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Title: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on September 22, 2012, 12:58 PM: First post here on your great forum guys. I was directed to your little bmx oasis by another member here who caught wind of my little project on the bmxmuseum.com and decided to share it here with y'all here. To post the whole thing would be far too tedius, so this will be the abridged version. Enjoy!

Nicole Kidman's 1983 SuperMaX BMX BANDITS replica build!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/bmx.jpg)

So I’ve decided for my next bike build I’ll be doing, yep, another SuperMaX. This time around I’m going to be replicating Judy’s (Nicole Kidman) Malvern Star SuperMaX from Brian Trenchard-Smith’s 1983 classic BMX BANDITS. I’ve seen quite a few great replicas of Goose and PJ’s Diamondback and Supergoose on the museum, but I haven’t yet seen an accurate SuperMaX, which I think is un-Australian! So I thought I’d give it a burl and see what I can come up with.

Here’s a short clip from the flick that for the best part shows Judy’s SuperMaX in action!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/th_39255357.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/?action=view&current=39255357.mp4)

Here's what I've managed to collect so far for the build.

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Nicolesstem-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Nicolesbars-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Nicolegrips-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Nicolesframe-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Nicolesforks-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Nicolesdropouts-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Nicolespads-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Nicolescranks-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Nicolespedals-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Nicolesbrakes-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/nicolesclamp.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/kasgeee.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Nicolestuffs-small.jpg)

So. As you can see the build is going spectacularly and is pretty much complete. All that's left to collect is a NOS Tange 24t BB, chrome Nitto post and yellow Tuff pads. Let me know if any of you can help contribute to the build. Thanks!

Started to put the various bits together:

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Bars-1.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Bars-3.jpg)

I also recently bought this little gem. An original 1983 movie poster, which I'll frame to display with the bike, once the bike is finished!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/poster.jpg)

Pretty cool. No?

You can veiw the original in its entirety here:
http://www.ozbmx.com.au/index.php'showtopic=44452&st=0 (http://www.ozbmx.com.au/index.php'showtopic=44452&st=0)

Thanks for veiwing!

Trent.
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: brakedancer on September 22, 2012, 02:12 PM: i like it..... ;)

have the film on dvd but still have'nt watched it..... :D
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Jon The Bassist on September 22, 2012, 02:20 PM: Sweet - the poster will make a great backdrop :daumenhoch:
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Post by: poolysheriff on September 22, 2012, 02:35 PM: Thats going to be cool ^"^
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Retrodan72 on September 22, 2012, 03:04 PM: That is quality mate, what are you planning to do once you've finished it, build the other 2? :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: meticulous on September 22, 2012, 03:20 PM: Awesome idea, doing replica builds.... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: kungfunky on September 22, 2012, 03:22 PM: Quote from: meticulous on September 22, 2012, 03:20 PM
Awesome idea, doing replica builds.... :daumenhoch:

Sure is a great idea, theres not enough replia builds IMO :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: markyp on September 22, 2012, 03:26 PM: would be great if you could get hold of nicole kidman too and just rag it senseless! >:D
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Macmania on September 22, 2012, 04:44 PM: AWESOME :4_17_5:

Really looking forward to this. Should look ace :coolsmiley:

Hmmm.............Nicole Kidman :smitten:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Julian347 on September 22, 2012, 04:56 PM: Looking forward to seeing it finished. :daumenhoch:
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Post by: griff on September 22, 2012, 05:24 PM: Nice work Trent, and welcome to Rad :daumenhoch:
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Post by: not johndub71 on September 22, 2012, 05:29 PM: How will you replicate the seat's aroma?

Nicole Kidman... hubba hubba...
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Darren KAP on September 22, 2012, 07:55 PM: :4_17_5: great idea , very much looking forward to seeing it completed :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: not johndub71 on September 22, 2012, 08:01 PM: Id tap that, ne'mind if that scientology Spen has been round it..

