always wanted a Monster, never quite got one, but... - Page 4

buzzer · 27-02-2020, 12:07 PM

Well sorry to disappoint you guys that said Red... its going to be orange!

Well the seat is back from the trimmer, and as usual its a perfect job, Karen at Aldridge trimming is simply fantastic!

buzzer · 27-02-2020, 04:08 PM

here is the first coat of lacquer… For 40 years I used my trusty Binks Bullows 230 but it was starting to give problems… I tried several guns off Ebay, but despite the Binks problems always went back to it… then a few years ago I bought a cheap (£20) gun off amazon… it had great reviews, and sure enough its brilliant! this is the gloss straight from the gun!

Darren69 · 27-02-2020, 07:08 PM

I did prefer the orange over the red. A non-standard bike deserves a non-standard colour. Too many red Ducati anyway!

350TSS · 27-02-2020, 07:31 PM

Looks good - what paint are you using?

Luddite · 27-02-2020, 08:51 PM

I think you've made the right choice with the orange - that'll really pop and works well against the silver frame. Will you be adding any logos? If so, what font have you chosen? Classic sixties, seventies parallel lines or eighties Cagiva style?

There's a similar look on this custom mark 1 Multistrada, which seems to have the same tank as yours but I much prefer your frame/bodywork colour combo.

https://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-multistrada-cafe-racer

buzzer · 28-02-2020, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luddite

I think you've made the right choice with the orange - that'll really pop and works well against the silver frame. Will you be adding any logos? If so, what font have you chosen? Classic sixties, seventies parallel lines or eighties Cagiva style?

There's a similar look on this custom mark 1 Multistrada, which seems to have the same tank as yours but I much prefer your frame/bodywork colour combo.

https://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-multistrada-cafe-racer

Thank you SO much for that picture! that is EXACTLY what I had in mind for my next build! I already have started to collect the parts and have the Multistrada and just acquired a 999 tank

As for Decals... I am just deciding...

Mr Gazza · 28-02-2020, 09:11 AM

It looks like someone has had a lump of EFP30 foam in a CNC 3D router... Now there's a thought?

Darren69 · 28-02-2020, 09:31 AM

That's probably the best thing you can do with a Multi strada, and that's one of the nicest I've seen. Don't get me wrong they are good bikes, especially if you can get an S version. Just bloody butt ugly!

Luddite · 28-02-2020, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzer

...that is EXACTLY what I had in mind for my next build!

Looking forward to seeing that!

buzzer · 28-02-2020, 06:34 PM

And the final coat.... my heart is always in my mouth when painting over decals... I have found by experience you MUST wipe them over with panel wipe, and make sure the first coat of lacquer is a mist coat which then has to tack off... then a couple of coats on top. if you go with a full coat first you always get runs off the lip on each letter! I will let them dry fully in the drying oven... OK, the small bathroom as that is the hottest room in the house!

Luddite · 28-02-2020, 06:51 PM

Jaffantastic!

29-02-2020, 08:24 AM

Top job Tony, can't wait to see the final pictures

Mr Gazza · 29-02-2020, 10:32 AM

I'm sure Luddite's comment isn't alluding to Orange peel in any way, as non whatsoever is evident..

It just gets better! At this rate you will have her ready and MOTd in plenty of time for the Weekender.. Can't wait to see and hear her.. (Yes she's a "her" now alright.)

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57860

29-02-2020, 11:22 AM

tbf Gazza I think its so shiney that its a reflection of something else

Luddite · 29-02-2020, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I'm sure Luddite's comment isn't alluding to Orange peel in any way, as non whatsoever is evident..

Absolutely, Mr G! The finish looks flawless - my 'Jaffa' reference was prompted by the mouth-watering orangeness of the paintjob.

27-02-2020, 07:08 PM	#48
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	I did prefer the orange over the red. A non-standard bike deserves a non-standard colour. Too many red Ducati anyway! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

28-02-2020, 09:11 AM	#52
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	It looks like someone has had a lump of EFP30 foam in a CNC 3D router... Now there's a thought? __________________

28-02-2020, 09:31 AM	#53
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	That's probably the best thing you can do with a Multi strada, and that's one of the nicest I've seen. Don't get me wrong they are good bikes, especially if you can get an S version. Just bloody butt ugly! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

29-02-2020, 10:32 AM	#58
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	I'm sure Luddite's comment isn't alluding to Orange peel in any way, as non whatsoever is evident.. It just gets better! At this rate you will have her ready and MOTd in plenty of time for the Weekender.. Can't wait to see and hear her.. (Yes she's a "her" now alright.) http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57860 __________________

27-02-2020, 12:07 PM	#46
buzzer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Wolverhampton Bike: M900 Posts: 406	Well sorry to disappoint you guys that said Red... its going to be orange! Well the seat is back from the trimmer, and as usual its a perfect job, Karen at Aldridge trimming is simply fantastic!

27-02-2020, 04:08 PM	#47
buzzer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Wolverhampton Bike: M900 Posts: 406	here is the first coat of lacquer… For 40 years I used my trusty Binks Bullows 230 but it was starting to give problems… I tried several guns off Ebay, but despite the Binks problems always went back to it… then a few years ago I bought a cheap (£20) gun off amazon… it had great reviews, and sure enough its brilliant! this is the gloss straight from the gun!

27-02-2020, 07:31 PM	#49
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,422	Looks good - what paint are you using?

27-02-2020, 08:51 PM	#50
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	I think you've made the right choice with the orange - that'll really pop and works well against the silver frame. Will you be adding any logos? If so, what font have you chosen? Classic sixties, seventies parallel lines or eighties Cagiva style? There's a similar look on this custom mark 1 Multistrada, which seems to have the same tank as yours but I much prefer your frame/bodywork colour combo. https://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-multistrada-cafe-racer

28-02-2020, 06:34 PM	#55
buzzer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Wolverhampton Bike: M900 Posts: 406	And the final coat.... my heart is always in my mouth when painting over decals... I have found by experience you MUST wipe them over with panel wipe, and make sure the first coat of lacquer is a mist coat which then has to tack off... then a couple of coats on top. if you go with a full coat first you always get runs off the lip on each letter! I will let them dry fully in the drying oven... OK, the small bathroom as that is the hottest room in the house!

28-02-2020, 06:51 PM	#56
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Jaffantastic!

29-02-2020, 08:24 AM	#57
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Top job Tony, can't wait to see the final pictures

29-02-2020, 11:22 AM	#59
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	tbf Gazza I think its so shiney that its a reflection of something else