Greetings fellow modelers. I made some great progress over the weekend. The rear fender and tire/swing cage assembly and the front end are installed.
For the rear fender I was able to press fit the fender in place with the struts, so I didn't have to try and get CA glue in the attachment points. The swing gage fit rather well, but I did need to add some spacers to set the tire in the middle of the fender.
I knew the front fork assembly would be a challenge. Since the Super X front forks go through the fender and the forks are a two part assembly. I began by gluing the to spring forks to the rigid fork. Once that was set up, I had to thread the forks through the fender, press the fragile fender UP on the forks until it hit the correct position. At this point was able to attached the front wheel assembly and glue the rocker arms in place. This also needed spacers to center the wheel. I knew this going into it, but now that I know the correct dimensions of the spacers, I can build those into the print model for the next one.
-
1. Axle spacer
2. It even turns!
I also set the exhaust and mufflers in place. At this point tragedy hit! While trying to align the rear muffler to the bracket it snapped off! Problem for another day.
Lastly, I really want the bike to sit on its kickstand. I've built a stand that will hold the bikes frame so it sits upright, but there's just something so cool about it leaning on it's kickstand at a real angle. However, the bike is so heavy that it will break the resin kickstand, so I fabricated a metal kickstand out of a 8 penny finishing nail. A little blacksmithing and file work and it's pretty close. Just need chrome it.
-
1. Muffler broken off
2. Seats and gas tank in place for fit.
3. Finishing nail kickstand
Next up, I need to print some clear pieces for the light lens…printing clear…a whole new set of challenges awaits. So close…
