Build The Revell Harley Davidson L.A. street chopper
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
Revell 1/8 Harley Davidson L.A. street chopper
* About the kit
This kit was originally released in 1981 but will be re-released in 2022.
I bought it as a personal import after being told by an overseas follower.
This kit is an exquisite kit that skillfully mixes deformed parts and scale model parts.
I think this is a result of design power.
The knucklehead plastic model is precious, so I would like to take my time to complete it.
*Engine, carburetor
The engine in the kit is a simplified knucklehead, so I collected photos of the actual knucklehead engine and added details as much as possible.
I lost my circuit breaker and probably threw it away (I don't know if the parts in the kit are runners or parts) so I made a magneto out of plastic squares.
I didn't know the details of a carburetor like this twin carburetor, so I added details by referring to a picture of a similar carburetor.
*Fuel tank
changed to streamlined.
I think it should have been made smaller.
*Springer
It's long. When assembled with this long springer, it will probably bend or fold naturally.
Since the spring is not a another parts, I made the spring with 1mm nickel silver wire.
The length of the fork is too longer, so I shortened it by about 5mm and shortened the length of the fork by 55mm.
In terms of scale, it has been shortened by 44 cm.
The bearing was also cut compactly.
*Wheel
I used a jig to replace the spokes with 0.5mm nickel wire and 0.6mm inner diameter brass pipe.
I don't think it's possible to replace the spokes more easily.
*Muffler
With a muffler that protrudes like a chimney, the engine is likely to be submerged when parked on the street in rainy weather.
In Japan, both the length and height are not covered by vehicle inspection, so I shortened this part at least.
*Impressions after completion
The number of parts is less than 100, but if you use familiar materials, you can get a certain degree of perfection.
I think the reason is that this kit is good.
I bought two of this kit, so next time I would like to make the bobber style Harley using this engine.
Thank you all of you!!
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You won't find a photo of a "Dual Linkert" carburetor on the internet as it wasn't either a factory-made or a commonly-made custom item. The bike that Revell used as a template was a bike show winner in 1969 & no longer exists. It was destroyed in a bike shop fire in 1977.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the details of this model! I Pin this comment for people who visit here to read it. Thank you for your kind explanation!
You built a Captain America bike! 👍👍👍
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Yes, America's iconic motorcycles are Captain America and Easy Rider!
As a bike builder and daily rider I can see how much detail you put into this one. It’s as if you’re building a real bike with the details!. It’s amazing and looks so good. When I’m not wrenching on my old bike I’ll be spending time working on this kit thanks to you! Ordered it as soon as I watched this. Thanks!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching the video and for your kind comments. Your comment makes me so honored and happy! I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sorry for the late reply!
Wow, I have built many 1:1 Harley's over the last 50 + years. This look's real!! Well done
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
thank you! Comments from people who ride Harleys are very nice!
All the details you added to the bike that you made and the painting.Awesome work!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
thank you! I will do my best to make better works. Sorry for the late reply!
Please keep going, this is crazy detail work
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
thank you. I will keep making better works!
This is my first first video of yours and my friend, I am truly impressed. Your work is just second to none as far as I’m concerned. That bike is beautiful...very well done.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful comment! Your comment has increased my desire to create models! thank you very much!
Beautiful details and patina, we can smell gasoline and oil just by seeing it!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
thank you! I am very happy for your comment!
you sure put a lot of detail in your models
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
I love Harley so, I add many detail to Harley. Thank you❣️
amazing build. your attention to detail is amazing
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
thank you. I will continue to make works with more attention!
As all ways your work is exceptional! It's the character that you add with the paint and finish that make your models so unique!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Painting is always trial and error. From now on, I will continue to make works that will be useful to you.
This is so great what a build. Love you`r motorbikes. they are so fantastic and the wheatering oh my. Take care see you on you`r next build. From Norway
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Reading your comment gave me motivation to build the next motorcycle.
Colossal Beautiful Job. Bravissimo!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Grazie! Bello sentire il tuo commento dall'Italia!
Such a talent, your metallic finishes are the best I've seen. Great work!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
thank you! I am honored to hear you say that.
I just brought this kit. Haven't started it yet. Your builds are amazing love the detail you put in every bike kit. Shsun
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
it's great! I would be happy if I could help you with your model making even a little! Thank you for your comment!
hey, hello a lot of details on this very successful model congratulations
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
thank you! I will work hard to improve my skills and create works that will please you!
That is cool. Nice work.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I will make better models in the future!
You are great master! Very good job!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Semplicemente STUPENDA complimenti come sempre i tuoi modelli sono sempre STUPEFACENTI 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Grazie! Continueremo a creare opere che vi soddisferanno.
