Revell 1/12th Scale Harley Custom Chopper model build.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- This is how I built the 1/12th Revell 'Torch' Custom Chopper. A Photo Etched chain was added along with lots of extra detailing. Just a little bit of Steam Punk influence thrown in.
Thats some HOT work, Dr Dave, Dam Nice
OK Dr Dave , I want to see you do a vintage dirt bike model kit . You do some beautiful work there .
Hey David, Chris here.....excellent build of yours!!!!!!! I have a few questions though for ya'......the oil tank....... it seems to have weld lines on it. I know they do sell weld lines. Can you please tell me if they are scratch built or if they are purchased? I also am curious of the scale size used if they were purchased.....I know they sell 1:12 & 1:24 scale weld lines. Lastly, the PE clamps used, can you tell me the scale size and brand perhaps? They seem to be Detail Master 1:25 hose clamps.......but again, not sure if they are 1:25 or 1:12 scale......I'm guessing some 1:25 scale items can be used for a 1:12 scale build.....any help is appreciated......I would hate to waste my time & money on items that are not correct for the build......thanks & be well!!!
@c.d.scalemodels9198 Hi Chris. Thanks for your comments and questions. I'm happy to help if I can. You are correct in guessing that the hose clamps are Detail Master and 1/25th scale. I really like the Hobby Design chain, and it's quite easy to assemble. I haven't yet tried the Top Studio working chain (and I have 4 stashed away). As for the weld lines, I can't for the life of me remember who produced them. When I get the opportunity to go digging through my supplies, I try to find out where they are from, and I'll get back to you. If you find any photo etched weld lines for sale, I'd buy them. If they are too small, just run 2 lines side by side. Hope this is helpful 🤞
@@davidchitham9101 morning, it is very helpful actually!!!!! I know top studio makes the weld lines, I’m trying to see if the 1:24 or 1:12 scale are the ones to use on the oil tank. I reached out to them specifically…… thanks much & and I will reach out soon if I need to!!!!
Hey David, morning Chris again…..just curious if you would know if another Hobby Design chain set would work for the Revell chopper kit. Another question is when you made scratch handlebars, what did you use for the braces to hold the bars since the kit ones are molded to the bars....it doesn't seem you used the kit braces, since these wouldn't be a way to slide them around the bars once bent. Lastly I know you said you had to remove 3 links on the top & bottom of your chain set. I’m guessing you would just cut them off with pressure from a brand new # 11 blade……is that a safe assumption???? Thanks much!!!!!
Hi Chris. Sorry for the delayed reply. I've been busy preparing for a show next weekend (QMHE).
Yes, any Hobby Design chain set can be used, on any bike. When I cut some out I keep the excess in case I might need it to extend a chain on a future build. A #11 blade will work fine. Use the heel of the blade and gently rock it back and forth with a little pressure until it goes through. This should reduce any distortion from pressing too hard. I also cut opposing sides in different places (offset links, if that makes sense) so they overlap, which helps retain a little bit of strength during assembly.
The handlebar mounts are thick styrene sheet drilled and shaped. You can add extra layers of different thicknesses to make them any size and shape you want. It's then just a matter of shaping with a blade, a file, and fine sandpaper. You can also use aluminium tube to make risers for added height and bring. I hope this helps give you ideas, and encouragement to try different things and experiment with new ways of creating things. Can you tell I love scratch building? 🤣
Oops, that should be "bling" not bring 🤦♂️
@@davidchitham9101 thanks so so very much for all of your help & support!!!!!!! I’ll be in touch & hope 2 start this bike soon!!!!
wow , just wow. where did the detail parts come from? amazing job, ive done all 8 of them but nothing like that! great work!
Thankyou Adam. The chain is the only after market thing I bought, all the other extra bits have been hand fabricated. Chain kit made by Hobby Design but a bit hard to find now. There is another type of chain kit from Top Studio which is a working chain. Top Studio have a lot of bike super detail stuff.
wow very nice model motor Bike
Thankyou Joseph. I really enjoyed building this model. I have plans to build more but haven't made time to do it yet.
Hi David.
Beautiful Chopper motorcycle model, very nice valorisation.
I have two questions for You:
- where did You get these small decorative sequins/screws, for fenders decorations in Your motorcycle Chopper model?
- And where did You get the photo-etched drive chain?
P.S. Currently I'm picking a set - Chrome Rider "Heller", 1/12, Réf. 60 906.
Thank You in advance - modeller Martin, from Poland.
Thank you Marcin.
The little gold things on the fenders are brass pins used for sewing/ dressmaking. I drilled holes for them to fit into and the cut all pinheads off before glueing them in place.
The chain was produced by Hobby Design but are no longer available. Top Studio have chains but far more detailed than this one, and expensive. Most of my details and modifications are hand made, not purchased (I collect wires from old computers and cables).
The handlebars are made from aluminium welding rod.
Hope this helps you.
Thank You David, You helped me a lot. One more question - do You use HIPS, or other plastic mass to strengthen the motorcycle model frame? Thank You - Marcin.
And what material are the brake discs made of? P.S. As far as my eyes are concerned, the more detailed chain is probably, (propably) not possible...
No Macin, I don't strengthen the frame on 1:12th scale, but larger scales I would consider if I thought that the weight would be a problem.
I have started to build a custom chopper in 1:6th scale using thick aluminium welding rod as the frame. I will use aluminium tube for the forks, polished to look like chrome.
For the brake discs I usually put "bare metal foil" on them, then glue them on a toothpick so I can spin them on fine sandpaper to get fine scratches of the pads.
I have to many Questions. Where did you get the chain kit from? and luv your detail work. what did you use for the pipe and cable work? Just wanting some tips
Thankyou Rusty Man. I only de-chromed the forks, nothing else. When I started this model I could see the opportunity to add lots of detail. I love fine detail, but it's hard to put into words how I do it. It just seems to be an easy thing for me to do. For cables I use a range of various tubing and wire. I collect scrap wire of all thicknesses so I can choose which one best suits the job I want to do. The oil pipes are thick copper wire. The chain kit is made by Hobby Design and I got it from ebay.Handle bars are made from aluminium welding wire. Hope this helps you.
Did you do any De-Chroming on the Model or just paint over it?
Wow super cool
Thanks Scott. I am well into a 1/8th scale modified bobber at the moment, and have big plans for a 1/6th scale extreme custom chopper next year.
...on larger scales, (sic)!