Looking forward to seeing the build completed. Good on ya!
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: sparkysx on September 22, 2012, 08:01 PM: Quote from: markyp on September 22, 2012, 03:26 PM
would be great if you could get hold of nicole kidman too and just rag it senseless! >:D

LMFAO!!!!
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: NORTY40 on September 22, 2012, 08:09 PM: Welcome to RAD Trent :daumenhoch:

Looking forward to seeing the completed build 8)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: BMX1973 on September 22, 2012, 08:14 PM: Looking forward to seeing this built. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: not johndub71 on September 22, 2012, 08:15 PM: http://images.2dayfm.com.au/2009/07/23/229918/Nicole-Kidman-1983-600x400.jpg
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on September 23, 2012, 05:29 AM: Thanks guys!

I recieved the NOS Kashimax from WaspMoth in the mail last week, which is awsome, and decided to lay everything out to see what's left on the list. Looks like all that's left is a BB and seat pole. I'm still on the look out for a good anodizer who can do the right shade of gold. So in consideration there's really not much left to do at all. Super excited to finish this thing off!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/2012-09-23133848_zpsba12a642.jpg)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: M5AT on September 23, 2012, 05:57 AM: Nice one mate, the only bits you need now are-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003MX1B50

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B005KQL3BE/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

:D
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Post by: Devilock on September 23, 2012, 11:05 AM: Where did you get that shit Kashi Aero...?!!!! ;D Hi Trent, glad you finally joined! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Retrodan72 on September 23, 2012, 11:25 AM: Trent, just to go off topic a little, but do you remember a TV show made in Aus in the early 80's called Home? ??? :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on September 23, 2012, 12:32 PM: It might be a stretch too far for my memory. I grew up in the ninties so I got a lot of 80's re-runs but never came across that one. Unless you mean Home and Away?
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: griff on September 23, 2012, 12:59 PM: Quote from: Retrodan72 on September 23, 2012, 11:25 AM
Trent, just to go off topic a little, but do you remember a TV show made in Aus in the early 80's called Home? ??? :daumenhoch:

Lol Dan was it Paul Robinson's Starion that made you think of that show?
I remember it mate http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085683/
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Jon The Bassist on September 23, 2012, 04:12 PM: Quote from: Retrodan72 on September 23, 2012, 11:25 AM
Trent, just to go off topic a little, but do you remember a TV show made in Aus in the early 80's called Home? ??? :daumenhoch:

I remember that - there was quite a bit of racing in it. The lad racing was advised to keep his bike low to win but he got big air and won anyway 8)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Retrodan72 on September 23, 2012, 08:01 PM: It was about some Aussie kids in a childrens 'Home', they built their own BMX track, don't know any more about it, but I could sing you the theme tune. ::) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: markyp on September 23, 2012, 09:22 PM: wasnt it called home is where the heart is or was that the theme tune??ive been trying to find stuff on this show for yonks cos of the bmx stuff
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Post by: Gnarlyscoots on September 23, 2012, 09:40 PM: If Demonoid was still up and running, you would have got it from there :( I miss that site :yahoo_silent:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Retrodan72 on September 23, 2012, 09:46 PM: The theme tune went home, home, home on the other side, it don't matter if I'm down cos I know I'm gonna be alright, you gotta roll with the punches, got to give and take

Don't recall anything else.
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: markyp on September 23, 2012, 09:48 PM: Quote from: Retrodan72 on September 23, 2012, 09:46 PM
The theme tune went home, home, home on the other side, it don't matter if I'm down cos I know I'm gonna be alright, you gotta roll with the punches, got to give and take

Don't recall anything else.
then it goes 'home,home is where the heart is' in a bryan adams type stylie
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: dp and Chopper Dude on September 24, 2012, 12:14 PM: Quote from: Retrodan72 on September 23, 2012, 09:46 PM
The theme tune went home, home, home on the other side, it don't matter if I'm down cos I know I'm gonna be alright, you gotta roll with the punches, got to give and take

Don't recall anything else.