Those bikes look hyper realistic.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ❣️❣️
Model building at a whole new level! This is master class work, excellent job!
@scalemodeler
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I'm honored!
素晴らしい出来栄えのナックルですね。 フォークを切り詰めてリアルチョッパーですね👍
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
こんばんは! ハーレーでナックルが一番好きなので凝りました。 コメントありがとうございます!
That was simply amazing! Your build videos are so inspirational! I admire your passion for building bikes! I love the decals you used. Did you make those or buy them? I would really like a set! What an awesome build! 🤘🤘🤘
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
I always appreciate your comments. I made a decal. Made with a laser printer. American stickers are so artistic that they inspire me. I would like to continue making American decals.
Superb 👍😎.Great graffiti on oil tank🤣👍😎. Best wishes from jolly old England. 👍😎Pete 🤓
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
It's My favorite movie, Pulp Fiction's words. Thank you for your comment. From Japan Isamu.
Outstanding work, sir. An absolutely fantastic build, your bike looks almost real. Thank you for sharing your skills.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
thank you! I would like to continue to make wonderful Harley-Davidsons!
Wonderful to see you back with another fantastic build. I love your bike builds, but I have been watching your others while I waited. So much enjoyment watching you weather your models, because you use so little, but it comes out so realistic. I especially like the effects on aluminum, and look forward to using your methods on some of my models.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. The weathering of the motorcycle model is a lot of trial and error. There is weathering that doesn't suit even some motorcycle models. I would like to try better and more realistic weathering.
@moparrsgarage
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler Thank you for he kind reply. I see no faults in the weathering, then again, I see faults in my work that no one else does 🙂 Does wave still produce the nuts and bolts ? I used to have a lot of those, but they have been depleted over the years and I can not seem to find them anywhere.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
@@moparrsgarage Yes, the number of stocks in Japan is small. WAVE will be reproduced them someday. In this model, the missing bolt was made by cutting a plastic bar to make a minus bolt. It takes time and effort. I would appreciate it if you could help me with anything. thank you.
@davidpowell6098
Жыл бұрын
@@moparrsgarage Try Meng models, their nut and bolt sets are excellent for motorcycle models in this scale, I used them for my build of Italeri's BMW R75 with sidecar. The large sets are perfect.
@moparrsgarage
Жыл бұрын
@@davidpowell6098 Thanks for the input, I will definitely take a look at them.
Me encantan sus trabajos, gracias por los videos.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
¡Gracias por ver el vídeo!
You are a master. Sir I am truly Impressed.Flawless every detail....Thank You. I enjoyed very much and learned some things to try on my next build....please keep building an making videos
@scalemodeler
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I'm currently making a Harley flat head. When it's completed, I'll post it on KZread, so please take a look if you have time.
Superbe ! Fantastique ! C'est de l'art !!!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
merci. Je suis très content de votre commentaire !
Nice look like old movie easy rider ❤ Harley Davidson 🤘🏽
@scalemodeler
3 ай бұрын
Thank you❣️❣️
Ролик просмотрел ! Петер Фонда был бы доволен таким байком . Вот только внутри бака были доллары . Шпаклёвка лишняя . Хорошего дня !
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Спасибо за ваш комментарий. Я буду использовать ваши комментарии в качестве топлива для производства будущих моделей!
これだ! スポーク張り替えるモデラーは いるけど治具をつかって リムの会わせ目消しまで やるのはこの人だけ! バイクキットはその問題が ずっと気になってた
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
リムを黒にすると目立たないのですが、シルバーにすると目立つので治具でやりました。 それと、一番はいろんなハブやディスク対応も可能なので。 慣れるまで大変ですが、慣れるとむしろ早くなりました。 ありがとうございます!
イージーライダーのピーターホンダが乗っているハーレーですね💕︎ カッコいいです🥰🇺🇸
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
ありがとうございます。 チョッパーにデザインを昇華させたアメリカ人の自由な発想に驚きました!
エンジン音が聞こえます。凄いです!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
ありがとうございます! ナイスなお名前ですね!
Absolutely amazing .
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much😊❣️
AMAZING WORK!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you😊😊❣️
Absolutely amazing work
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊😊
Excellent job! You have a real talent!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for your comment !!!!
again a very nice bike. i wish i could build them like you
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
thank you. I'm glad I was able to make your favorite Harley-Davidson. I will continue to make Harleys.
@leroymitch3153
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler thanks
Che capolavori...😮😮😮😮
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Grazie! !😃
elle et superbe bravo jolie travail 👍
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Merci de toujours regarder mes vidéos et pour vos commentaires !
