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Old 11-13-2006, 05:58 PM
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Default Harley Davidson CUDA - Finished !!!

Wow, I finally finished covering my Harley Davidson CUDA. I didn't think I would ever get it done. I was doing a build thread of this plane but it's been awhile since I posted to it. Of course it's raining today and I couldn't take it outside for a photo shoot so I put it together in our family room and did the best I could. I still have the final assembly to do put I was anxious to take some photos, so the switches are missing, not all the nuts and botls are in etc. I usually don't get too excited about the finish of my planes but I think this turned out pretty cool....of course it's a Harley Carden..how could it not be cool??
I'll post some better pictures when I can get it outside.
It may need a few more graphics on her, not too sure yet. Hope everyone likes it.

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Old 11-13-2006, 06:03 PM
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I forgot to mention ...
The graphics are from Bryan Zang at Aerographix

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Old 11-13-2006, 06:39 PM
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Steve,

How COOL ! You have to sell it to me, Please!

Who makes the Orange covering? Very nice man.

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Old 11-13-2006, 06:45 PM
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Is that an oil stain on the floor under the engine?


Sorry, couldn't help myself. I ride an FJR.


Nice finish!
Old 11-13-2006, 07:06 PM
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it's a NEW Harley...only the old ones came with the oil stain.

Ward, the orange is Orange Ulatracote....and no it's not for sale...not yet
Old 11-13-2006, 07:50 PM
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Very nice!

What paint did you use?
Old 11-14-2006, 07:38 AM
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the paint is PPG Omni BC/CC

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Looks great Steve! [sm=thumbup.gif]

Nice Job! Make sure you send in some photos to Caroline.

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Thanks Mark,
I want to really finish it and then take it outside for some good photos, then I'll send them into Caroline.

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It looks like it'll be nice on Saturday down your way. Good day to take some pictures and test fly it!



Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Old 12-12-2006, 06:16 PM
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finally got it outside on a nice day for a few pictures.

Caroline added a bunch of pictures of it on Carden's website, and I thank her for that. It's always nice to get a few minutes of fame..if you can call it that.

Hey everyone, Have a happy and safe holiday. Hopefully Santa leaves a few Carden's under your tree.

Steve

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Old 12-13-2006, 01:24 PM
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Looks Great Steve !!! Congratulations!

Did you start that DA-50 up?

regards, Ward
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Nooooo I didn't start it yet. If I did that I wouldn't be able to say "Everything is brand new" when I try to sell it !!!
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I'll take it !
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Don't let Harley see it. They'll want you to pay them $1,000.00 to use the logo Looks good!
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You ready to Sell yet Steve? I almost have enough saved!

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not listnening, hands over my ears..or umm..over my eyes.
I did not see that.

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