I rememer that too & that's what I can remember from the theme tune. This is all I could find about it: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085683/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085683/)
You can't beat an innocent thread dragged down into the dirt by Rad members. I'm surprised it took so long. Love it ;D
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: griff on September 24, 2012, 01:38 PM: Quote from: dp and Chopper Dude on September 24, 2012, 12:14 PM
This is all I could find about it: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085683/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085683/)

Excellent work, must have taken ages to uncover that info >:D :angel:

Quote from: griff on September 23, 2012, 12:59 PM
Quote from: Retrodan72 on September 23, 2012, 11:25 AM
Trent, just to go off topic a little, but do you remember a TV show made in Aus in the early 80's called Home? ??? :daumenhoch:

Lol Dan was it Paul Robinson's Starion that made you think of that show?
I remember it mate http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085683/

Anyway enough of this thread-diverting nonsense, where can I get some Tim Tams?
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on September 25, 2012, 12:14 PM: OMG TimTams!

Back on track with the build! I had quite a bit of touble tracking down a set of chain ring fixing bolts that'll fit the added chain-guard disk, but I finally found a set. Or at least I hope they'll do the trick. So they're on their way soon. Can't wait! I do still need a hand tracking done a NOS TANGE 24 BB set and NITTO chrome post. If anyone has a lead on either please get in touch 'cause I super keen to take this bad ~~boy~~ girl for a ride!
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: griff on September 25, 2012, 01:03 PM: If you nibble the ends off a Tim Tam they can be used as a kind of straw for hot drinks or milk
The biscuit part starts to dissolve into a delicious mush

I've tried it using other biscuits but Tim Tams are probably the best
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on September 25, 2012, 02:20 PM: Got a couple more pics of the parts up close. Thought that it might help keep you all keen! :lol:

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/2012-09-23133922.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/2012-09-23133911.jpg)
[IMG]http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/2012-09-23133929.jpg[/IMG
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: adenough on September 25, 2012, 02:26 PM: Quote from: johndub71 on September 22, 2012, 05:29 PM
How will you replicate the seat's aroma?

Nicole Kidman... hubba hubba...
damn, you beat me to it.... >:D
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: not johndub71 on September 25, 2012, 04:20 PM: lol
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on October 08, 2012, 10:20 AM: Big thanks to Eugene for the NOS Nitto post. She's an absolute ripper!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/nicolesseatbars.jpg)

Now we're just waiting on the NOS Tange BB to turn up and also on a new Tange seat clamp, as the last one doesn't fit the seat mast. Boo-urns! I'm looking forward to getting stuck right into this iconic Aussie ride!
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Post by: xGoose on October 08, 2012, 10:24 AM: Looking forward to seeing it, I've seen the other 2 done but not this one yet. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on October 09, 2012, 02:40 AM: Gremlins ate the pics! So here they are again.

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nicolesframe-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nicolesforks-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nicolesdropouts-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nicolestuffs-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nicolespads-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nicolesstem.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nicolesbars-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nicolegrips-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nicolesbrakes-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/NicolesClamp2-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/nicolesseatbars.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nicolescranks-small.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nicolespedals-small.jpg)

Started to put it all toegether!
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Bars-3.jpg)
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Post by: pickle on October 09, 2012, 08:22 PM: Wow! Really looking forward to seeing this finished......... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on October 10, 2012, 08:07 AM: Here's both the NOS Tange BB and head set. So I just need to get the guard anodized, re-do the fork decals and wait on that replacement clamp. I've sent the poster off to get framed and might have scored an OG ET poster as well!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Untitled.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Untitled-1.jpg)
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Post by: Retrodan72 on October 11, 2012, 03:54 PM: Looks ace so far mate, I was going to mention the fork decal. Looks sweet all the same. :coolsmiley: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on October 12, 2012, 04:56 AM: Yeah, finding a pair of NOS SuperMax forks is next to impossible, unless you find a f/f. So I guess I'll have to do something about that too. I recieved the new clamp today and it's unreal, to say the least. So that's pretty much it, I'll be able to make a start on it this weekend. You beauty!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Untitled-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: griff on October 12, 2012, 11:55 AM: I've actually never seen BMX bandits, but that will change soon
Mrs griff let me open my birthday pressie a day early and it's a DVD copy

