On mine return to a classical configuration... You are a connoisseur! Today gaz/oil tank. Oil? Yes, the right side is divided, small oil tank on the front and gas tank behind. Of course, on the model... But it's the game! First, the correct assembly: And the different orifices... Dan. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Interesting stuff, Dan. Will certainly follow your improvements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Thanks Poul, you are welcome too... After the tank, of course the seat. The real thing, strange mounting with a spring in the frame... Guiloy's one: No spring in the frame for mine but the bracket quite close to the reference. Never 100% accurate, never! First fittings, not so bad... Dan. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Very nice work Dan, I hadn't noticed you'd been gone for so long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Lovely work! Following with anticipation of more great stuff to come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Thank you very much guys! I have been a bit lazy with the camera... Many work again done on the frame, insignificant and essential but really time consumer! Let's go for an exemple, the kick starter. Of course, the real axle of it is on the frame... With a spring! Don't forget the retractable pedal... On the background, you can see the engine with some improvements like this on the cylinders: And all the holes waiting for real nuts and bolts and some screws! Dan. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Some very delicate and deeply impressive work, can't wait until the next update - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 Thanks Andy, much appreciated! More work on the frame? Yes, and it's not the end. Footboards: Rear brake pedal is coming too: Some Guiloy's parts are very useful: Not all... Dan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Very nice work Dan on an interesting subject 👍 Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost69 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Good to see you again Dan. A pleasure to follow your topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 Welcome to the club Ron! Not really easy sometimes, but it's the best way to do metal... parts. Thank you "le fantôme", a come back for you too... With an astonishing work. After rear brake pedal, on the other side, clutch pedal of course! More complex, but more fun! Where is the Guiloy's part? How to? Stamping... On the mill. The system itself is quite strange, but why not? Dan. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) Lovely looking bike, a real classic. It takes a lot of nerve and confidence to disassemble a very expensive made up model to rework and extra detail it. I will be following this project with interest. Edited March 1, 2022 by Noel Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 Noel, you are welcome! Come back to the engine... Some parts added. On the previous pics, no hardware. Guiloy's one have been removed... Real hardware is magical! Dan. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Your starting point was pretty impressive, @PROPELLER. The end result is gonna be stunning !! Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 Thanks Rog, it's a challenge between Mr Guiloy and me... The first pic is to Ron. Metal with plastic? Why not? How to manage new hardware? The original part: And after a boring operation on the mill: Now, it's time for a jig, all is dry-fitted... Now, for the fun, grease fittings! Dan. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Said it before...say it again...pure wizardry Dan...a real masterclass. Ron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 On 07/03/2022 at 19:28, silver911 said: Said it before...say it again...pure wizardry Dan...a real masterclass. Ron I couldn't put it better myself - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 On 3/7/2022 at 8:28 PM, silver911 said: Said it before...say it again...pure wizardry Dan...a real masterclass. Ron Fully agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Thank you very much guys, it's a pleasure to read that, always! In sight now, wiring and plumbing. The engine is on his frame, forever, I hope... Dan. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Sure we're not looking at the real thing...........?????? Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 One word Dan...stunning! Nuff said 👏 Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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