Kevin Bee Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I thought I'd take time out to show you my current build - a 1/6th Harley Davidson FLH Classic. My wonderful wife bought me this for Christmas. Todate I have spent about 100 hours on it. The photos shown here are the bulk of the work. Paints used are mainly Alclad 2 (jet exhaust, pale burnt metal, duraluminium, aluminium, and chrome) with some Humbrol and Tamiya thrown in. I've also painted the body work (fenders, fairing, and panniers) in Alclad 2 Prismatic Jade and will post pictures of them later. I need to do some patching in places but it's getting there. Anyway here's the engine block left engine block right engine in the frame with the gearbox and other bits - left view and the right side When I get chance I'll take some more photos and post them up. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Fester Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Looks absolutely beautiful Kevin, looking forward to seeing more. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Bikes are not my thing, but when a modeller says that he can't tell it from the real deal, you know you must be doing something right. Looks like a set from the HD spares catalogue... Nice one, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bee Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 Cheers for the comments. Much appreciated. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bee Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 Here's a little update on the Harley. I've finished much of the body work and have started to attach it to the bike as well as some of the extra bits around the frame. The bodywork is painted in Alclad's prismatic jade (gold to green). Anyway here's a few pics. Here's the front roll bar installed. One lump of metal that adds a far bit of weight to the bike. To the bottom left is the newly added brake pedal. A shot of the right side of the bike. The left side of the rear fender shown a bit closer. Lastly a rear shot of the rear fender with the rear bumper and lights added. Thanks for looking. More pictures to come. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Thats looking great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Seen quite a few bikes on here and in all honest, despite them being very good builds they don't rock my boat but this one seems to be alive. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmk.6john Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Nice 'Shovelhead', I like the choice of paint colour too, very retro. JB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yam-r1 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 very nice, looking forward to the finished build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bee Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 After what seemed like an age I have finally managed to get some more work done on the Harley. The work around the engine and gearbox is now complete. The oil tank and battery have been added. The exhausts are installed as is the rear wheel, shock aborbers, panier framework and seat suspension frame. Here's a few pics of the progress. The right side of the bike. The rear view. And the left side. Just done a lot more painting and completed the front fork assembly and wheels. I'll get some more pictures together soon. Thanks for looking. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green110 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Hi Are there any more updates on this? regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bee Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 The Harley is now complete. I wanted to take some photos of the front wheel assemble but didn't manage to find the time. Probably a bit of modellers rush to complete the model. Anyway here is the final set of photos for the completed Harley. The back view. The front view. The left side. and a couple of the right side. Thanks for looking. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'm not into bikes Kev, but that is one lovely model. A beautiful paintjob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mechanic Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Wow!!!! Great job done on this build. You've done the Harley proud. I've thought about getting this kit myself a few times when I've seen one. How did it go together? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bee Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Hi all Many thanks for the comments, all gratefully received. The kit has a bit of history for me as I bought one of these kits many years ago as my mum took a shine to it in a model shop. Long story short I bought the kit and made it for her birthday. She was really pleased with it and still has it displayed at home. It's took a few knocks over the years with various moves but has been repaired by my dad. Since making the kit I've always wanted to build one for myself and gave up hope when it became difficult to find. Last year I managed to find the kit on Models for Sale and my darling wife bought it for me as a Christmas present. I started it in January and I'm really pleased with the end result. I haven't done much modelling in the past few years and it's the first time I've used Alclad. The kit went together pretty well, some tricky spots and with the gearbox and getting the engine aligned properly but nothing major. The quality is what you'd expect from Tamiya. I'd build another one but not just yet. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k357 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 That is one BEAUTIFUL HOG!!!! Outstanding paint & detail work Kevin!!! Looks like you could just jump on,hit the starter & take off!!!! As an aside the Evo2 engine has more power, but I've allways liked the shovelheads for whatever reason!!!! NICE work!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yam-r1 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 well worth the wait, looks real one of the best i have seen in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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