leeubok Posted December 4, 2019 Share Looks flippen amazing, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffsVintageBikes Posted December 4, 2019 Share That looks outstanding, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2fly Posted December 4, 2019 Share I really applaud the work you have done, my only concern is re the use of aerosol paint. I understand you used an epoxy clearcoat ie mixed with hardener? But the non epoxy paint is risky.In my experience spraying the odd racing car, aerosol is no way as strong as "two pack". I'm hoping the clearcoat protects it.Well done on a meticulous refinish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaan H Posted December 5, 2019 Share Wow your dad did amazing work on that badge, love the damascus backing. Going to look seriously cool ! WaynejG, DJR and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristiaanSt Posted December 5, 2019 Share Thanks for all the compliments peeps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted December 5, 2019 Share You are correct! Its a Creality CR10 with a couple of mods on it. I was printing it in ABS and to make sure it stick to buildplate I make my own slurry with old/unused ABS mixed with Acetone. Basically creates a liquid plastic that i paint on the plate. Once you heat the buld plate past 52degrees the Acetone evaporates and leaves behind a plastic layer that the ABS sticks toMakes perfect sense, I avoid ABS like the plague due to adhesion issues and normally use PETG instead. Will definitely give this a try though, looks like a good solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted December 5, 2019 Share Then finally there is the badge that goes on the front of the headtube.... The standard one looks like this : logo1.jpg So I challenged the old man (who makes knives as a hobby) to make me a new one. I told him what I had in mind and he went ahead and started. First he forged some steel to make a fresh sheet of damascus steel: dama.jpg Then he made the "P" out of brass and added it to the damascus. The last pic I got from him was this one: He has not sent me a pic of the final product yet, as he is bringing it through on Saturday so it can be mounted. You will have to wait till after the weekend to see it. logo2.jpg Bike has been built and tested already and all is good. This weekend will see the badge being fitted as well as some nice pics being taken of the complete bike.Flippen heck! a damascus forged badge? Im in love! Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted December 5, 2019 Share Awesome looking bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted December 5, 2019 Share So clearcoat done and frame built with fork.... frame1.jpgframe2.jpgframe3.jpgLooks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Pictures of the whole bike damit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted December 5, 2019 Share Pictures of the whole bike damit!Naa, you need to see it in person! Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentipotential Posted December 5, 2019 Share Nice job. You have inspired me to repaint my Giant. Anyone have artwork on file for a Giant Trance 26" 2009? Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted December 5, 2019 Share Nice job. You have inspired me to repaint my Giant. Anyone have artwork on file for a Giant Trance 26" 2009? Please.I never really understand this. You go to all the effort of making a one off unique bike paintscheme but want the original stickers? Why the need for the original fonts and the rest?  General question for all (including OP), not aimed at just plentipotelntial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted December 5, 2019 Share I never really understand this. You go to all the effort of making a one off unique bike paintscheme but want the original stickers? Why the need for the original fonts and the rest?  General question for all (including OP), not aimed at just plentipotelntialmore importantly, why not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CScriba Posted December 5, 2019 Share :clap:  Awesome Job!Well done! Badge is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted December 5, 2019 Share more importantly, why notbecause you are making a unique bike - why go to all the effort of copying original graphics when you can actually be creative? It's like doing a cover version of a song and trying to sound like the original.In this version, the graphic design is quite distinctive with the o n e  f o r t y on the top tube so i can see value in recreating that in a different hue.  for the record, if i respray my canadian originated bike it is going to get a translation of the manufacturer's name on the downtube.I want to be the guy riding his "Klipberg" mtb. Riaan H, DJR, Tatt and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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