Bricksonwheels Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 Currently I am working on a new Lego project (large scale Duesenberg SJ) and while waiting for a few exotic parts I decided to update my small Harley Davidson collection with a model I have had in mind for a while; a custom softail with classic springer frontend. The colors and plated parts are inspired by the Chicano style lowriders I often admire in Magazines. I just love these wild rides with an extreme attention to detail. These types of bikes can be seen with fantastic artwork and completely engraved engines and accessories. This 1:10 model has many customized parts as well. All Lego ABS parts are plated with true chrome and gold, at an industrial ‘plating on plastics’ factory. Some Lego parts cannot be electro-plated (non-ABS) and are therefor sprayed, like the Technic connectors and 75 mm front wheel. Silicone cables are used for the front brake and clutch cable. I nicknamed it “last of the wilds” as it will probably take a while before I have time to build a new one. Quote
Milan Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 This seems to be one the best looking Lego motorcycles. Front end with handlebars are my favorite part of the build. Where are those springs coming from? I am not sure about foot rests, they does not seem to "flow" as nicely as the rest of the bike. Maybe 1x3 tile instead of 1x4? Quote
1gor Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 It looks like this model is made for display in the living room Quote
Bricksonwheels Posted June 26, 2017 Author Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, Milan said: This seems to be one the best looking Lego motorcycles. Front end with handlebars are my favorite part of the build. Where are those springs coming from? I am not sure about foot rests, they does not seem to "flow" as nicely as the rest of the bike. Maybe 1x3 tile instead of 1x4? Thnx. The springs come my toolshed :-) The footrest are as untypical as the rest of the bike, designed after the first heritage softails who had massive steps as well. All is thought off as usual :-) Edited June 26, 2017 by Bricksonwheels Quote
TechnicRCRacer Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 Wow! Definitely a display model! The chromed parts are amazing, who chromed them? Do the front shocks actually work? Quote
IstakaCiti Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 18 hours ago, Bricksonwheels said: All Lego ABS parts are plated with true chrome and gold, at an industrial ‘plating on plastics’ factory. You have taken it to completely different level :) No words to describe the model. Quote
grum64 Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 STUNNING! Your attention to detail is amazing as is the quality of the chromework. Excellent work. Quote
Dafgek81 Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Truly a stunning model, what a level of detail.WOW Quote
darsedz Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 excellent "front" look, sprongs and handlebars making great job... it's good to see Your next HD :) Quote
Bony_em Posted July 29, 2017 Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) Amazing.... Edited July 29, 2017 by Bony_em Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 What a gorgeous MOC! The chrome gold pieces are amazing! Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 This is incredible! I love all the chrome. Quote
MovieMocs Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 Wow, I didn't even know those chrome plated parts existed. This is so good, when I saw it for the first time im like "Why is a picture of a motorbike posted in the Lego fourms?" So Awesome! Quote
barman Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 Edding the springs is a very nice touch. Looks good. One of your best so far. Nice to see that you slowly evolve your motorcycles by edding better details. I don't know that much about motorcycles, but both handlebars / hand brakes are the same. The brake line is on top on the right one and at the bottom on the left one. If that is correct, than it's fine, but it is just something I noticed :) The chrome and gold chrome really make it pop, but this is not the first bike your made like this. Nice work Buddy! Quote
Bricksonwheels Posted August 2, 2017 Author Posted August 2, 2017 11 hours ago, barman said: Edding the springs is a very nice touch. Looks good. One of your best so far. Nice to see that you slowly evolve your motorcycles by edding better details. I don't know that much about motorcycles, but both handlebars / hand brakes are the same. The brake line is on top on the right one and at the bottom on the left one. If that is correct, than it's fine, but it is just something I noticed :) The chrome and gold chrome really make it pop, but this is not the first bike your made like this. Nice work Buddy! Thnx buddy! On your comment: I guess the detail is hidden on the pictures, although it can be seen in the last picture. The clutch cable (left) extends to the gearbox. The right brake cable is going to the front wheels as can be seen. Quote
Marishka Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) Absolutely wonderful!!! It's split of two of my favourite things - Lego and classic morcycles! Looks very convincingly, everything is on it's place - springer fork, engine, bags , I love such realism. Great work, and great idea with chrome Edited August 4, 2017 by Marishka Quote
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