Thread: 2/3 scale Indian Straight Four.

Originally Posted by Dalboy

At the moment of this post it is 20:56 on the 6th Dec so we are behind you.

As I thought around 9 O'clock in the evening, I'm not falling for any of those British shenanigans!
Looking forward to seeing more of the race track table mate.
It's really Kool

Cheers
Trev.

Originally Posted by Repliconics

Thanks mate.
What the heck are you doing awake at this unearthly hour?
I thought I was the only semi nocturnal forum member!

Trev.

In Sri Lanka for 5 weeks holiday so here it is 5 1/2 hrs behind you

Even when I'm home I'm a nocturnal creature also

I'm a long term advocate of the theory that nocturnal people are creative, far fewer distractions to get in the way

Originally Posted by rwbuild

In Sri Lanka for 5 weeks holiday so here it is 5 1/2 hrs behind you

Even when I'm home I'm a nocturnal creature also

I'm a long term advocate of the theory that nocturnal people are creative, far fewer distractions to get in the way

"WOW" talk about commitment to keeping up with the forum.
I hope your having a wonderful time!
Lots of those drinks with the little umbrellas in them and all that.

As for your theory I think it's pretty much rock solid.

Again have a great holiday.

Cheers mate
Trev.

Originally Posted by rwbuild

There just ain't no end to your ingenuity

The mind boggles at the thought of what you could have done if your were involved in R & D in any mechanical related field

+ 1
I agree with you, but I think it goes way further. Trev has taken a judicious amount of talent and skill and honed those skills to into a totally unique and original art-form.
I mean; is Trev the only person in the world building scale models? Obviously not.
However, if there is anyone else like Trev out there in the world, doing what Trev is doing, to the finish level, and tenacity... I've never seen or heard of them. It's kinda like the people who built things like a 1/10 scale model of the Titanic from paddle pop sticks, but next to Trev's work, well that's just child's play... (No disrespect)... Or the people who build things like scale train scenarios that take up a whole garage, etc..
Trev just seems to have taken the creative spirit to a whole new 'universe'....

I am ever so grateful and humbled at the opportunity to be invited along for the ride...

I say... Bring on the Brough!!!!

PS all the best for the festive season Trev and I trust the new year brings you new challenges and delights...

Cheers,

Andrew

Originally Posted by Repliconics

"WOW" talk about commitment to keeping up with the forum.
I hope your having a wonderful time!
Lots of those drinks with the little umbrellas in them and all that.

As for your theory I think it's pretty much rock solid.

Again have a great holiday.

Cheers mate
Trev.

I must say your message cMe just a I stirred in the night and I pondered the same question.

Almost jumped I. To ask as my phone lit up but decided to roll back over and pretends to sleep.

Hope you're having a great time.

Andrew.
It's difficult to know how to respond when someone writes something so glowing about your work.
Other than to say thankyou which seems far to little, but sincerely meant!

I hope you have a great Christmas as well.

Thanks again for your wonderfully kind words.
Trev.

I found this picture of a name plate for the Klaxon horn the other day.
It was a bit rough around the edges but I thought it would add a nice detail to the bike.



It took far more mucking around on the paint programme than I thought it would.
But in the end I got it looking about right.



I printed it out on to a clear adhesive sheet and stuck it on to some metal from a coffee tin lid.
It ended up being quite small only 30mm long.



It wont be a big standout on the bike, but I reckon it's a nice touch and well worth the time.

I'm hoping to get the top coat on the chain and mudguards this afternoon.
And I've lined someone up to roll the treads on the spokes for the front wheel as well.
So I can get underway with that shortly to.

Cheers
Trev.

G'day Trev ... slightly off topic so please forgive (unless you want to use parts for the bike lol)

You are a man wealthy of knowledge. Have you heard of Summerton machinery. No i didn't get another lathe, I'd never do such a thing. You know Raechell said she would leave me if I got any more.

It is over here

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f163/help-summerton-8-a-190706

Sorry for hijack

Ok now back on topic .... where is the like button. Its looking more and more awesome .... is that copper I see there

Did you time the screws on the new badge? I thought we had this discussion lol.

Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

Originally Posted by Repliconics

I found this picture of a name plate for the Klaxon horn the other day.
It was a bit rough around the edges but I thought it would add a nice detail to the bike.



It took far more mucking around on the paint programme than I thought it would.
But in the end I got it looking about right.



I printed it out on to a clear adhesive sheet and stuck it on to some metal from a coffee tin lid.
It ended up being quite small only 30mm long.



It wont be a big standout on the bike, but I reckon it's a nice touch and well worth the time.