Will keep a look out for 'your' bike ;)
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Post by: pickle on October 12, 2012, 12:15 PM: It's a terrible film Griff......but great all at the same time :daumenhoch:
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Post by: MaD-RoK on October 12, 2012, 02:46 PM: Palm ID and say 'kssssk' a lot. Ace film. :4_17_5:
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Post by: AusBMX on October 13, 2012, 09:14 AM: I usually mut it and listen to my record collection while I watch it, stopping to pause it occasionally for cool cars or related bike stuff. I find it much more enjoyable that way. Does anyone else want to ring gooses neck, he sounds like a flaming gallah!

I got most of the build done today before the weather turned sour. Pretty happy with how its turned out thus far, even with a few minor set backs during the build. I managed to get the poxy seat clamp to fit quite nicely in the end and then had to finese the KSM guts onto the Nitto post but that was about it for problems. I've still got to set up the rear brake, which can't be done to the chain and wheel are set. I also need to get some axle nuts for the tuffs and track down some yellow tuff pads. Then the fun part, doing the fork decals and re-anodizing the chain guard.

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/goose.jpg)

I'll do a proper photoshoot when she's all together. Till then that's all you get. Sorry.
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on October 17, 2012, 12:40 PM: Hey guys,
The bike is looking great and is well on the way to completion. I've also just bought a set of original Tuffs to swap out futher down the track. I'm also on the look out for a matching helmet that Nicole wore in the flick, I have discovered that the original is a CENTURION 150 helmet. I haven't had any luck this side of the pond so far, knowing that this is a UK Manufacturer maybe someone here might be able to point me in the right direction better than in Aus. I'm after a yellow helmet with the matching silver strips in either NOS or Mint condition, just like in the pictures. It looks like they rubbed off the Centurion logo on the screen used helmet, for copyright reasons and such. I'd really love to have a matching helmet to hang off the bike once it's finished. So please let me know if you know of one hanging up in a closet or sitting idle in a collection somewhere. I've already drawn up the custom pinstriping in anticipation. Thanks!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/helmets.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/KGrHqRhwFBfJJdluBQfRYSgqew60_12.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/.jpg)
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Post by: not johndub71 on October 17, 2012, 06:26 PM: Spot on mate.
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Post by: meticulous on October 17, 2012, 06:46 PM: check here for your yellow tuff brake pads..... :daumenhoch:

http://www.retrospectbmx.com/brakes.html
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: meticulous on October 17, 2012, 06:54 PM: whoops out of stock! :-[
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on October 18, 2012, 12:13 AM: Thanks merticulous, I checked there aleeady and they're out as you said. No matter, I've bought a cheap set of stand ins for the time being while I attempt to track them down. Does anyone have the goss on those centurion helmets, were they a common thing bitd or will it be hard to track one down?
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on October 18, 2012, 07:35 AM: I just recieved the "team cyle" brake-pads today in the post, and I'm actually a bit disappointed with the quality. But I guess that's what you should expect from Taiwanese parts. They'll do for riders, at least - untill my new tuffs turn up. I've been trying to hang off from posting pics until the bike is complete, but I guess another one won't kill me. Here she is at the moment, currently without chain and chain-guard. The fork stickers still need to be sourced, the chain-guard is still waiting to be anodized and I'm sorting out some OG Tuff II mags as well. So close, but still a long way to go. Enjoy!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/wip.jpg)
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Post by: not johndub71 on October 18, 2012, 11:24 AM: Nice...
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on October 18, 2012, 11:22 PM: Here's the OG Tuffs that'll eventually be replacing the new sealed bearing tuffs. They're not NOS like I set out for, but from what I've seen they're close to. Cheers Eugene! Obviously the rear will have to be changed over to a free-wheel, so I'm looking into that. I'll post some pics once they've arrived. Lastly, I'll be after a set of NOS Mitsuboshi comp 3 tyres and presta tubes to finish her off!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/IMG_7112.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/IMG_7115.jpg)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on October 19, 2012, 12:52 PM: Tuffs arrived today, so I decided to give them a thorough good clean. I'm absolutely stoked with how the came up, really - much better than I could have expected. I stripped out the guts, then degreased both the hubs and wheels and left them to dry out. Once they dried out, I went over them with the Chux magic sponge to erase all but the most stubborn of stains. After hours of scrubbing I gave them both a couple coats of Mothers plastic/rubber restorer to bring out the original colour and eliminate that chalkyness you get with old Tuffs. After all that, I don't think I ever want to see another pair of Tuffs ever again! Now they're ready for Waza to work his magic on them.

