Radial Engine Bike Build-off

[curt raitz]

On the way home from the last GSL in 2019, I challenged my buddy John Teresi to a radial engine motorcycle build-off. Not too bright on my part, I'm not even being close to being as good as John. But what the heck, it's only a model and it will make me kick my game up.

We got our inspiration from a couple of bikes that exist in the real world.

Our buddy Steve Allemand, 3D printed us both a couple of 1/12th scale 7 cylinder radial engines and a bunch of extra parts as well.

So the journey began. You can find the builds on the WIP forum.

Here are photos of the completed bikes.

John's Bike:

Curt's Bike:

Here they are together on a base as presented at the IPMS Contest in Las Vegas.

Their next appearance will be at the SoCal Model Show October 3rd and NNL West January 22, 2022.

Thanx for lookin'

[bisc63]

Just exquisite craftsmanship.

[unclescott58]

Very kool. 

[PappyD340]

Two incredible builds!!

[Hi-Po]

Outstanding workmanship!!

[bbowser]

Amazing work on them both!  I can't imagine the torque on John's bike.

[peteski]

If it wasn't for the photos showing your hands, I would not have believed these are 1:12 models!  Amazing!

[stinkybritches]

I honestly thought the model pics were multiple pics of the inspirations for the builds. Outstanding work by both of you.

[4 Pulsars]

you know its a great model when you think its the real thing

 

[skymnky721]

Amazing bikes!  Thinkin about what it would be like to ride these,,the vibration would be a challenge,,but oohhh   the power of those radials!!   Seatbelts optional...lol

[Dragonhawk1066]

Outstanding craftmanship and workmanship on both!! Just a couple of incredible builds!!

[Brudda]

Saw these in Vegas. Beautiful just beautiful! Could not stop looking at them. Totally in a different league. Great job guys!!! 

[Zippi]

Nice looking pair of bikes.  

[slusher]

Outstanding craftsmanship!

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Both the bikes, AND the builders make a nice pair!  I can assure you all that seeing these bikes in person, only makes them that more impressive. If you are at a show, and have a chance to speak these gentlemen, it will be time well spent, and you will likely hear a nice life story. Great guys with great skills.

[Keavdog]

Absolutely amazing!!  Some master level craftsmanship there.   I'd buy both in kit form if the existed.... hint, hint

[happy grumpy]

Now this is jaw dropping. the first pictures makes them look so real. I honestly thought they were bigger but the pictures with the hand shows true scale. This is truly amazing.

this is museum quality. I will put my jaw in place now. 

[Ulbo]

Absolutely great job. Your craftmanship is unreal and the resulta are so real!!!?

[mustang1989]

I really.....REALLY dunno where to start with commenting on these amazing works of art Curt.

Blown.....away......

[Danno]

Curt and John, 

Please bring these guys to DESERT SCALE CLASSIC 18 in April!  We'd love to have them on the tables for the folks around these parts to enjoy.

Of course, if you do . . . I'll have to buy the judges new sunglasses and a bigger bottle of Wild Turkey!

Best Regards, my friends.

-danno-

[David G.]

Absolutely Mind-blowing!

David G.

[Big John]

It was a thrill to see your bikes at NNL this year Curtis.  Great work on the details and finish!

[PatW]

Great builds! I'm still trying to wire up bikes. How do you get the cables on and keep them on please?

[Jantrix]

Extraordinary! Terrific work.

[Big John]

the first couple of time around I missed the mini key chain on the silver bike! Great fotki build pics too.  Thanks agin, did you do the 3D work too?