I'm hoping to get the top coat on the chain and mudguards this afternoon.
And I've lined someone up to roll the treads on the spokes for the front wheel as well.
So I can get underway with that shortly to.

Cheers
Trev.

Trevv,

Adds that extra bit of authenticity, even though the bike looks authentic already. It's great !!!

Regards

Keith

Just swinging by to catch up with the build and again I am astounded by your attention to detail. That name plate on the horn may be only a tiny thing, but it adds so very much to the over all effect and the seat cover is mildly perfect!

The way I figure it, I'm the last guy on the planet to see the sun go down over the forum. So when I tell you that its 4:04 here in Florida on 8 DEC and that I am usually wide awake at this time of day, do not think that I'm an early riser. I spent most of my adult life working at night, so I figure that there is no need for me to go to bed early now that I'm retired. Besides, I've got most of the Christmas presents either made, or in varying stages of development, so all it well and right in the world.

Which reminds me. If I don't make it back here before the day arrives, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

This is slightly off topic but is bike related and you will appreciate the mind set behind it

One of our friends here in Sri Lanka has lent me his motor bike while we are here. Baja 100, Indian motor bike, very reliable

Filled it up with petrol which proceeded to leak from 3 pin holes in the tank. Sri lankans have the habit of only putting 2 or 3 litres at a time so condensation over a period of time rusts the tank.

No problemo, push bike across road to bike mechanic, removes tank, rubs outside of tank with emery paper, applies super glue, sprinkles dry cement powder on wet superglue, blows excess dust off, repeats 3 more times, holes fixed, refits tank, R/- 150 ($1-65 AUD) and away I go.

Would love to see the look on his face if he saw the Indian and what it was made from.

Originally Posted by DaveTTC

G'day Trev ... slightly off topic so please forgive. Have you heard of Summerton machinery.
Did you time the screws on the new badge? I thought we had this discussion lol.

Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

No I haven't heard of Summerton before.
I even tried searching them on Trove, I thought there may have been an old advertisement in the Newspapers but no luck.
I tell you mate Raech is a saint!. How she puts up with you I'll never know.
Honestly one day you'll come home with one Lathe too many and she'll have your guts for garters!.

I didn't time all the screws on the Horn, but the two on the badge are timed to the radius (couldn't help myself).

Originally Posted by johnnie52

The way I figure it, I'm the last guy on the planet to see the sun go down over the forum. So when I tell you that its 4:04 here in Florida on 8 DEC and that I am usually wide awake at this time of day, do not think that I'm an early riser. I spent most of my adult life working at night, so I figure that there is no need for me to go to bed early now that I'm retired. Besides, I've got most of the Christmas presents either made, or in varying stages of development, so all it well and right in the world.

Which reminds me. If I don't make it back here before the day arrives, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

My first job was as a night filler in a Supermarket 10 at night till 6 in the morning.
I did that for about 10 years.
Second job was a Security Guard 8 at night till 6 in the morning, again for about 10 years.
Pretty much every morning after work I drove Trotters (Harness Horse's).
All of that probably explains my sleeping patterns a bit!.

And you my friend have a Great Christmas as well, all the best mate.

Originally Posted by rwbuild

This is slightly off topic but is bike related and you will appreciate the mind set behind it

One of our friends here in Sri Lanka has lent me his motor bike while we are here. Baja 100, Indian motor bike, very reliable

Filled it up with petrol which proceeded to leak from 3 pin holes in the tank. Sri lankans have the habit of only putting 2 or 3 litres at a time so condensation over a period of time rusts the tank.

No problemo, push bike across road to bike mechanic, removes tank, rubs outside of tank with emery paper, applies super glue, sprinkles dry cement powder on wet superglue, blows excess dust off, repeats 3 more times, holes fixed, refits tank, R/- 150 ($1-65 AUD) and away I go.

Would love to see the look on his face if he saw the Indian and what it was made from.

Now that's a guy after my own heart!.
If you didn't tell him that my Indian wasn't real he'd probably find a way to make it go!.
But if you see him again, you should tell him to try Talcum Powder with the super glue.
It works even better!.

Cheers Guy's
Trev.

Originally Posted by Repliconics

But if you see him again, you should tell him to try Talcum Powder with the super glue.
It works even better!.

Cheers Guy's
Trev.

....and, for a temporary fuel tank fix when in the bush, a putty made from soap and dust!

fletty

Tree resin and dust



I have had to go back to the beginning and recall that the engine is not metal wishing we could here it run.

Wonder how you'd do with a 3D printer in a build like this

Do you display these in Mildura???? have an old friend would love to see them I am sure if he's well enough.