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/tufees.jpg)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: retrogeezer on October 27, 2012, 11:58 AM: Nice build, is that Supermax just a Scorpion frame with no gusset?
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Adz on November 02, 2012, 08:49 PM: sounds a brilliant build but are some of the pics missing or is it just me
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on November 09, 2012, 02:31 AM: I don't think so... perhaps. I will look into it.

Burt Bacharach!

Quick little update! The new, old Tuffs are back from Waza - who swapped the original steel hub flanges over to match the alloy hub flanges on Nicole’s SuperMaX. I am absolutely stoked with how they came up, there was a lot of time spent scrubbing on my part. You just can’t keep the bloody things clean, can you? I must have cleaned them four or so times before the end. But I think you’ll all agree that the results were well worth the effort. They’re still not NOS mags but for a set of used 80’s Tuffs I’d be surprised to see a better set of yellow Tuffs that haven’t been blasted, sanded or dyed/painted. Big thanks to Eugene for hooking me up with these awesome Tuffs along with various other schwag for this build and also to Waza, who did an incredible job changing over the hubs! Thanks guys!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/newtuffs.jpg)

So that just leaves it down to anodizing the chain-guard, printing out the missing stickers and building her up. Also, in other news the OG 1983 movie poster came back from being framed up all pretty, and it looks awesome! Check it out. I can’t wait to hang it over the finished bike – should make for a cool display. What do you think?

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/posteer.jpg)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: hunterdubber on November 09, 2012, 07:39 AM: The framed poster finishes the project of nicely :4_17_5:

How did Waz change to flanges are they glued on ? :) Good enough for a show build I know , because you won't be riding it

Wondering just incase he'd made some tooling for re -riveting the super long rivets :) he'd get loads of custom I'm sure :)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on November 09, 2012, 08:19 AM: Nah, he's got an original rivet press. I could bunny hop the shiat outta those puppies!
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: retrogeezer on November 12, 2012, 01:53 PM: They are the same frames, I did a bit of digging:

http://bmxsociety.com/topic/54364-lugged-bmx-frame-with-brass-rings/
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on December 26, 2012, 01:36 AM: Happy Holidays everyone!

Yes and then, no. The crown luggs on the Scorpians are different to the Australian Stars. If you're after a closer frame look up Kuwahara and Apollo.

It's been a while since I last updated the build and I'm sorry to say not much has changed. I did finally manage to "temporarily" fit Eugene's tuffs to the beast, as I'm having a bit of trouble squeezing them between the fork dropouts. I'll give it a better look over tomorrow arvo, to see what is to be done. Stickers are drawn up and ready to print, aside from the black and chrome standardized sticker. If anyone has either a scan or a new one let me know, cheers. Still have to have the guard plated and that's about it! The new year's resolution is to have her done to take out the January Bike of the Month award on OZBMX, lol!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/JudysBike.jpg)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: BMX1973 on December 27, 2012, 06:41 PM: 8) :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Jaypeg on December 27, 2012, 07:40 PM: you have done yourself proud mate...looks awesome :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on January 07, 2013, 04:47 AM: Hey guys,
No news on the bike front, I've been tinkering a bit with my P.K. so the Nicole special has been collecting dust. I'm still desperately searching for a Centurion 150 helmet in yellow, let me know if anyone can help me out there. I found most of these pics while searching google. The ebay seller who posted the pics f335-challenge is located in the UK and has a few bmx parts for sale, so I was hoping some-one here might recognize the username, or maybe he is a member. Can anybody point me in the right direction?

