bryan2 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 here's a video a friend just posted on youtube showing a big bike I just completed - it's my first attempt at metal work and sculpture (and welding), is about 10' long, 5' tall and weighs 700lbs including the base. I spent a little over 6 months on it - made entirely of scrap metal and antique agricultural implement parts.....lots of fun and lots of learning! This video has been removed by the user. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 The virtual bike was interesting in my imagination. Video was "removed by user". Hard to see when that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan2 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 I just completed my first project working with metal, welding and sculpture - a big bike. It's made of scrap metal, car and agricultural implement parts - it's about 10' long, 5' high and weighs 700lbs including the base and took 6 months to complete...lots of fun and lots of learning! here's a video a friend just posted on youtube if you have an interest.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Greetings Bryan, Now that's a piece of work... Over the top way cool.. You have a lot of skill with metal work and you attention to detail is super... Keep up the great work and I will be looking forward to seeing any further projects you have planed .. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Just curious, is it ride-able? Nice work either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Bryan, which Fairfield do you live in? I grew up in Fairfield CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 That is super cool man, Very fun and nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan2 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 thanks for the kind comments and encouragement - very much appreciated. NJANVILMAN, as I was putting the pieces together I left functional bearings in the wheels, steering and pedals - but it was just too heavy and unstable to keep it that way....also would be hard to display and even harder to ride (would need to be at least 8' tall!) so I just welded it solid. now, the only thing that moves is that little container behind the seat - the door opens. BIGGUNDOCTOR, it's Fairfield, Iowa. bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Nice work, it looks to be in a gallery setting? Do you build other sculptures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kustomsteel Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Wow man! First attempt at metalwork/sculpture/welding?!?! You are coming out of the gates hard! The fenders are just great, form, proportion and detail all present. Well Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB T Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 bryan. Did Ragbrai this year, saw the bike the first night in Rock Valley. Very nice job.. pretty impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Welcome aboard Bryan, glad to have you. That's one heck of a first metal sculpture. "Out of the gate hard" is a good way to put it. You done good, real good. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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