OmegaRacer

Styrofoam would be easy to make, but a lot of details would get lost and I don't think they could chrome that.

The idea is to make a decorative tank about 20cm long, something you would put on a nice wooden support and put on shelf to admire.

With a mold it could be reproduced infinitely.

Hi

I had one of my little strokes of genius and came up with this idea...

I would like to make a model of a tank, let's say a classic Norton tank, in a 1:4 or 1:3 scale. If I'm not mistaken that would bring the tank down from about 65cm to about 17-22cm length. Obviously the tank would be only for decoration.

Now I thought about a thin sheet of aluminium, but I recon that would be difficult and very expensive to make.

A better option would be to have a mould that can be used many times, use clay or another material to form the tank, and then send it to a shop that does chrome work. I'm not sure how chroming really works, but I saw a video yesterday where a guy chromed a small glass bottle, a plank of wood and other materials.

How would you go on about something like that? Is it doable?

...aaaand one last video just popped up!

Hey

Found another nice video. This one is by a group of Thais who went to Frankfurt, Germany and by chance filmed the DGR there. Worth watching.

http://youtu.be/L2cmr-wqVZA?list=UU6a17uKX7HPN_oAKFYHqgVA

I wish I had those roads closer to where I live here in flatland...

So, came back yesterday from my 6 day trip. Had a fantastic time, not a drop of rain, no police stops, very little traffic (apart the last 30km from home) throughout.

Roughly 1500km done.

The German brand 'Bags Connection' saddlebags I bought from Panda did a very good job, will get the tank bag too, soon.

Here's the MAP (last stretch through Khao Yai, to Pratchinburi, Phanom Sarakam and Chachoengsao not included).

I few places I'd like to recommend:

Village Farm in Wang Nam Khiew, it's a winery with great wine and food. The 'Schweinshaxe' (or Kaa Moo Yerman or German pork leg) was absolutely delicious and even better than back home in the Alps.

Phu Tab Berk in Petchabun province. High up in 1.700m, cool/cold weather, amazing views, lots of development going on. I guess having a guest house is more profitable and easier than planting cabbage (used to be poppy).

Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park. Loved the trek to see the famous stone formations and old Communist headquarters.

Wat Phra Sorn Geaw. Easily the most beautiful temple I've ever seen. A must see.

Khao Kho. Ohhh...I so loved that road! It reminded me of home in the Dolomites...and the traffic was almost 0.

Khao Yai Art Museum. Not very big, but some great artworks there....and it's free. :-)

Also from the FB page: "The Land of Joy is coming to Thailand on 8 November 2014. Get ready for it!"

Personally, I like the Classic best...not sure what the extra 20k are for? Alu fenders? Are spoked wheels more expensive than alloy? Don't think so...

Anyways, looking forward to see it in the 'flesh'.

Not sure if these are the official prices, but I think they're pretty close...

(found them on the Scrambler page on FB)

I passed through Khao Yai yesterday, Pak Chong entrance. At first they told me I couldn't enter (ER6n with Akra clone slip on). After promising I would ride slowly and quietly (which I actually did) they let me in. Didn't even ask me to pay the farang price.

Hey gents

Check out the official video made by Ride and Pride:

clearly, the bigger the bike (i gues you are a proud "big" bike owner judging by your avatar) the smaller the sense of humor

And whats up with that username and avatar anyway, looks very similar to that other that started this thread.

Maybe he's a fan?

No one is forcing you to post here and to be honest all you've done, like the non-riding, bike-hating poster called 'showbags', is add nothing of substance and basically just troll. I'm sure there are threads better suited to someone with your personality type.

You're a hipocrite of the first order. Should I repost some of the troll comments you left on the ER6n thread as well as the DGR thread? Look in the mirror before you call someone a troll.

The nerve...

And who made you daddy?

My comments on the DGR thread weren't trolling. I still think it's a ridiculous idea to ride bikes in Thailand with absolutely no protection besides a helmet just so you can ponce around trying to look like Oscar Wilde.