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/helmets.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/centurion-4.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/centurion-3.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/centurion-6.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/KGrHqRhwFBfJJdluBQfRYSgqew60_12.jpg)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Pioneer on January 07, 2013, 07:16 AM: Lovely job so far champ :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: meticulous on January 07, 2013, 08:40 AM: love to cave nicoles back doors in.... :bondage:

and she can leave her hat on....
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: dp and Chopper Dude on January 07, 2013, 09:54 AM: Is this one any good?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-CENTURION-X-SC-YELLOW-CRASH-HELMET-70S-BOXED-MOPED-MOTORCYCLE-/110995761346?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Helmets&hash=item19d7dce8c2 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-CENTURION-X-SC-YELLOW-CRASH-HELMET-70S-BOXED-MOPED-MOTORCYCLE-/110995761346?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Helmets&hash=item19d7dce8c2)
The peak is different but you should be able to get the right decals knocked up to match.
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on January 07, 2013, 10:58 AM: Cheers Chop! It does look fairly similar but it's actually a whole lot different from the 150, but thanks. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Pioneer on January 07, 2013, 11:30 AM: Quote from: meticulous on January 07, 2013, 08:40 AM
love to cave nicoles back doors in.... :bondage:

and she can leave her hat on....

You can have the back door and i will have the front door >:D
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: bobafett on January 07, 2013, 12:46 PM: Cool build - nice one :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: jim157 on January 08, 2013, 05:50 PM: Love this build. I used to have one of those Centurion lids when I was a kid but in black. They were manufactured down the road from me in Thetford, Norfolk; I believe the factory is still there.
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 08, 2013, 06:04 PM: Nice one Trent, love the detailing and the extra mile you're going with the lid etc. :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on January 09, 2013, 12:47 AM: Cheers guys! Yesterday I finally got the Tuffs on there properly and set the back wheel in place, chain and all. I took the chain guard off so it could be anodized, hopefuly this week sometime. All the missing stickers are drawn up and ready to be printed. It's sheer laziness that this thing hasn't been finished yet!
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on April 28, 2013, 02:29 AM: Sorry for neglecting you guys!

Here's what I've been doing whilst begging and praying for an original gold chain-ring guard. I've been collecting little bits and pieces of BMX BANDITS movie paraphernalia. So far I've got the picture book, Japanese theatre playbook and a score of original lobby cards from the film's original 1983 cinema release. As well as my orignal US release 1 sheet movie poster. I've got an original VHS tape with box cover in the post and am looking at buying a couple more original release movie posters from other countries. I've also got my fingers crossed for an original Centurion 150 helmet. I'll have to get back to you guys about that one. Also I've got a great guy doing some SuperMax decals so I can finish off the bike. But that's as much as I can do until I get the guard. I've got 200 big ones here for whoever finds me a NOS gold chain-ring guard!

Like this but only gold!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/Malvern%20Star%20SuperMaX/KGrHqFHJDcE90pevilBPeVp0pwg60_57_zps2ef5940f.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/Malvern%20Star%20SuperMaX/KGrHqFHJDcE90pevilBPeVp0pwg60_57_zps2ef5940f.jpg.html)

Goodies!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/2013-04-28100753_zps83995b19.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/2013-04-28100753_zps83995b19.jpg.html)

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/2013-04-28100430_zps368f74f7.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/2013-04-28100430_zps368f74f7.jpg.html)

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/2013-04-28100501_zpsb8b51309.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/2013-04-28100501_zpsb8b51309.jpg.html)

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/2013-04-28100455_zps070f6a15.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/2013-04-28100455_zps070f6a15.jpg.html)

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/2013-04-28100455_zps070f6a15.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/2013-04-28100455_zps070f6a15.jpg.html)

