This is not model related but it is airbrushed and I thought I would share it with you all. This guy posts on the airbrush forum that a few of us on this forum participate in, and I thought it was so good that you all might enjoy it.
I wish I could paint like that. [:0]
I would like to have my Honda VTX 1800 painted like this when I get it in May. [;)]
Mike
Very nice! I like those VTX 1800s also, good choice Mike. Are you going to paint it yourself or have a paint job done by someone?
Wow thats amazing , I hope to do that one day! Thanks for sharing.
wow. awesome. Come on mike, let’s see some of the work you’ve done already!
goddamn thats awesome…
how does he do it? i mean the sharp edges and great detail?
I would have to paint it myself Josh as I am not about to pay that kind of money for a paintjob. I would guess this tank paintjob alone would run a good $1,500-$2,000 or more depending on the market.
This is the bike I have my eyes on and hopefully he doesn’t sell it by the time I am ready to buy.
http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/2/7/78180927.htm
Mike
Sorry Tanky, I haven’t done any automotive airbrushing yet.
I have only done textile airbrushing on T-shirts, etc.
Mike
Hey Mike, before you get too locked in, check out the bike that I plan to get when my car is paid off next year. Yamaha Road Star Warrior, she’s a real beauty. Pics don’t do her justice though, you need to see her in real life if you can.
Josh,
I already saw one at the dealership here.
The one I looked at was the all black stealth one.
It is pretty cool but they are really no faster than the big VTX 1800 from what I have found.
Mike
Mike, my friend, you’ll never be able to convince me that you can’t. It might take some time, but what’s the rush?
Thanks Scott. [:I]
You are a good friend and I appreciate your vote of confidence.
Mike
By the way, here is that artist’s website if you want to see more.
He makes me sick. [;)] [bow]
http://www.fuchsart.com/
Mike
That guy’s work is amazing. I really loved that death train bike, but my favorite was the Red Dragon (I have a soft spot for knotwork you know). His wildlife and fantasy art are pretty good quality as well, but those bikes wipe me out.
He just posted this how-to on this latest project he did.
Awesome work by the way. http://www.airbrush.com/forums/tm.asp?m=54317
This is the final results. Amazing work for sure.
Here’s the fender:
This is the tank:
Mike
Both tanks are excellent! I recently got an airbrush, and thought about painting flames on my black Yamaha V-Star 1100, but decided that I shouldn’t mess with a good thing [:D]
Nice bike Jabbe.
It is a little small but still nice. [:p]
Just kidding my friend. Compared to the VTX 1800 I want they are all small, except for the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000. [;)]
Mike
The Vulcan is Huge! I’ve sat on a few, they’re nice. Is the VTX Kawasaki? My dad has a V* 1600, and it’s the same size as mine, but 200 lbs. heavier. Mine is small enough for my first bike, and big enough to be a respectable cruiser. I’m glad I didn’t go with the 650 though!
Joshua
Joshua,
The VTX 1800 is from Honda.
Mike
Now that is a sweet lookin ride. I like the fenders and pipes. I’d ride it [:D]
That is the retro model which is the one I want.
This is the one I have my eyes on and may be buying in May, hopefully.
I love it!
http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/2/7/78180927.htm
Mike