Pouln Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Stunning work, Dan. So much real life details. I imagine that when you are finished with this, you can park it next to the real thing and ask for votes, which is which. I guess many will then choose your model for the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 This just gets better and better.......a silk purse out of......a faded silk purse !! Tried to build Italeri's Harley WLC into a replica of one I owned in the 60's.........but never came close to anything like this ! As others have said, stunning workmanship ! Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 Thank you very much Poul and Rog! Much appreciated, always... Today, hubs, fortunately front and rear are similar. But in two parts. Why? An easier way to make some holes(!) ... Sorry for the bad pic. And why hubs? I have to do them for rear settings and after, for the fork. So, next... fork! Dan. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 13 minutes ago, PROPELLER said: Thank you very much Poul and Rog! Much appreciated, always... Today, hubs, fortunately front and rear are similar. But in two parts. Why? An easier way to make some holes(!) ... Sorry for the bad pic. And why hubs? I have to do them for rear settings and after, for the fork. So, next... fork! Dan. It is always as beautiful as simple (2 adjectives that go well together) and masterfully done. I remain in awe Dan 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Good evening, OMG!! I wonder how I missed that build… Awesome job and soooo many home made parts, machined parts… Mesmerizing! Pascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 Thank you gentlemen! Without my lathe and my mill, I'm nothing... Today, small history about hubs and settings. Its better when the wheels are centered I suppose! Hubs in black tie... Settings... Note the spacer on the right, between hub and chain ajuster as the 1/1 motorbike! First step on the fork: That's all folks! Dan. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost69 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Hi Dan It's always great what you do and perfectly executed, what a pleasure to look at your subjects. To drill your hubs, you used a centre drill? Is that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 You are right Ghost. Holes are impossible to do with a drill first on the angled side of the hub. Fortunately I have the good size center drill! Every time I forgot to show you the real life. So, let's go... Front/rear hubs are the same: Then, on the fork, they are not alone... Brake side: And the other side: I talked about settings. All is now in place... Dan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Just saw this, love the work. These older bikes, especially the Indian are works of art. i'm not big into bikes but I'd take one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Hi, Another stunning update! Pascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 You are doing amazing work Dan, it will be better than the real thing once you are done !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 Thank you very much to all, really motivating of course... Today the beginning of a long way, hard but a passionate one! Ladies and gentlemen I introduce an Indian's fork: The Guiloy's one was not ridiculous, but _ are you surprised?_ I want be closer to the real thing... First step: Easy? Not really, To maintain this kind of piece in a vice, it's not evident. All the holes must be in the same parallel axel... I said it's the beginning! Dan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Oh wow, what great precision work you're doing. I am looking forward to seeing the wheels receive their spokes, I find that fascinating. Great work Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollogary Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Absolutely incredible work. The precision is unbelievable Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 Thank you Chris and Gary... It's seems that all pics have been erased. Why, I don't know. My uploader collapsed? Another one now... First, some work on the front brake flange, with brake arm and the delicious speedometer drive: And now, one more a time, work on the fork... Avoid pernicious traps first! Now, we can add some parts: The fabulous "triple tree"... Next? Fork may be... Dan. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Hi, Terrific job!! Pascal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 +1. I more than fully agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted May 7, 2022 Author Share Posted May 7, 2022 Thanks gentlemen! Today, surprise! More work on the...fork! Settings with the Guiloy's shackles. Of course, they will be replaced. Some parts: Dan. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 So fabulous 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Truly inspiring - thanks for sharing - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 It's a pleasure guys... Fork? More? Yes! Technical data... Dan. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollogary Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Beautiful craftsman ship. I thought I was putting a lot of time into my build. This is off the scale though You must be equally excited and sad to be covering all that amazing brass work with paint Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I'm speechless, Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) Hi Dan, Pascal Edited May 11, 2022 by pg265 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Stunning work Dan, every little detail that you add is a masterpiece on it's own. Très impressionant, chaque pièce que tu fais, est un chef-d'oeuvre. Vivement la suite. Cordialement Pascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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