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Completed Brighton, 1964

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by valiant, Jun 27, 2021.

  1. valiant A Fixture

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    Hi Guys,

    some very early pics of a side project Ive started. The Lambretta TV is a diecast, which will have some modifications to bring it into scale a bit, the rider is in Milliput over a wire armature and is roughed out to get the pose right, so far. Scooter will have some additions to it, mirrors, lights, crash bars and backrest, rider will be in parka, Hush Puppies, Sta - prest and Italian jacket...!!

    I am also taking posession of a diecast 60s Triumph Bonneville, which will also feature a period "rocker" in leather lancer jacket, jeans and big boots!!

    Thanks for looking in(y)

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  2. Airkid A Fixture

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    Brilliant! I was one of the other lot! I always like watching them over August BH trekking down the A34 to the Isle of Wight. Big bikes have changed drastically but the scooter still looks like it ever did.

    Phil
  3. Jed Active Member

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    I like to pop into Brighton to see the scooters during the hols,always a good few hours
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  4. valiant A Fixture

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    I got into scooters when the mod revival came about on the back of Quadrophenia, but its never really left me! As they say, "once a mod, always a mod...!"(y)
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  5. Airkid A Fixture

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    That'll be your Vespa parked outside the hall at Staffs Showground on 15/8 then:D
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  6. valiant A Fixture

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    'fraid not Phil - Ive not got anywhere to keep one any more!!:(
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  7. 1969 A Fixture

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    Interesting project Steve, looking forward to see how this one develops (y)
    Cheers
    Steve
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  8. Tonton Well-Known Member

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    Only normally comment on Napoleonics but you’ve grabbed my attention with this. Never could afford a scooter but many of my contemporaries had them. Great memories from the ‘60s. Will follow with much interest.

    Jeff
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  9. OldTaff PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Like Airkid, I was a rocker, and stayed with bikes of various kinds. Don't forget the fisherman's socks and the white silk scarf !
    And yes, I progressed to Harleys, but finally gave up three years ago, as osteo-arthritis took its toll of my old joints. At least my bikes went to good homes in the "fraternity" I still belong to. ;):D

    Alan
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  10. Tonton Well-Known Member

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    No hard feelings now, fellers!

    Jeff
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  11. OldTaff PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Non at all, Jeff, it was all quite amusing really, the so-called rivalry. Mostly cooked up by the press at the time.....mostly !:LOL:

    Alan
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  12. valiant A Fixture

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    There were two groups of us in the small town where I grew up, all of us old school friends. The biker group had original classic 60s bikes and dressed the part and us with original 60s scooters. Never any trouble, all drank in the same pub beacause we all knew each another! The only time we had any bother was when we ventured into Stafford, but never in Stoke!!(y)
  13. Airkid A Fixture

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    Agreed Alan - there was far more aggressive rivalry between the two local football teams' fans. Never owned a H-D but had go on one or two back in the day - impressive torque.

    Phil
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  14. valiant A Fixture

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    Thanks to a club mate for donating the Bonnie for my Brighton 1964 project! Eagle eyed bike enthusiasts will notice that it's a fairly modern version, so will also undergo some slight surgery, like the Lammy.... Off to knock up an armature for the rider, now!!(y)

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  15. Chris Oldfield A Fixture

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    Great stuff Steve! Now all we're waiting for is the sound of Booker T & The MGs playing in the background.......
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  16. misfit151 A Fixture

    Wow.....roll back those years.....(y). still got my parka.......;). Mike
  17. valiant A Fixture

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    Still got mine, Mike..!!(y)
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  18. Martin Antonenko A Fixture

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    Whoooaaa!

    Reminds me to one of my favourite movies...:

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    One of the main characters: A very young Sting...:

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    Music: The Who...:




    Great!


    Cheers - a fan
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  19. valiant A Fixture

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    One of my favourites, too, Martin! Ive lost count of the times Ive watched it and listened to the album!!(y)
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  20. Martin Antonenko A Fixture

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    "Hope I'll die before I get old! Ma ma ma ma generation...!"

    :happy:
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