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!

Kits being drawn upon:

You do beautiful work, Steve! This should turn out great!
thanks for posting,
Sean H.

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.

Today I found a box of smaller parts. I'll paint some today and start working my way through them to final finish:

Motorcycle modelling is about the bits and bobs , so here ya go. some cleared parts and chrome and polished aluminum and stainless steel:

...and a fuel pump begins to take shape:

Doing a little everyday...
...lifter blocks in place w/p/e screw hardware:

This project is looking BOSS!

Thanks Ksprue
Here is the carb being replicated for this project, an S&S Super 'D' with 2.25" ventiri:

And my replication with one of Revell's offerings:

Never too late to start the hardware detail work , four hours worth got the trans and fork legs and oil pump started:



Thanks for lookin'!

engine detailing includes four cylinder base nuts, and 5 head bolts for each assy:

Shocking developments:

Cool Archer weld beads detail the frame:

While I switch from Windows XP to Windows 10...
(insert musical interlude here)
Clutch pack prior work:

Nice work Steve.
I will be following your build.

Richard , thank you.
Very well then. Back to it with a little corny mock-up , fitting the swingarm , or rear fork , and test fitting a shock:

Turning to engine detail I fitted the magneto, some tubing and a piece of flat aluminum , .035" , for the hold down clamp:

Oil pump found ita attachment point this evening as well:

Handlebar fitment and assy begins:

Wow, Steve!!!

That is some amazing detailed work there!!

Looking great, I dig the concept!!

Thank you , Gavin.
Concept , indeed. Handlebar detail continues, all of this was press fitted, with small amounts of thin ca to secure.I'll post a pic whenever it will let me.

Forward progression continues with engine test fitting. Revell engineered this to fit quite closely in the frame , tough to get it out of line. Everything looks good as far as plumbing and line-up goes:

Very impressive detail work.

Thanks Jesper....
A teasy shot as I'm doggin' it today , pondering procedure:

SNAFU: Situation Normal All Forked Up!