It is truly a Zen-like experience watching a master at work, performing every task to absolute perfection in the most meticulous and caring manner. Also, the editing and very good English translation is an added bonus ~ Bravo!!! From southern California ~ Ride Forever!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! Harley-Davidsons look great where you live. I also want to ride a Harley in your country while feeling the pleasant breeze.
@midnightmc3096
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler I live on the California south coast only a 25 minute ride from the Born Free venue - it’s happening here next weekend, as I am sure you are aware of! 🦅 🇺🇸
That's absolutely amazing!!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!
Sublime réalisation mon ami , et toujours du soin et beaucoup de méthode 😊 comme d'habitude !
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
À mon meilleur ami Je vous exprimerai toujours ma gratitude. merci!
@fredericdobbelaere7725
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler merci🙂🙏 si un jour je peux aller au japon , je prendrais avec moi plein de matériel pour maquettiste dans vos magasins spécialisés ! En France nous n'avons pas vraiment de choix pour l'outillage et certaines marques de peinture ne sont pas éditées sur notre territoire . Le Japon c'est le paradis des" modellers "!😂 et vous êtes les champions en la matière 🇯🇵🇯🇵👍👍
Sir,that was a wonderful build, the aging of the whole bike was brilliant. Another great build.👏👏👏👏👏👏
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! I would like to make more wonderful works from now on!
So detailed ❤❤❤❤
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊😊😊❣️
Damn nice build......you should use your talent and build a real motorcycle .....chopper / caferacer/ bobber
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
thank you so much! I made it many times in my dream, but it didn't move.😆
Super clean very nice work
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
thank you. We will continue to create better works.
ハーレーをよく熟知されてるからの拘りの出来…凄っ!👍
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
あるがとうございます。 ハレーは父親が乗っていた(触っていた)ので身近でした。私はカブ派ですが😀
finally. it look very good as usual
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
thank you! Thank you for always watching my videos!
That is art now ! Musium quallity.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Excellent detail work. Amazing build
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much !!!
Beautiful piece of art work.amazing.would love to own it.from michigan
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I want to go to Michigan, which is a wonderful country, once. From Tokyo.
Very good job I really like it. I enjoyed watching you put that thing together and making it look realistic
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I will do my best to make more wonderful works from now on!
You watch the intro and think “I’m going to find and build that kit”. THEN you see the hours and hours it to to make it look like that. I think I’ll find another hobby.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! If you have any questions while building this kit, feel free to contact me! Thank you!
Great build! I am inspired to lace my kit too! Love watching all your videos, you're a master builder.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! I will continue to make good videos.
I'm learning a lot from your videos. I want to get informatiin about your tools. I hope you upload a video introducing the tools you use. Especially, It would be appreciate if you let me know the brand and item number of your nipper and thin file. Thanks.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
안녕하세요! I don't use any special high end tools. Only one, I started using an ultrasonic cutter this year. Nippers are also very cheap. I will introduce the tools I used from now on for each video. I have a lot to learn from the works of Korean modelers, so I always refer to them. And I'm making a model while listening to Kim SuYoung's song! 감사합니다!
you sure have a lot of supplies to build these
@scalemodeler
9 ай бұрын
Thank you❣️😊
Tienes mucho talento
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Grazie per il tuo commento. Continuerò a fare buoni lavori!
Nice job
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you😊
😍Very nice build!!!!!! 👍✌☮
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much😊😊❣️❣️❣️
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler 👍👍
i,m still waiting for them to be back in stock where i buy models
Good 😊😊👍👍
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊😊😊👋👋👋
If you can't build the big one build the small one. Pretty much the same.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
I think so too! Thank you for your advice!
1:10 your work is amazing I'm starting on a similar kit and was wondering what you used to get the chrome off and how long it takes Thanks
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
I use household bleach. Plating can be removed in about 1-2 hours. After this, since the coating is applied, polish it with a file. thank you.
Super 👍 sehr schön gemacht.
@scalemodeler
Ай бұрын
Danke für deinen Kommentar! Ich bin sehr glücklich!
Another masterpiece 🙇♂️ So many bolts 🔩 One question. What tool is this at 8:49 ?
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. This tool is an ultrasonic cutter. A tool that vibrates at high speed to cut plastic and resin.
lovely
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you😊
Professional
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ❣️
do you think small diameter aluminum tubing would work for shorting the front end
now you have 2 nice harleys
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
The number of Harley-Davidson models will continue to increase.