So I take it you're not going to follow the thread. Thank heavens! Not sure I could handle pics of a 'rider' whose apparent idea of riding gear is a bow tie.

funniest thing he is even trolling his own thread

So you've come to troll this thread by accusing me of being a troll. Brilliant!

I've posted images to this thread. Have you?

What have you done here exactly?

Besides troll and embarrass yourself with constant references to my dick.

As I said earlier, there's an 'alternative' forum you may be interested in.

The DGR is a worldwide event that collected nearly 1.5 million $ for prostate cancer research. You're going tell me that's gay, right?

The 'dick' quote was brought up by you actually when someone compared you to a stuffed sausage.

clearly, the bigger the bike (i gues you are a proud "big" bike owner judging by your avatar) the smaller the sense of humor

And whats up with that username and avatar anyway, looks very similar to that other that started this thread.

Maybe he's a fan?

No one is forcing you to post here and to be honest all you've done, like the non-riding, bike-hating poster called 'showbags', is add nothing of substance and basically just troll. I'm sure there are threads better suited to someone with your personality type.

You're a hipocrite of the first order. Should I repost some of the troll comments you left on the ER6n thread as well as the DGR thread? Look in the mirror before you call someone a troll.

The nerve...

Same thing happens to me all the time, in all kinds of restaurants. It happened again just 2 days ago at Shabushi. I asked my wife about it, but she just puts it down to shyness. I don't buy it.

Next time I will ask the waitress directly.

lo! ask the person who is so shy of you she hands the change to your wife!!! that should get you the right answer!! lol

Meh. If they can put down a plate of food in front of me, they surely can put down the change. What's the difference?

Also, I said I will ask (politely and with a charming smile), not aggressively demand an explanation.

Like I said, I don't think it's out of shyness.

Same thing happens to me all the time, in all kinds of restaurants. It happened again just 2 days ago at Shabushi. I asked my wife about it, but she just puts it down to shyness. I don't buy it.

Next time I will ask the waitress directly.

Sorry, don't know the date...will ask...

I think it looks good, especially the classic one.

Ducati said it will be cheaper than the Monster, so I too think it will be around 360-380k.

Got invited to the launch here in Thailand...looking forward to see it in the flesh!

lets focus on gear but not the top boxes highway.

Yeah!

But like 3/4 length jeans, white people with dreadlocks and any movie directed by M. Night Shayamalan, they're one of my pet hates.

Let highwaybaby alone. He knows what a real bike should look like.

Yeah, right....

And that's your total contribution to the thread?

Should I repost the thread's title for you if you're having trouble following it?

Probably best to stick with the posing, preening dandies on the Distinguished Gentlemen thread, eh?

Why? Isn't trolling what you do on other people's threads? Don't like your own medicine eh?

Let highwaybaby alone. He knows what a real bike should look like.

Yeah, right....

As promised, here are some of the best pics I have so far. More will probably pop up later in the week from other riders.

I didn't have much time to choose my shots, but there were other professionals clicking away and making movies. Once I get hold of those, I will publish them on the blog.

We had around 100 bikes this year! It was a bit chaotic at times, trying to organize things and get people moving, but in the end it all worked out. The only let down was the planned ride to the dam. We were almost there, when menacing black clouds and lightning made us change our minds. One lightning bolt was so close I could see the sparks flying! So we headed back to the starting point were we auctioned off t-shirts sponsored by Ducati Thailand and 2 helmets by Elders Helmets.

Thank you again BSJ and NormanW for the contribution! You are great guys!

I did miss Thaiwi's Cub, though....

You're right...I will show them here too....

yep, my bald head is as red as a Ducati now...

Great to see you guys and thank you for your donations.

We managed to raise 17.000baht!!

I will put up some pictures on my blog in the next few days.

Hey Pattaya guys. Where are you?

hope you're OK...

BSJ knows.

Anyway, it's the big parking lot where the Bang Sean bike week is held, at the end of the beach side road.