Jeannette Mekdara, California, with her Triumph at golden hour. [ more photos of Jeannette | California ]
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Monster Project: Phase 19
One of the biggest Monster Project transformation posts… she really comes out of her cocoon here. The seat chop process, plus some.
Ueda Helmet Sculptures
Shuhei Ueda, located in Japan, is doing some very interesting things in the way of helmet art under the name Ueda Helmets including iconic race replicas. Instead of painting helmets that are already manufactured, he’s sculpting helmets with human features in/on them. Shuhei was born in 1980 in Hiroshima, Japan. He aquired his M.F.A. at Osaka University of Arts in 2005. Below he is modeling his Kenny Roberts themed helmet. Below we have the Suzuka ‘91 display from the Japanese 500cc WGP race including sort-of-replicas of first place rider Kevin Schwantz’s helmet, second… Continue Reading »
1969 Triumph/BSA Chopper: Electric Alice
When Daniel said “I’m going to ride this thing out of here tonight or tomorrow” I couldn’t help but feel pessimistic due to my own failures during my Monster build. But later that night he was yelling, “DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY OIL!?” He worked quietly and swiftly to complete it by that night. When it was all reassembled he had to lay down the wrench for the evening and go home. All the parts stores were closed- I know that feeling. The next day he explained the History of Electric Alice to… Continue Reading »