Ian May rebuild

[JhnBssll]

I’ve got a couple frames that I want to spray and your posts are very inspirational.

Thanks, I look forward to seeing your project threads in the near future

Two more in-fills done, 2 to go...

 

[JhnBssll]

I'm getting a bit more cocky with the paint now, last 2 in-fills done. I'll wait a few hours then degrease and lacquer

 

[roadrash]

stunning ….

 

[Paulus]

I said before that I love the blue of the frame, Now you have finished it I love it even more. I can't wait to see the finished built up bike.

 

[EltonFrog]

That’s looking FAB.

 

[otek59]

Thanks, I look forward to seeing your project threads in the near future

Two more in-fills done, 2 to go...

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Don’t hold your breath, my projects tend to take a long time

 

[JhnBssll]

Degreased and lacquered

I'm going to leave it overnight now and potentially give it another coat of lacquer in the morning I'll try and get some better pics tomorrow too, my phone battery died

 

[Illaveago]

I used Revell gold enamel on one of my frames and found that it dried quickly and was able to paint over it with clear acrylic lacquer to seal it .

 

[JhnBssll]

Decided it didn't need any more lacquer so I've popped the forks in and hung her up out of the way. I'm away for a few days on a training course now, really pleased to have got the painting finished before I go as it gives it some time to cure before I go any further

The rims behind her are mavic open elite's that I'll be lacing to the Chorus hubs at some point

 

[Vantage]

That sir, is a work of art. You should be proud.

 

[gareth01244]

Looks really good, liking the colour scheme, if you don't mind me asking what are your thoughts on the eBay decals? I have them saved on my ebay list but have yet to order a set,
Thanks

 

[JhnBssll]

Looks really good, liking the colour scheme, if you don't mind me asking what are your thoughts on the eBay decals? I have them saved on my ebay list but have yet to order a set,
Thanks

I have nothing to compare them with regards accuracy but quality wise they were good. Easy to apply and the vinyl is quite thin so not too pronounced once lacquered

Thanks all again for the comments, I am indeed rather pleased with my efforts and look forward to building her up over the coming weeks

 

[Kempstonian]

I have nothing to compare them with regards accuracy but quality wise they were good. Easy to apply and the vinyl is quite thin so not too pronounced once lacquered

Thanks all again for the comments, I am indeed rather pleased with my efforts and look forward to building her up over the coming weeks

If the rest of the bike keeps up to the standard of the frame, it will look quite spectacular! Looking forward to seeing it completed

 

[Leaway2]

Only time will tell but I'll update later one way or another If it's gone well I'll start masking up the frame until the forks are dry enough to fit the Reynolds decals then laquer For some reason I was sent two sets of decals, both on different layout backing sheets but otherwise apparently identical...

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At least it means I get another shot at messing the forks up

You'll just have to buy another frame/forks!

 

[T4tomo]

Looks fantastic, you've done a hell of a good job on that.