Start of the 28" Board Tracker project

thanks guys, I would love to take it outside for some decent photos, but weather really sucks over here...
will try to take pics from the other side too
 
Yes someone in a bikini, but make her stand behind the bike, I don't want her blocking my view of this beauty LOL
 
sorry, no bikini chick available yesterday evening- may be to cold outside... so I took a pic with me sitting on it and to keep you guys entertained I am wearing some kind of funky hat ;-)

If you look at the vintage pics you see it is pretty much the same scale but keep in mind that the famous riders at that time were not over 6" tall like me.
 

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Old football helmet...

1930 Dark Bulls Neck Leather Football Helmet Mfg 2nd Blem | eBay

Or if you want an actual helmet...

1930 Dark Bulls Neck Leather Football Helmet Mfg 2nd Blem | eBay

2 helmets goggles brown vintage vespa scooter retro oldschool eco leather free | eBay

This is similar to what I want to get, not period correct but still vintage looking and kind of speed racerish...

BLACK LEATHER MOTORCYCLE OPEN FACE JET PILOT HELMET ~L | eBay

By the way the rider pictures you posted were exactly what I was looking for, what is the measurement from the top of the seat to the center of the bottom bracket and from the top of the seat to the ground?
 
Dont know why anyone is even mentioning your headwear...... didnt even notice as i was busy drooling over your bike. Seriously nice work. You have absolutley raised the bar through the roof as far as replicas go IMO.

You obviously are a very handy sort of guy, youve built replica cars, i noticed the boat models in the background of your last picture. What do you do for a living and what are some of your hobbies?
 
thanks guys, love the old football helmets, especially this one:

1916-1922 Dog Ear Leather Football Helmet | eBay

unfortunately he ships only inside the US, but now I know what to look for. You don't find things like this in germany.

Work, hobbies? I work in the aircraft industry as a designer and you will permanently find me in my workshop building something...
 
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here are some basic measurements which have been the base for my built. Will get some exact measurements this evening.
 

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I have to ask...would you sell it? Or what wold you charge to build another like it? I would be very interested!
 
Axel thank you for posting the photos of you with the bike. I have been patiently waiting for those so I could get a scale reference of your bike. I think you hit the nail on the head it looks spot on. Nice job
 
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