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/2013-04-28100437_zps48e31c81.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/2013-04-28100437_zps48e31c81.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: meticulous on April 28, 2013, 07:33 AM: you'd pay £200 bucks for a chain gaurd like that???? ??? ??? blimey!

havin said that, i've paid silly money for the most trivial thing off guys on here just because they know i need it.... :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on April 28, 2013, 09:10 AM: Hehe! Near enough. Though I did mean dollars, silly Australian. :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: MartyC on April 28, 2013, 12:59 PM: Quote from: AusBMX on April 28, 2013, 09:10 AM
Hehe! Near enough. Though I did mean dollars, silly Australian. :uglystupid2:

So about £130 or so :shocked:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: dordymush on April 28, 2013, 01:08 PM: i cant see none of the pics early in this thread have they been moved or something :(
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: fischflo on April 28, 2013, 02:50 PM: Quote from: dordymush on April 28, 2013, 01:08 PM
i cant see none of the pics early in this thread have they been moved or something :(

Dordy, I think they're reposted on page TWO, :laugh:

TimTams lol
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on May 06, 2013, 11:32 AM: Well, I recieved my original 1983 VHS tape in the post the ohter day. Not really directly related to the build per say, but hey. I say it is, so enjoy! I also managed to get an original chain-ring guard. Not NOS but good enough to work with. I'll post it off to the anodizer tomorrow. Still waiting on some stickers and that's it!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/2013-05-03164627_zps3cc13026.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/2013-05-03164627_zps3cc13026.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: fischflo on May 06, 2013, 03:06 PM: Awesome feat. Hoping someday you manage to get the pic of the bike together with Nicole on it :daumenhoch: :smitten:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Moza on May 06, 2013, 03:37 PM: Quote from: fischflo on May 06, 2013, 03:06 PM
Awesome feat. Hoping someday you manage to get the pic of the bike together with Nicole on it :daumenhoch: :smitten:

Great idea...........she does like to get naked nowadays :smitten:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: fischflo on May 06, 2013, 06:56 PM: She should become member of Radbmx, really - she is a person of significance to bmx history after all. We'll discuss till she forgets herself and starts contributing to babe of the day .... oooohoo :smitten:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on May 27, 2013, 05:43 AM: I won't be holding my breath!

Back on track! Something has happened to the bike. I'm incredulous! After much procrastination, a lot of time spent searching the web and a bit of luck; she’s now got a shiny new chain-ring guard. Benny1 (ozBMX) did an amazing job with the anodizing. The colour match to a NOS original guard it is near enough to call perfect. He has really done a bang up job this time. Thanks Ben!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/2013-05-27130331_zps2e42d6b5.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/2013-05-27130331_zps2e42d6b5.jpg.html)

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/2013-05-27130434_zps5a647fbd.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/2013-05-27130434_zps5a647fbd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: leehunt1 on May 27, 2013, 06:05 AM: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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Post by: 20to26 on May 27, 2013, 04:31 PM: :)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on May 27, 2013, 04:36 PM: Awesome build bro and great attention to detail :coolsmiley:

You should get some outside shots and put this in bike of the month on here.

I think Clint would love one of these double butted frames :)
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Gashead on May 27, 2013, 04:47 PM: Top work !

Detail is outstanding :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: BMX1973 on May 28, 2013, 09:21 PM: :smitten:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: bobafett on May 29, 2013, 06:59 PM: Nice build :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Funkyworm on May 31, 2013, 06:51 PM: Love this project although I've gone grey since it started... ::)

Well done for sticking with it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on June 02, 2013, 01:05 PM: Thanks guys!

