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HARLEY HILLCLIMBER
krow113
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Posted: Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 10:34 PM UTC
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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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015 - 06:23 AM UTC
Kits being drawn upon:



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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.
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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.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - 07:44 AM UTC
Today I found a box of smaller parts. I'll paint some today and start working my way through them to final finish:
krow113
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Posted: Friday, October 23, 2015 - 12:14 PM UTC
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:
krow113
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Posted: Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 12:34 PM UTC
Doing a little everyday...
...lifter blocks in place w/p/e screw hardware:
KoSprueOne
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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
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:
krow113
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 08:15 AM UTC
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'!
krow113
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Posted: Friday, October 30, 2015 - 08:26 AM UTC
engine detailing includes four cylinder base nuts, and 5 head bolts for each assy:

krow113
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 07:44 AM UTC
Shocking developments:
krow113
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Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 - 12:18 AM UTC
Cool Archer weld beads detail the frame:
krow113
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Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 08:37 AM UTC
While I switch from Windows XP to Windows 10...
(insert musical interlude here)
Clutch pack prior work:
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 02:42 AM UTC
Nice work Steve.
I will be following your build.
krow113
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 07:27 AM UTC
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:
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krow113
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 11:18 AM UTC
Turning to engine detail I fitted the magneto, some tubing and a piece of flat aluminum , .035" , for the hold down clamp:
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krow113
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 11:23 AM UTC
Oil pump found ita attachment point this evening as well:
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krow113
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Posted: Monday, November 23, 2015 - 12:21 PM UTC
Handlebar fitment and assy begins:
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Posted: Monday, November 23, 2015 - 07:01 PM UTC
Wow, Steve!!!

That is some amazing detailed work there!!

Looking great, I dig the concept!!
krow113
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Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - 01:50 AM UTC
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.




krow113
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Posted: Monday, November 30, 2015 - 09:24 PM UTC
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:
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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
Thanks Jesper....
A teasy shot as I'm doggin' it today , pondering procedure:
krow113
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 - 09:27 PM UTC
SNAFU: Situation Normal All Forked Up!