Technical & Reference Section > Tech and Restoration

Tribute Kuwahara Build

<< < (3/9) > >>

Swivel:

--- Quote from: Taipan on June 29, 2020, 11:22 AM ---Is that blue bike you use for reference a real kuwi? the dropouts look Tange like a Yamaha BYZ or Akibo but it looks like the gusset is a single plate in the middle? I know its not your bike just looking and thinking at it?  ???

--- End quote ---

Yeah it's a KE-1 version.

https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/47945
https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/search?company%5B0%5D=50&model=1580

That's a 1979 Kuwi, so not the typical dropouts as we are used to seeing.

Kind regards

Matt  :daumenhoch:

Picklez:
Some super cool builds coming online recently, which is fantastic to see. That sure is a lovely looking frame, great grab, and looking forward to seeing her come together  :popcorn:

Swivel:
Update, paint has arrived but outside isn't looking too good  :( but if it doesn't rain after 7pm this evening, I will get painting it but I think there's too much moisture in the air.

Swivel:
Ok the weather was kind to me for at least 40 minutes so I prepped the frame with a scotch pad and then used this Rust Oleum paint, which I think is a nice blue, not solid like that Kuwi in the photo but I wanted something more metallic anyway.











I gave the frame a good 2 coats of paint and I think it's turned out ok.

 :daumenhoch:

Swivel:
Del's decals should be with me ASAP so i'll get it stickered up. The photos don't really show off the paint that well, it sparkles a bit, just brought it indoors under the LED lights and it shines lovely.

Once it dries, i'll get some indoor shots once the decals are on.

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page

[*] Previous page