1/8-9 scale 'Frankenstien' project of an early 1970's Top Fuel (nitromethane) Harley -Davidson Shovelhead hillclimber. Working on this for years on and off. Finally getting down to it. Parts from 4 kits make a pile:
Resin accy set cast :
Custom P/E from Eduard:
Engine work:
Scratched extended swingarm and shocks fabricated:
Into paint & decals:
...more to come!
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HARLEY HILLCLIMBER
krow113
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Posted: Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 10:34 PM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015 - 06:23 AM UTC
windysean
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015 - 06:19 PM UTC
You do beautiful work, Steve! This should turn out great!
thanks for posting,
Sean H.
thanks for posting,
Sean H.
krow113
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015 - 11:19 PM UTC
No worries, Thanks Sean!
Reference pics for this model include this one of an Xr 750 based hillclimber:
Rear wheel detail:
Engine:
Another drag engine:
As stated this has been ongoing for years, with casting parts and custom p/e these things sometimes grow out of hand and some waiting has to occur. Ordering from suppliers takes time as well.The wait is over as I have figured out most of what needs to be done. Some painting over the next few days will get some more parts ready to install.
Reference pics for this model include this one of an Xr 750 based hillclimber:
Rear wheel detail:
Engine:
Another drag engine:
As stated this has been ongoing for years, with casting parts and custom p/e these things sometimes grow out of hand and some waiting has to occur. Ordering from suppliers takes time as well.The wait is over as I have figured out most of what needs to be done. Some painting over the next few days will get some more parts ready to install.
krow113
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Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - 07:44 AM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Friday, October 23, 2015 - 12:14 PM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 12:34 PM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 07:31 PM UTC
This project is looking BOSS!
krow113
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 03:20 AM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 08:15 AM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Friday, October 30, 2015 - 08:26 AM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 07:44 AM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 - 12:18 AM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 08:37 AM UTC
Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 02:42 AM UTC
Nice work Steve.
I will be following your build.
I will be following your build.
krow113
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 07:27 AM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 11:18 AM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 11:23 AM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Monday, November 23, 2015 - 12:21 PM UTC
Posted: Monday, November 23, 2015 - 07:01 PM UTC
Wow, Steve!!!
That is some amazing detailed work there!!
Looking great, I dig the concept!!
That is some amazing detailed work there!!
Looking great, I dig the concept!!
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Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - 01:50 AM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Monday, November 30, 2015 - 09:24 PM UTC
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Posted: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 04:05 PM UTC
Very impressive detail work.
krow113
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 - 05:50 AM UTC
krow113
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 - 09:27 PM UTC