Thread: 2/3 scale Indian Straight Four.

Thanks Dallas appreciated mate.
The detailing of something I've built really is my favourite part of the build.
It gives me the chance to bring all of the individual pieces together.

One of the things I've noticed is that I seem to construct things a little differently than others.
Most people seem to make every part of a build complete as they go.
Where as I make a basic part and then finish it latter.
I guess it's a bit like putting a jigsaw puzzle together.
Put the boarders in first then fill in the centre.

Some parts of the Indian I haven't even made yet, like the speedo pickup that runs from the drive on the rear wheel.
Or the connection rods for the back brake.
And of cause I need to do the throttle cable and wire all of the instruments up.
So I've got a very busy month ahead before going to Jerilderie.

I'm defiantly bringing the bike down your way in February.
Looking forward to meeting you!.

Cheers mate
Trev.

Hey Trevor, I showed my son-in-law you bike photos today and he was absolutely gob smacked that it wasn't a real bike...
I had to show him through some of the WIP photos from the build to prove it.....
He just shook his head in wonder and amazement......Peter

Originally Posted by crowie

Hey Trevor, I showed my son-in-law you bike photos today and he was absolutely gob smacked that it wasn't a real bike...
I had to show him through some of the WIP photos from the build to prove it.....
He just shook his head in wonder and amazement......Peter

Yep. It looks 100% real. I can't think of a single detail on the whole bike that gives it away as a model.

Trevor, you need to chip off a bit of that great paint job somewhere and let the MDF show through as proof.

Originally Posted by crowie

Hey Trevor, I showed my son-in-law you bike photos today and he was absolutely gob smacked that it wasn't a real bike...
I had to show him through some of the WIP photos from the build to prove it.....
He just shook his head in wonder and amazement......Peter

Thanks Peter it's a nice compliment from your son-in-law.
Hope your all having a relaxing day.

Originally Posted by Hermit

Yep. It looks 100% real. I can't think of a single detail on the whole bike that gives it away as a model.

Trevor, you need to chip off a bit of that great paint job somewhere and let the MDF show through as proof.

Thanks Steve I think I'll try to avoid knocking the paint off.
But there's a lot of parts that can be taken straight off the engine.
Don't tell Craig he'll start getting idea's!

I put the pump on the bike today.
It's come up pretty well I reckon.



Straight after I took photo of the pump I took the back end of the bike apart.
I needed to shorten those pins in the brake that where hitting the speedo drive sprocket.



I've got that done and repainted a few of the parts (a little to much MDF showing Steve).
I'll reassemble it all in the morning when the paint is dry enough.



Probably the best part of the day was finally finding a wiring diagram for the bike.
I'll be able to find the right coloured wires to have.

Cheers Guy's
Trev.

Now that's a diagram I could follow. A bit different to what you would see for a modern bike

Originally Posted by Treecycle

Now that's a diagram I could follow. A bit different to what you would see for a modern bike

Ain't she sweet though.
I don't think I'll need to do to much head scratching to follow it either.
Old cars and bikes you only needed to understand three things Fuel, Spark and Air!.

Hi,
Nice wiring diagram, the difficult part will will be finding the right colour and type of wires, modern plastic will not do.
I love the way you put more thought and effort into each component than most put into a whole project.
Really looking good.
Regards

Originally Posted by A Duke

Hi,
Nice wiring diagram, the difficult part will will be finding the right colour and type of wires, modern plastic will not do.
I love the way you put more thought and effort into each component than most put into a whole project.
Really looking good.
Regards

OK you got me!
I was going to use modern stuff.
But now that you've said that your absolutely right "it wont do"!.

There's a couple of shipping crates full of old wire down at the recyclers.
Hopefully there'll be something in there that will do the job.
Or maybe an old 1930's radio?
The individual wires don't need to be very long because they disappear into the loom.

The hunts on.

Cheers mate
Trev.

Originally Posted by Repliconics

OK you got me!
I was going to use modern stuff.
But now that you've said that your absolutely right "it wont do"!.

There's a couple of shipping crates full of old wire down at the recyclers.
Hopefully there'll be something in there that will do the job.
Or maybe an old 1930's radio?
The individual wires don't need to be very long because they disappear into the loom.

The hunts on.

Cheers mate
Trev.

Hi,
I was reluctant to mention it because with your attention to detail I thought you would have it covered, it was more for those who could see the pretty coloured plastic wires in their minds eye. It is not going to be easy to find and if you do it will be brittle as it only lasts about ten years and has been out of date since the nineteen fifties. You may need to come up with one of your ingenious solutions. All I can think of is dyed shoe laces over modern stuff. Of coerce I am only thinking about what came before plastic there may have been some thing else at the time of the Indian.
Anyway better now than for some Dick Head like me to notice it and point it out in front of an admiring audience.
Regards and good luck

Originally Posted by Repliconics

Thanks Steve I think I'll try to avoid knocking the paint off.
But there's a lot of parts that can be taken straight off the engine.
Don't tell Craig he'll start getting idea's!

I put the pump on the bike today.
It's come up pretty well I reckon.

My ears are burning; did someone call?

Trevor, I wouldn't dream of pulling a piece of your engine off; the handlebars perhaps ... or trying the starter?

Wow! I go away for two days and I'm two pages behind.

That poem is legendary; spot on.

And today's my birthday too. What a way to finish the day; by catching up on the build of the year/decade/millennium!

And I vow to keep the puns and wise-ass comments coming in the New Year; just doing my bit to keep you all laughing, groaning and keeping those black dogs at bay.

Now Trev: would the pump be able to be removed if only one of the brackets has a thumbscrew? (Honest inquiry for once.)


Craig

Hey Craig Happy Birthday Dude!

I actually know I couldn't stop you from riding off into the sunset on the Indian if you wanted to.
You'd just employ some of your legendary stealthy ninja touchy feely techniques and you and it would be gone!.

You know I thought I heard Churchill's Black Dog behind my once, I turned around to face it and found a Pomeranian on a Unicycle.

As for the Monkey Puzzle that is the pump?
You unscrew the top of it and whala!

I hope you had a great Christmas and Birthday!
Looking forward to catching up in a few weeks.

Cheers mate
Trev.

Trev, have a look in an old stove at the recyclers, especially if there is some old commercial units. The wire used for high temperature is fibreglass sheathed and should look fairly close to what you are looking for. You may be able to dye some to the correct colour, or get creative with some texta pens.

Hope this helps,

Alan...

Originally Posted by Uncle Al

Trev, have a look in an old stove at the recyclers, especially if there is some old commercial units. The wire used for high temperature is fibreglass sheathed and should look fairly close to what you are looking for. You may be able to dye some to the correct colour, or get creative with some texta pens.

Hope this helps,

Alan...

Also in many heaters, sandwich makers, etc.

Originally Posted by Uncle Al

Trev, have a look in an old stove at the recyclers, especially if there is some old commercial units. The wire used for high temperature is fibreglass sheathed and should look fairly close to what you are looking for. You may be able to dye some to the correct colour, or get creative with some texta pens.

Hope this helps,

Alan...

Thanks for that Alan,
I hadn't thought of old stoves I'll have a look this morning.
I've got a couple of short pieces of old braided wire from a radio.
It seems to look the part.
I ran over it with a black texta and it took the colour very well.
Don't know how it will go with the other colours I need.
I'll grab a packet of texta's on the way to the recyclers.

Cheers mate
Trev.