It sure has taken its time hasn't it. But if you're going to do it you may as well do it right and that takes time.
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: sweetbeats on June 02, 2013, 01:10 PM: Cool build all you need to top it off http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980s-Big-Hair-Perm-Fancy-Dress-Wig-Inc-FREE-Wig-Cap-/400478397334?pt=UK_Women_s_fancy_Dress&hash=item5d3e5f6396
:4_17_5:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: fischflo on June 02, 2013, 01:31 PM: You're right :daumenhoch: however would look better with black tyres :coolsmiley: ;D ..nah, turned out just great.
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: oldschoolace on June 03, 2013, 10:26 AM: Quote from: Londonhellboy on May 27, 2013, 04:36 PM

I think Clint would love one of these double butted frames :)

I certainly would, Seen a few on oz ebay but i think they are all afraid of the post office over there :(

Cracking build Ben :4_17_5:

really nice to see the effort put in on what others may class as not entirely top end :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on June 30, 2013, 09:32 AM: Cheers guys!

I had a little bit of trouble posting lately and I had to re-register with the forum. Yeah, that would be something wouldn't it.

Well I finally procured the proverbial icing for the delicous metaphorical cake that is this radical bike. It's not Nicole but a NOS Centurion helmet, just like Nic's one. Can't wait to get this in hand so I can try it at the pin striping on the back.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y219/JinetteN/JimJim%20140613/Helmets%20and%20Stuff/Yellow%20Centurion/DSC01460_zps834f54b4.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/JinetteN/media/JimJim%20140613/Helmets%20and%20Stuff/Yellow%20Centurion/DSC01460_zps834f54b4.jpg.html)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/helmets.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/helmets.jpg.html)

Trent.
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: meticulous on July 01, 2013, 08:45 PM: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: fischflo on July 01, 2013, 09:00 PM: awesome tenacity :yahoo_silent: :2gunsfiring_v1: When all is togther we need a all-in-one arrangement shot together with a complete parts list. :smitten:
(complete is relative ... :LolLolLolLol: :D )
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: Mattdub on July 03, 2013, 02:21 PM: Great work , lovin' the attention to detail & dedication ;)
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Post by: animal on July 03, 2013, 07:16 PM: This truely Rocks fella :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: BMX1973 on July 03, 2013, 08:36 PM: Love looking at this build and the history that goes with it :smitten:
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Post by: rick1970 on July 04, 2013, 07:26 AM: incredible !! top work keep it coming :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on July 06, 2013, 02:46 AM: Cheers fellas! :daumenhoch:

I've promised myself to a proper full blown photo shoot when she's all done. I'm now only waiting on the helmet in the royale mail and someone who will print my stickers! Why is it so bloody hard to click print? I'm also after a NOS Haro visor in yellow for the crash hat. Keep you posted!
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: rick1970 on July 06, 2013, 07:07 AM: one with Nicole would be nice :smitten:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on July 17, 2013, 09:00 AM: C'mon fellas I'm not made of money here. Best I can do on my budget would be Antonia Kidman! :2funny:

Well I was hoping for some real sun for a change, unfortunately bloody Melbourne weather disagrees! Here's the NOS Centurion 150 crash hat fitted with NOS Centurion goggles, for giggles. Pretty darn cool if I don't say so myself. It's a size S but I can still squeeze it on my pin head even with the mop. Looks bloody sill though!

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nichelmet_zpsddc694e2.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/BMX%20BANDITS%20Bike/Nichelmet_zpsddc694e2.jpg.html)'

Now I've just got to sort out a Haro Bubble visor to cap it off! Remind me to pick up some black one-shot paint as well.
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Post by: pickle on July 17, 2013, 09:02 AM: cool :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Julian347 on July 17, 2013, 09:16 AM: Looking forward to seeing the 'It's finished!' pic :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!
Post by: AusBMX on August 14, 2013, 05:52 AM: It's not too far off now! Just gotta print some stickers and pinstripe the helmet and it's finito!

Alright! So, BMXMUSEUM really pulled through for me once more! I just recieved my Haro bubble visor, just like Nicole's! I was initially planning on peeling back the sticker to accurately match Nic's, but I just can't do it. The thing is practically NOS! All I need now are Nicole's nickers, whoops I mean stickers, for the forks.

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/HotfootHero/centurion150_zps8ff095aa.jpg) (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/HotfootHero/media/centurion150_zps8ff095aa.jpg.html)