Just wanted to show my airbrushed 888's

Avy Rider

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Feb 26, 2003

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Apr 7, 2009

• #1

I can't ride just yet due to the fresh 6" of snow that got dumped on us here in Muskoka Canada so I decided to airbrush the used 888 RC2X WC forks I just bought. The rest of my bike has a fire theme and is both my ride and a great way to advertise the airbrushing side of my business.

I removed the rubber 888 logo and used it as a mask so I could paint the logo into the flames instead.
Anyway, I hope ya dig it as much as I do.

 

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greenhood

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Apr 7, 2009

• #2

Looks great!

 

RUFUS

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Apr 7, 2009

• #3

I am not a fan of flame jobs at all but great job on the airbrushing aspect of it. I like the 888 faux decal look.

 

Avy Rider

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Feb 26, 2003

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Apr 7, 2009

• #4

Thanks guys.
I do realize that fire and flames on a bike isn't for everyone. I decided to use the bike as a way to draw attention to my business and I like the look myself.
Can't wait to clear coat them now and put them back on the bike!

 

dap

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Apr 7, 2009

• #5

Avy Rider said:

Thanks guys.
I do realize that fire and flames on a bike isn't for everyone. I decided to use the bike as a way to draw attention to my business and I like the look myself.
Can't wait to clear coat them now and put them back on the bike!

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lets see some frame pix too!

 

Avy Rider

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Feb 26, 2003

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Apr 7, 2009

• #6

Here's a few...

 

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bullcrew

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Apr 7, 2009

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Thats sick, I dont care if its flames or evil clowns brothers got skills!
NICE job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

bullcrew

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Apr 7, 2009

• #8

Ill PM you!

 

Avy Rider

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Apr 7, 2009

• #9

Here's one side shot...

 

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mrpercussive

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Apr 7, 2009

• #10

that is sick!!!

 

RUFUS

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Apr 7, 2009

• #11

I'm not saying that I don't like your flames, just flames in general. You have some serious skill dude.

 

Demomonkey

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Apr 8, 2009

• #12

Those are some badass flames. The forks look well cool.

 

Damo

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Apr 8, 2009

• #13

Hope you have a way to protect the forks & cranks. I'd give that paint a week out here in Morzine...

Seriously nice paint dude.

 

norbar

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• #14

Damo said:

Hope you have a way to protect the forks & cranks. I'd give that paint a week out here in Morzine...

Seriously nice paint dude.

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Bikeshields are the way to go.

BTW. Nicely done but I have similar feelings to Rufus. Somehow I don't get flames (maybe because it's the only paintjob I see on 888 ).

 

Killerbarbies

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Apr 8, 2009

• #15

Avy Rider said:

Here's one side shot...

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The flames look as though they are inside the tubing....cool effect

 

Avy Rider

Monkey

Feb 26, 2003

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Apr 8, 2009

• #16

Killerbarbies said:

The flames look as though they are inside the tubing....cool effect

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Thanks! The areas on the bike that are airbrushed are actually machined in slightly which adds to the effect.

Can you imagine if I airbrushed it in a kittens and butterflies theme? LMFAO!!!

 

DiRt DeViL

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Apr 8, 2009

• #17

Very niice job, love the flames.

 

dhmike

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nowlan

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• #19

Props for doing something different.

 

foesjunky

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Apr 8, 2009

• #20

Flames look Great, MY 05 race bike had a flamed fork

 

Avy Rider

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Feb 26, 2003

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Apr 8, 2009

• #21

Nice! Love the green flames.

 

njdeadhead

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• #22

I could not ride them after I put all that work in to them. Nice job

 

Leppah

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Utar

Apr 8, 2009

• #23

Can you just put something on the spots that you painted that are like that "clearbra" that you can get for your car?
I think they look cool. Flames are alright. Definitely not going to see another like it.

I myself would like winter camo stuff. I'm a camo freak.

 

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TKCastle

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Apr 8, 2009

• #24

You paint RC bodies? What kind of brush, paints do you use?

 

Avy Rider

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Apr 8, 2009

• #25

TKCastle said:

You paint RC bodies? What kind of brush, paints do you use?

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I can certainly paint RC bodies although I haven't done any just yet. As for my paints I use Auto Air Colors exclusively as well as Iwata airbrushes. clear coat all my work with Nason urethane automotive clear coat which is very durable. I've written several how-to articles for Iwata that can be seen on their website. My real name is Mike Bromelow and my nickname and work name is "Snax".

Any one interested in seeing more of what I do can visit my website at www.muskysnax.com
I make very lifelike fishing lures for a living and also do airbrush work.

 

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fortenndu

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Apr 8, 2009

• #26

Looks great but I need my freakin helmet!!!
haha.
He does great work at an affordable price, can't wait to get my lid.

 

Avy Rider

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Feb 26, 2003

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Muskoka,Canada

Apr 8, 2009

• #27

I'm working on it right now actually!
I'm just taping off the last part of the Orange and then I'll do the Mongoose logos and clear coat her all up.
Talk soon.

 

Horror Business

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Apr 8, 2009

• #28

Wow, both of those forks look great. Nice work guys.

 

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fortenndu

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• #29

Avy Rider said:

I'm working on it right now actually!
I'm just taping off the last part of the Orange and then I'll do the Mongoose logos and clear coat her all up.
Talk soon.

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Awesomeness.

 

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Mr. Furious

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Apr 11, 2009

• #30

Is that a Fineline?

 

spocomptonrider

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• #31

foesjunky said:

Flames look Great, MY 05 race bike had a flamed fork

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Seriously the first Foes I've ever seen that I actually like. nice work!

 

Avy Rider

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Feb 26, 2003

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Muskoka,Canada

Apr 11, 2009

• #32

Mr. Furious said:

Is that a Fineline?

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It sure is! Dan does an incredible job on these frames. Canfield F-1 inspired but with a lot of his own original ideas. I love the square tubing and machined in sections. The octagonal head tube rocks too! His links are also super sweet and the whole frame is stiff as hell.

 

Avy Rider

Monkey

Feb 26, 2003

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Muskoka,Canada

Apr 13, 2009

• #33

Here they are with clear coat now...

 

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Sonic Reducer

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Apr 13, 2009

• #34

with that true fire style of flame you freehand with the airbrush and a curved template right? looks very nice. i like how the 888 is kind of engulfed in flames.

 

Avy Rider

Monkey

Feb 26, 2003

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Muskoka,Canada

Apr 14, 2009

• #35

You are correct! I used a combination of freehand and a variety of shields to achieve the fire. There's also many different layers of transparent and also semi-opaque colors that give depth.
I also like the way the flames engulf the 888 logo. I used the rubber logo as a shield and sprayed over and around it thus giving the effect you see.