@leroymitch3153
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler good
The carburetors look like Linkert carburetor m51, m25, or a s&s super B
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
wow!!!!!! Thank you so so much!!!
Wow!
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
What Co. do you buy the scale Bolts from If you dont mind me asking, You'r work is the Finest I ever seen, you surpass everyone..
@scalemodeler
11 ай бұрын
I bought it on Amazon Japan. However, processing is required so that it can be used. It is necessary to engrave "-" on the head of the plastic round bar. It's not sold very often in Japan, so I process a plastic round bar and use it. Thank you !!
do you think aluminum tubing would work to shorten the front end
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
yes I think so.
@leroymitch3153
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler i will give it a try
Superb.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
凄いな〜いつも拝見してますが😊ちなみに制作期間はどのくらいですか?この作品は販売とか?自分は船制作してます😅
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
こんばんは! 船は木製ですか? 昔ですが、ビクトリー号の木製帆船を作れなかった苦い思い出あります😅 期間は時間にすると110時間くらいです。 販売はしていなくて、製作依頼はたまに受けています。 これと、あと、2つハーレー作るんですけど、今年の横浜ホットロッドに出展予定です。 コメントありがとうございます😊
Damn that’s amazing? How much would you charge to recreate a bike?
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I think the price of the model is decided by the person who sees it.
Great build. It looks like you're using a hot knife. Can you send me info on it?
@scalemodeler
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your question! The knife I use is an ultrasonic cutter. The cut will be cleaner than a hot knife.
👍
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!🤗
amazing 😍😍 👌👌👌👌
@scalemodeler
2 ай бұрын
Always thank you my friend ❣️❣️
チェーンは一つずつ繋いでディティールアップすると、もっと良かったと思います。
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
そうですね。 理想を求めるのも大事ですね。 ありがとうございます。
the front end you you changed might be whats called a sugar bear front end. they are custom made by a man in california.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your information 😊 Sugar bear front end!!! I remember it😊
Can't find this kit in France 😥
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Comme il n'est pas vendu au Japon, je l'ai acheté sur ebay. Je ne pense pas qu'il se vendra bien. Merci pour votre commentaire 😊
tell me something by building such gr8 model kits of moor bikes , has it ever helped uin rectifying the mechanical problems faced in a real motor bike in real life by building such great motorbike kits
where do you put them all
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
My favorite finished product is displayed in the entrance, living room, and my room.
Would you lace a set of wheels for someone?
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Setting up the wheels takes a day, so it's expensive. very sorry.
how much did you cut out of the front end
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
I cut 5.5 cm.
👍💯
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you😊😊😊
are imai motorcycles any harder to put together. i found some
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found Imai's Harley! I think you can do it if you take your time and make it slowly!
@leroymitch3153
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler ok ,thanks
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
you're welcome!
how long have you been building models
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
It takes 10 days for Tamiya products, and about 3 weeks for old kits. A diorama will take a month.
@leroymitch3153
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler i meant how many years have you been building
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
@@leroymitch3153 Sorry for my misunderstanding! I've been doing models for about 5 years, but I've been doing illustrations as a hobby for about 10 years.
where can i buy imai kits
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Imai is not currently making Harley models, I think he has no choice but to buy it at an auction.
i see that you are not limited to motorcycles
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
I made a model of a motorcycle recently. Until then, I was making cars, AFVs, and figures.
@leroymitch3153
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler so i saw. how many do you have?
whats your next model gonna be
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
Tamiya 1/12 Bimota TES1 and mirror cycle garage.
@leroymitch3153
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler what is that
@leroymitch3153
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler thats an interesting bike.
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
@@leroymitch3153 that is racer motorcycle.
does imai still make models?
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
I have one more model of Imai, so I will make one someday.
@leroymitch3153
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler but can they still bought
カッケ〜😊 でも99点 マフラーの焼け色がチタンカラーなら 俺は100点だった😅 まぁ俺の趣味何で気にしないで…
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
ありがとうございます。 99点はまだ伸びしろがあるって事なので、私的にはとても嬉しいです! 次は99.5点貰えるよう頑張ります!
Honda Shadow Aero 750, 2008 🙏🏼🏍
did you start the new bike yet
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
I'm already making it. This time it's a garage diorama, so it's taking time. thank you!
@leroymitch3153
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler ok
@leroymitch3153
Жыл бұрын
@@scalemodeler when will you show it
@scalemodeler
Жыл бұрын
@@leroymitch3153 It will be completed this week. I am editing the video now. thank you!
Amazing build!
@scalemodeler
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!!
cool, but it's not an original engine copy, too many mistakes. even tho. verry nice build.